[Yoshida Gakuen Educational Corporation] Open campus event in collaboration with the popular anime “Marie the Clockwork”! Special Talk Show with the Original Author, Director, and Voice Actors [Sunday, November 9th]
Yoshida Gakuen Educational Corporation Press release: October 21, 2025 To Members of the Press Open campus in collaboration with the popular anime “Kikai Jikake no Marie”! Special Talk Show with the Original Author, Director, and Voice Actors [Sunday, November 9th] Amusement Media Academy (Shibuya, Tokyo; Chairman: Togo Yoshida; hereafter AMG), which trains entertainment industry professionals, will be holding a “Kikai Jikake Marie” collaborative open campus for those aiming to enter the industry. ■For details and to apply for the “Kikai Jikake Marie” Collaborative Open Campus, click here
https://www.amgakuin.co.jp/events/63261/?nsdqr=632&nsdsc=f344wn5&openExternalBrowser=1
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25577/700/25577-700-138d0291a9ac0b16237fa54f8afb69cc-700×525.jpg We’re holding a special collaborative open campus event, bringing together the original author, animation director, and voice cast of the critically acclaimed fall anime “Kikai Jikake no Marie.” This talk show is a must-see for anyone interested in the behind-the-scenes stories of the series and working in the industry. This event is packed with stories that will inspire those who love anime, voice acting, and other entertainment fields and want to pursue a career, as well as those who are unsure of their career path. We also welcome participation from working adults and students who want to pursue their dreams, such as finding employment in the industry, or who are considering returning to school. Guest profile
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25577/700/25577-700-153fcc5047117623fa005fc6d16fb02a-160×160.png Original work by Akimoto Aki (manga artist) In 2012, he won the Fresh Debut Award at the 59th LMG for “Bicycle and Scale.” Her debut was published in the May issue of “LaLaDX” (Hakusensha). In 2020, her one-shot work “Kikai Jikake Marie” was published in “LaLa”
(Hakusensha) and gained popularity, leading to it being serialized. In 2024, “Mai Maimashita to Iwasetai” began. Currently, her sequel to “Kikai Jikake Marie”, “Kikai Jikake Marie ”, is being serialized in “LaLa”.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25577/700/25577-700-3f80f156bf37ca89ab337f8cc54591b6-160×160.png Director Junji Nishimura (anime director, director, screenwriter) Representative works: “Pro Golfer Saru,” “Ranma ½: The Battle Arc” (episodes 70-143), the “You’re Under Arrest” series, “Today’s Maou!” series, “True Tears,” “Glasslip,” “Bakuon!!,” “ViVid Strike!”, and many others.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25577/700/25577-700-c0243be6c011abce8f023040e8afa444-160×160.png Arthur: Haruki Ishiya (Voice Actor/Osawa Agency) Representative works: Jiro Yamada from “Hypnosis Mic,” “IDOLY PRIDE” by Makino Kohei, “from ARGONAVIS” by Kurama Yuiomi, “Marriage Toxin” by Gero Hikaru (scheduled for a TV anime adaptation in 2026), and many more. About “Clockwork Marie”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/25577/700/25577-700-ccb99f7c9999c156239269f6fecd29e8-3000×2120.jpg (C) Akimoto Aki, Hakusensha / Mechanical Marie Production Committee A one-shot story published in the comic magazine “LaLa” (Hakusensha) gained popularity and was serialized. The sequel, “Mechanical Marie ,” is currently being serialized in the same magazine, starting with the June 2025 issue. The TV anime has been broadcast and streamed on TOKYO MX and other channels since October 2025. 《Synopsis》 A heartwarming romantic comedy about Marie, a former genius martial artist who serves Arthur, a misanthropic heir, disguised as a “robot maid.” While protecting Arthur, she struggles with her own secret crisis and her feelings of love. ■For details and to apply for the “Kikai Jikake Marie” Collaborative Open Campus, click here
https://www.amgakuin.co.jp/events/63261/?nsdqr=632&nsdsc=f344wn5&openExternalBrowser=1 [Date, time and location] Event schedule Sunday, November 9, 2025 Event time 13:00-15:30 (Reception starts from 12:30) Meeting place Amusement Media Academy Notes Reservations required. Free
participation. High school students and older. Parents are welcome to attend. *The date, time, and location are tentative. Please check the official website for the latest information. *This is an open campus for those considering enrolling. Please note that if there are a large number of applications, we may refuse attendance to those who do not wish to enroll. ・—-・