TV-Series
Description
"Mahoromatic: Something More Beautiful" is the second season of the "Mahoromatic" anime series, continuing the story of Mahoro, a former combat android who retires from her military duties to live as a maid. After her service in the Vesper organization, which fights alien invaders, Mahoro’s remaining operational lifespan is limited. She chooses to spend her final days serving as a housekeeper for Suguru Misato, a teenage boy whose father was killed in the same war she fought in. The series balances comedic, slice-of-life moments with deeper emotional undertones, exploring themes of mortality, family, and human connection.

The narrative picks up where the first season left off, with Mahoro continuing her domestic life while concealing her true nature from Suguru. Her interactions with Suguru and his friends, including the mischievous classmate Shikijou and the jealous Slash, provide much of the series’ humor. However, the story also delves into Mahoro’s internal struggle as she grapples with her diminishing lifespan and the emotional bonds she has formed. Her relationship with Suguru evolves, blending moments of lightheartedness with poignant reflections on her impending fate.

The series introduces new characters and challenges, including rival androids and remnants of the Vesper organization, which complicate Mahoro’s peaceful life. These elements add tension and action to the otherwise domestic setting. The balance between Mahoro’s dual roles—as a caretaker and a former soldier—remains central to the narrative, highlighting her desire to protect those she loves while confronting her own limitations. The emotional weight of her situation is juxtaposed with the series’ comedic and often absurd moments, creating a tonal blend that defines the show.

Key characters include Suguru, whose growth and deepening bond with Mahoro drive much of the emotional core of the story; Shikijou, whose antics provide comic relief; and Slash, whose jealousy and rivalry with Mahoro add interpersonal conflict. The series also explores the dynamics between Mahoro and her former colleagues, shedding light on her past and the sacrifices she has made. As the story progresses, the stakes rise, culminating in a resolution that underscores the themes of love, loss, and the fleeting nature of life.
Information
Mahoromatic: Something More Beautiful
まほろまてぃっく~もっと 美しいもの
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 14
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 09/26/2002 – 01/16/2003
Categories
Genre
ActionDramaRomance
Settings
Sci-Fi
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Return of the Maid
2From Today On, You Are Minawa
3Dreams Should Be Grand
4Looking for a Lost Object
5Will I Catch a Cold Tomorrow?
6Doing Delightful New Year Things
7Don't Ever Come Back Again!
8Grandfather and Grandson
9Sweeter Than Love, But a Bit Bitter
10Things I Like
11A Wish, The Color of Cherry Blossoms
12Annunciation
13End of a Dream
14Na-Geanna
Cast
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Staff
  • Director
    Hiroyuki Yamaga
  • Scenario
    Sumio Uetake
    Hiroyuki Yamaga
    Tomoyasu Okubo
    Shōji Saeki
    Jukki Hanada
  • Episode Director
    Hiroyuki Yamaga
    Shin Itagaki
    Kōjirō Tsuruoka
    Shinya Hanai
    Ryo Miyata
    Shōji Saeki
    Tatsuyuki Nagai
    Mitsuhiro Yoneda
    Tatsuya Igarashi
  • Music
    Toshio Masuda
  • Character Design
    Kazuhiro Takamura
  • Chief Animation Director
    Kazuhiro Takamura
  • Mechanical design
    Keiichi Eda
  • Sound Director
    Yoshikazu Iwanami
  • Producer
    Tetsuo Genshō
    Yuichi Sekido
    Mitsutoshi Kubota
    Hiroki Satō
  • Series Composition
    Hiroyuki Yamaga
    Jukki Hanada
  • Storyboard
    Hiroyuki Yamaga
    Katsuichi Nakayama
    Hiroshi Hara
    Shōji Saeki
    Kazuma Fujimori
    Toshimasa Suzuki
    Mitsuhiro Yoneda
    Kooji Kobayashi
  • Unit Director
    Kōjirō Tsuruoka
  • Art Director
    Naoko Kosakabe
    Yoshinori Hishinuma
  • Animation Director
    Yuko Iwaoka
    Yumiko Ishii
    Yoshiaki Itō
    Tōru Watanabe
    Yumi Kusakabe
    Chikashi Kubota
    Masaru Koseki
    Jouji Sawada
    Kazumi Inadome
    Sumio Ookubo
    Kazuhiro Takamura
  • Art design
    Masahiro Satō
  • Director of Photography
    Tsuguo Ozawa
Production
  • Animation Production
    SHAFT
    GAINAX
  • Production
    Tokyo Broadcasting System
    Pioneer LDC
    GAINAX
    Wani Books
    Mahoromatic Production Committee