Mechanical Marie anime faces AI art allegations

The anime adaptation of Mechanical Marie premiered on Crunchyroll on October 5, 2025, facing immediate allegations of using AI-generated art. Viewers noted irregularities in the animation's high-quality stills, leading to widespread social media speculation. Despite the controversy, the studios have not commented. Mangaka Aki Akimoto shared artwork by artist Mizuno Uta, whose style resembles the anime's visuals, attempting to quell the AI rumors, but the controversy persists.