Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid

The Duke of Death and His Maid / 死神坊ちゃんと黒メイド / Young Master the Grim Reaper and the Black Maid
Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid
Genres: Comedy, Fantasy, Love Status Quo, Romance
Themes: Love Status Quo
Studios: J.C.Staff
Producers: Bandai Spirits, BS11, NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, Shogakukan, Shogakukan Music & Digital Entertainment, Shogakukan-Shueisha Productions, Yomiuri TV Enterprise
Licensors: Funimation
Rating: 7.59 / 10
Rank: #1653
Popularity: #979
Users Listed: 272,498
Users Scored: 104,680
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/03/2025
Aired: July 4, 2021 – September 19, 2021 (Summer)
Type: tv
Source: Web Manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Sunday at 22:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

The story follows a young duke burdened by a devastating affliction: the power to kill anything he touches. Exiled to a secluded manor following a traumatic event, he navigates a solitary existence, finding unexpected companionship in the estate's staff. His days are shaped by the quiet routines of butler Rob and the playful presence of maid Alice, fostering a burgeoning affection that offers a glimpse of normalcy.

Driven by a desire to overcome his curse, the duke embarks on a personal quest for liberation. His efforts are fueled not only by a longing for freedom, but also by a growing awareness of the emotional distance his power creates, particularly in his relationship with Alice. The narrative explores themes of isolation, self-acceptance, and the complexities of connection under extraordinary circumstances. It presents a contemplative atmosphere, focusing on character dynamics and inner struggles within a confined, yet subtly intriguing setting.

Trailer:

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: The Duke and Alice (Aired: 07/04/2021)
  • Episode 2: The Duke, His Butler, and a Lost Cat (Aired: 07/11/2021)
  • Episode 3: The Duke and the Meteor Shower During the Full Moon (Aired: 07/18/2021)
  • Episode 4: The Duke, Alice, and Memories of Snow (Aired: 07/25/2021)
  • Episode 5: The Duke, a Crow, and Ice Skating (Aired: 08/01/2021)
  • ... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

  • Bocchan (Main) - Voice Actors: Hanae, Natsuki, Fernandes, Samuel, Chapin, Clifford, Rodríguez Ramírez, Ángel Iván
  • Lendrott, Alice (Main) - Voice Actors: Mano, Ayumi, Vasconcelos, Hellen, McGuire, Kristen, González, Nycolle
  • Cuff (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kuramochi, Wakana, Shibata, Juliana, Malvárez, Wendy, Wiedenheft, Sarah
  • Daleth (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hikasa, Youko, Magri, Gisele, Villa, Angélica, Barr, Katelyn
  • Gerbera (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ohara, Sayaka, Regina, Márcia, Rojas, Michelle, Ugarte, Xóchitl
  • Hugo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishigami, Shizuka, Lobosvilla, Lucia
  • Keto (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yamazaki, Haruka, Saxton, Jad, Santos, Wallquiria
  • Lendrott, Sharon (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Kikuko, Valença, Carol, Barragán, Alicia, Angelle, Felecia
  • Lost Child (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saxton, Jad, Matsuoka, Misato
  • Lost Child's Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Garrett, Morgan, Satou, Hana
  • McFarlane (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugita, Tomokazu, Júlio, Ronaldo, McFarland, Mike
  • Mysterious Girl (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Saxton, Jad, Tamura, Yukari
  • Narrator (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Pereira, Zodja, Sakakibara, Yoshiko, Flores, Kerygma, Grant, Meli
  • Philip (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Yuuki, Teles​, Ricardo, Escalante, Rafael, Love, Andrew
  • Rob (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Houchuu, Williams, Kent, Romero, Cássius, Bonfiglio, Óscar
  • Sade (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kaida, Yuuko, Bennett, Dawn M.
  • Teto (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanabe, Rui, Garrett, Morgan, Johann, Camila
  • Viola (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Minase, Inori, Mills, Kayli, Ida, Letícia, Alcalá, Danna
  • Walter (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uchida, Yuuma, Bertolucci, Daniel, Lee, Alan
  • Zain (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kamiya, Hiroshi, Fajardo, Ricco, Toth, Spencer, Meza, Pascual

Staff:

  • Cook, Justin (Producer)
  • Itou, Yuukou (Producer)
  • Iwasaki, Sayaka (Producer)
  • Kondou, Shuuhou (Producer)
  • Matsuo, Kousuke (Producer)
  • Oowada, Tomoyuki (Producer)
  • Shioiri, Souta (Producer)
  • Umemoto, Tooru (Producer)
  • Herek, Samantha (Assistant Producer)
  • Yamakawa, Yoshiki (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation)
  • Aketagawa, Jin (Sound Director)
  • Oohata, Kiyotaka (Storyboard)
  • Sayama, Kiyoko (Storyboard)
  • Hanae, Natsuki (Theme Song Performance)
  • Mano, Ayumi (Theme Song Performance)
  • Takase, Aiko (Theme Song Lyrics)
  • Bizenjima, Mikito (Chief Producer)
  • Fukuyo, Shingo (Director of Photography)
  • Higashi, Mao (Publicity)
  • Iida, Hazuki (Background Art)
  • Inoue, Koharu (Original Creator)
  • Ishihara, Naoki (Animation Check)
  • Kimoto, Junji (Chief Producer)
  • Kimura, Miho (Color Design)
  • Kobayashi, Yuuki (Background Art)
  • Kuwabata, Mitsuru (Character Design)
  • Marques, Guilherme (ADR Director)
  • Nose, Kazuya (Chief Producer)
  • Okuda, Gen (Music)
  • Satou, Tatsunobu (Chief Producer)
  • Shirane, Hideki (Series Composition)
  • Suzuki, Akira (Art Director)
  • Takahashi, Kazuaki (Chief Producer)
  • Takano, Maki (Background Art)
  • Tsubone, Kentarou (Editing)
  • Watanabe, Takeshi (Music)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid 2nd Season (anime - Sequel)
  • Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid (manga - Adaptation)