The role of maids or butlers in anime extends far beyond serving tea and maintaining a polished facade. Apart from being trusted confidants and protectors, these seemingly ordinary individuals often conceal exceptional abilities, loyalty, and unwavering dedication to their masters.

From Sebastian Michaelis in “Black Butler” to Roberta in “Black Lagoon”, these powerful and extraordinary characters stand as a testament to the enduring appeal of the maid or butler archetype in the fascinating world of anime. In today’s article, we’ll take a look at some of the best maids or butlers in anime. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

10. Roberta – Black Lagoon

Originally known as Rosarita Cisneros, Roberta is a former F.A.R.C. guerrilla who trained under the assassin wing in Cuba before working at the Lovelace Family as a maid. In her former life, she earned the moniker “Bloodhound of Florencia” for her relentless drive to achieve her objectives.

Though terrible at her domestic duties, Roberta is a truly fearsome warrior skilled with stealth and tracking abilities, including martial arts. Roberta also has a very high degree of proficiency in the use of a wide variety of weapons and can go to any extent for the sake of the Lovelace household.

9. Watari – Death Note

By the looks of it, Watari may come across as an old hag but he’s much more than that! Going by the real name Quillsh Wammy, Watari is one of the strongest butlers in anime and the founder of Wammy’s House, an orphanage that has produced some of the best detective minds in the world.

Being L’s handler and the supplier of logistics to the Japanese Task Force, Watari has access to top files and officials database which makes him a valuable asset to anyone. His age doesn’t stop him from getting his hands dirty and it can be seen in his proficient sniping.

8. Tohru – Miss Kobayashi’s Dragon Maid

Tohru is a dragon maid with the ability to transform into a human girl. After Kobayashi rescues her, she decides to work for her to repay her kindness. She’s a very devoted maid and does her duties with passion while running errands for her master.

However, Tohru does more than just maintain the household. She’s apparently one of the fierce dragons from her realm, capable of bringing about the “Armageddon”. She can breathe fire and can also open portals to other worlds or dimensions with ease. 

7. Hagi – Blood+

Hagi is one of the most loyal anime characters along with being a proud member of the prominent group of butlers in anime. Hagi is a chevalier possessing superhuman strength and speed. He can also shape-shift and heal self-wounds with his chiropteran blood.

He’s got the looks, the charms, the undying loyalty, and the deadly combat skills. Hagi displays great proficiency in close-quarters combat. He’s most dangerous in his chiropteran form however, Hagi rarely resorts to using it unless it’s an absolute necessity.

6. Gotoh – Hunter × Hunter

As one of the head butlers of the Zoldyck Family, Gotoh takes his duties very seriously and keeps track of security issues in particular. He deeply cares about Killua and takes any precautions necessary for the safety of his well-being.

He’s not an ordinary butler though, and is shown to be an expert fighter mastering both hand movements and reflexes. Gotoh is an Enhancement Nen user, which he uses to turn coins into weapons and throw them at the opponent with more power than real guns.

5. Sebas Tian – Overlord

In the Great Tomb of Nazarick, there aren’t many who can overwhelm Ainz by sheer strength, but the head butler Sebas Tian is a different gravy. He is an unarmed combat specialist and one of the four strongest warriors within the tomb.

Although Sebas is not one of the Floor Guardians, his power closely rivals theirs. He boasts high-level physical abilities and is able to perform incredible feats making anything in the New World akin to paper. He’s truly a rare sight in the circle of butlers in anime.

4. Walter C. Dornez – Hellsing

Integra Hellsing’s butler Walter C. Dornez is regarded as one of the deadliest characters in the series. Despite being a 69-year-old, Walter lives up to his moniker “The Death God” by displaying exceptional combat prowess, on par with many supernatural beings.

Aside from making weapons for the Hellsing Organisation, Walter is extremely lethal with his deadly razor-sharp wires being able to cut through steel and concrete with no trouble. His loyalty may be in question, but his overall strength makes up for it.

3. Rem – Re:Zero

On the physical and mental aspects, Rem doesn’t stand a chance among the enlisted maids or butlers in anime. However, considering her staggering popularity in the community as a whole, she easily makes her way through it. She’s not the series’ best girl for nothing!

Rem is a maid in service of Margrave Roswaal L Mathers alongside her twin sister, Ram. She is skilled at Water Magic and can use it for both offense and defense. In her Oni form, Rem boasts physical attributes that surpass that of regular humans.

2. Sebastian Michaelis – Black Butler

No matter how many butlers in anime come and go, Sebastian will and always be at the pinnacle of it! He’s one of the handsome and hottest anime guys serving as the butler of the Phantomhive household while being in charge of Ciel Phantomhive’s safety – two jobs that he is completely devoted to.

Aside from being a caretaker, Sebastian is gifted with immense strength, speed, power, and intellect. Under his butler facade, Sebastian is actually a very sadistic and ruthless persona capable of ripping apart even heavenly beings when transformed.

1. Frankenstein – Noblesse

Frankenstein is by far the most powerful human in the series, surpassing the Noble Clan leaders, the Werewolf warriors, and the Elders. Serving as the butler of lord Raizel, he remained loyal even in his master’s 800 years long deep slumber.

Despite Raizel sealing away most of his powers, Frankenstein is still a formidable and powerful individual however, he can go full power if granted permission. He’s a brilliant scientist as well and is acknowledged as a man of multiple skills and abilities.

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