The Duke of Death and His Maid
Original Title：死神坊ちゃんと黒メイド
Languages:
- English: The Duke of Death and His Maid
- Russian: Смертоносный герцог и его горничная
- Japanese: 死神坊ちゃんと黒メイド
- Chinese: 死神少爷与黑女仆
"The Duke of Death and His Maid" (Japanese: 死神坊ちゃんと黒メイド, Shinigami Botchan to Kuro Meido) is a Japanese romantic comedy manga series by Koharu Inoue. The story revolves around Viktor, a young noble cursed by a witch, causing anything he touches to die. As a result, his mother disowns him, sending him to a remote estate with only his maid Alice and butler Rob. Although Alice is Viktor's maid, they are in love. Viktor tries to adapt to the curse and find the one who cursed him. The manga was serialized online via Shogakukan's Sunday Webry website from October 2017 to May 2022, with sixteen tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation produced by J.C.Staff aired from July 2021 to June 2024, spanning three seasons. It is popular for its romantic atmosphere and heartwarming story, as well as its exploration of the characters' curse and emotional relationships.