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Saw episode 1.

Spoiler for Episode 1:

More or less what I expected for the first episode. An introductory episode about Hayate's predicament, his encoutner with Nagi, his inadvertant confession to Nagi, Nagi's misunderstanding, Hayate's heorics, and Nagi's acceptance to employ Hayate.

Shiraishi Ryouko, Kugimiya Rie, and Tanaka Rie. You can't ask for more. However, it's Wakamoto Norio who steals the show, for good or for worse. Airing on Sunday mornings, the censorship is noticeable, even if the majority of the viewers are teens or older. In fact, hearing Kotoko and Mell songs in the morning is quite a feat. The good thing about this time slot is that the show can be aired on a perpetual basis.

I believe this title will be popular among the fans overseas, and judging by the first episode alone, I'm confident it'll live up to the hype.