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Some sexually suggestive material in teen romcom anime.
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Maid Sama!
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What's the Story?
MAID SAMA! is an anime based off the manga titled Kaichou wa Maid-Sama! by Hiro Fujiwara. The story follows Misaki Ayuzawa (voiced by Monica Rial), a high school student who is the first female student council president at Seika High School and known for her strictness for rules and behaving properly. She has a secret—she works part-time at a maid cafe called Maid Latte. When her secret is discovered by her annoying classmate Takumi Usui (voiced by David Matranga), she panics. But Takumi turns out to be much more caring than she expects, and their relationship evolves as she navigates her double life.
Is It Any Good?
This anime is a typical slice-of-life show that highlights high school emotions and situations. Maid Sama! has some adult content, such as mentioning sexually suggestive materials, but overall is geared for a teen audience. Misaki and Takumi's relationship seems typical of this kind of anime—high-strung girl meets laid-back "annoying" boy who gets her to relax, have fun, and fall for him. It's a low-stakes watch, where the viewer doesn't find themselves confused or overwhelmed with the storylines or the plot. The story, though simple, is entertaining and the viewer finds themselves rooting for Misaki and Takumi's relationship to evolve.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about Misaki's tendency to overwork herself to the point of sickness and exhaustion. How can we practice caring for ourselves when it feels like we're overwhelmed?
Families can also talk about how Misaki keeps her job at the maid cafe secret because she's afraid of what people will think of her. Have you ever felt pressure to hide something about yourself out of fear of judgment?
TV Details
- Premiere date : January 1, 2010
- Cast : Monica Rial , David Matranga , Luke Patterson
- Network : Hulu
- Genre : Anime
- Topics : School ( High School )
- Character Strengths : Empathy , Integrity , Perseverance
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- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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