Kaichou Wa Maid-sama Where Does the Anime Stop

8 /10

About a girl who has such a great personality but does act crazy with the lads!

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I'll tell ya, the character Ayuzawa Misaki is such a role model to all women out there. This anime should be definately be recognised more! They really made her into a strong hardworker who doesn't back down and isn't afraid to speak her own mind. That's what I would love to see more with girls in anime and as well in real life films/series too! i love the fact she scares the lads in the school because she doesn't always disagree with them and yet, the girls in the school are off the hook. I have to admit as a girl, it was funny but I suppose she had gone overboard by treating them poorly and not giving enough respect for their own ideas. There is a few references of feminism there but look, it's a good show like i wouldn't try to let her character weaknesses put me off!

Sure she's a chairperson/president of the school so they are probably trying to tell us that its not a easy job and I would hate to be president myself since it can be draining telling people off lol.

Great series and the romance between Misaki and Usui was cute. I give this 8/10

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10 /10

The most beautiful romance/slice of life anime's I have seen

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Misaki the student council president of seika high has a responsibility of looking after her school and making sure the students more specific the boys are all well behaved. One day a young man by the name of Takumi discovers her secret job which is serving as a maid at a maid cafe after learning her family problems he promised to keep it a secret from everyone else at school.He finds a way to tease her and prove her wrong in every episode which tends to open a door to unlock their true feelings.

I thought this was a pretty cute love story. It did take me some time to get used to Misaki as a character while she does come off as annoying towards the beginning and the voice actress they hired in the newer dub did not help with it all before I switched to the olds dub. She does become a bit more likeable as the series goes. Plus I would say while Takumi sure is a character it was always a pleasure to see him in each episode.

If you want to have a really good romantic comedy I recommend this.

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5 /10

If there's anything I hate in a show, it's a love triangle

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I know the new guy never really had a chance, but if you add a love triangle in a show it rarely, or never, makes it better. I could barely watch the end of the season because of that, and I would have given this show a high rating if it didn't have it and if the love interests got together earlier on. Alas, neither of those things happened.

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6 /10

Where is the season 2?

Souka High School uses to be a all-boy school and had recently became a co-ed. The male students are still in a high majority. In this scenario, Misaki Ayuzawa works hard in academics, athletics and to make school a better place for girls. She eventually becomes the first female student council president. However, despite her reputation, she secretly works part-time at a maid café in order to support her ill mom and sister by returning the huge debt their father had left them. Misaki's secret is soon discovered by Takumi Usui, a popular boy at school. Instead of exposing it to the school, Usui keeps it for himself.

I really enjoyed this Rom-com. Most of the episodes are so hilarious and even during the rising action, there is no unnecessary drama. However, why does it have to end when the relationship between Usui and Misaki was just starting? And what about the reactions of their schoolmates or the reaction of the idiot trio? And what happened to Hinata? We never get to know that. It's because of these few missing things I feel there is a need for season 2 (even though it's been 10 years since this anime got over).

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6 /10

Easy watching, some issues with content.

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Maid-sama is a an easy-to-watch anime with entertaining characters, all stemming from the unusual concept of a very straight-laced protagonist working part-time at a maid cafe. I watched this years ago when I was younger, and remember really liking it, but upon re-watching there are several aspects to the show I'm critical of. Also, please recognize the cult following this show has, as my opinion is not overly critical but definitely less smitten than others.

Maid-sama is a show that's pretty digestible and easy to watch. Little is left as a mystery, and not many subplots run for more than an episode or two. It's super easy to pick up and put down in that regard. However, there are a good few filler episodes that slow down the plot development, and I would say this one is already pretty slow in progressing. The final five episodes or so really pick up the pace, which I liked a lot.

I think the characters are what made me want to finish this whole show. At first characters fit general shoujo tropes, but deepen as they have an episode or several focus on them and their backstories. As a whole, the characters are entertaining in their owns ways, albeit a bit predictable. Many of the side characters were more loveable to me than the protagonists!

My biggest problem with this show is how it casually uses sexual themes and assault as a means of conflict or as gags. I understand that shoujo media does occasionally use unrequited advances as a means of developing character relationships, but for it's TV-14 rating, I'm surprised at the content. In particular is when the protagonist is nearly sexually assaulted, but is then rescued by the love interest. There's also a scene where the love interest gives the protag a hickey without her consent, and another episode where an entire plot point is protecting the female students from the male ones who have turned into 'wolves' from lust. Some of the love interests advances border on creepy, but ultimately seem fine within the context of the show.

All this being said, I still think the romance between the protagonists is charming, entertaining, and something I wanted to watch develop. I wish it had grown more consistently given that this anime has 26 episodes, but the final five episodes or so were significantly better than most of the first half. Overall, though, it's not a show I'll be revisiting again, even for nostalgia.

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1 /10

0/10

Boring very predictable the characters lack personality im so bored wasted my time could've watched something better instead.

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7 /10

If only...

Maid Sama! started out pretty good and it showed great promise. Unfortunately, Misaki's treatment of Usui, being a complete jerk towards him for no reason over and over again, seemed a bit too much. It gave out that childish vibe like she can't express herself without being an ass. Too bad, because I really liked her apart from that. She seemed like a strong female figure and I highly respect that. I just wish they would've made her evolve more throughout the season. Instead, she stayed stubborn, crushing pretty much every bit of romance under her feet, until the very end. There things started to turn a bit for the better, but it was too little too late.

Seems to me like 99% of this "romance" between the two is from Usui's side which is not only unrealistic but also makes you wonder why he doesn' just give up. I'm sorry to say this but for something that was supposed to be a romantic anime, it sure tried its best to blow out the stem. It's a shame really because this thing had so much potential for growth. Instead, the creators chose to go with a childish version of a "romance."

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8 /10

Simple, cheerful and lighthearted

I can't say there isn't a plot. It is generic but they have done it perfectly. The characters are very likeable and makes the series very watchable. This series is actually "kawaii" in true sense. The two main characters and their chemistry are heart warming and so refreshing. Although this is kind of one time series it is very enjoyable.

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10 /10

Best shoujo!!

If you're looking for a light-hearted romantic comedy, search no more!! Even if the story has a few clichés the characters are so likable, specially Usui!! Usui loves Misa since the very beginning for who she was which is really something refreshing. He also wasn't conceited like so many other main characters and he treats her right at all times. Sure he does tease her here and there but he is not overbearing. Mizaki is a strong female character and she's very likable as well. It's actually has really good humor.

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8 /10

Guilty pleasure, despite its flaws

The premise is great and the show is funny and cute. Usui is actually kind of creepy and possessive, though. I don't understand why they wrote him that way. He needed to be bad at something and not be amazing at everything, desired by all women, popular, etc. It was just too much. Despite all that, I enjoyed watching and rewatching the show. The romance is cute and satisfying. I'd watch a second season, but it looks like this is it.

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6 /10

Average, but charming.

"Opposites attract". It is a cliche, a tired one at that, but nevertheless it works. The cliched premise of having a secret identity is also tried and true. Anime is not immune to this either, as it seems all plots must take place in a high school. Throw in the stereotypical "Tsundere" type leading lady and you have the basic elements of "Kaichou wa Maid-sama!" aka "Maid Sama!" a mediocre, predictable, but also enjoyable manga adapted into anime by the respected J.C. Staff studio.

Our plot centers around Misaki Ayuzawa, a strong willed young lady who has gotten herself elected the first female class president in her formerly boys only school. As the school still consists of 80% boys, she rules with an iron hand and a dragon lady persona. But after the final bell rings, she is simply "Misa". A popular server at the Maid Latte maid cafe. A fact she tries with all her power to hide. Until it is discovered by Takumi Usui, the idol of her school, and rather than reveal her secret he uses it to his advantage. Resulting in many a comedic moment.

A lovely group of side characters helps round out this show, each relatively distinct in their own way and capable of generating laughs, but the story is that of the expressive, loud, and fiery Misaki and her foil and comedic straight man Takumi. Her often explosive animation sequences are off-set by the too cool for school, bleach blonde fella who seems to never be fazed by her constant outbursts. Usui is not a creul kid, he is in fact a warm hearted, yet quietly mischievous kid who cares for Misaki as much as he enjoys tamely pushing her buttons. This is the essence of the show. The dynamic of the two. One practically is begging for them to kiss by the show's halfway point.

This was not a show I was glued to, there were episodes where I honestly spaced out and couldn't tell you what happened, and others I was genuinely engrossed in. It's a very uneven product and frustrating at times. Usui is tall with blonde, spiky, hair and brown eyes. But we are introduced to no-less than 3 other characters, thankfully not all that reoccurring, that look EXACTLY THE SAME. Are they related? No. Is this ever brought up? No. Is this the animators way of saying, "Handsome = This"? Perhaps. But it just feels lazy after the 3rd time. The music itself could have used some variance. The primary theme, with it's catchy beat and bells, is used more times than I can count and makes it feel like a Christmas celebration is about to break out.

A show that is cliched, stereotypical, and repetitive. How is it possibly any good? Well, it takes some effort for a storyteller to get you to keep paying attention to a story that we know the ending to. The formula stays roughly the same throughout the first 3/4 of the show, "Conflict at school or the cafe. How they gonna figure this one out? If Misaki's good natured, strong will can't fix it, Usui comes to the rescue as cool as a cucumber. Rinse. Repeat." The latter 1/4 of the series formula only changes when another boy enters the picture. It was a nice change. So, why did I finish this series? Because, honestly, the good moments are charming. There are some heart warming romantic moments. There is some fun to be had. Some suspense to be endured. And some moments that should be scary but are played off as funny. It's not a good thing when you're asking, "Should I be laughing at this?"

I certainly didn't stick around for the voice acting. But, you can certainly tell these actors are having fun in their roles. Be it either Ayumi Fujimura or Monica Rial's Misaki and her over the top screeching, or David Matranga/Nobuhiko Okamoto's Usui soft retorts, the cast does pretty well. But this is best enjoyed in Japanese for 2 reasons, first- it's in Japan and the Japanese just sounds crisper. Second, the pain of not hearing the terrible Santry Rush's Hinata Shintani. His Southern United States accent is meant to make the character sound like a hayseed to convey he's from the country. But it's bad. Mr. Rush is, from what I can tell, not a proper VA. He sounds like Forrest Gump doing a bad Mr. Rogers impression (So, Tom Hanks?). It's the worst thing about this series. And thankfully is in only a handful of episodes.

I sense that this show is meant to get people to read the manga which ran from 2005-13 and spanned 18 volumes. For what it is, it does fine. Worth checking out. 6/10. Cheers!

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10 /10

Perfect!!!

Must watch this anime! Its freaking good. I wish there was season2 too

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9 /10

Underrated romance show! Deserved a season 2, but we was left disappointed

This show is a very fun, cliche, heartwarming romance show. Lots of comedy, no major drama. Just a fun to watch show. This anime follows Misaki Ayuzawa, a very strong willed class president. She has a short temper, and mostly every boy is scared of her because of her shocking masculinity. She's very strong and very scary. Although she may show her strong side, she is very vulnerable when it comes to personal matters. Her family is in debt, and she has to work in a maid cafe! She has to keep this a secret, until she accidentally bumps in to the most popular boy in school Usui Takami. From here, Usui blackmails Misaki to doing things for him, so he can keep her secret safe. And there, one of the greatest anime couples had been created. The major cliched Usui, handsome, smart, strong. Finds a tsundere girl, who's also strong, yet he always gets on her nerves. The moments are heartwarming and at the end of the show, you just want to see more. The ending was very satisfying at the least. However, it's a much watch if you have just started watching anime. It's fun, romantic and funny, and you just will learn to love this show. It's fantastic and deserves recognition, as people in Japan had hated the manga due to its sexist remarks on girls. Although, this may be true in some implications, if you ignore those faults, you will have a new favourite to add to your anime collection.

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9 /10

Laughter Overload

This story quickly worked it's way to one of my favorite animes of all time. It's not only extremely captivating from the first episode to the last, it also has amazing character development that left me feeling connected to the characters, even the ones who didn't appear in every episode. I recommend this to any romantic out there who enjoys a good laugh and plenty of fangirl moments. I hope you love it as much as I have.

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10 /10

In loveeee

I can watch this over and over. It would be nice for another season 😍😍

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4 /10

Meh

I didn't like how creepy, stalkery, and possessive Usui was, it really gave off the vibe that this anime was way older than it is. I liked him in the beginning but as the series went on his character became more and more gross and intolerable. The only redeeming thing about this show for me was the strong female lead and the cute side characters.

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10 /10

Must watch for shoujo lovers! COMEDY, ROMANCE, FUN.

This anime is just perfect if you are looking for something light yet strong. Gripping to your heart and making you laugh on the floor. All the characters in this anime are awesome. Character development of some chracters are great. Scenes of USUI and MISAKI will make you yearn for romance like them. Their serious scenes turning into comedy suddenly will surprise you. You won't even expect what will become a laughing stock next. This anime is seriously worthy of watching atleast once. ONE OF THE BEST OF SHOUJO GENRE. Must for shoujo lovers. This the second anime that I had watched when I first started watching animes and believe me , it made me hooked into it until I finished it. Those 24 or 25 episodes of comedy, romance, confidence, energy, emotion, made me super love it. It's been 10 years it released and still I watch this series sometimes. I have watched this at least 5 times till now. Go for it! However if you are looking for something SERIOUS things , then I guess you might get annoyed but still give it a try.

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7 /10

My favorite romance anime of all time!

Kaichou-wa maid-sama follows the story of a high school girl named Ayuazawa Misaki who is the president of Seika High School which used to be an all boys school.Now that the school is starting to fill up with girls Ayuzawa strives to restore the balance between the students in order for the girls to be settled up with no problems.And there is Usui Takumi,a seventeen-year-old boy who seems to stalk Misaki around until he finds out that she works part-time in a maid-cafe something that she thinks it's urgent to be kept secret.

As I stated before in this review,this is definitely my favorite romance/comedy anime of all time.I have watched a fair amount of anime in the same genre like Special A,Toradora etc. but none of those captivated me as much as this one.To become more specific, each and every episode never fails to deliver lots of humor while still keeping the romance at a decent level.The dialogue is so well- done conveying a lot of emotions to the viewers from happiness to sadness to disappointment.Secondly, although the romance may seem exaggerated sometimes, it still makes you swoon so MUCH!SO MUCH SWOONING GUYS!While,I do get there are stereotypes throughout the anime like the tall blonde PERFECT guy( aka Usui Takumi)I think most of us are suckers for things like this because a series is not supposed to present something completely compiled from reality.Lastly,the aspect of this story that I am inclined to believe I enjoy the most are the characters. Misaki is such a great female protagonist setting a great example for young girls whereas Usui is your number one FICTIONAL BOYFRIEND! 10/10 would recommend this anime!

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10 /10

OOOOF MY FAVE

An emotional rollercoaster which I hella live for. Usui is bae and Misa lowkey inspires me. I very very veryyy recommend it.

The characters are amazing and the story is wonderful, it's pretty funny too.

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10 /10

Please!!!!!!!

Would love to see a season 2 of this some day ,loved it

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8 /10

I'm confused is it over?

Is 2010- mean it's continuing? Because I'm pretty sure they would have a new season by now. I read some of the manga and there's a lot more to it, nevertheless what they captured is the beginning of a blooming relationship. It's really quite cute.

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10 /10

easily my favourite shojo anime of all time

Maid sama holds a special place in my heart, it's the only anime i can rewatch again and again without getting bored. the romance is so heart warming. its beautiful to see misaki only lower her guard around usui. EVERYONE must watch it!!

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9 /10

Maid sama

Show was pretty great last episode was fulfilling enough for me but the addition of Hinata made it hard to get to the end of the show his character was very cringe but other than him the show was fantastic.

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9 /10

Iconic

I love it, it's very good. If you want to experience a true romance anime without any extreme flaws this the one. Some romance anime's don't make sense but this relationship and dymanic makes it work. I'm usually more into the thriller/action anime genre and this is probably the best romance anime I've ever watched/read.

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10 /10

Literally perfect!

Maid sama was one of the first animes I have ever watched and it is absolutely amazing!! I honestly love the characters so much and it is hilarious. The dynamic between usui and misaki is sooo cute. Usui is probably one of the most perfect guys out there. And misaki is honestly such a good role model and always look out for others. I just LOVEDD this show too much. I just wished they would recreate the whole manga into an anime! But once you finish this show you can still go onto the manga to have another* happy ending!! Def recommend this if you are trying to get into anime or like romcoms.

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Kaichou Wa Maid-sama Where Does the Anime Stop

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