Maria Holic
Maria Holic

Maria Holic

2011TV ShowEnded3 SeasonsJapanese

Maria†Holic is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Minari Endō, the author of Dazzle. The manga was first serialized in the Japanese seinen manga magazine Monthly Comic Alive on June 27, 2006, and is published by Media Factory. The manga was licensed by Tokyopop with the first volume in English being released in September 2009. The first anime adaptation animated by Shaft aired in Japan between January and March 2009. A second anime season, Maria†Holic: Alive, premiered on April 8, 2011. Both seasons of the anime series have been licensed by Sentai Filmworks, and the first season is being distributed by Section23 Films.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Unknown (Anime Series)Genres: Comedy, Harem, School, Shoujo, Slice of Life

Plot Summary

Amasawa Kaname, a transfer student at a prestigious all-girls school, has a secret: he's a boy. He hopes to live a peaceful school life, but his attempts to hide his identity are constantly thwarted by his masochistic tendencies and the perverted student council president who discovers his secret. Adding to the chaos are the various girls who become entangled in his life, leading to a series of comedic and embarrassing situations.

Critical Reception

Maria Holic, as an anime adaptation, generally received moderate reception. It's often praised for its unique comedic premise and character interactions, particularly the misunderstandings and over-the-top reactions that drive the humor. However, some viewers found the plot repetitive or the humor to be an acquired taste, with its reliance on certain tropes and character archetypes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique and often outrageous comedic situations.
  • Character interactions, particularly the dynamic between the protagonist and the student council president, are a highlight.
  • The series' humor can be divisive, appealing more to fans of ecchi and harem comedy genres.

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Fun Fact

The series is based on a manga by Minari Endoh, which concluded in 2014.

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