The highly anticipated anime series, “Mechanical Marie” (Kikaijikake no Marie), officially premiered on October 5, 2025, launching its romantic comedy saga worldwide. Fans can now dive into the heartwarming and action-packed story of a human martial artist masquerading as a robot maid, with new episodes airing Sundays on Crunchyroll.
What is “Mechanical Marie” About?
Based on Aki Akimoto’s popular manga, “Mechanical Marie” introduces Arthur Zetes, the cynical heir to a vast corporation who harbors a deep distrust of humans due to constant assassination attempts from jealous family members. In his quest for a trustworthy companion, he requests a “robot maid.” Enter Marie Evans, a martial arts prodigy burdened by debt, who accepts the unusual job of posing as an emotionless android servant and bodyguard.
The core premise revolves around Marie’s delicate mission: to protect Arthur from myriad threats while meticulously hiding her true human identity. The challenge intensifies as Arthur, who believes Marie is a genuine robot, begins to develop feelings for his “perfect” maid. This sets the stage for a comedic and romantic entanglement filled with close calls, emotional growth, and plenty of action as Marie navigates her duties without exposing her secret—a revelation that could prove fatal for them both.
A Unique Blend of Genres
“Mechanical Marie” masterfully blends elements of comedy, romance, and action, with themes of a “maid” and a “human-hating high school student.” The series explores the intricacies of identity, trust, and unexpected affection against a backdrop of corporate intrigue and martial arts prowess.
Key Cast and Production Staff
The anime boasts a talented cast bringing the beloved characters to life:
- Marie: Voiced by Nao Tōyama.
- Arthur: Voiced by Haruki Ishiya.
- Noah: Voiced by Chiaki Kobayashi.
- Marie-2: Voiced by Ami Koshimizu.
- Roy: Voiced by Yūichirō Umehara.
- Maynard: Voiced by Daishi Kajita.
The production is helmed by a skilled team:
- Director: Junji Nishimura (known for Bakuon!!, The Fire Hunter).
- Series Composition: Mariko Kunisawa (Berserk of Gluttony).
- Character Design: Yōko Kikuchi.
- Music: Yasuharu Takanashi and Johannes Nilsson.
- Animation Production: Zero-G and Lieber.
The opening theme song, “Honto to Uso” (Truth and Lies), is performed by Harutya, while the ending theme, “Cross Heart ~Itsuwari no Nai Kimochi,” is performed by Nao Tōyama as Marie.
Where and When to Watch
“Mechanical Marie” began its broadcast on October 5, 2025, in Japan on Tokyo MX, YTV, and BS-Fuji. For international audiences, the series is streaming worldwide on Crunchyroll. New episodes are released weekly on Sundays at 7:00 a.m. PDT / 10:00 a.m. EDT with English subtitles. The first season is slated to run for at least 12 episodes.
As of October 20, 2025, episodes 1, 2, and 3 are already available, with upcoming episodes scheduled through December 21, 2025. The series is also available on Prime Video, with the first episode, “Deceitful, Mysterious Marie,” having premiered on October 4, 2025.
From Manga to Anime
Aki Akimoto’s “Mechanical Marie” manga originally debuted as a one-shot in Hakusensha’s LaLa shojo manga magazine in March 2020, later becoming a serialized work from June 2020 to June 2023, concluding with six volumes. Yen Press is licensing the manga for English release, with the first volume released in August 2025. The anime adaptation was first announced in August 2024.
