Hanaukyo Maid Team: La Verite

Aired: 2004

A romantic comedy anime produced by Daume, a remake based on the manga by Morishige serialized in Akita Shoten's Weekly Shonen Champion. Young Taro Hanaukyo inherits the enormous Hanaukyo mansion as part of his grandfather's estate, along with hundreds of maids who serve him. The story revolves around personal maid Mariel and colorful characters including security chief Konoe and technology division staff Ikuyo and Konowe. Subtitled "La Verite" (Truth), the series refreshes the setting from its predecessor and incorporates serious plot developments across 12 episodes.