Karakuri Odette was published in Japan by Hakusensha in Hana to Yume in 35 chapters between September 2005 and December 2007, and collected in six volumes.

[2] Deb Aoki, writing for About.com, stated that while Suzuki could have made Odette very unlikable, she instead "created a genuinely likeable teen robot who is more human than she thinks".

Aoki also mentioned that the lack of "usual fussy school uniforms, floral flourishes or bishonen (pretty boy) eye-candy" was refreshing, allowing for the series' "heartfelt sincerity, gentle humor and thought-provoking sci-fi twists [to] shine through.

"[14] Michelle Smith of Pop Culture Shock reviewed that in Suzuki's hands the series was "positively charming."

[15] Carlo Santos of Anime News Network also had words of praise for the series, calling it a "heartwarming bit of escapism" though he noted that the lack of real scientific facts could make it unreadable for some.