
These characters are intergrated into the show as a way to show the aristocratic lives of the cast. And it's a traversty.Īs we learn to understand more of Bocchan and Alice's relationship, we also meet others such as Rob, Viola, Walter, Zain, and Caph. Remember, Bocchan can't touch Alice or anyone due to his curse. While most of these scenes are lighthearted and humorous, we have to remember that this is also a punishment for him. In various episodes, she often gets Bocchan to the point where he ends up being speechless. With her lascivious body and flirtious personality, Alice tests the limits of his curse. Why? That's because his maid Alice just absolutely loves to tease him at every single chance she gets. This becomes a troubling experience and running gag throughout the show. As a timid man lacking social experience, Bocchan has difficulty making friends or expressing his thoughts around others. At its core, it's about the relationship of the duke (Bocchan) and his maid, Alice. Watching The Duke of Death and His Maid is about as simple as it sounds. Created by Koharu Ikami, it is their only work yet shows that the author wanted us to experience the life of a noble and his maid. Yet here we are, with a 12-episode adaptation. With the manga running over 190 chapters, it also seems clear the anime doesn't have enough It's one of the most popular manga from Sunday Webry and contains a premise that is suitable for a fantasy rom-com.


When I heard news of the manga getting the anime adaptation, it wasn't a bit surprising. It almost sounds appaling but that is the fate of Bocchan, a noble man who suffers a curse where he kills anything he touches. Imagine living with a beautiful maid everyday who serves you, pleases you, and wants to be with you at all times.
