“In a future Japan, a boy discovers a cafe where androids and humans are treated equally, challenging societal norms.”
Time of Eve
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Synopsis
In a future Japan, a boy discovers a cafe where androids and humans are treated equally, challenging societal norms.
In future Japan, in a time when android housekeepers have become commonplace, society strictly abides by the Three Laws of Robotics, which all androids must follow. Under the influence of the Robot Ethics Committee, androids are treated the same way as lesser technology, such as household appliances. However, a minority with an adoration for androids exists, categorized as "android-holics," and are shunned by the general public. Rikuo Sakisaka was raised to accept society's precept about androids, and is perfectly aware that they are not human. That is, until the day he discovers a strange message buried within the activity logs of his household android, Sammy. This leads him to Eve no Jikan, a cafe with only one rule that its patrons must adhere to: there must be no distinction made between humans and androids. Curiosity drives Rikuo to learn more about the shop, and he attempts to unearth the reason behind Sammy's peculiar behavior.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 54 sampled reviews
What 54 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.52 · some divergence
5.9 pts
Recommenders 8.4 · others 2.5
↑ 0.17
Running avg · Oct 2008 → Sep 2025
- 9 “This was a very enjoyable, if you could say, anime to watch. For 6 episodes, it really packs a punch. It managed to integrate a good, intriguing story with a slightly controversial issue. The last...”
- 7 “This warm, thought-provoking series uses a Bicentennial Man-like premise to ask how human rights should be defined—by life, biology, or intelligence. Its emotionally resonant storytelling flips the...”
- 8 “Really weird series in my opinion. Now dont get me wrong i do like it, theres just something about it that keeps me watching it. Basically its a story about robots no not robots androids and humans...”
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- Format 6 × 18′ eps × min
- Total runtime 1h 48m all episodes
- Aired Aug 2008 – Sep 2009
- Source Ona media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-2852 catalog
Produced by
- Directions Producer
- Code Producer
- Trick Block Producer
Licensed by
- AnimEigo Licensor