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A variation on the science-nerd-meets-cute-girl theme popular in anime, Don't Leave Me Alone Daisy suffers from a cultural gap. What Japanese audiences accept as a humorously exaggerated depiction of a teenager head over heels in love may strike Americans as sexual harassment, misogyny, and stalking. Computer genius Techno Reijiro has been raised in a fallout shelter by his eccentric scientist-grandfather. He's had no contact with human society, which is fine with him. But when a security camera shows him Hitomi Matsuzawa, it's love at first sight. Techno is so maladroit in his pursuit of Hitomi, he makes Tenchi look suave. He
A variation on the science-nerd-meets-cute-girl theme popular in anime, Don't Leave Me Alone Daisy suffers from a cultural gap. What Japanese audiences accept as a humorously exaggerated depiction of a teenager head over heels in love may strike Americans as sexual harassment, misogyny, and stalking. Computer genius Techno Reijiro has been raised in a fallout shelter by his eccentric scientist-grandfather. He's had no contact with human society, which is fine with him. But when a security camera shows him Hitomi Matsuzawa, it's love at first sight. Techno is so maladroit in his pursuit of Hitomi, he makes Tenchi look suave. He insists on calling her Daisy and tries to impress her with high-tech inventions that function perfectly, but still manage to backfire. He wants to protect her from danger, but all the threats come from the android Noe Anii, who is out to assassinate Techno. Comic supporting characters include bubble-brained teacher Miss Rarako and alienated student X Yamakawa, whom Techno cruelly tricks. Naturally it all ends happily, with Hitomi falling for Techno, despite his romantic ineptitude. Many of Techno's actions--clinging to Hitomi when she tells him to stop, posting documents that he "owns" her in their classroom, tying her up and dragging her home for a tête-à-tête--are more likely to offend U.S. audiences than amuse them. When Hitomi slaps Techno at the end of episode 5 and tells him to keep away from her, American viewers are more likely to sympathize with her than with the bewildered Techno. In Japanese only, with English subtitles. Unrated; despite minimal violence, the (mis)treatment of the heroine and her acquiescence make the set unsuitable for children. --Charles Solomon
Surrounded only by his inventions, Techno doesn't really interact with other people much. However, one day, a girl attempts to "break into" his fortress. This hapless passerby, a girl named Hitomi, becomes the object of his affection. Techno decides to name her "Daisy," and begins planning to make her his, but can Annie and Yamakawa X protect Hitomi or will the science nerd Techno win Hitomi's heart? Don't leave me Alone Daisy promises outrageous adventures and non-stop laughs. *Based on the Manga/Comic by Noriko Nagano (Character Designer - Ranma 1/2 TV Series) *Premium DVD Collection All 13 Episodes in one 2-Disc Set!!
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Manufacturer: Pioneer Video
Release date: 5 December 2000
Number of discs: 2
UPC: 669198131097
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