ぼくのマリー [Boku no Marie]

In 1994, Shueisha published this 10-issue sci-fi romantic comedy manga from creator Sakura Takeuchi. It follows a lonely teenage boy who creates a perfect android girlfriend, Marie, only to have her develop a mind of her own—leading to a chaotic blend of slapstick humor and unexpectedly tender moments. Though a short series, it stands as a clever, early exploration of artificial intelligence and romantic longing in manga.