“Orphaned boy moves in with eccentric uncle, becomes frilly-uniformed housemaid in messy mansion.”
Shonen Maid
少年メイド
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Synopsis
Orphaned boy moves in with eccentric uncle, becomes frilly-uniformed housemaid in messy mansion.
After the sudden death of his mother, elementary school student Chihiro Komiya is left with no home and no family. But this changes when he encounters a rich and frivolous stranger who turns out to be his long-lost uncle, Madoka Takatori. Madoka offers to take Chihiro in, but upon arriving at his uncle's high-class mansion, the young boy is greeted by a plethora of dust and garbage. As Chihiro's neatfreak instincts kick in, he sets about cleaning the entire residence. Shounen Maid is a lighthearted comedy that follows Chihiro as he finds himself dressed in a frilly uniform (handmade by his uncle), receiving a salary, and working as maid of the house.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 21 sampled reviews
What 21 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.59 · some divergence
5.4 pts
Recommenders 8.4 · others 3.0
↑ 1.05
Running avg · Jun 2016 → Jan 2026
- 10 “This slice-of-life anime stands out with its beautifully calm atmosphere and gorgeous story that surpasses every other title in the genre. The characters, art, and perfectly matched background...”
- 10 “This slice-of-life anime delivers a perfectly relaxing, fun watch with adorable characters who fit the genre beautifully. Any tiny conflicts feel harmless and never break the cozy mood. It’s a...”
- 8 “This show is an absolute joy to watch, featuring gorgeous art and a cast of friendly, cute characters whose interactions make me feel deeply invested in their family. There are no flaws to speak...”
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- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Apr 2016 – Jul 2016 Spring 2016
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-10891 catalog
Produced by
- Kadokawa Shoten Producer
- TBS Producer
- DAX Production Producer
- Nippon Columbia Producer
- Sony Music Communications Producer
- Lawson Producer
- NichiNare Producer
Licensed by
- Funimation Licensor