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titles that feature animated dolls, toys, golems, androids, AIs, magical constructs, or robots as characters either imitating humans, becoming humans, or learning how to understand the complexities of human emotions. characters must be main cast or feature predominantly in the story. humans masquerading as dolls or robots may also be considered!

(updating!!)

not on MAL:
Puppet by YinFu
'After having lost his son many years ago, an elderly carpenter seeks to reunite with him by reviving him as a wooden puppet. While they live happily together in a peaceful village, their newfound lives would all be disrupted when news of a serial killer erupts. What challenges will they face now?'

Sounashi no Ningyou by Fuyujima Kure
'Dolls, similar to robots, are an essential part of everyday life in this world. Dolls shaped like horses pull carriages, while others are pets. Doll doctors are in short supply, and though she is young, Mercia is one of the best. When her master asks her to visit a friend's house, she meets a doll who looks like a child, another that is a murderous warrior, and a man who covers his burns with doll parts. Together, they begin a quest to recover the 76 dolls of the mysterious Nimo, in order to create the ultimate, original doll.'

Android Box Oneshot by Ike Junko
'An heiress and an emotion-capable android try to escape her father's guards.'

manga and manhwa featuring plushies, stuffed animals, sewing, knitting, and other related crafts as a major theme and/or character (and the occasional doll too)!

Not on MAL, untranslated:
Oneuldo Handmade!
Gal ga Sylvanian Family wo Dekiai Shitara
Oimo-san no Sutenai Seikatsu
Doll Master by Ihara Yuji
Hina Dolly Collection by Watanabe Yoshitomo
Kekkon Dekinai ni wa Wake ga Aru by Murasaki (邑咲奇) [has a J-Drama]

Not on MAL, translated:
Nuigurumi no Oisha-sama
The Abandoned Toy by HANEUL

Notes:
Wakaba no Rhapsody is an anthology series featuring Hoshi no Ohariko, a gorgeously illustrated short story about star seamstresses.

Koisuru Teddy Boy's first three chapters contains a short story that features a plush character.

‼️Fukigen na Doudou is 18+!

⚠️⚠️⚠️ Sekine-kun no Koi features knitting as a theme, but be aware of TW’s! Manga covers very serious topics regarding the MC. Take care of yourselves, folks!