The Best Maids Anime
1Maid Sama!
Misaki Ayuzawa, the first female student council president of a former all-boys school, faces the challenge of balancing her tough exterior at school with her part-time job at a maid café. As Misaki's secret gets exposed to the school's most popular boy Usui Takumi, the two enter into a love/hate relationship that doesn't go unnoticed by their peers. With unwavering determination and support from close friends, Misaki must navigate challenges both at school and in her personal life while guarding her secret.
2Black Butler (Kuroshitsuji)
In Victorian-era London, young Ciel Phantomhive forms a pact with demon butler Sebastian Michaelis to take revenge on those who caused his family's ruin. While conducting business and solving crimes on behalf of the queen, the pair delve deeper into London's seedy underworld, uncovering chilling secrets and powerful individuals. As Ciel seeks answers, their relationship deepens, and other supernatural entities come into play, complicating Ciel's long journey to vengeance.
Hayate Ayasaki rescues heiress Nagi Sanzenin from her kidnappers, only to become her personal butler and protector when she learns of his unfortunate past and debt-ridden situation. Hayate must cope with Nagi's eccentric lifestyle and her obsession with manga and anime, while protecting her from various dangers posed by Sanzenin's wealthy circle of acquaintances. Through their daily adventures and misadventures, Hayate and Nagi grow closer, navigating the perils and joys of their newfound relationship.
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Akiharu Hino enrolls in the elite Hakureiryo Academy to train as a butler, encountering classmates from noble families and befriending the highly skilled and beautiful Selnia Iori Flameheart. Despite numerous misunderstandings, Akiharu finds himself caught in the rivalry between the maids and butlers of the academy. Navigating the chaos of student life, Akiharu must prove that he is worthy of his butler title while managing the expectations of his friends and the relationships they develop.
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Mey-rin
Mey-rin, a skilled sniper turned maid, serves the wealthy and powerful Phantomhive household with loyalty and determination. Hidden beneath her clumsy and nearsighted exterior is a sharp-witted and deadly protector for young master Ciel Phantomhive. Alongside the other servants, she helps maintain the Phantomhive estate while encountering numerous challenges ranging from household mishaps to supernatural threats.
This spin-off series focuses on the day-to-day life of each of the main maids and butlers from the original story. Each episode is dedicated to exploring the background, relationships, and personal struggles of these characters within the larger context of their service to the Sanzen'in family. With newfound depth and understanding, the characters face unique situations while supporting one another in their journey.
Runaway sisters Izumi and Mitsuki Sawatari become maids for the young, wealthy Yoshitaka Nakabayashi, who harbors lascivious intentions towards them. The sisters must survive not only Yoshitaka's inappropriate behavior, but also confront their own fractured relationship while dealing with the other peculiar inhabitants of the mansion. As tensions rise and new friendships form, Izumi and Mitsuki learn to come to terms with their new life and face their future together.
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Hannah Anafeloz
Hannah Anafeloz, a demon in the form of a beautiful maid, serves as the head of the Phantomhive household's housekeeping and as sous-chef for Sebastian Michaelis. Though gentle and innocent at first glance, she hides her ferocious and demonic nature behind a veil of innocence. As her enigmatic past surfaces and her intentions become clear, Hannah's relationship with Sebastian and Ciel becomes complicated and dangerous.
Following the death of his mother, 14-year-old Taro Hanaukyo moves to Tokyo and inherits a vast estate, including an army of devoted maids led by the head maid Mariel. As Taro adjusts to this unfamiliar world, he uncovers family secrets, confronts rivals, and interacts with the quirky maids who serve him. As Taro adjusts to his new life and staff, he must confront his feelings for the head maid Mariel and face challenges from rival families and even his own maids.
10Hanaukyo Maid Team: La Verite
In this retelling of the original series, Taro Hanaukyo moves to Tokyo to meet his grandfather, only to inherit a large mansion staffed with hundreds of maids. As Taro adjusts to his new life and deals with the responsibilities of being the master of a prominent mansion, he must learn about the mysterious past of his family and the secrets surrounding the Hanaukyo legacy. Throughout the series, Taro develops meaningful relationships with the maids, uncovering their personal struggles and supporting their growth into more confident individuals.
11Mahoromatic - Automatic Maiden
Mahoro, a combat android with limited time left before her expiration, decides to spend her remaining days as a maid for Suguru Misato, the son of her late commanding officer. As Suguru adapts to life with a robot maid, the pair form a strong bond and face various adversaries from Mahoro's past. Mahoro's struggle with her limited lifespan, combined with Suguru's desire to protect her, result in a poignant and bittersweet story about love, sacrifice, and what it means to be human.
12Hand Maid May
College student Kazuya Saotome finds his life turned upside down with the sudden arrival of May, a cyberdoll programmed to be the perfect maid. May's attempts to help Kazuya navigate his college life often result in chaos and hilarious situations as she learns about human emotions, relationships, and the miracle of love. As the duo faces their own feelings and confronts the threat of May's possible repossession, they must find a way to forge their unusual relationship into a stronger bond.
13Magikano
Haruo Yoshikawa lives an ordinary life until one day, Ayumi Mamiya, a witch with a goal to break a curse, moves in and takes the guise of a maid. Haruo discovers that he comes from a powerful magical family and must adapt to his new surroundings as other witches and supernatural beings become a part of his life. Amidst the chaos, Haruo and Ayumi develop feelings for each other while facing obstacles that challenge their trust and loyalty.
14Hanaukyo Maid-tai OAV
In this original video animation adaptation of the Hanaukyo Maid-tai manga, Taro faces new trials and tribulations within his estate filled with eccentric maids. The story follows the same premise of Taro's unexpected inheritance, but with a focus on unique situations and interactions that further explore the inner workings of the Hanaukyo household. Untangling complex relationships and family secrets, Taro learns the true meaning of duty and love while surrounded by a devoted team of maids.
Naeka Fujiwara, an heiress to a vast fortune, is assigned two peculiar maids - Kogarashi, a muscular masked man, and Fubuki, a quiet woman with hidden combat skills. As Naeka struggles to balance her high school life, athletic ambitions, and newfound responsibility as an heiress, the maids tirelessly protect her from various threats. As Naeka struggles to accept Kogarashi and Fubuki's bizarre methods, she learns to trust them and appreciate their loyalty while fending off the nefarious forces who threaten her family's fortune.
16They Are My Noble Masters
Orphaned siblings Ren and Mihato Uesugi flee their abusive home and find employment as servants at the luxurious Kuonji family estate. Navigating the eccentricities of their new employers and fellow servants, the siblings strive to prove their worth and uncover the mysteries of the Kuonji family. Amidst the drama, Ren and Mihato learn to trust their new family and come to terms with their troubled past.
17Hand Maid Mai
Kazuya receives a mysterious package containing a cyberdoll named Mai, who was designed to improve its owner's life. However, Mai's clumsiness and inexperience create more chaos than help for Kazuya, leading to comedic and heartwarming situations. As their relationship develops, Mai learns to become more self-sufficient while Kazuya discovers the importance of accepting help and companionship.
18Moekan
Annette, Mavelia, and Ko, three maidroids representing human emotions, serve as caretakers for their Master while dealing with their own unique struggles. As they learn about love, friendship, and forgiveness, the trio faces challenges in their quest to become more human-like. Alongside their Master, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, creating genuine bonds and recognizing the importance of empathy and acceptance.
19Ryoko's Case File
Elite police investigator Ryoko Yakushiji teams up with her faithful butler and assistant Junichiro Izumida to solve crimes and expose corruption in the upper echelons of society. They battle against criminal organizations, supernatural phenomena, and their own complicated personal lives as they work together to expose the truth. Throughout their missions, Ryoko and Junichiro must confront their own feelings for one another while balancing the demands of their careers.
Set in the heart of Akihabara, maid cafés become the battleground for rival groups of maids in a competition to attract customers and maintain their individuality. With friendships, betrayals, and unexpected alliances, the maids must use their wit and skills to win the hearts of their patrons while protecting their own. Faced with the pressures of their work and their commitment to their fellow maids, the characters must decide what they are willing to risk for success and camaraderie.
