Hayate no Gotoku!!

Hayate Ayasaki's misfortune continues to hand him the short end of the stick. Now settled into his routine at the Sanzenins' mansion and Hakuou Academy, the butler continues to work as hard as ever in caring for his young mistress Nagi while studying the school's grueling curriculum—all on top of trying his best to survive the multitude of troubles that life relentlessly pushes onto him.

The unintentional chick magnet's life is far from quiet, forced to deal not only with Nagi's yet unnoticed infatuation with him, but also the evergrowing string of accidentally seduced girls—most notably, the exceptionally plain Ayumu Nishizawa, a friend of his before he became a butler, and the diligent Hinagiku Katsura, Hakuou's student council president. While one struggles to gain his affection and the other desperately tries to deny her own, both the girls are going to make the boy's life a little more complicated than it already is.

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Katsura, Hinagiku Main

Itou, Shizuka Japanese

Ayasaki, Hayate Main

Shiraishi, Ryouko Japanese

Sanzenin, Nagi Main

Kugimiya, Rie Japanese

Maria Main

Tanaka, Rie Japanese

Nishizawa, Ayumu Main

Takahashi, Mikako Japanese

Tennousu, Athena Supporting

Kawasumi, Ayako Japanese

Saginomiya, Isumi Supporting

Matsuki, Miyu Japanese

Segawa, Izumi Supporting

Yahagi, Sayuri Japanese

Aizawa, Sakuya Supporting

Ueda, Kana Japanese

Ten no Koe (Narrator) Supporting

Wakamoto, Norio Japanese

Iwata, Shiniichi Producer

Kashiwada, Shinichirou Producer

Negishi, Tomoya Producer

Iwasaki, Yoshiaki Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

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Mar 12, 2024

MxS7HGS

Recommended

So, the latest installment of the story has shifted its focus away from Hayate's whopping debt of 150 million yen. Instead of that, it focuses on the in-depth interactions between the characters. If you are looking forward to see Hayate fighting his money issue, you will be shocked because that is not the main theme here. On the other hand, if you are more interested in exploring relationships, love triangles, and the delightful awkwardness among characters, then this show must definitely be your cup of tea.

Let's talk aesthetics. The art style has indeed received an upgrade since the first season, now providing bolder visuals for ... the audience. And my, that sound design!Absolutely on point. The voice actors, particularly Maria and Hayate, are well-chosen and give great performances that contribute to the high quality of the production.

With regard to character development, it is a wild ride, I must say. It's noteworthy that both Hinagiku and Ayumu go through some major story lines, making their personalities much more complex. On the other hand, some people remain basically the same, playing the part of stable elements of the story.

Now, about the length – the second season is shortened to 25 episodes, but don't worry, all the fun and comedy are still there as high as they can be. Basically, it's a fun rom-com treat full of laughs, endearing characters, and a plot that keeps you glued to the screen.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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Nov 13, 2021

mik4rin

Recommended

Hayate no Gotoku is now one of the best rom-com shows that I've watched so far, from its storyline, character designs, musics etc.

Story:
- Hayate no Gotoku!! picks up the story from season 1 which is a good thing. It's almost the same as season 1 except it's fillerless.

Art:
- Art improved from the first season, animations pretty weird sometimes but that doesn't ruin your watching experience.

Sound:
- Really good OPs and EDs and also the sound effects on each scene really fits well.
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Character:
- All characters have pretty much good developments from the 1st season especially Hina. Characters are as funny as the 1st season, they keep referencing different animes/manga/games and making jokes about it which is really funny. Also all ships to Hayate is great.

Enjoyment & Overall:
- I really enjoyed the show, I've had good laughs and romantic excitement exchanging from time to time.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Nov 25, 2012

Athena_Carolyn

Mixed Feelings

I was excited to find out that Hayate no Gotoku had a second season to follow the first. The first season's story, humor, character, and art caught my attention greatly. The original plot of Hayate no Gotoku had to do with a young (and cursed with bad luck) boy who ends up on the streets after his parents sold him to "generous" people but is luckily taken in by a rich girl, Nagi. He, in gratitude, risks everything for her and protects her as her butler. The first season followed that plot and was very enjoyable.
What happened ... then? The second season of Hayate no Gotoku started off great. For the first 8 episodes, I was entertained. Then, it ran off track. For the rest of the season, we no longer focused on the butler who would protect his mistress due to gratitude. It felt as if the original plot was laid aside as a supporting idea. Instead of focusing on the life of the butler and his mistress, the anime focused on the normal life of an unlucky boy who everybody falls for. Nagi rarely appeared in the episodes and instead, Hinagiku replaced her. The plot had been sidetracked, turning it into a melodramatic love story between two teenagers. I didn't like how the plot jumped around, there for earning itself a 5.
There is not much I can say about the art. The characters are all drawn well. However, I do believe that the colors are to dark; too dull. Perhaps, the colors should be lighter. Spoiler: That is not much of a problem since it is resolved in the third season of Hayate no Gotoku. The sounds, too, are okay.
For each character, they have a specific personality. Nobody has the exact same personality and this anime shows that. A major problem with many anime these days is that their characters all have similar traits. Hayate no Gotoku made each person unique and I like that. However, at times, the lines are repeated too much.
I can't say I didn't enjoy the second season. I laughed, I felt pity, I was sympathetic towards the characters, and most of all: I had fun. Hayate no Gotoku makes you feel as if the characters are real and are by your side. I felt that some things in the anime didn't belong, but otherwise, I really enjoyed it. Despite the poor story, I believe that the second season was really worth watching.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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