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"Fandom for Robots" is a 2017 science fiction short story by Vina Jie-Min Prasad. It was first published in Uncanny Magazine .

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Synopsis

Computron — the world's first and only sentient robot — discovers anime, online fandom, and fan fiction.

Reception

"Fandom for Robots" was nominated for the 2017 Nebula Award for Best Short Story [1] and the 2018 Hugo Award for Best Short Story. [2] Tangent Online considered it to be "a feel-good tale with good humor and heart". [3]

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References

  1. 2017 Nebula Award Finalists Announced! at Science Fiction Writers of America; published February 20, 2018; retrieved March 31, 2018
  2. 2018 Hugo Award Finalists Announced, at Tor.com; published March 31, 2018; retrieved March 31, 2018
  3. Uncanny #18, September/October 2017, reviewed by Rebecca DeVendra, at Tangent Online; published September 12, 2017; retrieved March 31, 2018