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Hal

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Kurumi is a beautiful young woman whose beloved boyfriend, Hal, died in a sudden airplane accident. Left heartbroken and gloomy, she isolates herself in a small house. But this soon comes to change when her grandfather requests the help of a humanoid robot named Q01. Taking on the appearance of Hal, Q01 is sent to Kurumi's house in order to save her from her state of despair.

As Hal returns day after day and increases his efforts, Kurumi, despite her initial reluctance, slowly begins to open up to him and break free from her depression. But there is more to Hal than meets the eye, and these two will soon learn an unexpected truth about this relationship between a human and an android.

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Why does Kurumi shut herself away after Hal dies?

Kurumi is devastated after her boyfriend Hal dies in an airplane accident. She retreats to a small house and becomes withdrawn before Q01 enters her life.

Who is Q01 in Hal?

Q01 is a humanoid robot brought in at Kurumi’s grandfather’s request. Q01 takes on Hal’s appearance to help Kurumi confront her grief.

Is Hal a romance anime or a science-fiction story?

Hal combines romance, grief, and science fiction rather than presenting a conventional love story. Its central mystery comes from the relationship between Kurumi and the robot Q01.

What makes Hal different from a normal human love interest?

Hal is represented through Q01, a humanoid robot assigned to help Kurumi. That setup makes identity, memory, and emotional recovery as important as romance.

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