The TV anime Karakuri Marie (機械じかけのマリー) — all 12 episodes — is available to stream on DMM TV, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video, Lemino, dAnime Store, Hulu, and FOD in Japan. Below is a full breakdown of each platform’s pricing, free-trial periods, and key features.

Platforms Offering Unlimited Streaming

DMM TV — Best Value

DMM TV is the most affordable option at just ¥550/month (tax included). New subscribers get a 14-day free trial and 550 bonus points on sign-up, redeemable for rental titles. The service has a strong anime catalogue, making it the top recommendation for fans of shojo-manga adaptations on a budget.

• Monthly fee: ¥550 (tax incl.)
• Free trial: 14 days
• Bonus: 550 points on first registration

U-NEXT — Best for Manga Readers

U-NEXT streams all 12 episodes and was one of the platforms that simulcast the series alongside its TV broadcast. The monthly fee is ¥2,189, with a 31-day free trial and ¥500 worth of points on sign-up. After the trial, subscribers receive 1,200 points every month. U-NEXT also carries manga, making it ideal for fans who want to read the original comics alongside the anime.

• Monthly fee: ¥2,189 (tax incl.)
• Free trial: 31 days
• Bonus: ¥500 in points on first registration

Amazon Prime Video — For Existing Prime Members

Amazon Prime Video includes Karakuri Marie as part of the Amazon Prime membership at ¥600/month, with a 30-day free trial. Prime members also enjoy additional perks such as fast-shipping benefits.

• Monthly fee: ¥600 (tax incl.)
• Free trial: 30 days

dAnime Store — Anime-Specialist Service

dAnime Store is a dedicated anime streaming platform at ¥660/month, with the first month free. Like U-NEXT, it simulcast the series during its original broadcast run.

• Monthly fee: ¥660 (tax incl.)
• Free trial: First month free

Hulu

Hulu carries all 12 episodes at ¥1,320/month. There is no free trial period. The platform is well-suited for viewers who also want access to international dramas and variety programming.

• Monthly fee: ¥1,320 (tax incl.)
• Free trial: None

Lemino and FOD

Lemino and FOD also carry Karakuri Marie for unlimited streaming. Existing subscribers can watch immediately at no extra cost.

DVD Rental via TSUTAYA DISCAS

For viewers who prefer physical media, TSUTAYA DISCAS offers DVD rental by mail. The “定額レンタル8ダブル” plan costs ¥2,200/month (tax incl.) and allows up to 8 discs per month. New members get a 30-day free trial (new-release titles excluded during the trial period).

Story and Highlights

Based on the manga by Akimoto Aki (Hakusensha, Hana to Yume Comics), Karakuri Marie follows Marie, a former genius fighter who conceals her identity and takes a job as a “mechanical doll” maid in the mansion of Arthur, a misanthropic young heir to a powerful conglomerate. Arthur, whose life is threatened by assassins amid a succession struggle, keeps all humans at arm’s length — yet finds himself opening up to his robotic maid. If Marie’s true identity is ever discovered, she faces execution. The series blends tense close-calls with a slow-burn romance as the master-servant relationship built on a lie gradually turns into something more.

Key highlights include the comedic tension of Marie nearly being exposed, Arthur’s increasingly devoted affection, and the chaos stirred up by Marie 2 — the real mechanical doll — voiced by Koshimizu Ami. The ending theme also shifts to a duet version featuring both Marie and Marie 2 from episode 4 onward.

Main Cast

• Marie — Higashiyama Nao (東山奈央)
• Arthur — Ishitani Haruki (石谷春貴)
• Noah — Kobayashi Chiaki (小林千晃)
• Roy — Umehara Yuichiro (梅原裕一郎)
• Marie 2 — Koshimizu Ami (小清水亜美)
• Maynard — Kajita Daiji (梶田大嗣)

Production Details

• Original manga: Akimoto Aki (Hakusensha / Hana to Yume Comics)
• Director: Nishimura Junji
• Assistant Director: Kanno Yukiko
• Series Composition: Kunizawa Mariko
• Character Design: Kikuchi Yoko
• Music: Takanashi Yoshiharu, Johannes Nilsson (Team-MAX)
• Animation Studio: ZERO-G × Liber
• Broadcast: TOKYO MX (from 5 Oct 2025), Yomiuri TV (from 6 Oct 2025), BS Fuji (from 7 Oct 2025)
• Episodes: 12
• Opening theme: “ホントトウソ” by Haruja (春茶)
• Ending theme: “Cross heart～偽りのない気持ち” by Marie (CV: Higashiyama Nao) — eps. 1–3; duet version with Marie 2 (CV: Koshimizu Ami) — ep. 4 onward

FAQ

Is there a free way to watch Karakuri Marie?

The series is not available on TVer (Japan’s free broadcast catch-up service). The best free options are the trial periods offered by DMM TV (14 days), U-NEXT (31 days), and Amazon Prime Video (30 days).

Has a second season been announced?

As of now, no second season has been announced on the official website.

Is it on Netflix or Disney+?

No. Karakuri Marie is not available on either Netflix or Disney+.

How many volumes does the manga have?

The original manga by Akimoto Aki runs to 6 volumes, published by Hakusensha under the Hana to Yume Comics imprint.