Maria Holic (2009)
A wickedly funny Japanese anime about mistaken identities, cross-dressing chaos, and Catholic school mayhem, animated by the inventive studio SHAFT.
Maria Holic - Series Information
- Original Title: まりあ†ほりっく
- First Air Year: 2009
- Last Air Year: 2011
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (30 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 2
- Number of Episodes: 24
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 4, 2009 (United States - TV-14), January 4, 2009 (Australia - M)
- Networks: TV Tokyo, Chiba TV
- Alternative Titles: まりあ†ほりっく あらいぶ (JP), 玛利亚狂热 ALIVE (CN), Мария + Холик (RU), Maria Holic Alive (US)
- Production Companies: SHAFT, Media Factory, Frontier Works, AT-X, GENCO, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
- Production Countries: Japan
Maria Holic - Plot
Maria†Holic is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Minari Endō, the author of Dazzle. The manga was first serialized in the Japanese seinen manga magazine Monthly Comic Alive on June 27, 2006, and is published by Media Factory. The manga was licensed by Tokyopop with the first volume in English being released in September 2009. The first anime adaptation animated by Shaft aired in Japan between January and March 2009. A second anime season, Maria†Holic: Alive, premiered on April 8, 2011. Both seasons of the anime series have been licensed by Sentai Filmworks, and the first season is being distributed by Section23 Films.
Maria Holic - Trailer
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Maria Holic - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Ryoko Shintani
- Saori Goto
- Marina Inoue
- Akemi Kanda
- Miyuki Sawashiro
- Asami Sanada
- Yu Kobayashi
- Yuhko Kaida
- Miyu Matsuki
- Erino Hazuki
Writers
- Masahiro Yokotani
Maria Holic - FAQs
What is the main premise of Maria Holic?
Maria Holic follows Kanako Miyamae, a girl who enrolls at a Catholic school hoping to find a girlfriend, only to fall for a beautiful student who turns out to be a cross-dressing boy named Mariya Shidō. Mariya threatens to expose her secret, leading to a chaotic and comedic coexistence.
Is Maria Holic based on a manga?
Maria Holic is adapted from a manga series written and illustrated by Minari Endō. It was serialized in Monthly Comic Alive starting in June 2006 and published by Media Factory. The manga was also licensed in English by Tokyopop, with the first volume released in September 2009.
How many seasons does Maria Holic have?
Maria Holic has two seasons. Season 1, simply titled Maria Holic, aired in early 2009 with 12 episodes. Season 2, Maria Holic Alive, premiered in April 2011 and also ran for 12 episodes. There are additionally 2 special episodes, bringing the total to 26 entries across all seasons.
Who voices Mariya Shidō in Maria Holic?
The fan-favorite role of Mariya Shidō — the mischievous cross-dressing boy at the center of the story — is voiced by Yu Kobayashi, known for her remarkably versatile vocal range. Her performance brings a delightfully unpredictable energy to the character, switching effortlessly between Mariya's angelic facade and scheming personality.
When did Maria Holic first air?
The first episode of Maria Holic aired on January 4, 2009, in Japan. The series was animated by SHAFT and broadcast on TV Tokyo and Chiba TV. Its second season, Maria Holic Alive, followed two years later, premiering on April 8, 2011.
What is the content rating for Maria Holic?
Maria Holic carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series features mature comedic themes including cross-dressing, romantic confusion, and satirical takes on school life, making it best suited for teenage and adult anime audiences.
What anime is similar to Maria Holic?
Fans of Maria Holic often enjoy Kamisama Kiss and OniAi for their blend of comedy and unconventional romantic dynamics. Outbreak Company and Sankarea: Undying Love also share a similarly offbeat, genre-aware humor. For more school-life comedy chaos, Mitsudomoe is frequently recommended as a thematically comparable series.
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