Time of Eve: The Movie

"Time of Eve: The Movie" (イヴの時間 劇場版) is a 2010 Japanese animated film written and directed by Yasuhiro Yoshiura. It is a re-edited and expanded version of the original web animation series "Time of Eve," featuring new scenes and details. The story is set in the future, where humans and androids coexist. High school student Rikuo discovers that his household android, Sammy, is acting strangely, going out without instructions. He and his friend Masaki track Sammy and find a cafe called "Time of Eve," where humans and androids are treated as equals, and discrimination is not allowed. Through his experiences at the cafe, Rikuo begins to rethink the relationship between humans and androids and questions society's widespread prejudice and fear towards androids. The film explores the emotional connections between people and machines, as well as ethical considerations of technological advancement. It is praised for its unique visual style using 3DCG technology and its profound themes.