The turn of the new millennium proved to be an extraordinary period for sci-fi anime. As digital technology began to overhaul daily existence, concepts like artificial intelligence and augmented reality transitioned from distant dreams to tangible scientific discussions. Anime of this era dove into narratives that viewed these advances as more than just futuristic fantasies. Foremost among the hard science-fiction series of the 2000s were those that questioned what living alongside burgeoning technology would truly demand from society.