Audience reviews
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JJMFREAP
I love maids. Don't we all? I also love guns. So you tell me there is an anime about maids shooting each other in the street in chaotic bloody fashion? Sign me the fuck up cuz I am SOLD. I knew just from the premise that this anime would be up my alley. However, nothing could have prepared me for what I was about to experience. For this seemingly silly show that I thought of watching for shits and giggles confidently surpassed all expectations and has become a personal favourite of mine. I will try to be as unbiased as possible, but know this, you should definitely give this one a shot. It's an amazing experience with so much to love!
Firstly, let's get out of the way what Akiba Maid Wars really is. The premise and beginning would have you believe that this is a comedy, the sheer ridiculo…
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I could not get into Akiba Maid War at any point. For a while, I thought this was just the usual ‘comedy I don’t particularly find funny’ kind of watch where the novelty runs through quickly, and I never really care about it but I slap a 5 on it because a joke does land here and there and it’s not really that bad – an anime/10. Those are pretty hard to watch, but there’s nothing really wrong with them, right?
This one… there was one notable character I cared about whatsoever and the show's endgame trampled all over that while undoing the entire conflict/resolution of the prior episode and it’s just like… why? Why any of this show? I couldn’t find anything interesting here.
See, it’s my belief that comedy works as a subversion of expectations. It simultaneously needs to make sense to the…
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dawg who fucking cares if the anime has bad writing... an anime about maids murdering the shit out of each other is just a fun and enjoyable time. I think me and my friends were so bored one night i decided to say fuck it and watch this anime. Next thing we know... it quite literally became one of our favorite animes. Just because of the lack of structure don't mean you cant have fun with it. Its just a lot of shit happening like one of those sitcom shows like "Its always Sunny in Philadelphia". Fuck the people who took this anime to seriously, just enjoy maids killing each other!
Ranko best maid dont @ me.
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This was so bad. First 5 eps were quite good. 8/10. Then it started going downhill. It got worse with every episode. Even then if it ended with episode 11 minus last w mins i would still give it a 6. But the last episode was just as bad and didn't redeem itself at all.
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The concept was unique I think? Atleast i haven't seen it before. The story wasn't though. And I didn't enjoy it precisely because of that. It would have been better if it didn't follow the cliche.
The art style was good.
One character was quite good. Another was very stupid. The rest were there just to make up the numbers. They literally changed their personality as the plot demanded almost like different people.
The entire thing was unrealistic. Like seriously this is not…
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A man's reach should exceed his grasp. This sums up Akiba Maid Sensou for me.
Akiba Maid Sensou is many things, both good and bad, but it never betrays itself by trying to be something it’s not. It’s an absurd premise about pseudo Yakuza like maids that kill, blackmail, and fight each other for supremacy. If that’s not wacky enough for you then know the show does not hold back it’s punches; literally. The same goes for guns, knives, and whatever manner of weapons for that matter. Starting to get the picture yet? More importantly it never disrespects the viewer by leading them on. Certain characters will get more development than others, but it’s not a character piece. There is an overarching theme that runs though the show, but it’s not a narrative piece. There will be bouts of the show…
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I liked this show in the beginning, because I genuinely thought it had some good writing (only in the first 2), but it quickly went south with the writing as it depended on too many tropes and cliches. This show is meant to be exaggerated, however, it goes to a point where there's barely any explanation and multiple plot holes. The main character, Nagomi, drags everyone down with her with barely a redemption arc. There is lack of character depth for most of the characters, as again, the "development" of said so characters purely depends on plot holes and cliches. I wouldve liked this show if it had better writing, but I genuinely cannot understand how in near the end of most episodes, it turns into a 180. Nagomi's ideals changes constantly with no reasoning (she wants no violence, yet asks…
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Battles without Moe and Humanity, a seemingly absurd retelling of the 1970s Yakuza Eiga classic with maids. The blend succeeds: nihilism x lighthearted, violence x feels, gritty tragedy x comedy yield one of the best mafia anime I've seen. Moe moe kyun.
To enjoy Maid War, one must understand it's roots. People describe it as a weirdly violent and odd show with maids, whereas it's one of the best Yakuza anime ever made. It's a genre parody which ultimately is more true to the subject matter and better than most yakuza anime which take themselves seriously.
More precisely it's a remake of and homage to 1970s Yakuza Eiga landmark Battles Without Honor and Humanity (1974-2003), one of the defining Asian movie series of all time. It's the first Yakuza show, if not mafia show in general, to no…
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Many of us got ourselves into anime because we felt, at the time, that unlike the other visual media, anime was making the impossible happen. The most absurd premises, the silliest plot turns, the wildest character designs—nothing was off the table. It was a world of new possibilities that no other medium even attempted to cover. Where else would you find a comprehensive treatise on parent-child alienation, toxic relationships, and personal growth disguised as a grotesquely violent mecha vs. kaiju battle peppered with Judeo-Christian mythology? Only in anime, my friends.
We've grown complacent and didn't notice the creeping change. As any medium or art form establishes itself in the open market, successful formulas inevitably start coalescing and drawing writers' attention with progressiv…
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!!Warning before watching!!
Please beware of trigger warnings. This show contains violence and disturbing images that some viewers might find upsetting.
While MAPPA struggles using CGI
In the meantime this anime from out of nowhere: "Let's show them how to draw in 4K".
Jokes aside, Akiba Maid War came as a pleasant surprise during Fall 2022. Not just because of its unexpectedly good animation quality, but also its contradictory storyline which was something we haven't seen much of anywhere. Besides the extraordinary animation quality produced by P.A. Works, its presented story was also quirky as well. I have completed more than 1,000 anime and I can assure you, this is an anime like no other. Even though the plot appears confusing or bizarre at first glance, it truly does deserve mo…
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CGCT and violence seem to be all the craze. For some reason, people really love their share of cute high school girls performing murder and then all of the sudden having their tea parties and whatnot. I mean, I kind of get it. The gap could be appealing to some. In fact, they’re so ubiquitous that it seems that every season seems to have one or two of them popping up. Princess principle, Slay the Spyce…what was it, Lycoris Recoil that was the most popular one recently? There’s too many shows like these to count.
And I just don’t get it. These shows never really combine or mesh together the two completely opposing genres to create a cohesive show. It’s basically one part edgy fighting stuff, and one part cute girl stuff. They’re almost unrelated. These girls completely change personality…
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“Violence isn’t the answer.” Akiba Maid War is one of the craziest animes I have ever seen, and if you think you’ve already been shocked by what this anime brings to you, it will go one step further to surprise you even more. It's a pretty tragic story of maids, but not just any maids, straight-up yakuza maids. I almost overlooked this anime, but I’m glad I didn’t because it ended up being the surprise of the season for me and with its solid characters and wacky, but interesting premise. It's a show that I would definitely recommend to many.
Art: 7
The art style is really grungy, but I think it personally fits the dark tone that this anime has, and with decently solid animation and music I think it all came together to form a pretty enjoyable watch.
Characters: 8
I think the characters…
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Before you continue reading this review, I'd advise that you simply go and watch the first episode without reading anything about it, as I believe it is the best way to experience it. This review doesn't contain significative spoilers.
There are plenty of anime series that have strange or wacky premises. You could say that they are the main draw of the medium itself. However, more often than not, it's difficult to really build upon that foundation to deliver a story that is engaging all the way through, and you end up with many shows that despite having a promising or fun start, become dull, or too silly, or simply don't end up being as good as they could have been. Akiba Maid War definitely has an incredibly wacky premise: What if a typical 90's Yakuza/Crime story had café maids instead…
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I want you to think of everything that comes to mind when you think of an anime centered around a Maid cafe. Maybe just the first few words. For me it would be: cute girls doing cute things, RomCom, “Moe Moe Kyun,” complicated love triangles, the dense male protagonist etc… I bet you’ve thought of many more already.
However, now I want you to throw all of that in the trash -where it belongs- because Akiba Meido Sensou is about to blow you away. The chaos, the carnage, the absurd dark humor, the fight scenes, the production quality and, heck, even the opening/endings, were some of the best I’ve ever seen in a while. If you’re here to watch a predictable and cutesy show, turn back immediately. You have been warned, so let’s get straight into the details!
The story of Akiba Meido Sensou or…
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*Akiba Maid War’s* premise rests on asking a rather simple question: what happens when a *Yakuza* game and a maid café have wildly-passionate sex and produce an offspring that gets twelve episodes to show what it’s capable of doing? There is beauty in linking two things together that you would never imagine should be put together. It triggers a kind of fascination – just how are these two things supposed to work when you put them in a blender? In the spirit of that disparity, the series wastes no time in showing that potential. It starts with is a campy bloodbath as bullets fly from Ranko’s gun, while Nagomi stands in terrified awe of the carnage she witnessed.
It is not just that the moment itself is positively shocking, but more intriguing instead is the manner by which that shock is co…
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Are you a fan of Quentin Tarrantino’s movies and always wanted to see an anime Kill Bill? well look no further, Akiba Maid is the closest we’ve got to that and is one of the best anime originals of recent memory.
As soon as the key visual for Akiba Maid dropped it was a no brainer that it would be one of my most anticipated shows. P.A works anime originals have largely been hits for me. Sakura Quest, Hanairo, Aquatope, etc. Anime originals are not easy to execute, but they’ve shown time and time again that they have the right stuff for the job. Combine P.A works’ pedigree with hot maids, over the top violence and a plot straight out of those early 2000s Tarrantino movies and you’ve got yourself something very special.
To properly enjoy a show like this you have to throw all sense of reas…
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8/10
*Damn, this is super kinky absurd and whoever thought this up is insane, I LOVE IT!*
If this isn’t you by episode 2, drop the show.
Maid war is a degenerate’s wet dream , its the type of show only the overflow enthusiasts or the Boku no pico cultists could even hope to admit that they “Like it”
So as someone rightly pointed out, please know your limits.
Who would have believed, that the most satisfying violent scene would not come from the likes of chainsaw man, but from Akiba maid war with its fantastic pure killer kiss, which is choreographed and synced with the music so well, that it immediately has you hooked (Or grossed out) by episode one?
We got Maids with guns and violence along with Moe and this anime is genuinely the KING of all GAP MOE shows, only a few like girls and pan…
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Maids. The epitome of cuteness, the pinnacle of omurice, the zenith of “Moe Moe Kyun”. That’s what we know them as nowadays, but what if in the past, they were these dark, heartless beings that felt like the yakuza? Shocking, I know. It’s an interesting concept, and something that worked so well to start, with in my opinion, one of the best first episodes of the entire year. It’s a perfect show to turn your brain off, and just enjoy the mindless action that Akiba Maid War brings, and entertainment value it does bring, but I felt it could have done more with its concept. STORY:
The story revolves around Nagomi Wahira, an admirer of the maids at maid cafes. Wanting to join in on the fun, she decided to travel to Akihabara, to work at Ton Tokoton, a pig-themed cafe. Things are all going swim…
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“Okaerinasaimase, Goshujinsama!”
Simple words, yet it’s charming to see that greeting when you go inside a café with full of cute maids. They were dressed in black uniforms, a white aprons on the outside, and most importantly, their smile. They will escort you to your seats and will serve your meals. They serve Parfaits, Karage, Salads, and Omurice with a special message from them, written in ketchup. Customers will feel very special while you’re inside the café. When you exit the café, they will greet you again to see them next time. That’s the daily life of maid cafes and their masters. That’s what I pictured this show. A slice of life comedy anime full of cute maids and their daily lives. That’s the part where I’ve been mistaken.
WHAT. THE. ACTUAL. FUCK?
After witnessing the unexpect…
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This is one of those shows that comes out every now and then with a bizarre premise but is oddly entertaining to watch. The show makes you wonder WHAT THE HELL is going on. However, the same bizarre premise proved to be its downfall, as the show was all over the place due to a lack of proper direction.
Akiba Maid War, as the title suggests, is a maid kill maid show in which rival maid cafes compete. The show is essentially a non-sensical killing, with the show's initial unpredictability eventually becoming predictable and repetitive. Pacing-wise, I believe that if there had been more episodes to work with, the plot would have been more fleshed out and not felt rushed, particularly in the final arc, with the Ranko saga and all. I can't say I understand the ending because shit just went dow…
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When I first saw the key visual and PVs for this, I thought, "Oh another Cygames idol-esque project, with a few veteran seiyuus there to bolster the careers of newer seiyuus, this time with probably rude maids in funny pig ears." Oh how innocent I was, how naive I was to assume so simply.
It's an honest to god yakuza anime. Without rubber bullets. No ketchup blood. Everything is real. That whiplash in the first few minutes where you see Michiyo get shot and bleed out to death, to the heavily stylized OP reminiscent of some gangster drama with a cheeky idol flair near the end of it, to Ranko's massacre near the end of the first episode, all bewildered me completely. I was even in denial for an entire week up until the second episode, thinking it has to be some kind of play or movie everyon…
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