Ladies Versus Butlers

About Ladies Versus Butlers

If you are hunting for a new comedy series, Ladies Versus Butlers (れでぃ×ばと!) deserves a look (2010). The setup goes like this. The premise: Hino Akiharu lost his parents when he was small and was adopted into his uncle's family. He didn't want to be a burden on his uncle's family and resolves to enter a free boarding school as a butler, Hakureiryou high school.

Beyond that: However, his delinquent boy-like appearance frightens the girls, who make up the majority of the learners. Unable to get along with the classmates, Akiharu runs into his childhood crush Saikyou Tomomi.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Akiharu Hino (Kazuyuki Okitsu) and Tomomi Saikyou (Ayako Kawasumi) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series. The run is 12 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Xebec, which means the visual identity of Ladies Versus Butlers follows that studio's craft. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.1/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Kazuyuki Okitsu as Akiharu Hino, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2010, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.