One of Crunchyroll's latest Fall 2025 anime shows, Mechanical Marie, refuses to back down despite AI controversy.
Based on Aki Akimoto's romantic comedy series, the anime premiered on October 5, 2025. The animation was simple, but the usage of high-quality stills caught attention.
The illustrations are well-drawn and detailed, but were branded as AI-generated by viewers due to irregularities in the visuals.
Many pointed out irregularities in the visuals, leading to AI rumors on social media.
The manga concluded in 2023, but the anime's debut left a bitter taste due to the AI allegations.
Author's summary: Crunchyroll's Mechanical Marie anime faces AI allegations.