The popular yuri manga series, Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? (Japanese: アンドロイドは経験人数に入りますか？？, Hepburn: Androido wa Keiken Ninzuu ni Hairimasu ka??), is set to receive a short-form anime television series adaptation in 2026. The announcement was made on May 13, 2025, exciting fans of the manga and the yuri genre.
What’s the Story About?
Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Yakinikuteishoku. The story revolves around Akane Tsuda, a 28-year-old office worker who appears to have it all together at work. She’s admired for being beautiful, brainy, and an indispensable employee at a robotics manufacturer. However, her colleagues don’t see her private side.
In reality, Akane’s home life is a mess. Her apartment is more like a landfill than a living space, she has a bad drinking habit, and she’s never had a boyfriend. One day, in a fit of drunkenness and loneliness, she drunkenly orders an android for sexual purposes named Nadeko.
The next day, Akane is mortified by her purchase. She realizes she can’t return Nadeko or tell her co-workers, as it could cost her her job. Thus begins an unusual cohabitation between Akane and Nadeko. Nadeshiko, the lady android, is a “horny hottie” who is about to give Akane more service than she bargained for.
What to Expect from the Anime
The anime adaptation will be a short-form series produced under WWWave Corporation’s Deregula anime label. This label is known for other anime such as Makina-san’s a Love Bot?!, Yandere Dark Elf, and the upcoming Hitozuma no Kuchibiru. The Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? anime is scheduled to premiere in 2026.
A key visual has already been released, offering a glimpse of what the anime will look like. Yakinikuteishoku, the manga’s author, also created a special illustration and comment to celebrate the anime adaptation: ““Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android?” is getting an anime adaptation! When I first got the news, I was completely caught off guard — it felt like it came out of nowhere! But now that it’s sinking in, I’m genuinely excited to see Akane and Nadeshiko moving and speaking on screen. To everyone who’s been reading the series, I’d be so happy if you’d look forward to the anime with me! It’ll be a little while before it actually airs, but I’ll be doing my best to keep the excitement going as we head toward the premiere. Thank you so much for your continued support!”.
About the Manga
Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? has been serialized in Ichijinsha’s Comic Yuri Hime since July 2021. As of May 2025, six tankōbon volumes have been released in Japan. Seven Seas Entertainment licenses the manga for English-language release in North America. The English version is available as single large-trim editions in print and on digital platforms.
Volumes
As of May 2025, the manga series consists of six volumes.
- Volume 1: Released on April 18, 2023.
- Volume 2: Released on August 29, 2023.
- Volume 3: Released on January 23, 2024.
- Volume 4: Released on October 1, 2024.
- Volume 5: Released on April 15, 2025.
- Volume 6: Released on May 16, 2025.
Characters
- Akane Tsuda
- Nadeshiko
- Jun Usami
- Sakurako
Themes and Genre
The manga combines romantic comedy, science fiction, and yuri elements. It explores themes of loneliness, intimacy, and the ethics of relationships with androids.
Reception
The manga has received positive reviews, with many praising its humor and characters. Matt Marcus from Okazu gave the series an 8 out of 10, noting its transparent aims and fun turns of phrase. The manga was also featured on BookWalker’s top-selling manga for 2023 and 2024.
Other Adaptations
Besides the upcoming anime, there are no other adaptations of Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? announced as of yet.
Will you be watching the anime?
With its intriguing premise, engaging characters, and blend of comedy and romance, Does It Count If You Lose Your Virginity to an Android? is poised to become a hit in the yuri anime scene.
