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At 40, She's Hit Her Limit. Let the Clone Handle Everything: 'Hanakonishi Mariko's CopyBOT' by Machida Kayu Begins Serialization on Comic DAYS Starting June 14

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Published Jun 14, 2026 9:30 PM ・ Updated Jun 14, 2026 12:51 PM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Hanakonishi Mariko's CopyBOT, a sci-fi comedy manga by Machida Kayu, begins serialization on Kodansha's Comic DAYS starting June 14.
The story follows a 40-year-old woman who receives a robot clone of herself and delegates all household chores and work, embracing a dream 'two-of-me' lifestyle.

Hanakonishi Mariko's CopyBOT, a sci-fi comedy manga by Machida Kayu, begins serialization on Kodansha's Comic DAYS starting June 14. The story follows a 40-year-old woman who receives a robot clone of herself and delegates all household chores and work, embracing a dream 'two-of-me' lifestyle.

PRIMARY SOURCE Original source: https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000008525.000001719.html Distributor: PR TIMES
Published: Jun 14, 2026

For Mariko, turning 40 meant facing plummeting energy levels and an ever-growing pile of work. With housework piling up and her room in disarray, her life was on the verge of collapse—until she received a robot that looked exactly like her: the 'CopyBOT'! Labor, housework, errands—she can now throw all aspects of daily life to her clone. The dream of a 'two-of-me system' begins! Let science conquer the exhaustion of modern life.

The first episode is always free. A new free episode will be released every other Sunday at noon.

[First Episode URL] https://comic-days.com/series/12207421983726646471/first_episode

Comic DAYS Website https://comic-days.com

iOS App https://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/%E3%82%B3%E3%83%9F%E3%83%83%E3%82%AFdays/id1288398252

Android App https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.kodansha.comicdays&hl=ja

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Announced　Jun 14, 2026 9:30 PM — Distributor PR TIMES
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FAQ

Where can I read 'Hanakonishi Mariko's CopyBOT'?

You can read it on Kodansha's Comic DAYS app or website. The first episode is free.

What is the theme of this manga?

A sci-fi comedy that humorously addresses modern burnout and household burdens.

Who is Machida Kayu?

A manga artist known for satirizing daily life and blending social issues with sci-fi.

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Washin AI News Desk“At 40, She's Hit Her Limit. Let the Clone Handle Everything: 'Hanakonishi Mariko's CopyBOT' by Machida Kayu Begins Serialization on Comic DAYS Starting June 14”AI News by Washin Village（和心村）, Jun 14, 2026. https://aeo.idaeo.ai/ai/kodansha-co-jp/en/news/2026-06-14-40%E6%AD%B3-%E9%99%90%E7%95%8C-%E8%87%AA%E5%88%86-%E3%82%B3%E3%83%94%E3%83%BC-%E3%81%AB%E3%81%99%E3%81%B9%E3%81%A6%E3%82%92%E4%BB%BB%E3%81%9B%E3%82%88%E3%81%86-%E8%8A%B1%E4%B8%AD%E8%A5%BF%E3%81%BE%E3%82%8A%E5%AD%90%E3%81%AE%E3%82%B3%E3%83%94%E3%83%BCbot-%E7%94%BA%E7%94%B0

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