Mechanical Marie Episode 1 Story & Preview Cuts Released, A Romantic Comedy Between a Maid Pretending to Be a Robot and a Misanthropic Heir

The story and preview images for Episode 1 of the TV anime Mechanical Marie (JP: 機械じかけのマリー) have been revealed. This episode will air on Sunday, October 5 at 10:00 PM (JST), and will later be available on various international streaming platforms.

Episode 1 Story

Arthur, the heir of a powerful conglomerate, has lived under constant assassination attempts since childhood, leaving him with deep distrust toward people. One day, a mechanical doll maid named Marie is brought into his service. With her iron-like expression and flawless ability to carry out personal security, she appears to be a perfect robot. However, the truth is that Marie is a human girl, secretly hired by Arthur’s butler Roy. Once a genius martial artist, Marie relies on her combat skills and natural poker face to convincingly play the role of a robot. Unaware of her true identity, Arthur acts with the carefree innocence of a child. Witnessing this unexpected side of him, Marie begins to feel a strange and unfamiliar stirring within herself.

Introduction

"Finally complete. Meet Marie, the mechanical maid."

Once a genius martial artist, Marie is a human girl who now hides her identity and works undercover as a “mechanical maid” in the mansion of Arthur, the heir to a powerful conglomerate who despises humans. If her true identity is discovered, it’s instant execution!? Taking advantage of her naturally expressionless face, Marie flawlessly fulfills her duties as a “mechanical maid” while secretly protecting Arthur from the assassins constantly targeting his life. But things get complicated when the smitten Arthur, who dotes on Marie, comes dangerously close to discovering her secret! Every day is a nerve-wracking mix of thrills and close calls!

A maid pretending to be a machine × A misanthropic heir
A heartwarming romcom filled with laughter and tears begins! What starts as a lie between master and servant gradually blossoms into an unexpected romance.

Source : Mechanical Marie