Kikaijikake no Marie [Season 1 Episode 12]

Mechanical Marie Episode 12: When Robots Cry and Fans Rage

Let’s cut to the chase—Kikaijikake no Marie Episode 12 hit like a ton of robot parts dropped from a skyscraper. One minute, we’re all screaming about that steamy bath scene (you know the one), and the next, we’re throwing popcorn at the screen because of course the writers pulled the amnesia card. But hey, that’s the chaos we signed up for, right?

First off, let’s talk about the elephant in the room: the bath scene. Fans on MyAnimeList were losing it—“The bath scene was steamy 😏😏❤️‍🔥” one user gushed, and honestly? Same. Arthur finally letting his guard down, Marie’s robot facade cracking just enough to show that human spark… it was perfect. Until some random cleaning guy locked the door. Really? Talk about a mood killer. And then, right when Arthur was about to spill his feelings? The poison kicks in. Classic anime timing—why do they always do this to us?

But the real drama? Arthur’s amnesia. Oh, the rage. “Amnesia has to be among my most hated tropes,” one fan ranted, and let’s be real, we’ve all been there. It’s the “forgot only the MC” BS that makes you want to throw your controller. One minute Arthur’s opening up, trusting people again—“Poor Arthur, right when he had finally opened up to trust people again,” another user sighed—and the next, he’s back to being the cold, robot-hating heir we met in Episode 1. Talk about a gut punch.

Marie’s reaction? Chef’s kiss. She’s not here to mope—she’s here to fight. “Marie has gone undercover as one of Maynard’s assassins,” a fan pointed out, and honestly? I’m here for it. She’s like a tiny, robot-maid version of Solid Snake, sneaking through the castle to save her man. “Marie deliberately stuffed a battery in her mouth hoping it’d help Arthur remember,” another user wondered, and while that’s wild, it’s so Marie. She’s always been the type to throw logic out the window for the people she cares about.

But let’s not forget the comedy. The misunderstanding when Arthur thinks Marie’s a robot? Gold. “The misunderstanding was funny as hell 😅🤣😂” a fan laughed, and yeah—watching Arthur panic because his “robot maid” is acting way too human? Iconic. It’s that blend of humor and heart that makes Mechanical Marie work, even when the plot feels like it’s on a rollercoaster.

Now, the finale setup. We’ve got one episode left, and fans are split. Some think it’ll be predictable—“Marie will quietly sneak up on him, knock him unconscious, demand the antidote,” one user guessed—but others are holding out hope for a twist. “I’d love a final fight between Noah and Marie,” another fan said, and honestly? That’d be epic. Noah’s been the silent threat all season, and a showdown between him and Marie would be the perfect way to wrap things up.

But let’s be real—we’re all just here for Arthur and Marie. “Sad to see that Arthur has forgotten about Marie but hopefully Marie can find the antidote,” a user wrote, and that’s the core of it. This show’s never been about robots or assassins—it’s about two broken people finding each other. Marie’s human side, Arthur’s vulnerability… it’s what makes us care.

So, will Marie save Arthur? Will the amnesia wear off? Will we finally get that confession? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure—Mechanical Marie Episode 12 left us screaming, laughing, and begging for more. And honestly? That’s the mark of a great anime.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to rewatch that bath scene. No shame.

— A fan who’s definitely not crying over robot maids and amnesiac heirs.