An young duke (or Bocchan) is cursed by a witch at age five to bring death to any living thing he touches, like the Grim Reaper, AKA Death. He is shunned by his family and exiled to a villa in the …
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Summer 2021 First Impressions – The Duke of Death and His Maid
Streaming: Funimation Episodes: 12 Source: Manga Episode Summary: The duke of a certain villa is cursed such that anything he touches dies in his hands. Yet his flirtatious…
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A young duke, known to us simply as Bocchan, was cursed by a witch when he was just a child. As a result, anything he touches dies. Though…
First Impression: The Duke of Death and His Maid
For unknown reasons, a witch curses a young boy with Deathtouch: any living thing he touches will die. The boy (whose name wasn’t revealed in this episode) happens…
The Duke of Death and His Maid
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The Duke of Death and His Maid – 02 – Moonlight Waltz
The third member of Bocchan’s family, Rob, makes his first appearance, and proves to be your typical jovial, dependable old butler who might just be a bit long in…
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Viola is back, ostensibly to visit her dear old brother—who let it be said she does actually care about—but mostly to be in the presence of her beloved Rob.…
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This week’s first segment introduces us to Bocchan’s younger brother Walter, and…he’s a lot. First and foremost, he’s a bit of an arrogant prick, already measuring the…
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