Machine-Doll wa Kizutsukanai is a Japanese anime series set in the early 20th century, where magic and technology coexist. It follows Raishin Akabane, a student puppeteer, and his automaton Yaya as they compete in the Walpurgis Royal Academy's Night Party, a battle tournament for aspiring puppeteers. The series explores themes of friendship, determination, and the blurred lines between human and machine.