‘The Duke of Death and His Maid’ has had an exciting year. The anime adaptation has brought much joy to both anime watchers and as well the manga readers. There are few anime in the fantasy romance anime that make the viewers heart race. The series first premiered July 4, 2021 and let’s discuss what the new episode will bring.  As with most anime, the content is closely adapted to the well-loved series.

The Tokyo Olympics has taken up broadcast slots, so the next episode will be out on August 1, 2021. This series is adapted by J.C. staff, and the series is on full-swing. The series boasts an impressive voice cast, and incredible opening and ending song. The opening theme song “Mangetsu to Silhouette no Yoru” while the ending theme song, “Nocturne,” is sung by Mano.

The series deals with the titular duke named Bocchan who gets cursed by a witch. The dangerous ability means that he can kill things with a single touch. Frightened and ostracized, he decides to lead a solitary life. His curse also has the effect that none can love him, and he can’t love anyone either. The titular maid is his childhood friend Alice, and the story is a sweet tale about the blossoming love between the two. Will the unlikely couple beat the odds?

The Duke of Death and His Maid Episode 5 Spoilers

• The episode is to be titled, ‘ The Duke, a crow and Ice Skating’,
• Alice is troubled by her feelings, and the Duke realises he cannot kill the one he loves no matter how strong his feelings are.
• Alice is suffering from a mild cold, and the Duke seems to miss her terribly.
• Alice also has a sneaky plan up her sleeve, she decides to toy with the Duke.
• She ignores him and as he tries to get close to her, she leads him a chase.
• She reveals to him that she is toying with him, to the Duke’s embarrassment.

This episode will bring in more elements and deepen the Duke’s feelings for the playful and sly Alice. The anime has captured the nuances of Alice’s personality perfectly.