Akiba Maid War, as the title suggests, is a maid kill maid show in which rival maid cafes compete. The show is essentially a non-sensical killing, with the show's initial unpredictability eventually becoming predictable and repetitive. Pacing-wise, I believe that if there had been more episodes to work with, the plot would have been more fleshed out and not felt rushed, particularly in the final arc, with the Ranko saga and all. I can't say I understand the ending because shit just went down for real and is a real head scratcher.
Having said that, despite the lack of proper direction, the show was still entertaining to watch. The MOE factor and Ranko being a total badass, especially the latter, saved the show from being hot garbage and completely unwatchable in my opinion. The cast synergy is nice, but there are far too many unnecessary characters. Also, the incompetency of the maid cafe Ton Tokoton's "Tenchou", and basically being the butt of all jokes, was also repeatedly highlighted in the show, adding spice and entertainment value to the show.
Art-wise, it is nothing out of the ordinary, but it is certainly passable. I must say that the art style complements the overall vibe and mood of the show. Regarding the animation, I have the same thoughts as I do about the art: nothing out of the ordinary, but passable. There were no particularly exciting scenes, but nothing seemed out of place either.
As for the OP, it is undeniably a banger that left a lasting impression on me. The accompanying visuals were also odd and gave you a sense of what to expect from the show. The ED is also quite unusual. Although not as catchy as the opener, both songs mesh well with one another. There is a distinction between them. As for the VAs, they did an excellent job of portraying the characters assigned to them. Ranko (Genshin's Eula's VA, who bears a striking resemblance to Eula's character as well) stood out the most, with her mommy-like vibe and unfazed mannerisms throughout.
This show is perfectly watchable, but the hype that surrounded it from its first episodes has died down as a result of its non-sensical violence and predictability, as well as its erratic plot. Had the show taken the liberty of fleshing out the characters and backstories more, the show would undoubtedly be more popular and well-received than it is now. Weird show that appears only once in a while, but it is passable and leaves a lasting impression on its viewers. Can't say I was satisfied with the finale at all. Definitely a wasted potential if I may add.
