「Heroine? Seijo? Iie, All Works Maid desu (Hokori)!」Light Novel Gets TV Anime Adaptation
Bushiroad just dropped big news for isekai fans – the workplace comedy light novel series “Heroine? Seijo? Iie, All Works Maid desu (Hokori)!” (also known as Heroine? Saint? No, I’m an All-Works Maid (And Proud of It)!) is getting animated! The official website launched today with a teaser visual, staff details, and our first look at the main cast.
Studio and Staff
| Animation Production | EMT Squared |
|---|---|
| Notable Works | Assassins Pride, Yuusha Yamemasu (I’m Quitting Heroing) |
Cast Revealed
| Character | VA | Previous Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Melody Wave | Yume Miyamoto | Kanojo ga Koushaku-tei ni Itta Riyuu |
| Luciana Ruttleberg | Rumi Ookubo | Fate/Apocrypha |
About the Light Novel
Originally serialized by Atekichi on Shousetsuka ni Narou since 2017, this maid-centric isekai fantasy features illustrations by Yukiko. TO Books has published six volumes since March 2020, with:
- 500,000+ copies in print
- Volume 7 releasing May 15
- English localization by Seven Seas Entertainment (Volume 2 available now)
Manga Adaptation
Artist Keiko launched the comic version in 2021, currently serialized in Comic Corona. The manga’s sixth volume hits stores May 15 alongside the LN release.
What’s It About?
Meet Melody – a reincarnated Japanese girl who ditches saintly duties to become the ultimate maid for a broke noble family. While she’s busy literally magic-ing their estate back to life, there’s just one problem…
The twist? She’s actually the OP protagonist of an otome game world, completely oblivious to:
- Her destined hero status
- The demon lord threat
- Potential romance routes
This workplace comedy turns isekai tropes upside down as Melody’s maid obsession derails the game’s storyline. Seven Seas describes it as “Lycoris Recoil meets The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent” with more aprons and fewer apocalypses.
Why Get Hyped?
With EMT Squared’s track record in fantasy comedies and a stacked voice cast, this could be 2025’s sleeper hit. The series already boasts:
- Strong LN/manga sales
- 500k+ copies in circulation
- Rising popularity in English markets
Keep an eye on the official site and @allworks_maid for updates!
Final Thoughts
In a sea of generic isekai power fantasies, this maid-focused oddity could clean up with its unique premise. Will Melody’s dedication to domestic bliss outshine her saintly destiny? Let us know if you’ll be adding this to your watchlist!
