[US DVD] Mahoromatic: Automatic Maiden Full Metal Maid Collection Review

[Chris Beveridge]

Review by Chris Beveridge

Mania Grade: B+

In Summary:
The two seasons of Mahoromatic were shows that I had some fun with back during their initial release but were part of the whole maid boom that was turning me off from large chunks of shows. And it was also a show that had me feel like Gainax was slumming after some of its earlier works. Revisiting it now some seven years later after its original broadcast, both seasons have proven to be a bit more fun than I remembered and I found myself appreciating it more without the wait between volumes. It’s not high art to be certain, but it is good fun storytelling with some solid character designs, plenty of cute fanservice and nipples. Gainax doesn’t skimp out when it comes to that and I certainly appreciate it. This release and the first season from Sentai Filmworks is worthwhile as this is a show that should be kept on the market and available for those who haven’t seen it before.

[The Great Bear]

It is fun and amusing and entertaining up until the very end, which I no longer acknowledge as existing.

[railohio]

Great series and I'm glad to see it get another release. I'm very happy with my Geneon thinpak and slipcover edition. The ending is divisive, but the show is also by Gainax, so YMMV.

[dragonrider_cody]

I'm definitely in the minority here, as I sort of enjoyed the ending. I don't think it was the greatest anime ending ever, but it felt like it suited the show to me. It was a bit strange to watch that, then go straight into the summer OVA. But it was a nice pick me up.

And I have to agree that this is one of those shows that is just plain fun, and should always be available for those who haven't seen it. I skipped out on all the Geneon releases, but finally picked up the half season sets from Sentai, and I found myself enjoying them immensely.