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“Kanako seeks yuri love at an all-girls school, but her ideal girl is actually a cross-dressing sadistic boy.”
Maria†Holic
まりあ†ほりっく
7.18
6,834 rank · 8,658 readers · 83 favorites
Seinen
Crossdressing
School
Comedy
Girls Love
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Synopsis
Kanako seeks yuri love at an all-girls school, but her ideal girl is actually a cross-dressing sadistic boy.
The story centers on a sophomore named Kanako who enrolls in all-girls school because she has a phobia of men and wants find her destined yuri partner. She meets a captivating freshman named Mariya who fits her criteria—except her seemingly ideal mate happens to be a cross-dressing sadistic boy. (Source: ANN)
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 3 sampled reviews
7.7
/10
What 3 readers settled on.
67%
recommend
Score distribution
median 9
mode 9
σ 1.89
Agreement
Polarized
σ 1.89 · split reception
The polarity gap
4.0 pts
Recommenders 9.0 · others 5.0
Yes
No
Score over time
↓ 1.33
Running avg · Jan 2009 → Feb 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 “The story offers a unique twist on the genre with its engaging cross-dressing premise, complemented by good art and memorable character interactions. While the rapid introduction of characters is a...”
- 9 “Maria†Holic excels through its unique, captivating trio dynamic and a surprisingly harmonious blend of chaotic comedy with contemplative religious themes. While the series is undeniably hilarious,...”
- 5 “The series features a brilliant premise that cleverly sets up a parody of the GL genre and *Maria-sama is Watching Us* tropes, while Kanako serves as a perfectly acceptable, silly character for...”
Verbosity
Short · 33%
Medium · 0%
Long · 67%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Maria†Holic begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 98 × 14 ch × vol
- Total read 13h 04m approx
- Published May 2006 – Nov 2014
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M5264 catalog