On March 25, 2025, renowned mangaka Aki Akimoto revealed exciting news about the continuation of the beloved Mechanical Marie series. The much-anticipated sequel, named Mechanical Marie+ (Kikaijikake no Marie+), will debut in the June edition of Hakusensha’s LaLa magazine on April 24, 2025. This announcement has sparked excitement among fans eager to explore the next chapters of this romantic comedy.
Overview of the Mechanical Marie Series
The original Mechanical Marie manga, published in English by Yen Press, captured audiences from its launch in June 2020 until its conclusion in June 2023, totaling six volumes. Readers are now eagerly awaiting how the narrative will develop further in the upcoming sequel.
Aki Akimoto took to their official social media on X to unveil the sequel, showcasing the vibrant cover art featuring the story’s protagonists, Marie Evans and Arthur Louis Zetes. This colorful illustration has further fueled anticipation for the manga’s release.
The announcement from Akimoto also hinted at possible news regarding an anime adaptation, keeping fans on their toes. Originally serialized in Hakusensha’s LaLa magazine, Mechanical Marie garnered a passionate fanbase throughout its run, filled with humor and romance.
Initially conceived as a standalone work, the series was later expanded into a full serialization, concluding its first run in 2023. As described by Yen Press, the storyline revolves around an intriguing premise:
“He was a boy. She was a robot. Well… not really. In all actuality, Marie is completely, totally, 100 percent human, but because her strange new employer seemingly despises humans, the powers-that-be are paying a handsome sum for her to pretend she’s the latest and greatest android while protecting said eccentric master from the seemingly endless attempts on his life.”
The engaging narrative continues with:
“Which is fine, but they forgot to mention one tiny seemingly insignificant detail—this dude absolutely dotes on inanimate objects like Marie can’t believe. She’s not sure what will kill her first, the assassins or his affections…?”
The upcoming announcement of the sequel is particularly thrilling, especially in light of the previously confirmed anime adaptation for the first volume, which was officially revealed on August 5, 2024, via LaLa magazine’s account on X.
With these exciting updates surrounding the Mechanical Marie series and its sequel, fans are poised for a thrilling journey ahead. While the anime adaptation is set to enliven viewers, the focus now shifts to the upcoming release of Mechanical Marie+, captivating readers with its narrative potential.
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