Maid Sama!

Misaki Ayuzawa is the first female student council president at what used to be an all boys academy that has become a coed school. She keeps the student body in line with a no nonsense, hands on approach, turning rules into a shield for those who need protection. Privately, she supports her family by working at a maid cafe, a job she hides from most of her peers. The balance between authority at school and service at the cafe creates a constant tension she tries to manage. When Takumi Usui, the campus's most admired and sharp witted senior, uncovers her secret, he makes a deal to keep it quiet in exchange for his company.

Released in 2010 as an anime adaptation of Hiro Fujiwara's manga, Maid Sama! centers on Misaki Ayuzawa and Takumi Usui in a light hearted romance fueled by banter and misadventures. The voice cast features Ayumi Fujimura as Misaki, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Usui, with Kana Hanazawa and Yu Kobayashi in supporting roles.

Awards: The series did not receive major nominations or wins.

Cultural Impact: The series helped popularize the maid cafe motif within anime and reinforced the appeal of a confident heroine paired with a teasing leading man. Its blend of school life humor and romantic tension gave fans a template for later shoujo comedies. It also spurred cosplays and fan art around its ensemble.

Reception and themes: The show earned an upbeat reception from fans, reflected in a strong audience score of 8.493 out of 10 from 606 votes. It centers on leadership, secrecy, class difference, and the push pull of romance in a funny, lively setting for many viewers.