Me & Roboco
| Company type | Manga series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manga, Anime |
| Founded | July 6, 2020 |
| Founder | Shuhei Miyazaki |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Manga, Anime television series, Anime film |
| Parent | Shueisha |
Me & Roboco is a Japanese manga series created by Shuhei Miyazaki, who both writes and illustrates the work. Since July 2020, it has been serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine and is available in digital English editions through Viz Media. An anime adaptation consisting of 28 episodes, produced by Gallop, was broadcast on TV Tokyo from December 2022 until June 2023. Additionally, an anime film adaptation is planned for release in April 2025.
Plot
The story unfolds in a future society where maid robots known as OrderMaids are common in households. The protagonist, elementary student Bondo Taira, yearns to own one like his friends Gachi Gorilla and Motsuo Kaneo, who often brag about Kaneo’s OrderMaid named Meico. After persuading his mother, Bondo receives Roboco—a maid robot who is both awkward and immensely strong—whose presence brings unexpected changes to his daily life.
Characters
- A self-declared 17-year-old OrderMaid assigned to Bondo. She has a robust physique with notably masculine legs; when her battery runs low, she transforms into a slim and petite version of herself.
- A standard 10-year-old boy who endures Roboco’s eccentric behavior and feels isolated without her companionship. He has a strong passion for Weekly Shōnen Jump.
- Bondo’s closest friend and the elder sibling of Ruri. Gachi Gorilla is supportive of his peers and takes responsibility for looking after his family members.
- Another of Bondo’s best friends and the owner of the OrderMaid Meico. Motsuo is the wealthiest and most intelligent among them, having negotiated with his father to remain in Japan by promising outstanding academic results. His name is a wordplay on the phrase "to have money" (金を持つ).
- An 11-year-old part-time idol admired by Bondo. She displays mood fluctuations, adopting a masculine demeanor when serious.
- Bondo’s mother, frequently depicted carrying a kitchen knife irrespective of the situation.
Manga
Shuhei Miyazaki writes and illustrates Me & Roboco, which began its run in Shueisha’s shōnen manga publication Weekly Shōnen Jump on July 6, 2020. The chapters have been collected into volumes by Shueisha; the first volume—featuring a cover that parodies the debut volume of Doraemon—was published on November 4, 2020. As of August 4, 2025, twenty-three volumes have been released.
The series is also available digitally in English through Viz Media. In July 2021, Viz Media announced plans for digital volume releases, with the initial English volume debuting on October 26, 2021.
Chapters not yet compiled into tankōbon
- 230. "Gorilla & Motsuo"
- 231. "Rivals & Roboco"
- 232. "Heroines & Roboco"
- 233. "The Multiverse & Roboco II"
- 234. "The Multiverse & Roboco II 2"
- 235. "The Multiverse & Roboco II 3"
- 236. "Shopping & Roboco"
- 237. "Student Discipline Rep & Gorilla"
- 238. "Driving School & Roboco"
- 239. "Kiss Knee & The Trio"
- 240. "The Date & Kaoru"
- 241. "Karaoke & The Gang"
- 242. "Meico & Roboco"
- 243. "Playing Alone & Bondo"
- 244. "Homecoming & Roboco"
Anime
In May 2022, an anime television adaptation was officially announced for the series. The production was handled by Gallop, with direction by Akitaro Daichi. Michihiro Sato acted as assistant director, Sayuri Ooba was responsible for scriptwriting, and character designs were created by Yūko Ebara. The anime aired a total of twenty-eight five-minute episodes from December 5, 2022, through June 19, 2023, on TV Tokyo and its affiliate channels. The opening theme song is titled "lol" and performed by Gang Parade.Crunchyroll secured streaming rights outside Asia, broadening its global audience reach.
Film
In June 2023, it was announced that a film adaptation would be produced, which was later confirmed to be an anime movie. Originally scheduled for release in the fourth quarter of 2024, the premiere date was postponed to April 18, 2025, to allow for improvements in production quality. The movie’s theme song, titled Lolilokkyun Robo (ロりロっきゅんロぼ♡), is performed by the artist Ano.
Other
A live-action project was unveiled in July 2022, which was subsequently disclosed as a collaboration featuring cosplayer Enako alongside a Roboco figurine created by Sentinel Co., Ltd. This figure is part of their Riobot collectible series.
Reception
Me & Roboco received a nomination for Best Printed Manga at the 2021 Next Manga Awards, securing the thirteenth position out of 50 contenders. Additionally, it ranked eleventh on the list of Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics for 2022.