Ibu Robotku Sayang is a beloved manga that will move readers to tears. The story takes place in a futuristic setting, much alike to that in Astro Boy and Megaman, where sentient robots and humans co-exist in bleak, industrialized cities. In this world, robots and humans have an uneasy standoff, with the former just trying to get by while the latter barely conceals their distaste for the robots.

The main character, Sinbell, is a young boy who has lost his parents in an accident when he was still very small. To accommodate the loss of his parents, the Welfare Ministry send a robot “mother” to take care of him. Sinbell absolutely despises his mother, because he is afraid that his classmates will find out. At the same time, his “mother” tries her best to gain his approval, always displaying her love for him even during unreasonable times.

The plot has been given much thought, and the ending is so touching that it leaves you with something to bring home after you put the book down. At the end of the book, there’s even a prologue that explains how Sinbell lost his parents, and why the robot mother loves Sinbell so much. Readers will enjoy how well the author wraps up the story, with no loose ends hanging, something which has destroyed so many otherwise perfect storylines.