🎮 Gana +10 OTAKU COINS leyendo
Misión opcional · +10 OC · una vez por artículo
Registrarse Iniciar sesión¿Cómo funciona?
Es opcional. Al participar se activa el progreso de lectura y un checkpoint sorpresa. Si no participas, sigue leyendo normalmente.
What happened to the ecchi anime of the 2000s? Before streaming platforms put entire anime seasons at our fingertips, discovering a new series felt like finding hidden treasure. Anime DVDs, rare conventions, specialty stores, and recommendations from fellow fans were part of the experience.
🌸 Explore all our content
Anime, manga, gaming, otaku news and much more ♡
For me, He Is My Master is more than an old ecchi comedy. It takes me back to a time when being an otaku felt like belonging to a small world that not everyone understood.
Released in 2005, He Is My Master is a comedy anime remembered for its exaggerated humor, eccentric characters, colorful animation, and unapologetically provocative approach. But does it still hold up today? And why does this series continue to bring back so many memories?
Welcome to another OTAKUTSUGI REVIEW, where we revisit an anime that takes us straight back to the 2000s.
What Is He Is My Master About?
He Is My Master, also known by its Japanese title Kore ga Watashi no Goshujin-sama (これが私の御主人様), is a comedy, ecchi, and harem anime adapted from the manga written by Mattsu and illustrated by Asu Tsubaki.
The story follows Izumi Sawatari and her younger sister, Mitsuki, who run away from home and begin looking for work. Their search leads them to Yoshitaka Nakabayashi, a wealthy young man who hires them as live-in maids.
However, their new workplace is anything but ordinary. Yoshitaka is eccentric, enjoys teasing people, and has an unusual fascination with maids. Their daily lives quickly turn into a succession of chaotic situations, exaggerated reactions, misunderstandings, and provocative comedy.
Anna Kurauchi, another character who becomes involved in Yoshitaka’s world, adds even more complications to the household.
HE IS MY MASTER
The technical profile of a classic 2005 ecchi anime
The anime embraces the exaggerated humor associated with many ecchi comedies of its era. While its absurd situations and character dynamics can be entertaining for fans of the genre, some of its jokes may feel uncomfortable or dated to modern audiences.
My Review: A Beautiful Anime That Takes Me Back
Here is where He Is My Master becomes personal for me.
I genuinely think this anime is excellent, and part of that affection comes from the fact that it was the second anime I watched back then. That connection gives the series a special place in my memories, even when I recognize its flaws.
The art: Beautiful in that old-school way
One of the things I love most about He Is My Master is its art style. It has that distinctive early-2000s anime look that can be difficult to explain to someone who did not grow up watching series from that period.
There is a charm to older animation that goes beyond technical polish. Character designs, expressions, colors, and the overall visual atmosphere can make a series feel tied to a particular moment in anime history.
For me, this is one of those shows that reminds me why older anime can still be beautiful. It might not look or feel like a modern production, but that is part of its appeal.
The music: Another reason to revisit it
The music is another highlight. The opening theme, “TRUST,” performed by Masami Okui, adds to the series’ identity and helps evoke the era in which it was released.
A memorable soundtrack can do something special: years later, hearing a familiar song can take you back to the first time you watched a series.
That feeling is a big part of what makes revisiting older anime so rewarding.
Seven Fun Facts About He Is My Master
1. It premiered in 2005
The series belongs to an era when DVD releases, anime magazines, fan forums, and recommendations from other fans played a major role in discovering anime.
2. It is based on a manga
The original manga was written by Mattsu and illustrated by Asu Tsubaki. It was published in Monthly Shōnen Gangan.
3. It mixes several comedy genres
The show combines slapstick, romantic misunderstandings, harem conventions, and ecchi humor. That combination is a major part of its identity.
4. Its opening theme is “TRUST”
Performed by Masami Okui, the opening theme adds to the series’ identity and helps evoke the period in which it was released.
5. It has only 12 episodes
Its relatively short run makes it an accessible option for viewers curious about older comedy anime.
6. Its humor reflects its era
Some jokes rely on sexualized situations and exaggerated character reactions that were common in certain ecchi comedies of the time. Not every gag has aged equally well.
7. The anime leaves more story to explore
The animated adaptation does not cover the entire manga, so viewers who finish the series wanting more may want to investigate the original source material.
“TRUST”, de Masami Okui, es el tema de apertura de la serie. Si eres de quienes disfrutan volver a escuchar los openings de anime de los 2000, merece un lugar en tu lista de canciones para viajar al pasado.
Y aquí va una pregunta para los nostálgicos: ¿cuántos openings de aquella época todavía puedes cantar de memoria, aunque hayan pasado años desde la última vez que viste la serie?
Main Characters: Meet the People Behind the Chaos
Izumi Sawatari
Izumi is one of the central characters and Mitsuki’s older sister. She is more grounded than many of the people around her and frequently finds herself reacting to the absurdity of her new circumstances.
Her character is particularly important when considering the show’s humor today. Izumi is portrayed as 14 years old, and some of the sexualized jokes involving her have aged poorly. That context deserves attention when revisiting the series, especially for viewers approaching it with modern expectations.
Yoshitaka Nakabayashi
Yoshitaka is the wealthy young man who hires Izumi and Mitsuki as maids. His eccentric personality and unusual interests are at the center of much of the series’ comedy.
He is deliberately written as an exaggerated character, and many of the show’s situations depend on his outrageous behavior. Depending on your tolerance for ecchi humor, he can be part of the series’ appeal or one of its biggest obstacles.
Mitsuki Sawatari
Mitsuki is Izumi’s younger sister. She is energetic, unpredictable, and frequently contributes to the household’s chaos.
What do you think? Share your own rating, experience or point of view in the comments.
Her interactions with the other characters help drive the series’ fast-paced comedy and add another layer to the unusual domestic situation.
Anna Kurauchi
Anna becomes involved in Yoshitaka’s life and develops strong feelings toward him. Her personality and reactions create additional romantic tension and comedic misunderstandings.
Her presence reinforces the series’ harem-comedy structure, in which multiple characters become entangled in Yoshitaka’s eccentric world.
Pochi
Pochi is the household’s dog and one of the more unusual elements of the series. Like many details in He Is My Master, the character contributes to its deliberately exaggerated and often absurd comedic atmosphere.
The ecchi comedy: Not for everyone
If you enjoy old-school ecchi, exaggerated reactions, provocative jokes, and chaotic harem comedies, He Is My Master may be worth checking out.
However, it is important to acknowledge that some of its humor has not aged particularly well. Izumi is 14, and the sexualized jokes involving her deserve criticism rather than being dismissed simply because the anime is old.
Nostalgia does not mean pretending a series is perfect. It means appreciating what it meant to us while still recognizing the aspects that deserve a more critical look today.
The biggest problem: It feels incomplete
If I had to take points away from He Is My Master, this would be one of the main reasons.
The anime leaves me wanting more. It feels as though there is still story to tell, and the ending does not provide the sense of completion I would have liked.
That feeling is frustrating because the series has enough personality, memorable moments, and charm to make me want to spend more time in its world.
It is not that every anime needs to explain every detail or wrap up every storyline perfectly. But when a series makes you care about its characters, an incomplete feeling can leave a noticeable mark on the overall experience.
For me, this is the biggest thing holding the anime back from being an even more satisfying experience.
The Nostalgia: When Being an Otaku Was a Different Adventure
This is the part that makes He Is My Master special to me.
Watching it brings back memories of a time when anime was not as easy to find as it is today. Back then, conventions were less frequent, and when one finally came around, it felt like a major event. You looked forward to it, planned for it, and wanted to make the most of every moment.
Anime stores were also much harder to find in Mexico. Discovering a shop that sold anime DVDs, manga, or collectibles could feel like finding a hidden corner of Japan in the middle of everyday life.
And then there was the internet.
It was not always fast, reliable, or convenient. Watching anime online was not the effortless experience it can be now. DVDs were part of the adventure, and getting your hands on a series could feel like an achievement in itself.
I remember playing Yu-Gi-Oh! at tables inside anime stores, spending time with other fans, talking about series, and enjoying that sense of community. Sometimes, you would take DVDs home and hide them from your parents because you were still in school and the content was not exactly something they would approve of.
Looking back, those little details are part of the experience. The anticipation, the search for new anime, the friends you made, the stores you visited, and the excitement of discovering something different all became part of what being an otaku meant to us.
That is what He Is My Master does for me.
It opens the nostalgia vault.
Suddenly, I am not just watching an anime from 2005. I am remembering the person I was when I first discovered it, the things I enjoyed, and the little adventures that came with being an anime fan back then.
That is a feeling a newer series cannot necessarily recreate for someone who lived through that period. It is personal, tied to a specific time in life, and full of memories that make the anime feel even more meaningful.
Is He Is My Master Worth Watching Today?
If you are curious about older anime, enjoy classic ecchi comedy, or want to explore what certain harem series were like in the 2000s, He Is My Master may be worth a look.
Its art has a distinct old-school charm, its music adds to the atmosphere, and its characters create plenty of chaotic situations. At the same time, some of its sexual humor has aged poorly, and the story can leave you wishing for a more complete conclusion.
For longtime fans, the experience may be about more than the plot. It can also be an opportunity to revisit a time when discovering anime felt like an adventure.
For new viewers, it offers a glimpse into a particular corner of 2000s anime culture, with all its charm and shortcomings.
Final Verdict: An Old but Beautiful Anime
He Is My Master is one of those older anime I still feel fondly about. The art is beautiful, the music is enjoyable, and its old-school ecchi comedy brings back memories of a very different era for anime fans.
It is not a flawless series. The sexualized humor involving a 14-year-old character deserves criticism, and the story’s incomplete feeling takes away from the overall experience.
But sometimes, a series becomes meaningful for reasons that go beyond its technical strengths or weaknesses.
For me, He Is My Master is connected to the days of anime DVDs, rare conventions, hard-to-find stores, Yu-Gi-Oh! matches, and the excitement of discovering something new when the anime world felt much smaller.
It is an old but beautiful anime, especially for viewers who appreciate the ecchi classics of the 2000s and want to revisit that era.
And maybe that is the real reason I still remember it: not because it is perfect, but because it takes me back to a time I will always remember.
Have you watched He Is My Master? What anime from the 2000s takes you straight back to your early otaku days? Share your memories in the comments!
About OTAKUTSUGI
OTAKUTSUGI is a Mexican media outlet dedicated to anime, manga, video games, VTubers, cosplay, Japanese culture, and the entire geek and otaku universe. We follow the stories making noise in Japan and across the internet.
✦ +25 EXP · per completed read
Available in Spanish 🇲🇽 and English 🇺🇸
Good
