Sleep Is For the Weak

PG-16 for sexual content and some robotic and un-robotic nudity; official series website

Yuu Watase’s recent romantic comedy for the older ladies is currently a staple in Viz’s Shoujo Beat magazine. Absolute Boyfriend is a mild satire on the whole “love robot” genre, this time having a lonely teenage girl order a hot teenage boy (robot) over the Internet. Although the story buys into itself too much, and even though the main character and her human love interest are really lame, this series makes some excellent fun of both female sexuality and the EXTREME STUPIDITY OF THE LOVE ROBOT GENRE. Is it really that hot when your toy boyfriend starts sparking when you try to make out? However, in classic Yuu Watase style, the greatness of her good parts is sadly balanced out by the crappiness of her bad parts: the robot is the only likeable character, and over time the plot feels like one-shot sex gags that don’t go anywhere. There’s a lot of good in here, but there’s also a lot to roll your eyes at.

Educated Impression: Worth a try if you’re patient, over 16, and don’t hate Yuu Watase. (Lianne)

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