Synopsis
One day at a restaurant with his two best friends, Suguru decides to hire a maid, which is no surprise since his home looks like a garbage heap. ‘Well, it’s not easy living alone as a junior high student.’ Suguru is only 14 after all. What he gets is more than anyone can bargain for: a cute maid who happens to be Vespar’s strongest battle type android.
Review
Pioneer’s latest breakthrough at a robot maid anime so far appears to be the greatest in this category. Unlike Hand Maid May, there is only a single maid, Mahoro, who is warmly received by the supporting characters, Suguru’s classmates, who always seem to find a reason to spend after school hours at his house. Chizu is especially delighted to sample her freshly made dishes. However, there is someone who we should say is not so enthused about Suguru’s maid. This person is Suguru’s perverted homeroom teacher, Shikijou-sensei, who develops a rivalry with Mahoro. So as not to be explicitly a school anime is the battle with a giant mecha crab at the beach in episode 4, various flashbacks to Mahoro’s soldier days, and midway through the series in episode 7, the antagonist Ryuuga, Saint’s strongest battle type android, presents himself as a quite formidable opponent. Overall, the cast is solid and entertaining.
The Breakdown
12 episodes plus a New Year’s Special (summary of the series similar to the Vandread OVAs). Both amusing and dramatic at the same time. On sale for $26.98 at RightStuf International, Inc.
» The Pros
Mahoro is not your usual submissive, shy little female maiden. Even though her facial expression bears some resemblance to Shinobu (Love Hina), she is quite the opposite - assertive, not hesitating to confiscate every one of Suguru's porn magazines and lecturing him on proper behavior. She is also the one to rescue Suguru from the clutches of bullies. Her violent nature and hot-temperedness come out in the presence of Shikijou-sensei. Much of her aggressiveness is a direct result of her warrior training, who in her combat uniform is designed to look more like a Capcom megaman type character. She wields a powerful handgun and has two support mechs Sylpheed and Slash at her disposal. However, don't let this dismiss the fact entirely that she can be feminine and na?Æve at times.
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» The Cons
Aimed mainly for the teenage boy audience, there are way too many scenes where Shikijou-sensei has Suguru squeezed between her breasts.
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» Animation
9.0 |
Animation is done by Gainax, who also is responsible for Neon Genesis Evangelion and His and Her Circumstances. Modern visuals, all bright and colorful. |
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» Sound
9.5 |
Supported Dolby Digital stereo sound. A whole ensemble of musical themes starting from a peaceful opening, to surrounding cha-cha, sexy saxophone, intensifying paced mechanical melodies for action, and closing to a creative chibi dance of Chizu, Miyuki, and Rin. |
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» Story
9.0 |
The first half of the series revolves around Mahoro making the most of her human life serving the needs of Suguru. The second half is more serious and suspenseful with the conflict between Mahoro and Ryuuga. The ending is incomplete, Suguru never finds out the real occupation of his father, nor does the 390 day countdown before Mahoro's system shuts down expire. Definitely a must to watch season 2 when it is released. |
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» Recommend
9.0 |
Anime is jammed with overwhelming amounts of fanservice: exploding robots, the beautiful nude female body, bouncing breasts, hot springs, saunas, bikinis, Japanese cultural festivities, urban legends, robbers, and fireworks. |
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» Other Information
Language: English dub or Japanese with English subtitles
Extras: Textless opening, art gallery, trailers. Earlier DVDs come with a paper Mahoro doll that you can dress with different sticker outfits.
Package: Mahoro in her French maid attire looking up, blushing, with Suguru resting on her lap |
Friday, August 14, 2026
