Shonen Maid

This anime is super cute. The main character is just so endearing. If he were a real kid, I would just eat him (figuratively speaking).

The story: Chihiro Komiya has lost his mother and gets taken in by an uncle he didn't even know he had. He has to adjust to living without his mother and learn to live with his messy and eccentric relative. Of course, moving to his uncle's mansion has some benefits, like getting his own room.

Chihiro is a great cook and obsessive clean freak. Since he doesn't want to just depend on his uncle to look after him, they make a deal: Chihiro will work in the house to earn his keep. His uncle crafts a frilly apron and headpiece for him to wear and he essentially becomes the maid/housekeeper. This is basically the essence of how the show gets its title. But Chihiro is more than just a house boy. He is loved more than he realizes and we find out history about his late mother as the show goes on. Chihiro also learns a few lessons about himself and others as well.

I'm looking forward to next week's episode.

Super Lovers

Lady fan service!

I only say this because instead of bouncy 2D boobs and panty shots, the writers gave us Haru. It's almost a crime how hot he is--for an anime character. He's got green eyes that sparkle, dirty blonde hair and a super sexy voice that's akin to warm honey (if warm honey could be a sound). Aside from Chris Hemsworth, I doubt any real human being can attain his level of perfection.

Of course, this anime isn't just about Haru, even if he's the reason I'm watching it. The show is about Haru and his relationship with his little, adoptive brother, Ren.

Haru and Ren meet in Canada in episode one. Haru spends the summer taming the feral Ren. In later episodes, Ren loves to Japan and adjusts to city life. While Ren is practical and an open book, Haru is basically a mystery. He is slowly being revealed to us as he interacts with Ren and his occasional meetings with his mother.

I wish I could say more but the season has currently ended. Hopefully they will bring it back next spring. This one gets 5 stars from me. ^_^