My Maid is Too Annoying! is a popular series currently being serialized in Monthly Action. It was originally written by Nakamura Kanko and was finally adapted into an anime in October 2018! The series' tagline is "A perverted fighting housekeeper vs. a Russian elementary school student - a heartwarming, unsettling home comedy?" and exactly as the tagline suggests, it is a comedy that depicts the hectic daily life of the strongest maid and a young Russian girl. This time, we'll introduce Kumagoro, Misha's beloved pet and family member!
A Brief Summary of My Maid is Too Annoying
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The Takanashi family lost their mother to illness. Due to her busy schedule, the father decides to hire a housekeeper, but the daughter, Misha, refuses to accept any woman other than her mother. Misha harasses the housekeeper in every way possible, forcing every housekeeper to quit. A new housekeeper arrives at the Takanashi household. Her name is Tsubame Kamoi. She is completely different from the previous housekeepers. With her arrival, Misha's peaceful daily life falls apart, and every day becomes a battle of all-out resistance.
Kumagoro Voiced by: Maria Naganawa
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Misha's pet ferret, named Kumagoro for some reason, is incredibly intelligent for a ferret, able to understand what Misha says, and always listens to her. His main cry is "pu." She's more than just a pet; she's practically a family member, making her an irreplaceable presence for Misha.
Maria Naganawa
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Kumagoro's voice actress is Maria Naganawa, affectionately known as "Mariannu"! She is still a young voice actress, having only made her debut in 2014, but has already played main characters in many famous and popular works. Some of her most notable works include Kamui from Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid and Platelets from Cells at Work!
Kumagoro's Charm #1: Misha's Good Understanding
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Kumagoro is one of Misha's few people to talk to since losing her mother, and by always talking to him whenever something happens, they are able to communicate. He is often seen casually encouraging Misha when she's feeling down or in trouble. For Misha, who is surrounded by troublesome people like Tsubame and her father, Kumagoro is one of the few people she can truly trust.
Kumagoro's Charm #2: An Extremely Capable Pet
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He generally faithfully follows Misha's orders and guards her room and the bathroom. He even tries to take candid photos to outwit Tsubame. However, his opponents are so evil that he is often completely defeated, but even so, Tsubame respects his attitude of trying to keep his promise for Misha. This ferret is no ordinary ferret (lol). It's amazing how he casually dresses like one when on security duty.
Kumagoro's Charm #3: A Soothing Mascot
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In a work filled with strong characters, including Tsubame, Kumagoro's presence is a great source of comfort. Despite not being human, he's actually the most sensible, and yet his dedication to Misha is incredibly adorable. He's the mascot for My Maid is Too Annoying! He's usually always on top of Misha's head, or he's always on screen, and his adorable appearance makes him a truly soothing character.
A Summary of Kumagoro's Charms!
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Although he's a pet, Kumagoro is a ferret with more common sense than most humans and understands Misha very well. There are many questions about why Kumagoro was chosen for a ferret... He's an irreplaceable presence to Misha, and Kumagoro also values him. It's hard to say whether Kumagoro is more impressive, since he can perfectly communicate with animals, or Misha (lol). So, this time, we've introduced Kumagoro, who also serves as a very adorable mascot in this rather chaotic production!
