Kaichou wa Maid-sama!

Misaki Ayuzawa is a unique phenomenon within Seika High School. In a predominantly male institution, she became the first-ever female student council president through her honesty and diligence. Ever since Misaki got promoted to the position, she has been working tirelessly to ensure a better school life for all girls. Despite that, Misaki is very strict with the boys, which has earned her the title "Demon President."

One day, after hearing a girl cry in the hallway, Misaki encounters Takumi Usui—the most popular boy in the school—as he rejects a love confession. Enraged at what she is seeing, Misaki reprimands him for making the girl cry. However, Usui is indifferent and brushes it off as nothing.

Unexpectedly, Misaki soon runs into Usui again, but this time when she is working at a maid cafe! Embarrassed that someone has found out about her secret occupation, Misaki promises herself not to let Usui destroy her reputation. However, the mysterious boy now begins to visit the same cafe regularly to observe and tease Misaki. When push comes to shove, will Usui still be able to keep the president's secret?

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Usui, Takumi Main

Okamoto, Nobuhiko Japanese

Ayuzawa, Misaki Main

Fujimura, Ayumi Japanese

Hyoudou, Aoi Supporting

Igarashi, Hiromi Japanese

Shintani, Hinata Supporting

Abe, Atsushi Japanese

Ayuzawa, Suzuna Supporting

Ishihara, Kaori Japanese

Igarashi, Tora Supporting

Suzumura, Kenichi Japanese

Yukimura, Shouichirou Supporting

Shiibashi, Kazuyoshi Japanese

Kanou, Soutarou Supporting

Toriumi, Kousuke Japanese

Hyoudou, Satsuki Supporting

Toyosaki, Aki Japanese

Hanazono, Sakura Supporting

Hanazawa, Kana Japanese

Matsuda, Akio Producer

Matsukura, Yuuji Producer

Yamaguchi, Yasuhiro Producer

Sakurai, Hiroaki Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

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Apr 23, 2025

OtakuGirrl

Recommended

Maid Sama! is a beloved shoujo classic that brings together witty banter, opposites-attract chemistry, and just the right amount of heartfelt vulnerability. Set in a former all-boys school that’s recently gone co-ed, the story follows Misaki Ayuzawa—Seika High’s fierce and no-nonsense student council president. She’s determined to whip the rowdy boys into shape and create a better environment for the few female students… all while secretly working part-time at a maid café to support her family.

Enter Usui Takumi—the mysterious, effortlessly cool heartthrob who discovers Misaki’s secret and decides to make her life a little more interesting. What follows is a hilarious and slow-burning love story ... filled with playful teasing, stubborn pride, and a surprisingly deep exploration of trust, gender expectations, and emotional walls.

What makes Maid Sama! shine is Misaki herself. She’s strong, smart, and fiercely independent—but also deeply human. Watching her slowly open up and wrestle with her feelings for Usui is as satisfying as it is frustrating (in the best way). Usui, while occasionally a little too perfect, balances out her sharp edges with his unwavering support and cheeky charm.

The anime blends comedy and romance effortlessly, with vibrant animation and a catchy soundtrack that fits its energetic tone. It’s definitely tropey at times, but in a nostalgic, comforting way that fans of the genre will love.

The only real downside? The anime doesn’t cover the full manga, so key developments in their relationship happen off-screen unless you pick up the manga afterward. Still, what Maid Sama! offers is a fun, flirty, and feel-good watch that’s easy to binge and hard not to smile at.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Jul 3, 2024

leoriolover

Mixed Feelings

Rewatching this at 20 years of age was definitely an experience

Everything from the plot to the characters is just kind of laughable bc of how stereotypical and genuinely cringe it was. You know, I guess there was a reason middle school me would have rated this a 10/10. Like Usui not even lowkey, but straight up stalks her lmao. How does he just always pull up at the right moment Every Single Time. And don't talk to me abt "its romantic" GET A GRIP PLEASE. Not to mention the fact that he always plays really weird jokes on her to "show her shes still a ... girl" under her "manly" personality. Because its def normal to kind of harass people like that as long as they blush when you do it!! Like, I just can't get behind that message at all. It really makes me wonder what grown adult truly thought of this and saw nothing weird about it

Still this anime kind of was my whole personality for a point in my life so i cant hate too much.

And side note: They get brownie points for the soundtrack bc I'm a shooter for a banger ost, and they kinda did for me

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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Jun 14, 2025

jexyll

Not Recommended

As someone who doesn't like romance and I heard a lot of praise that it is one of the best romantic anime specially from my friend, I was very optimistic, but it disappointed me greatly.

A lot of silly comedy is not believable even in serious situations. Most of the events are comical and weak.
26 episodes, many of them were boring episodes that do not serve the story. For example, instead of producing episodes that develop Usui and Misa's relationship well, or episodes about Usui or Misa's past, they produce a whole episode about Yukimori's little sister who wants to be a little princess!! And a ... whole episode about Usui's imaginations of imaginary and boring events!!

Also, I liked Misa's character, she is different and distinctive with her spontaneity and perseverance, but the matter develops to an exaggerated extent, she became a contradiction, a tsundere who is shy and loves and expresses that sometimes, then suddenly she hits and is surprised and hates. I would understand if she did not want to express her feelings publicly, but even she herself is unable to understand her feelings and acts foolishly. It is not reasonable that she asks herself about him and why he bothers her and.....etc. Even a blind or disabled person in real life would realize that he loves her. This is provocative, stupid and completely unrealistic.

Totally overrated anime.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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