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Akiba Maid War

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.

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Cast & Crew See All

Reina Kondou
Nagomi Wahira
Rina Sato
Ranko Mannen
Minami Tanaka
Yumechi

Season 1 Episode Guide See All

Episode 1

Buhire! Kyô kara Akiba no shinjin meido!

Welcome home to the pigsty. Nagomi just started a job at the pig-themed Oinky Doink maid café, and she couldn't be happier. But the other newbie, Ranko, is a little - odd.

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Awards

  • 2023 - Annual Award - Best in Original Screenplay - nominated
  • 2024 - Anime Award - Best Original Anime - nominated

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