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Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid

Also known as: Kobayashi-san Chi no Maidragon, 小林さんちのメイドラゴン, Kobayashi-san Chi no Maid Dragon, The maid dragon of Kobayashi-san, Дракорничная госпожи Кобаяси, น้องเมดมังกรของคุณโคบายาชิ, Драконопокоïвка в домі Кобаяші-сан, 코바야시네 메이드래곤, Kobayaşi Hanesi’nin Hizmetçi Ejderhası

by Cool-kyou Shinja

Score from AniList: 76/100releasing

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Miss Kobayashi is your average office worker who lives a boring life, alone in her small apartment–until she saves the life of a female dragon in distress. The dragon, named Tohru, has the ability to magically transform into an adorable human girl (albeit with horns and a long tail!), who will do anything to pay off her debt of gratitude, whether Miss Kobayashi likes it or not. With a very persistent and amorous dragon as a roommate, nothing comes easy, and Miss Kobayashi’s normal life is about to go off the deep end! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4/5

A warm, funny slice-of-life comedy about a tired office worker who finds herself living with a dragon who will do anything to repay her, with plenty of heart.

Pros

A warm, funny odd-couple premise
Charming, expressive characters
Gentle, cosy comedy with a sweet heart

Cons

The comedy repeats its beats
The romance is subtle and may feel slight

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Read the full take

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid is a warm, funny slice-of-life comedy about a tired office worker whose quiet life is turned upside down. She saves a female dragon in distress, and the dragon, who can take human form, insists on repaying her debt by doing whatever she can. Living with a persistent and affectionate roommate is never simple, and the comedy comes from the constant, cheerful chaos. The characters are expressive and charming, and the household feels cosy and lived-in. The honest cons: the comedy repeats its beats across many chapters, and the romance is subtle enough to feel slight in places. Some gags depend on familiar situations. Still, it is a gentle, heartfelt read that rewards readers who enjoy domestic fantasy. If you like comedy about unlikely families, this is a warm pick.