Misaki, the main protagonist, is immediately introduced as the strict, temperamental "demon" girl. The story takes setting at Seika High, which is a school that recently became coed. Misaki's biggest goal is getting more girls to attend Seika, and to do so, she must cleanse the school of the "filthiness" of boys. Also, she holds a heavy resentment against Usui Takumi, the typical handsome fellow who rejects all love confessions. As the story developed, I noticed that there wasn't a particular plot other than the overall romance, and there were mostly arcs that lasted 2-3 episodes each. The story was rather predictable, but it was still enjoyable nonetheless.
Art: 8/10
The various expressions were drawn very enthusiastically. It was fun to watch the exaggerated comic-like faces, and it brought a really nice comedic feel to the series. Most scenes involving any sort of action was over the top, so if you're more interested in realistic scenes, this anime probably isn't for you. Personally, I don't mind watching anime that makes it possible for one girl to pummel an entire crowd of grown boys at once, so I liked it.
Sound: 7/10
You will notice as the series goes on that the same few tunes are played over and over again. A lot of anime does this, so it's no surprise, but I usually like having a variety of music instead of that one annoyingly catchy piano tune that plays in every scene. The opening and closing songs are to be expected.
Character: 7/10
The character development in this series is a bit so-so. In the end, Misaki is the same person she was in the first episode: pushy and easily aggravated. However, her personality towards Usui does change very, very subtly. It didn't bother me much, but I would have liked to hear more about Usui's backstory. He didn't reveal much about himself, which left an uncomfortable two-dimensional feel to him. The other characters weren't developed at all; they all remained pretty much the same throughout the series, making their expected appearances. Not to say that they weren't interesting, but the only "side stories" involved were about Yukimura, Kanou, and Hinata, and those were not as in-depth as I would have liked.
Enjoyment: 9/10
Any anime I watch to the last episode is one that I enjoy very deeply. Although when separated, the different ratings are a little low, I found that overall Maid-sama wasn't too shabby. There was something about it that made me want to continue watching. I became really frustrated about Misaki's lack of self-awareness, but that only kept my eyes on the screen. The manga is a much more detailed version of the anime, so I felt that the show was made just for those who love romantic anime.
Overall: 8/10
I recommend that you read the manga first, and then watch the anime. Watching this gave me good laughs, despite the lack of character development and repetitive music.
