In the not-so-distant future, where the relentless rise of the sea has claimed much of human civilization, a tale of loss, hope, and companionship unfolds. “Atri: My Dear Moments” is an anime series that takes us on a poignant journey through a world partially submerged, where the past’s relics whisper of the glory days, and the future is as uncertain as the shifting tides.
The story centers around Ikaruga Natsuki, a young boy who has faced more than his fair share of life’s harsh storms. Having lost his mother and his leg in a tragic accident, Natsuki returns to his childhood home, only to find it on the brink of being swallowed by the sea. With no family left and burdened by his grandmother’s debts, Natsuki clings to the only inheritance he has left—a ship and a submarine, vestiges of his grandmother’s life as an oceanologist.
As Natsuki grapples with his bleak reality, he encounters Catherine, a debt collector with motives as murky as the waters that now threaten his home. She offers him a glimmer of hope: a chance to dive into the sunken depths of his grandmother’s laboratory in search of a rumored treasure. It’s a proposition that carries the weight of desperation and the faint heartbeat of dreams not yet drowned.
Their underwater expedition leads them to an unexpected discovery—a robot girl named Atri, lying dormant in a coffin at the sea’s bottom. Atri, with her human-like appearance and a spectrum of emotions, is a marvel of technology and a mystery wrapped in an enigma. Upon being rescued, she pledges herself to Natsuki, vowing to be his “leg” and to fulfill her master’s final order.
Thus begins a summer like no other, as Natsuki and Atri navigate the challenges of a world half-lost to the waters. Their journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the bonds that form in the face of adversity. “Atri: My Dear Moments” is not just a story of survival; it’s an exploration of the meaning of life and the power of connection in a world where the line between human and machine blurs.
The anime adaptation of “Atri: My Dear Moments” brings to life the visual novel developed by Frontwing and Makura, known for their work on “The Fruit of Grisaia.” With a narrative penned by Asuta Konno and an anime series directed by Makoto Katō, the story is a rich tapestry of emotion and adventure.
As the series unfolds, viewers are invited to immerse themselves in the melancholic beauty of a world reclaimed by nature, and the intimate moments shared between a boy and a robot girl. It’s a narrative that promises to linger in the heart long after the final credits roll, a reminder that even in the depths of despair, there are moments so dear they become a part of us forever.
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- Type: TV
- Episodes: 13
- Status: Currently Airing
- Aired: Jul 14, 2024 to ?
- Premiered: Summer 2024
- Broadcast: Sundays at 00:00 (JST)
- Previewed: Jun 23, 2024
- Producers: Aniplex
- Licensors: None found, add some
- Studios: TROYCA
- Source: Visual novel
- Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
- Duration: Unknown
- Rating: None