The 25+ Best Anime About Maids
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Kaichou wa Maid-sama!
High school student council president Misaki Ayuzawa secretly works part-time as a maid at a café to support her family, while Takumi Usui is a popular and attractive boy who becomes privy to her secret. As their relationship develops, they navigate the challenges of Misaki's dual life and the various characters in their school, including the eccentric student council members and the staff at the maid café. Misaki and Takumi's growing closeness is tested by their respective pasts and insecurities, as well as external forces working to tear them apart.
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Kaichou wa Maid-sama! Special
Misaki Ayuzawa, still maintaining her double life, attends the Miyabigaoka Gakuin high school festival, where she is tasked to manage the Maid Latte Café booth, drawing interest from the elite institution students. Takumi Usui helps Misaki during the event, encountering an array of unique and quirky individuals, as well as rivalries and competitions from competing booths. Throughout the festival, Misaki tries to uphold her image as student council president while continuing her job as a maid, facing external pressures and internal conflicts amid the chaos.
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Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid
Office worker Kobayashi inadvertently invites a powerful dragon named Tohru, who can transform into a human girl, to live with her in her small apartment and work as her maid. Tohru's presence attracts other dragons, who also assume human forms and interact with Kobayashi and her friends, creating a blend of daily life and supernatural shenanigans. The series explores the relationships among this diverse cast, delving into the dragons' attempts to understand and adapt to human culture, while still dealing with their own magical backgrounds and the ramifications of living in a new world.
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Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Special
This collection of short episodes further delves into the everyday lives of Miss Kobayashi, Tohru, and the other dragons who now inhabit the human world, presenting a series of light-hearted vignettes highlighting their adventures and interactions. From participating in a beach trip to exploring local festivals, these specials enhance the viewer's understanding of both human and dragon cultures and their attempts to coexist. The bonds between these characters continue to evolve as they learn more about each other and themselves, fostering acceptance, growth, and harmony in their diverse community.
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Kaichou wa Maid-sama! LaLa Special
Misaki Ayuzawa and Takumi Usui find themselves involved in a cross-dressing contest for a special Maid Latte event, with both of them taking on the challenge in their own unique ways. The contest brings out hidden talents and surprising personalities among the competitors as well as the audience members. As Misaki struggles to maintain her authority and identity while still participating in the event, her bond with Takumi strengthens, and both face the consequences of revealing their true selves to the world.
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Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid Specials
These brief segments, featuring Miss Kobayashi, Tohru, and the other dragons, offer humorous glimpses into the daily lives and challenges of this unique group. With situations ranging from shopping trips to cooking experiments, the episodes showcase the characters' growth, misunderstandings, and adaptability as they navigate their new world.
- 7Harem, Comedy, Romance
Akiharu Hino enrolls in a prestigious academy to become a butler, often causing misunderstandings due to his brutish appearance, leading to clashes with his female classmates, including his childhood friend Tomomi. As he navigates the school's rigid social hierarchy, Akiharu encounters numerous maid and butler characters, each with their own agendas and secrets, while forming relationships that challenge his preconceptions and prejudices. Juggling his studies, interpersonal conflicts, and unexpected romantic developments, Akiharu must learn to adapt to his new environment and grow both as a butler and as a person.
- 8Action, Comedy, Romance
Burdened with debt, Hayate Ayasaki inadvertently becomes the personal butler to wealthy heiress Nagi Sanzenin, who initially misunderstands his intentions as romantic. As Hayate adjusts to his new role, he must deal with the eccentric residents of the Sanzenin residence, including rival butlers, martial artists, and even supernatural beings, while protecting Nagi from the myriad forces targeting her vast fortune. Hayate's loyalty and resourcefulness are repeatedly tested, forcing him to confront his own inadequacies and past traumas as he strives to protect and serve those who depend on him.
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Hanaukyou Maid Team: La Verite
Orphaned high school student Taro Hanaukyo unexpectedly inherits a mansion staffed by hundreds of devoted maids, led by the enigmatic Mariel, and must learn to navigate his new position as their master. As Taro becomes acquainted with the many unique personalities and skillsets within his maid staff, he also discovers the challenges and responsibilities associated with his heritage, particularly those related to Mariel's mysterious origins. Faced with internal and external threats to his makeshift family, Taro must balance his personal ambitions, newfound responsibilities, and moral compass to ensure the safety and happiness of those under his care.
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Hand Maid May
College student Kazuya Saotome accidentally orders a cyborg maid named May, who is programmed to improve his life and grant his every wish, leading to both comical misadventures and unexpected emotional development. As Kazuya and May grow closer, they encounter other cyborg maids and their masters, forming new friendships, rivalries, and alliances that challenge their understanding of what it means to be human. Their journey ultimately forces them to confront deeply ingrained prejudices, the ethics of creating sentient beings, and the true nature of love and self-worth.
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Victorian Romance Emma: Intermission
This short OVA bridges the gap between the two seasons of Victorian Romance Emma, providing additional insight into the characters' lives and relationships in 19th century London. It offers glimpses into the experiences and motivations of Emma and William, as well as their supporting cast, as they navigate the challenges and responsibilities associated with their respective social standings and the forbidden romance between them. The intermission highlights the emotional growth and resilience of these characters, setting the stage for the continuation of their story in the series' second season.
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Victorian Romance Emma
In 19th century London, a maid named Emma falls in love with her employer's son, William Jones, sparking a passionate yet forbidden romance that defies societal conventions and expectations. As their relationship progresses, Emma and William must confront the harsh realities of class differences, familial obligations, and the nature of love itself, while relying on the support of friends, coworkers, and mentors to help them navigate these challenges.
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Hayate the Combat Butler!
Hayate Ayasaki's life takes an unexpected turn when he becomes the butler for wealthy heiress Nagi Sanzenin after saving her from kidnappers, leading him to adapt to his new role amid a variety of comedic scenarios and unlikely friendships. As he adjusts to his position within the Sanzenin household, Hayate must protect Nagi from the myriad forces seeking her fortune, including dangerous criminals, supernatural entities, and even rival suitors. Hayate's resilience, resourcefulness, and loyalty are tested as he navigates the complexities and challenges of his newfound duties, ultimately shaping him into a more capable and empathetic individual.
A domestic android named Mahoro is given the choice between living out the remainder of her days as a human or continuing her service as a combat android, ultimately choosing to become a maid for a young orphan named Suguru. As Mahoro adapts to her new life, she struggles with suppressed memories and emotions, while also dealing with the various eccentric characters that populate Suguru's world. Together, Mahoro and Suguru must confront their pasts, reconcile their respective traumas, and forge a future worth fighting for as they face insurmountable odds against powerful enemies.
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Mahoromatic: Summer Special
This lighthearted OVA takes a break from the series' darker themes, highlighting Mahoro, Suguru, and their friends as they embark on a seaside getaway filled with fun, camaraderie, and summertime adventures. Amidst the sun-soaked days and starlit nights, the group engages in humorous antics and friendly competitions that strengthen their bonds and create cherished memories. Through these experiences, the characters discover new facets of themselves and each other, emphasizing their shared humanity and love for one another.
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Shounen Maid
After his mother's death, young Chihiro Komiya finds himself taken in by his wealthy-but-eccentric uncle Madoka Takatori and becomes a maid for his luxurious home, learning valuable life lessons and forming new friendships along the way. As Chihiro adapts to his new role, he encounters a diverse array of characters, each with their own stories and struggles, providing insights into issues such as grief, acceptance, and responsibility. Through their interactions and shared experiences, Chihiro and Madoka learn to heal from their respective traumas and build a truly nurturing family environment.
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Hanaukyo Maid Tai OVA
Recently orphaned Taro Hanaukyo inherits a grand mansion and a veritable army of devoted maids, each with their own unique talents and personalities, and must adapt to his newfound role as their master. As Taro navigates the challenges and responsibilities of his inheritance, he discovers the complicated inner workings of the Hanaukyo estate and its inhabitants, including the enigmatic head maid Mariel. Amidst the chaotic daily life and unexpected romantic developments, Taro learns the importance of empathy, communication, and support in building a healthy family dynamic.
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Shounen Maid Special
This single-episode special offers insight into the lives and relationships of the characters from Shounen Maid, focusing on the daily life of the mansion's residents and servants. By providing glimpses into their routines and quiet moments, the special deepens the connections between the characters and showcases their growth. Through lighter scenarios and a slightly more comedic tone, the special emphasizes the underlying themes of family, trust, and belonging that pervade the main series.
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Mahoromatic 2
As the story of domestic android Mahoro and young orphan Suguru continues, the pair deepens their understanding of one another while navigating complex personal histories and evolving relationships with those around them. The duo faces an ever-expanding array of enemies, forcing them to confront their respective traumas and pasts as they strive to protect their loved ones and forge a meaningful future together. In the face of overwhelming odds, Mahoro and Suguru must determine the true value of their bond and the lengths they will go to secure the happiness and safety of their makeshift family.
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Victorian Romance Emma: Second Act
This continuation of the heartbreaking love story between Emma, a maid, and William, the son of her employer, depicts their attempts to overcome societal expectations and restrictions in 19th century London. As their relationship blossoms, they rely on the support of friends, coworkers, and mentors to help navigate the challenges and obstacles of their forbidden romance. This second season delves further into the themes of sacrifice, strength, and enduring passion as the characters face difficult choices and seek their ultimate happiness.
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They Are My Noble Masters
Runaway siblings Ren and Mihato Uesugi find work in a wealthy household, where they experience the day-to-day life of butlers and maids. While adapting to their new roles, they become entangled in the unusual dynamics of their employers and discover unexpected connections and bonds. As Ren and Mihato navigate the complexities of their new social environment, they develop friendships, rivalries, and romantic interests while also uncovering secrets about the Kuonji family and their associates
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Mahoromatic: Tadaima Okaeri
In this two-episode special, Mahoro and Suguru enjoy a brief respite from their tumultuous pasts, indulging in a peaceful life together as they reflect on their personal growth and deepening relationship. As the temporary calm unfolds, the duo further explores their own individual histories, unearthing revelations that solidify their bond and affirm the importance of their irreplaceable connection. Ultimately, Mahoro and Suguru reaffirm their commitment to one another, embracing the joys and sorrows of their shared existence as they face an uncertain future.
Naeka Fujiwara, a high school girl and heir to her grandfather's fortune, is assigned a bizarre maid named Kogarashi, who possesses extraordinary abilities and a mysterious past. As Kogarashi works to protect Naeka from numerous threats, the pair encounter an assortment of peculiar characters and increasingly dangerous situations that test their resolve and ingenuity. Amidst the chaos, Naeka and Kogarashi discover hidden truths about themselves and one another, forging an unbreakable bond and unlocking the full potential of their combined strengths.
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A Little Princess Sara
Sara Crewe, a young girl from a wealthy family, enrolls in an elite all-girls boarding school where she quickly gains popularity and admiration, while also finding friends among the school's servants. However, after a tragic accident, she loses everything she once knew and must endure harsh conditions and prejudices from her classmates and headmistress. Through her resilience and resourcefulness, Sara uncovers the truth behind her circumstances, reconnecting with her past and embracing a brighter future.
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And Yet the Town Moves
The lives of three close friends, Hotori Arashiyama, Tatsuno Toshiko, and Haribara Harue, revolve around their friendship and regular visits to the Maid Café Seaside. As they encounter various situations, everyday challenges, and supernatural events, the series provides a glimpse into their friendships and the quirkiness of their world. As Hotori solves mysteries and uncovers the secrets of her little town, she forges deeper connections with her friends, coworkers, and loved ones. Ultimately, Hotori learns to embrace her unique nature, realizing that life's most valuable lessons often come from unexpected experiences.
