Right now you can watch Steel Angel Kurumi on streaming — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. 2 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. With 6 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Toshiyuki Morikawa is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Steel Angel Kurumi is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The jokes in Steel Angel Kurumi land because the characters underneath them are worth caring about. A boisterous comedy starring the perfectly invincible "Maidroid" Kurumi, a product of science and magic and boy named Nakahito, they manage to get into all sorts of trouble. Between them, Toshiyuki Morikawa and Tomomichi Nishimura carry the comedy without ever forcing it. The series ran for 2 seasons (1999–2001), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The timing in Steel Angel Kurumi is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Steel Angel Kurumi respects your intelligence. If you have already watched Zenki, Steel Angel Kurumi is a natural next step. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Toshiyuki Morikawa is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Steel Angel Kurumi wrapped up in 2001, created by Kazuya Matsuda and Naohito Takahashi — and 2 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.