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Anime like Maid Sama!.
Finished Maid Sama! and want more? These 20 shows are what its fans recommend most, plus series that share its comedy, romance, school. Each pick says why it’s here.
- 20 picks
- 10 recommended by fans
- 12 short picks
20 anime like Maid Sama!
1. Ouran High School Host Club
TV · 2006 · 26 eps · ★ 8.16
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Maid Sama!
- Shares Comedy, Romance, School with Maid Sama!
2. Special A (S.A)
TV · 2008 · 24 eps · ★ 7.50
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Maid Sama!
- Shares Comedy, Romance, School with Maid Sama!
3. My Little Monster
TV · 2012 · 13 eps · ★ 7.45
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Maid Sama!
- Shares Comedy, Romance, School with Maid Sama!
4. Wolf Girl & Black Prince
TV · 2014 · 12 eps · ★ 6.98
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Maid Sama!
- Shares Comedy, Romance, School with Maid Sama!
5. His and Her Circumstances
TV · 1998 · 26 eps · ★ 7.60
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Maid Sama!
- Shares Comedy, Romance, School with Maid Sama!
- Same studio as Maid Sama! (J.C.Staff)
6. Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You
TV · 2009 · 25 eps · ★ 8.01
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Maid Sama!
- Shares Romance, School with Maid Sama!
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7. Skip Beat!
TV · 2008 · 25 eps · ★ 8.07
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Maid Sama!
- Shares Comedy, Romance with Maid Sama!
8. Horimiya
TV · 2021 · 13 eps · ★ 8.18
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Maid Sama!
- Shares Romance, School with Maid Sama!
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9. Kamisama Kiss
TV · 2012 · 13 eps · ★ 8.13
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Maid Sama!
- Shares Comedy, Romance with Maid Sama!
10. Say "I Love You."
TV · 2012 · 13 eps · ★ 7.38
- MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Maid Sama!
- Shares Romance, School with Maid Sama!
11. Little Busters! ~Refrain~
TV · 2013 · 13 eps · ★ 8.17
- Shares Comedy, Romance, School with Maid Sama!
- Same studio as Maid Sama! (J.C.Staff)
12. Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic-
TV · 2022 · 13 eps · ★ 8.95
- Shares Comedy, Romance, School with Maid Sama!
13. Hi Score Girl II
TV · 2019 · 9 eps · ★ 7.94
- Shares Comedy, Romance, School with Maid Sama!
- Same studio as Maid Sama! (J.C.Staff)
14. The Familiar of Zero
TV · 2006 · 13 eps · ★ 7.20
- Shares Comedy, Romance, School with Maid Sama!
- Same studio as Maid Sama! (J.C.Staff)
15. Lovely Complex
TV · 2007 · 24 eps · ★ 8.03
- Shares Comedy, Romance, School with Maid Sama!
17. Hi Score Girl
TV · 2018 · 12 eps · ★ 7.74
- Shares Comedy, Romance, School with Maid Sama!
- Same studio as Maid Sama! (J.C.Staff)
18. Toradora!
TV · 2008 · 25 eps · ★ 8.03
- Shares Romance, School with Maid Sama!
- Same studio as Maid Sama! (J.C.Staff)
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19. My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
TV · 2013 · 13 eps · ★ 8.00
- Shares Comedy, Romance, School with Maid Sama!
20. The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat.
TV · 2013 · 12 eps · ★ 7.13
- Shares Comedy, Romance, School with Maid Sama!
- Same studio as Maid Sama! (J.C.Staff)
Genres, scores and fan recommendations from MyAnimeList. Picks never include other seasons or spin-offs of Maid Sama!; for those, see the Maid Sama! watch order.
How the top picks compare with Maid Sama!
Maid Sama! is 26 episodes from 2010, tagged comedy, romance and school. “Carries over” lists the tags each pick shares; “Adds” lists what it brings that Maid Sama! does not.
| Pick | Length | Era | Carries over | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouran High School Host Club | 26 episodes | 2006, 4 years older | Comedy, Romance, School | Crossdressing, Reverse Harem |
| Special A (S.A) | 24 episodes | 2008 | Comedy, Romance, School | — |
| My Little Monster | 13 episodes, much shorter than Maid Sama! | 2012 | Comedy, Romance, School | — |
| Wolf Girl & Black Prince | 12 episodes, much shorter than Maid Sama! | 2014, 4 years newer | Comedy, Romance, School | — |
| His and Her Circumstances | 26 episodes | 1998, 12 years older | Comedy, Romance, School | Drama |
| Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You | 25 episodes | 2009 | Romance, School | Drama |
| Skip Beat! | 25 episodes | 2008 | Comedy, Romance | Drama, Love Polygon, Showbiz |
| Horimiya | 13 episodes, much shorter than Maid Sama! | 2021, 11 years newer | Romance, School | — |
Pick by what you loved about Maid Sama!
- If you liked the school side: Ouran High School Host Club, Special A (S.A), My Little Monster and Wolf Girl & Black Prince.
- If you liked the comedy side: Ouran High School Host Club, Special A (S.A), My Little Monster and Wolf Girl & Black Prince.
- If you liked the romance side: Ouran High School Host Club, Special A (S.A), My Little Monster and Wolf Girl & Black Prince.
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How these picks are made
No AI and no paid placements. Every show in our catalogue is scored against Maid Sama!: points when MyAnimeList users recommend it to Maid Sama! fans, and for each genre, theme, demographic and studio the two share. Score and popularity break ties. Other seasons and spin-offs of Maid Sama! are left out, and each franchise appears once.
Frequently asked questions
What anime is most like Maid Sama!?
Ouran High School Host Club. MyAnimeList users recommend it to fans of Maid Sama!. Special A (S.A) and My Little Monster come next.
Is there a short anime like Maid Sama!?
Yes: My Little Monster (13 episodes), Wolf Girl & Black Prince (12 episodes), Horimiya (13 episodes) and Kamisama Kiss (13 episodes).
What do Maid Sama! fans recommend?
MyAnimeList users who loved Maid Sama! most often recommend Ouran High School Host Club, Special A (S.A), My Little Monster, Wolf Girl & Black Prince and His and Her Circumstances.
How are these picks chosen?
With transparent rules, not AI. Shows score points when MyAnimeList users recommend them to Maid Sama! fans and for genres, themes, demographic and studio they share with it. Score and popularity break ties, and other seasons of Maid Sama! itself are left out.
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