Fukigen na Gene(2005)

Fukigen na Gene is a Japanese comedy series following Yoshiko Aoi, a young ethology researcher studying animal behavior. Her work focuses on an unconventional theory: male infidelity isn't a character flaw but rather the result of genes controlling male bodies to ensure their own replication. Yoshiko's nickname—Gene, derived from the Chinese characters in her name—becomes ironic as she navigates both her scientific ambitions and romantic life. The series blends humor with romance as Yoshiko grapples with the implications of her own research while seeking love. Balancing lab work with personal relationships, she discovers that understanding human nature is far more complex than any textbook theory.