Akiba Maid War (2022)

[アキバ冥途戦争]

Director: Soichi Masui
Studio: PA Works
Starring: Reina Kondo, Rina Sato, Minami Tanaka
Episodes: 12

Synopsis:
An idealistic girl goes to Akihabara to work in a maid cafe, only to find that all the frills and moe come with a heaping side of blood and violence.

Impressions:
When I started this show, I wasn't expecting the "war" part of the title to be quite so literal. We basically have a yakuza story in a maid outfit with a delightfully twisted sense of humor. The carnage is so over-the-top that it isn't likely to horrify, but there are some moments of genuine sentiment. The cast is pretty good, but highest praise goes to the comically serious Ranko and her dynamic with the ingenue protagonist Nagomi. I enjoyed this immensely and would happily recommend adding it to your collection.

Rating:
Own It