Mahoromatic: Motto Utsukushii Mono Review

Overall Rating 6.8 out of 10 - Somewhat flawed sequel of the original Mahoromatic.

I still recommend watching.

I frequently criticize sequels for changing and detracting from formula that made the original so compelling. This one unfortunately was not an exception. Mahoro's cuteness, kindness and care for Suguru was the hallmark of the original Mahoromatic. The sequel instead decided to make her more assertive and bellicose for some reason. I almost felt like dropping it during first two episodes. 

Fortunately, the show returned back to its normal self in the middle episodes. They are about as good as the original, with the added benefit of the new cute maid, Minawa.

The endgame is once again a dramatic twist. In the original Mahoro suddenly had to return to her battle duties to fight her longtime rival. In sequel there is instead complicated conspiracy and rivalry between Saints, Vesper and Management. While it was interesting to learn more about these organizations, the way new authors handled it was rather unpleasant. Reasons why Suguru's grandpa took on Management were not compelling, and Saint did not get enough screentime or development.

Despite all that the middle episodes are good and there is more Mahoro and now also Minawa in there so it's worth watching.