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メイドスケーター [Maid Skater] #1
Maid to Skate
In this world, maids go about their everyday lives dressed in long black dresses, frilly aprons—and skate shoes?! Whether they’re running errands or hitting the half-pipe, these maids shred the town. Like witches have their brooms, these ladies have their boards. If one thing’s certain, these maids are totally Maid to Skate.
168 pages, Paperback
Published December 16, 2025
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December 10, 2025
[Thanks to Viz and Edelweiss for an ARC of this manga in exchange for an unbiased review.]
I’m not sure what I expected from this, but it certainly wasn’t to have this much fun. A frankly bizarre mash-up that’s Lords of Dogton Abbey set in a place that’s Venice, Italy by way of Venice Beach (with a German beer garden) should not work, yet here we are…
Hana is a young maid who is able to handle herself on a skateboard, as are all maids in this universe. She and her fellow maids escape the daily grind with their daily grinding and that’s basically the book. It distills its premise right down to the bone.
Which doesn’t seem like much, but there are a couple of big points in this series’ favour. One is the fantastic art, which comes via the series’ social media origins, and is just a delight. When this story goes hard? It goes crazy hard.
The sense of motion is a pure delight and the kinetic feel of skating as the heroes flip, kick, and leap with wild abandon has some of the best flow I have seen in a long time. Why can’t all action be this good? It puts 90% of the shonen I read to shame.
Beyond that, when some truly crazy moves are made the action will basically cut to a long shot that feels like pausing the action in mid-air. The style changes a little for these moments and it’s a nice little flourish. This book knows how to be cool as hell.
There is a late-volume sequence involving a kitten that just goes for broke and is a jaw-dropper of a chase scene. It’s playful, high-octane, and has some banger jokes sprinkled throughout. It’s one of the best sequences I’ve read all year for sheer joy.
Interspersed between chapters are some informational bits about skateboarding that are mercifully just to one side so you can engage with them or not at your discretion. Not of interest to me, but they don’t take up a lot of space either.
I guess the big downside is that if you look at this and have no interest, well, it holds no surprise revelations. It’s maids on skateboards and that’s it, although bonus points for letting the maids be cool and not sex objects. They have basic personalities from manga and there isn’t time to give them more. Shout-out to the super cool lady running the skate shop though.
It’s also just this one volume, but that’s not necessarily bad. I think this would wear out its welcome pretty quickly otherwise, but this little taste is perfect to leave the reader wanting more.
There’s just such a sense of passion for the material and joy for what’s going on that comes through every page. It’s really hard not to get swept along and that buoyant spirit really brings this perilously close to my highest recommendation, slight premise or no.
4.5 stars - it may only have one thing to say - maids on skateboards rule - but the mangaka clearly loves that one thing and that passion translates to the characters an the visuals. It might be slight, but it’s a dynamite one-shot that would make a killer OAV.
I’m not sure what I expected from this, but it certainly wasn’t to have this much fun. A frankly bizarre mash-up that’s Lords of Dogton Abbey set in a place that’s Venice, Italy by way of Venice Beach (with a German beer garden) should not work, yet here we are…
Hana is a young maid who is able to handle herself on a skateboard, as are all maids in this universe. She and her fellow maids escape the daily grind with their daily grinding and that’s basically the book. It distills its premise right down to the bone.
Which doesn’t seem like much, but there are a couple of big points in this series’ favour. One is the fantastic art, which comes via the series’ social media origins, and is just a delight. When this story goes hard? It goes crazy hard.
The sense of motion is a pure delight and the kinetic feel of skating as the heroes flip, kick, and leap with wild abandon has some of the best flow I have seen in a long time. Why can’t all action be this good? It puts 90% of the shonen I read to shame.
Beyond that, when some truly crazy moves are made the action will basically cut to a long shot that feels like pausing the action in mid-air. The style changes a little for these moments and it’s a nice little flourish. This book knows how to be cool as hell.
There is a late-volume sequence involving a kitten that just goes for broke and is a jaw-dropper of a chase scene. It’s playful, high-octane, and has some banger jokes sprinkled throughout. It’s one of the best sequences I’ve read all year for sheer joy.
Interspersed between chapters are some informational bits about skateboarding that are mercifully just to one side so you can engage with them or not at your discretion. Not of interest to me, but they don’t take up a lot of space either.
I guess the big downside is that if you look at this and have no interest, well, it holds no surprise revelations. It’s maids on skateboards and that’s it, although bonus points for letting the maids be cool and not sex objects. They have basic personalities from manga and there isn’t time to give them more. Shout-out to the super cool lady running the skate shop though.
It’s also just this one volume, but that’s not necessarily bad. I think this would wear out its welcome pretty quickly otherwise, but this little taste is perfect to leave the reader wanting more.
There’s just such a sense of passion for the material and joy for what’s going on that comes through every page. It’s really hard not to get swept along and that buoyant spirit really brings this perilously close to my highest recommendation, slight premise or no.
4.5 stars - it may only have one thing to say - maids on skateboards rule - but the mangaka clearly loves that one thing and that passion translates to the characters an the visuals. It might be slight, but it’s a dynamite one-shot that would make a killer OAV.
January 2, 2026
It was everything I hoped it would be! A chill, slice of life story about Maids that love to skate!
February 4, 2026
Very cute illustrations and fun characters
October 15, 2025
Thank you @NetGalley and @ Vizmedia for the ARC. The more I read Manga the more I enjoy it. This was such a great story of a Maid who gets around by skateboarding. She has a mishap with her board and has to build a new one, but to get it perfect she may need a little help.
October 8, 2025
I love how normalized skating maids are in this universe. So fun!
September 23, 2025
Thanks to NetGalley & VIZ Media for the early copy in exchange for an honest review.
The art is fantastic and I feel like there's a lot more diversity in the characters compared to most manga. I'm especially impressed with the artist figuring out how to draw the maid outfits flowing in the breeze as they're skating.
The concept is cute but I feel like there's not much you can do with it. I prefer character development and an overarching story but this is more of a cozy chill series with little hijinks. I'm just left with more questions than answers--why do these maids have to skate? Who employs these maids? Etc.
The art is fantastic and I feel like there's a lot more diversity in the characters compared to most manga. I'm especially impressed with the artist figuring out how to draw the maid outfits flowing in the breeze as they're skating.
The concept is cute but I feel like there's not much you can do with it. I prefer character development and an overarching story but this is more of a cozy chill series with little hijinks. I'm just left with more questions than answers--why do these maids have to skate? Who employs these maids? Etc.
November 24, 2025
Thank you to Edelweiss and the Publisher for the Advance Digital Review Copy.
At first I thought the premise was a quirky maid who uses a skateboard to get around and gets into trouble, and then I got to the early stage plot twist that being able to SHRED on a skateboard is a requirement for Maids and I had to take a second because that is simply incredible. No notes. I'm sold on this utopia.
Then came the butch Skate Shop owner, and I realized that the world is a beautiful place and I had to live during times such as these in order to be able experience this level of pure vibes.
Every page is a brand new experience, just when I thought I had read every premise under the sun I am concussed by a new assault on my arrogance, of course this tiny Skate shop in this Germanic old-world town has a skate ramp in the back, absolutely silly of me to assume otherwise.
It's not just goofy though, it's sweet, sentimental and educational! I have no idea who the audience is for this manga but I am certainly apart of whatever group it is.
But we must return to the hard facts, a good maid must be able to perform herculian feats on a board if she wants any respect, it's the simple truth. I think this is a light hearted story with so much joy.
At first I thought the premise was a quirky maid who uses a skateboard to get around and gets into trouble, and then I got to the early stage plot twist that being able to SHRED on a skateboard is a requirement for Maids and I had to take a second because that is simply incredible. No notes. I'm sold on this utopia.
Then came the butch Skate Shop owner, and I realized that the world is a beautiful place and I had to live during times such as these in order to be able experience this level of pure vibes.
Every page is a brand new experience, just when I thought I had read every premise under the sun I am concussed by a new assault on my arrogance, of course this tiny Skate shop in this Germanic old-world town has a skate ramp in the back, absolutely silly of me to assume otherwise.
It's not just goofy though, it's sweet, sentimental and educational! I have no idea who the audience is for this manga but I am certainly apart of whatever group it is.
But we must return to the hard facts, a good maid must be able to perform herculian feats on a board if she wants any respect, it's the simple truth. I think this is a light hearted story with so much joy.
November 12, 2025
This was by far one of the most fun manga and I hope it becomes a series because Hana and her friends, all maids at a big house, skateboard-- they're riding down the staircase bannister or using them to go shopping, but they're also running errands and generally being badass girls- as the summary says- instead of witches on brooms, these girls have their skate sneaks and boards. It's a mix of the action/adventure, humor, and slice of life of a maid. But Hana is an imperfect girl. She can ride air to rescue a balloon, a baby, or a cat, but she also lands in the water sometimes and has to get a new board. For a non-skater, you learn about skate life from the STEM angle as well as the intricacies of boards.
The artwork is full of movement, the characters are expressive, and the story is a romp.
The artwork is full of movement, the characters are expressive, and the story is a romp.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I never understood Japan's fascination with traditional looking maids. That was until I saw one do a sick 50/50 grind in this book.
It's exactly what you expect from the cover. It's cutesy but wholesome maids who also skate as a hobby and a means to get about town. The story isn't that deep but still enjoyable, there's morals and shared growth and everything a plot needs to have.
The Black and White art of manga books suits the black/white maid outfits, and the boldness of the black on the white pages really makes it pop.
As a one and done manga title, you can't go wrong with this book. Good for an afternoon's reading. Your mileage may vary depending on how much of a Sk8r Boy you are.
It's exactly what you expect from the cover. It's cutesy but wholesome maids who also skate as a hobby and a means to get about town. The story isn't that deep but still enjoyable, there's morals and shared growth and everything a plot needs to have.
The Black and White art of manga books suits the black/white maid outfits, and the boldness of the black on the white pages really makes it pop.
As a one and done manga title, you can't go wrong with this book. Good for an afternoon's reading. Your mileage may vary depending on how much of a Sk8r Boy you are.
January 27, 2026
Maid-in-training, Benihana, has all the right moves on her skateboard; rescuing lost balloons, cats, and even babies. But balancing the grind of duties as a maid while flipping into the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man routine is trick even she has trouble landing.
Whether Hana can keep her bearings while fulfilling her maid duties and still have time for a sesh is up in the air. While the fun concept flies high, the story falls a bit short of giving its happy-go-lucky protagonist much character development.
Fortunately, what was meant to be a single-volume manga now has a second volume in the works—maybe we’ll finally learn why Hana was Maid to Skate.
Whether Hana can keep her bearings while fulfilling her maid duties and still have time for a sesh is up in the air. While the fun concept flies high, the story falls a bit short of giving its happy-go-lucky protagonist much character development.
Fortunately, what was meant to be a single-volume manga now has a second volume in the works—maybe we’ll finally learn why Hana was Maid to Skate.
November 15, 2025
Thanks to NetGalley and VIZ Media for this ARC!
This book is cute! The entire premise of this story is "maids, but also skateboards." That said, it was a very fun ride! I liked how this book also included little information dumps about skateboarding at the end of each chapter. That make it feel like I wasn't missing out on any lingo used by any characters. The art style was very pleasant and I loved how to artist drew the actual skateboarding action sequences. It felt very fluid and fast-paced. I'll definitely be reading more of this!
This book is cute! The entire premise of this story is "maids, but also skateboards." That said, it was a very fun ride! I liked how this book also included little information dumps about skateboarding at the end of each chapter. That make it feel like I wasn't missing out on any lingo used by any characters. The art style was very pleasant and I loved how to artist drew the actual skateboarding action sequences. It felt very fluid and fast-paced. I'll definitely be reading more of this!
December 2, 2025
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion. Maid to Skate serves exactly what the title/cover/blurb advertises. It's not that deep, but it executes its simple premise very well. The maid outfits have long skirts with voluminous petticoats, so the maids can skate with their dignity intact. It's wholesome enough that it would make for a great gift for anyone who's into either maids or skateboards.
January 27, 2026
Cozy story with gorgeous artwork that moves all over the pages. I’ve been following Maid to Skate since Suzushiro started posting sketches a few years back. This edition feels really nice. It’s oversized, the cover has a good texture, and the pages are heavy. I would have preferred more color artwork (which can be found on his Twitter account anyway), but otherwise it’s as perfect as it’s gonna let.
Makes me want to go out skateboarding now, maid dress or not haha
Makes me want to go out skateboarding now, maid dress or not haha
November 25, 2025
Thanks to NetGalley and VIZ media for the ARC.
Hana is a Maid in a world where being a maid means you also know how to SHRED! She can skate with the best of them and this manga takes you through a few days of her life. It's one of the more entertaining slice of life mangas that I've come across. Definitely enjoyed it.
Hana is a Maid in a world where being a maid means you also know how to SHRED! She can skate with the best of them and this manga takes you through a few days of her life. It's one of the more entertaining slice of life mangas that I've come across. Definitely enjoyed it.
January 1, 2026
Terrific art and a love for skateboarding that shines.
The story is not as terrific as the art of maids shredding roofs and catching air over restaurant tables, but it's well done, the characters are fun, and if you can look past the preposterous premise, you'll be in for a fun & heartwarming time. I enjoyed it, and I'm looking forward to more.
The story is not as terrific as the art of maids shredding roofs and catching air over restaurant tables, but it's well done, the characters are fun, and if you can look past the preposterous premise, you'll be in for a fun & heartwarming time. I enjoyed it, and I'm looking forward to more.
December 23, 2025
I NEED THE ANIME ADAPTION OF THIS NOW, FOR REAL FOR REAL
This story is so cozy and fun, with a charming cast of stylish maids and a genuine love and understanding for skateboarding (Iris' Skate Corner pages are so legit!)
Is easily my one-shot manga of the year
This story is so cozy and fun, with a charming cast of stylish maids and a genuine love and understanding for skateboarding (Iris' Skate Corner pages are so legit!)
Is easily my one-shot manga of the year
December 25, 2025
Mangaka wanted to draw people skating, and decided to complicate the profile as much as possible with the maid outfit. The parts of this that were skating were hype, the art was really impressive, I didn't internalize the story much at all.
January 5, 2026
I picked this one up to fill the sk8 the infinity hole in my heart and it did not disappoint. this was just plain good fun and i would love to see it as an anime so we can get some true motion on all those skirts and skateboard tricks.
January 6, 2026
3.25 Stars. A quick paced and unique volume with a decent art style and a bubbly main character. One of the few books I picked up purely because of what I saw on the cover and I was not disappointed in doing so. I look forward to volume two.
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December 9, 2025Absurdly delightful
Review of advance copy
My pre-order came in a day early and I am so happy it did. This is such a fun series, the art is outstanding and has a really elegant and cozy vibe. Plus the concept is just fun and fresh.
December 19, 2025
Amusing premise.
ARC from Netgalley.
ARC from Netgalley.
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December 22, 2025Those cute viral drawings on Twitter got a whole Manga dedicated to them. It's a ton of fun, and really well drawn, if not particularly deep.
December 23, 2025
I appreciate that the main character is goofy footed. Shout out to my fellow goofy riders! 🙌🏽
December 31, 2025
not really a strong plot, but well illustrated, great character designs and alot of charm.
January 7, 2026
Fun and silly with some great art
January 8, 2026
Cool, A Manga about Maids that can shred on wheels! That's an interesting read.
January 11, 2026
A perfect blend of entertaining and informative!! Absolutely charming characters in a dreamy urban environment, I need more!!
January 16, 2026
perfectly charming.
January 20, 2026
4.5 cute and fun
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