Akiba Maid War (2022): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2022, Akiba Maid War is an animation, comedy and crime series.

What it’s about. Akihabara is the center of the universe for the coolest hobbies and quirkiest amusements. In the spring of 1999, bright-eyed Nagomi Wahira moves there with dreams of joining a maid café. She quickly dons an apron at café Ton Tokoton, AKA the Pig Hut. But adjusting to life in bustling Akihabara isn't as easy as serving tea and delighting customers. Paired with the dour Ranko who never seems to smile, Nagomi must do her best to elevate the Pig Hut over all other maid cafés vying for top ranking. Along the way she'll slice out a place for herself amid the frills and thrills of life at the Pig Hut. Just when Nagomi's dreams are within her grasp, she discovers not everything is as it seems amid the maid cafés of Akihabara.

Who’s in it. Akiba Maid War stars Reina Kondo as Wahira Nagomi (voice), Rina Sato as Ranko Mannen (voice), Minami Tanaka as Yumechi (voice) and Tomoyo Kurosawa as Shiipon (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Akiba Maid War has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HiDive and Hidive Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Akiba Maid War page.

If you liked it. Fans of Akiba Maid War tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.