About Plastic Memories

Plastic Memories is a popular anime series released in 2015. Set in a technologically advanced future, the series explores the complex relationships between humans and humanoid robots known as 'Giftias'. These Giftias, while superior to humans in almost every way, have a fixed lifespan after which they lose their memory and personality. The protagonist of the series, Tsukasa Mizugaki, works for a company called SAI Corp which is responsible for retrieving these Giftias before they expire. He partners with a Giftia named Isla, and the series chronicles their deeply affecting personal and professional journey.

Making / Production

The series was produced by Doga Kobo, a renowned Japanese animation studio. Naotaka Hayashi penned the original story and screenplay, while Yoshiyuki Fujiwara directed it. The series featured character designs by Chiaki Nakajima based on the original designs by okiura.

Actors

• Yasuaki Takumi as Tsukasa Mizugaki: The leading man of the series, Yasuaki brought to life Tsukasa's kind and considerate nature.
• Sora Amamiya as Isla: Sora expertly portrayed Isla, a Giftia grappling with the inevitability of her diminishing lifespan.
• Chinatsu Akasaki as Michiru Kinushima: Chinatsu voiced the character of Michiru, a quick-tempered but well-meaning spotter at SAI Corp.
• Sayuri Yahagi as Zack: Zack, a Giftia paired with Michiru, was portrayed by the accomplished Sayuri Yahagi.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series was originally aired from April to June in 2015.
• Despite its futuristic setting, the series is renowned for its exploration of highly relatable human emotions.
• Plastic Memories' soundtrack was composed by the talented music group ebb and flow.

Quotes

• "Memories of someone, are those just things you can't forget?" - Isla
• "The future is always blank. Only the present can be filled with colors." - Tsukasa Mizugaki
• "If you think you're useless, make sure to think three times before you act." - Michiru Kinushima

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening theme, "Ring of Fortune", was performed by Eri Sasaki.
• The ending theme, "Asayake no Starmine", was sung by popular voice actress and singer Asami Imai.
• The stirring background score was composed by Mages.