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Maid Sama! (2010) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Misaki Ayuzawa is the first female student council president at a once all-boys school turned co-ed. She rules the school with strict discipline demeanor. But she has a secret, she works at a maid cafe due to her families circumstances. One day the popular A-student and notorious heart breaker Takumi Usui finds out her secret and makes a deal with her to keep it hush from the school in exchange for spending some time with him.

TV-14 • 2010 • 1 season

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Maid Sama! is a romantic comedy series that earns its TV-14 rating primarily through instances of physical aggression, mild sexual harassment, and thematic focus on strained family dynamics. Set in a high school environment, the show follows a strict student council president whose secret part-time job at a maid cafe leads to an unconventional bond with a popular classmate. While the series maintains a lighthearted tone, parents should… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Ayumi Fujimura
Ayumi Fujimura
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Kazuyoshi Shiibashi
Kazuyoshi Shiibashi
Kana Hanazawa
Kana Hanazawa
Yu Kobayashi
Yu Kobayashi
Kenichi Suzumura
Kenichi Suzumura
TK
Takuya Kuriyama
Kaori Ishihara
Kaori Ishihara
Mariya Ise
Mariya Ise
Kana Asumi
Kana Asumi
Aki Toyosaki
Aki Toyosaki
Kohsuke Toriumi
Kohsuke Toriumi
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Is Maid Sama! appropriate for kids?

Maid Sama! is a romantic comedy series that earns its TV-14 rating primarily through instances of physical aggression, mild sexual harassment, and thematic focus on strained family dynamics. Set in a high school environment, the show follows a strict student council president… Read more — free account

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Substances None 0/10
Language Strong 6/10
Sex/Nudity Intense 10/10
Violence/Gore Intense 10/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in Maid Sama!

The series features mild sexual innuendo and suggestive situations related to the café's theme. Characters occasionally engage in flirtatious behavior, and some scenes depict characters in compromising positions or include jokes about being 'flat-chested'.

Violence and gore in Maid Sama!

Violence is frequent and primarily comedic in nature, consisting of slapstick routines where the protagonist punches or throws male students who annoy her. There are occasional scenes of more serious tension, such as attempted intimidation or minor physical altercations involving bullies.

Language in Maid Sama!

Language includes moderate name-calling such as 'pervert' or 'idiot,' along with occasional uses of 'damn' or 'bastard.'

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Maid Sama!

Substance use is largely absent, with only passing references to a character's father struggling with alcoholism in the past.

Mature themes in Maid Sama!

Mature themes include character backstories involving parental abandonment and death, as well as instances of intimidation and sexual harassment scenarios that are intended to be high-stakes drama.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maid Sama! appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Maid Sama! is best for ages 14+. It's rated TV-14. Maid Sama! is a romantic comedy series that earns its TV-14 rating primarily through instances of physical aggression, mild sexual harassment, and thematic focus on strained family dynamics. Set in a high school…

What age rating does Maid Sama! have?

Maid Sama! is rated TV-14. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.

What is Maid Sama! about?

Maid Sama! is a romantic comedy series that earns its TV-14 rating primarily through instances of physical aggression, mild sexual harassment, and thematic focus on strained family dynamics. Set in a high school environment, the show follows a strict student council president whose secret part-time job at a maid cafe…

How many seasons does Maid Sama! have?

Maid Sama! has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in Maid Sama!?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across Maid Sama!.

How violent is Maid Sama!?

Violence isn't a standout concern across Maid Sama! per our reviewers.

Is the language in Maid Sama! appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across Maid Sama!.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in Maid Sama!?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across Maid Sama!.

What mature themes appear in Maid Sama!?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of Maid Sama!.

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