An ideal figure of student,a caring sister,a Student Council president,and as a maid in your
part time work!Sounds tough huh??Well,that's Ayuzawa Misaki,the main character of Kaichou wa Maid-sama occupation and eventhough she doesn't like it,she have to deal with it.Nowadays,many people do their job not because they like it but simply cause they have to do it to make living for their own and for the people they love.The same goes for Misaki.Living only with her mother and her little sister,without a father who had left a bunch of debt to her family,life has been pretty harsh for her.She has to work part time to keep up her family financial condition sufficient for their daily expense.But,even in a deep grief you still can sleep.
Even in a suffer,you still can always put up a smile on your face.
Misaki is a strong woman.She always bare with her difficult circumstance.This is what makes
her different from another girl in the same age as her.And here comes Usui Takumi whose attracted by Misaki's stubborness,her strong will,her strict rule,and her sadistic but cute attitude.(a very weird fetish he have huh?).But I don't blame him to be falling in love with her.
She really is attractive.School life with a bunch of comedy and romance....This IS Kaichou wa
Maid-sama.
It's never been an easy task to make a nicely made romance-comedy-slice of life anime.It has to be something unforgettable,and doesn't copying another famous series.The tearjerking Clannad Afterstory,the famous Kimi ni Todoke,the funny School Rumble and the cute Nogizaka Haruka.Well,nothing can be compared to those anime.All of it have their own style and all of it are marvelous.And now,we have Kaichou wa Maid-sama.What is it that will make this series becoming one of the groundbreaking romance anime?
The story take place in a coed school which was an all-male high school.The main character of this story,Misaki,is the Student Council President of this school.She's a perfectionist type of person.So strict,diligent,brave,and a girl with a high ambition to make the school become a better place to study.So to put it simply,her mission is to make all of the delinquent in her school to be tamed and obeying the school's rule.But in the same time she's a maid in a cafe and one day,the most popular guy in her school,Takumi,found out that she's working part time at the cafe as a maid.
That's a short intro for Kaichou wa Maid-sama.I don't expect too much about this one,but hey!
It's amusing.It's amusing but not too interesting.The start of this anime is a bit classic for me.
A perfectionist female protagonist,trying to be the figure of her school with her outstanding
grade,hardworking student council president,a peace-lover,and very strict in school's rule,meanwhile she has a secret.Yes,this secret is a very important point to trigger a flag with the male protagonist.While she's a perfectionist at school,she's working part time at a cafe to support her family economy cause her family is poor and kinda broken home though it's a happy one even without a father.The male protagonist also a very common type of main character in a romance anime,a popular guy,many girls adore him,and he's nearly perfect as a student.Well,the storyline is pretty much predictable but its light content,its nice art,and its charming main character is nicely made and overshadowed the predictable plot.So I will say this is good for the start.
Now,I will reviewing for episode 2-10.It sure took a lot of time for Takumi to get Misaki's
heart.She really isn't a cheap woman that will fall to him in the first sight like the other
girls did.Well,but that doesn't mean that their relationship become stagnant and going nowhere.
I can feel that for each episode,they develop it slowly but surely.Ultimately after 6th episode.
I really glad that in episode 7th and 8th,an antagonist show himself in this anime.It make things
a lot more interesting and make Takumi and Misaki get closer after they dealing with the problem
made by the antagonist.In 9th episode.....,you will get nothing but a filler.And in 10th episode,
it's all about Misaki's friendship with Sakura and Shizuko.It's nice.I mean,it won't be anything
good if you only watch the romance development between Misaki and Takumi.You'll get bored easily.(Is it only me or the guy named Kuuga is resembling Takumi a lot??lol).After watching episode 2-10,I guess all that I can say is that the relationship between Takumi and Misaki is developing significantly towards something 'serious'.Of course,all of it is because of Takumi's aggresitivity and his extremely great timing.Man,he really is persistent.
Okay,now I'll reviewing episode 11-20.
There is some progress,but it didn't feel too much.I would rather see this anime more like
a genuine school life with a lot of humor and comedy scene than a lovey-dovey romantic one.
For me,the romantic portion is kinda bit reduced.But I still love Misa.She's so cute when
she's blushing.Moreover,her sadistic habit is a bit reduced too so I'm pretty much glad
about it.There is a new unique character here.But he's only appear for a couple of episode
and I think he will quickly being forgotten.Ohhh,the heart-throbing scene in the last moment
in 17th episode is the best.It make me feels warm.Saikou!The best episode from 11-20.There's
an obstacle for Maid Latte to defend their store existence in episode 18.I'm glad the solvation
of the problem goes smoothly in episode 19.And as a result,starting after episode 19,the
relationship between Misaki and Takumi getting a lot deeper.
Now it's time for the 21st-the end.Third party!This is the main attention from episode 21-26.
Hmm,I can smell a very sweet jealousy and a rivalry.Whoops,can't say too much cause I'm afraid I'll spoil it.Just enjoy it!New character appears and it's not half-assed.
Overall Point
Story:7
Nothing special.A very common storyline for a school life,but I pretty much enjoy it.
Character:9
Misaki and Usui is really charming.Both of them almost have no weakness as a human being!
And the affection developed betweem both of them in the story is make satisfied.
Music:6
I'm okay with the opening.But the ending??Gosh,it'll be much more better if it was something
calmer,not upbeat.
Art:8
Nice.No doubt about it.It's romance,so the art always has to be good.
Enjoyment:10
Ahh,yeah I give it a perfect score.I like it.Whatever you say,I enjoy this show.
Overall:8
In my opinion,this one is worth to watch.A bit lack at the ending,but I still like it.
I hope there will be 2nd season for this anime.I'm personally recommend this one for anyone
who love slice of life genre.
