Hayate The Combat Butler
Also known as: Hayate no Gotoku!, ハヤテのごとく, Hayate: Mayordomo de Combate
by Kenjirou Hata
Hardworking Hayate has a plan to pay back the yakuza—who are now the legal owners of his body parts: he’ll kidnap someone and ransom them for a mountain of money! But things get tricky when his would-be kidnappee—who as luck would have it is the daughter of a mind-bogglingly wealthy family—mistakes Hayate’s actions for a confession of love, and subsequently hires him to be her personal servant. At least his employment future is secure, or so he thinks… (Source: VIZ Media)
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The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A broad, cheerful parody of romance manga where a hard-working boy's plan to pay off a debt runs into an ever-growing cast of eccentric heroines.
Pros
- A zany premise with a clear, relatable hook
- Big, lively ensemble with plenty of comic energy
- A complete run that gives the parody room to stretch
Cons
- Harem-style setup can feel repetitive
- Fan-service beats sometimes outweigh the jokes
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A hard-working boy with a debt to pay and a plan that goes badly wrong, which is the entire point of this parody. I appreciated how eagerly the story pokes fun at romance-manga conventions. The comedy is broad and cheerful, and the cast brings a lot of energy to every scene. The complete run gives the parody space to stretch its premise. The honest catch is that the harem-style setup can feel repetitive, as new heroines arrive with similar hooks. Some fan-service beats sometimes outweigh the jokes, and the balance can slip. Still, it is a bright, silly read, and easy to enjoy in short bursts. If you like comedy that knows exactly what kind of manga it is parodying, this is a fun pick.
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