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在三千院家擔任管家的小颯，展開了全新的生活。
除了保護遺產、被機器人攻擊、以及和黑道對抗，還要製造笑料…各式各樣的難題接踵而來！！看來有錢人的生活果然不一樣的…
除了保護遺產、被機器人攻擊、以及和黑道對抗，還要製造笑料…各式各樣的難題接踵而來！！看來有錢人的生活果然不一樣的…
191 pages, ebook
First published June 16, 2005
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Kenjirō Hata
242 books68 followersHe is notable for the creation of Hayate the Combat Butler!. He likes to collect anime related items, such as figurines.
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August 12, 2018
Nagi Sanzenin, for all her wealth, is a lonely 13-year-old girl who must constantly be on guard against those who would harm her to gain some of her money, even her own relatives. On Christmas Eve, Nagi is saved from kidnappers by an outstandingly athletic boy named Hayate Ayasaki, and falls in love with him.
What she doesn’t know is that Hayate originally meant to kidnap her himself! This luckless 16-year-old had his internal organs sold to the Yakuza crime syndicate by his callous gambling addict parents to pay off their debts as they were leaving town. In desperation, he thought of holding a rich girl for ransom, but wound up defending her from other kidnappers.
Nagi buys off the Yakuza, but now Hayate owes her the money, and becomes her “combat butler”, a combination bodyguard and manservant.
This gag manga ran from 2004 to 2017 in Weekly Shounen Sunday, and had several seasons of anime adaptation. It combined elements of romantic comedy, shounen battle, and fourth-wall breakage as the characters make frequent reference to other manga and shows.
As it happens, the second volume is the one I have to hand. It’s only been three days since Hayate came into Nagi’s service, but a lot has already happened. In the opening chapter, Hayate has a few moments to talk with Nagi’s pet tiger, Tama. Tama pretends to not be intelligent around his mistress, and kind of resents that she likes this new kid. Their discussion is interrupted by the return of Nursing Robot #8, seeking revenge for its earlier defeat.
Then Nagi’s loud, obnoxious “friend” Sakuya shows up. Sakuya thinks she’s a comedian and tries to rope others into her act, including poor Hayate. Worse, her comedy act is very physically punishing to Sakuya’s partners.
Nagi insists on going to the beach to watch the sunrise on New Year’s Day, but the transportation situation doesn’t work in Hayate’s favor. For New Year’s Day proper, Nagi must visit her hated and even wealthier grandfather Mikado Sanzenin at his mansion. While on the estate, Hayate meets a strange gardener who seems to know too much about him, and gives Hayate a strange pendant. This is actually Mikado (who he’s met before but that won’t be revealed for a while.)
Mikado has changed the conditions of his will. Nagi is the presumptive heir as Mikado has no other direct descendants, but anyone who can make Nagi cry and apologize to them will inherit the whole estate instead. Within minutes, Hayate is already having to defend Nagi against a distant relative of hers.
Next, Hayate is sent into town with a new expensive cashmere coat and warned not to get it damaged or stained. Naturally, immediately he is confronted with multiple dangers specially designed to attack cashmere. To top it off, our hero runs into a lost girl he thinks is being pursued by criminals. In reality, she’s Nagi’s friend Isumi and the men after her are her servants. Hilarity and a ruined coat ensue.
Messed up from this and the subsequent maltreatment by an angry Nagi, Hayate spends a chapter in bed being nursed by his mistress. Too bad she has no skill at nursing or cooking, and too much pride to admit either.
Finally, a new guest arrives at the Sanzenin manor, Wataru Tachibana, a spoiled brat who happens to be Nagi’s fiancé. There’s some character profiles and bonus gag strips at the end.
This is an important volume for understanding the series, as it introduces several characters who will remain important throughout the story, and sets up one of the major subplots that will drive conflict.
Despite this being a gag manga, there is a serious undercurrent that pops up from time to time as we learn more about Hayate’s abusive parents and otherwise tragic backstory. They’re also used for comedy, which can cause some emotional whiplash.
Many of the jokes are funny, though quite a few rely on slapstick violence. The art is adequate but the young characters suffer from “same face” so hairstyles become important. Romantic misunderstandings proliferate as the series winds on.
I think this series will play best with romantic comedy fans who can handle the clash between absurdist humor and very serious moments.
What she doesn’t know is that Hayate originally meant to kidnap her himself! This luckless 16-year-old had his internal organs sold to the Yakuza crime syndicate by his callous gambling addict parents to pay off their debts as they were leaving town. In desperation, he thought of holding a rich girl for ransom, but wound up defending her from other kidnappers.
Nagi buys off the Yakuza, but now Hayate owes her the money, and becomes her “combat butler”, a combination bodyguard and manservant.
This gag manga ran from 2004 to 2017 in Weekly Shounen Sunday, and had several seasons of anime adaptation. It combined elements of romantic comedy, shounen battle, and fourth-wall breakage as the characters make frequent reference to other manga and shows.
As it happens, the second volume is the one I have to hand. It’s only been three days since Hayate came into Nagi’s service, but a lot has already happened. In the opening chapter, Hayate has a few moments to talk with Nagi’s pet tiger, Tama. Tama pretends to not be intelligent around his mistress, and kind of resents that she likes this new kid. Their discussion is interrupted by the return of Nursing Robot #8, seeking revenge for its earlier defeat.
Then Nagi’s loud, obnoxious “friend” Sakuya shows up. Sakuya thinks she’s a comedian and tries to rope others into her act, including poor Hayate. Worse, her comedy act is very physically punishing to Sakuya’s partners.
Nagi insists on going to the beach to watch the sunrise on New Year’s Day, but the transportation situation doesn’t work in Hayate’s favor. For New Year’s Day proper, Nagi must visit her hated and even wealthier grandfather Mikado Sanzenin at his mansion. While on the estate, Hayate meets a strange gardener who seems to know too much about him, and gives Hayate a strange pendant. This is actually Mikado (who he’s met before but that won’t be revealed for a while.)
Mikado has changed the conditions of his will. Nagi is the presumptive heir as Mikado has no other direct descendants, but anyone who can make Nagi cry and apologize to them will inherit the whole estate instead. Within minutes, Hayate is already having to defend Nagi against a distant relative of hers.
Next, Hayate is sent into town with a new expensive cashmere coat and warned not to get it damaged or stained. Naturally, immediately he is confronted with multiple dangers specially designed to attack cashmere. To top it off, our hero runs into a lost girl he thinks is being pursued by criminals. In reality, she’s Nagi’s friend Isumi and the men after her are her servants. Hilarity and a ruined coat ensue.
Messed up from this and the subsequent maltreatment by an angry Nagi, Hayate spends a chapter in bed being nursed by his mistress. Too bad she has no skill at nursing or cooking, and too much pride to admit either.
Finally, a new guest arrives at the Sanzenin manor, Wataru Tachibana, a spoiled brat who happens to be Nagi’s fiancé. There’s some character profiles and bonus gag strips at the end.
This is an important volume for understanding the series, as it introduces several characters who will remain important throughout the story, and sets up one of the major subplots that will drive conflict.
Despite this being a gag manga, there is a serious undercurrent that pops up from time to time as we learn more about Hayate’s abusive parents and otherwise tragic backstory. They’re also used for comedy, which can cause some emotional whiplash.
Many of the jokes are funny, though quite a few rely on slapstick violence. The art is adequate but the young characters suffer from “same face” so hairstyles become important. Romantic misunderstandings proliferate as the series winds on.
I think this series will play best with romantic comedy fans who can handle the clash between absurdist humor and very serious moments.
November 6, 2023
It could be that the art style is a bit old, but I can't seem to get engaged with this manga. However, I do appreciate Hayate's drive for a better life affer he has paid his parents' debt. I want to cheer him on!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 28, 2017
I adored reading this. The art is cute and the style just makes me addicted to reading it.
June 6, 2018
this manga is one big comedy i love it keeps you out of a reading slumber
September 10, 2019
quality comedy gold
March 2, 2025
Theme of poverty developed. Friendship and love. Definitely weird harem happening. Fun misunderstandings again.
May 25, 2025
Right, my head hurts right now while writing this. Enjoyable bit of a fun romp
I was reminded of this series existing after watching Devil Artemis videos on the YouTubes
Fun bit of silly jokes
I was reminded of this series existing after watching Devil Artemis videos on the YouTubes
Fun bit of silly jokes
October 21, 2012
hayate the combat butler is really a fantastic manga! the storyline, the sense of humour, the characters r just so amazing! a new character named isumi appeared. she is nagi's best friend and the only person who understands nagi's mangas. but she has a funny habit of getting lost.
poor hayate! he really is a person who faces misfortunes everyday! he really really struggled to keep his cashmere coat safe but in the end it was torn. and all this happened as he was trying to help isumi-chan. he actually thought the the men dressed in black were kidnappers(in reality they were isumi's bodyguards). unbelieving the bodyguards though the same thing! then the yakuza turned up and hayate.....
poor hayate he had to eat that awful dish nagi prepared for him! can u believe that, nagi actually confused detergent for oil and added it in the dish! hayate really was superhuman to have finished that dish and still be alive. and as usual i loved maria. she is really the intelligent one. hey i never could have guessed that she could be good at pool.(also i can't believe that hayate used to work at a pool bar)
it was good to see a glimpse of nagi's childhood. sakuya was very cruel to her, if she didn't like nagi's manga she just could have lied. poor nagi, i felt so sorry for her!thank god isumi-chan came for the rescue. isumi-chan is just so sweet!i really liked her character.(still laughing on the fact that nagi asked isumi to marry her)
P.S. oh i completely forgot!nagi has a fiancee named wataru tachibana.
can't wait to read the next chapter!
poor hayate! he really is a person who faces misfortunes everyday! he really really struggled to keep his cashmere coat safe but in the end it was torn. and all this happened as he was trying to help isumi-chan. he actually thought the the men dressed in black were kidnappers(in reality they were isumi's bodyguards). unbelieving the bodyguards though the same thing! then the yakuza turned up and hayate.....
poor hayate he had to eat that awful dish nagi prepared for him! can u believe that, nagi actually confused detergent for oil and added it in the dish! hayate really was superhuman to have finished that dish and still be alive. and as usual i loved maria. she is really the intelligent one. hey i never could have guessed that she could be good at pool.(also i can't believe that hayate used to work at a pool bar)
it was good to see a glimpse of nagi's childhood. sakuya was very cruel to her, if she didn't like nagi's manga she just could have lied. poor nagi, i felt so sorry for her!thank god isumi-chan came for the rescue. isumi-chan is just so sweet!i really liked her character.(still laughing on the fact that nagi asked isumi to marry her)
P.S. oh i completely forgot!nagi has a fiancee named wataru tachibana.
can't wait to read the next chapter!
September 1, 2007
I picked up vol. 1-2 of this series secondhand at Anime North because I'd seen the first few episodes of the anime and been entertained by the energy of it--it reminded me a bit of the vibe I got from parts of Excel Saga. After reading two volumes, though, I'm not sure I'll get any more. So far it seems to be a story that works far better in motion, and I'm nowhere near attached enough to care about reading the original version instead of watching the anime.
OTOH, if I finish watching the show, my opinion might change enough that I come back and read more of the manga; it's certainly happened before, and I have no idea what direction the story's going in.
OTOH, if I finish watching the show, my opinion might change enough that I come back and read more of the manga; it's certainly happened before, and I have no idea what direction the story's going in.
October 10, 2008
Kenjiro Hata, Hayate the Combat Butler vol. 2 (ViZ, 2005)
Hayate doesn't really seem like it's going anywhere characterwise in this second volume; more amusing-yet-slightly-disturbing episodes as Hayate gets himself settled into life in the mansion, with its whacked-out cast of inhabitants. It's not a bad little manga, but I've been spoiled by my recent reading, I guess; I want some better-etched characters than I've got here. I'll give it a few more volumes and see if it improves any. ***
Hayate doesn't really seem like it's going anywhere characterwise in this second volume; more amusing-yet-slightly-disturbing episodes as Hayate gets himself settled into life in the mansion, with its whacked-out cast of inhabitants. It's not a bad little manga, but I've been spoiled by my recent reading, I guess; I want some better-etched characters than I've got here. I'll give it a few more volumes and see if it improves any. ***
December 19, 2011
Hayate is settling in at the mansion, but soon has to jet off with Nagi to her grandpa's mansion for New Years. By some odd twist of fate, Nagi may not be able to inherit the Sanzenin fortune if she doesn't apologize to her grandfather while in tears. More crazy antics ensue.
What worries me the most is this is supposed to be a boys' manga... Um... HOW? It seems so shojo, not shonen... Oh well.
There's still no plot... I'm kinda hesitant to pick up volume 3.
What worries me the most is this is supposed to be a boys' manga... Um... HOW? It seems so shojo, not shonen... Oh well.
There's still no plot... I'm kinda hesitant to pick up volume 3.
December 19, 2011
Emiri 2011 (Blurb from Emiri's main account)
Hayate is settling in at the mansion, but soon has to jet off with Nagi to her grandpa's mansion for New Years. By some odd twist of fate, Nagi may not be able to inherit the Sanzenin fortune if she doesn't apologize to her grandfather while in tears. More crazy antics ensue.
Hayate is settling in at the mansion, but soon has to jet off with Nagi to her grandpa's mansion for New Years. By some odd twist of fate, Nagi may not be able to inherit the Sanzenin fortune if she doesn't apologize to her grandfather while in tears. More crazy antics ensue.
November 15, 2010
The goofy comedy continues. A science fiction element introduced in the first volume is resolved, but it's clear that there will ongoing "robot issues".
I have now seen the first four episodes of the anime as well as reading the first two volumes of the manga. It's delightfully addictive.
I have now seen the first four episodes of the anime as well as reading the first two volumes of the manga. It's delightfully addictive.
March 4, 2015
It's a continuous story, but it really isn't build on the typical arch style of the other mangas I have read.
Tama the talking tiger is really a nice touch. Honestly one of my favorite things about this story. It is quite enjoyable.
Tama the talking tiger is really a nice touch. Honestly one of my favorite things about this story. It is quite enjoyable.
February 26, 2013
Cute. I probably won't be continuing this series but it does have some cute moments.
August 1, 2012
the second volume got boring real quick!
September 4, 2013
So funny haha
May 24, 2015
More of the same as the first volume...which isn't a bad thing.
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