Hayate the Combat Butler
13 primary works • 16 total works
Book 29
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it. Nagi is determined to become a hit manga artist, and only one muse can inflame her with inspiration—Hayate in drag. As it happens, Hayate’s been spending a lot of time in skirts since he became BFFs with idol singer Ruka, who’s under the mistaken impression that he’s a girl. Are Hayate’s many other love interests confused by his increasingly fabulous choice of couture? Well, yes, but at this point, they’ve learned not to ask questions
Book 30
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it. It isn’t easy being a superstar idol singer who moonlights as an indie manga artist. Ruka is plumb worn out from the nonstop singing, schmoozing and self-publishing. Luckily, Hayate is there to save the day! He goes to work as Ruka’s personal assistant…on top of his usual workload as a high school student, café worker and combat butler. If only there were someone to assist the assistant…
Book 31
A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
Idol singer Ruka and ex-heiress Nagi share the same improbable dream: to become hit manga artists. Nagi may not have art skills, a work ethic or the ability to write a coherent plot, but she’s an expert on two things: geekiness and money. Can she create a best seller through the sheer power of viral marketing? And how will Ruka fare in her radical alternative plan to actually draw a darn comic?
A fun, lighthearted comedy filled with anime nerd gags and references.
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
Idol singer Ruka and ex-heiress Nagi share the same improbable dream: to become hit manga artists. Nagi may not have art skills, a work ethic or the ability to write a coherent plot, but she’s an expert on two things: geekiness and money. Can she create a best seller through the sheer power of viral marketing? And how will Ruka fare in her radical alternative plan to actually draw a darn comic?
A fun, lighthearted comedy filled with anime nerd gags and references.
Book 32
A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
You can’t beat life at a boardinghouse with a butler. Despite his busy schedule, Hayate is always on call to dispense back rubs, serve up snacks and provide endless romantic tension with the female residents. But not even the tastiest ramen will distract Nagi from her inspiring, if ridiculous, determination to become a superstar manga artist. Hayate can’t help her there…which means it’s time for the household to acquire another hard-core nerd girl with even more extreme otaku-fu.
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
You can’t beat life at a boardinghouse with a butler. Despite his busy schedule, Hayate is always on call to dispense back rubs, serve up snacks and provide endless romantic tension with the female residents. But not even the tastiest ramen will distract Nagi from her inspiring, if ridiculous, determination to become a superstar manga artist. Hayate can’t help her there…which means it’s time for the household to acquire another hard-core nerd girl with even more extreme otaku-fu.
Book 33
A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
The life of a combat butler was hard enough when Hayate had only one mistress. Now that he’s waiting on an entire houseful of girls, his service skills are truly tested. Whether he’s escorting ultra-geeky new resident Kayura around town, teaching pop star Ruka to ride or die, or scraping up the funds to treat the whole gang to barbecue, Hayate is prepared for any challenge. But can he take on his most formidable foe yet—a very bad cold?
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
The life of a combat butler was hard enough when Hayate had only one mistress. Now that he’s waiting on an entire houseful of girls, his service skills are truly tested. Whether he’s escorting ultra-geeky new resident Kayura around town, teaching pop star Ruka to ride or die, or scraping up the funds to treat the whole gang to barbecue, Hayate is prepared for any challenge. But can he take on his most formidable foe yet—a very bad cold?
Book 34
A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
The boardinghouse is about to get even more crowded! Ayumu is determined to spend the summer under the same roof as Hayate, but how can a perfectly ordinary teenage girl afford a room of her own? Meanwhile, the perfectly extraordinary Ruka gives up pop stardom to pursue her artistic dreams and move in with the gang. But what’s with the seriously bad mojo emanating from the attic?
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
The boardinghouse is about to get even more crowded! Ayumu is determined to spend the summer under the same roof as Hayate, but how can a perfectly ordinary teenage girl afford a room of her own? Meanwhile, the perfectly extraordinary Ruka gives up pop stardom to pursue her artistic dreams and move in with the gang. But what’s with the seriously bad mojo emanating from the attic?
Book 35
A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
Life in a boardinghouse with a combat butler and a bevy of charming young ladies isn’t as much fun as it might sound. Well, okay, it is, but the residents still have to deal with mundane problems like trash day, dining out cheap and what to do on summer break. And things look bleak for the girls who have crushes on Hayate (that is, all of them) when glamorous idol singer / adorkable manga artist Ruka decides to woman up and confess her feelings. How can the boardinghouse—nay, the manga itself—survive the resolution of romantic tension?
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
Life in a boardinghouse with a combat butler and a bevy of charming young ladies isn’t as much fun as it might sound. Well, okay, it is, but the residents still have to deal with mundane problems like trash day, dining out cheap and what to do on summer break. And things look bleak for the girls who have crushes on Hayate (that is, all of them) when glamorous idol singer / adorkable manga artist Ruka decides to woman up and confess her feelings. How can the boardinghouse—nay, the manga itself—survive the resolution of romantic tension?
Book 36
A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
Ruka has thrown down the gauntlet! By confessing her feelings for Hayate and going in for a lip-lock, the idol singer turned manga artist puts our hero in danger of actually getting a girlfriend. To stop this unacceptable slackening of romantic tension, Nagi makes an offer Ruka can’t refuse. Now Hayate’s fate rests on the outcome of a manga-drawing competition between the two aspiring artists. Does Hayate have any say on which girl he ends up with? Ha ha, of course not.
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
Ruka has thrown down the gauntlet! By confessing her feelings for Hayate and going in for a lip-lock, the idol singer turned manga artist puts our hero in danger of actually getting a girlfriend. To stop this unacceptable slackening of romantic tension, Nagi makes an offer Ruka can’t refuse. Now Hayate’s fate rests on the outcome of a manga-drawing competition between the two aspiring artists. Does Hayate have any say on which girl he ends up with? Ha ha, of course not.
Book 37
A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
Two manga artists enter. One manga artist leaves…with Hayate! When Ruka raises the stakes of the manga-drawing duel, Nagi realizes she has to get serious and hone her art skills. Maybe training in the mountains, shonen manga-style, will help. Or taking a scenic trip to Kyoto. Or wandering the desert wastes until she keels over and then they’ll all be sorry!
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
Two manga artists enter. One manga artist leaves…with Hayate! When Ruka raises the stakes of the manga-drawing duel, Nagi realizes she has to get serious and hone her art skills. Maybe training in the mountains, shonen manga-style, will help. Or taking a scenic trip to Kyoto. Or wandering the desert wastes until she keels over and then they’ll all be sorry!
Book 41
A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
The gang hits the beach! To recover Nagi’s fortune, Hayate is willing to do anything, whether it’s rebuilding a seaside club, fighting a robot over an octopus, searching a haunted island for curry powder, or going up against his own amnesiac brother. But is he willing to do all of the above, plus abandon his usually unimpeachable morals and exploit his massive harem of love interests for pure fanservice? Yes. Yes, he is.
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
The gang hits the beach! To recover Nagi’s fortune, Hayate is willing to do anything, whether it’s rebuilding a seaside club, fighting a robot over an octopus, searching a haunted island for curry powder, or going up against his own amnesiac brother. But is he willing to do all of the above, plus abandon his usually unimpeachable morals and exploit his massive harem of love interests for pure fanservice? Yes. Yes, he is.
Book 42
A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
The gang’s seaside sabbatical has turned into a series of struggles for shorefront supremacy. Is anyone surprised? Hayate incurs the wrath of ghost pirates, his brother faces a repowered Athena, Hinagiku is totally going to confess her feelings for real this time, and everyone else battles for the greatest prize of all: Häagen-Dazs. Oh, and they’re still trying to run a waterfront cafe. There couldn’t be a worse time for eternal side character Fumi to jump into the fray with terrible advice and a misguided crush.
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
The gang’s seaside sabbatical has turned into a series of struggles for shorefront supremacy. Is anyone surprised? Hayate incurs the wrath of ghost pirates, his brother faces a repowered Athena, Hinagiku is totally going to confess her feelings for real this time, and everyone else battles for the greatest prize of all: Häagen-Dazs. Oh, and they’re still trying to run a waterfront cafe. There couldn’t be a worse time for eternal side character Fumi to jump into the fray with terrible advice and a misguided crush.
Book 43
A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
As Hayate’s beach adventure reaches a climax, he finally reunites with his long-lost brother—to fight a possessed teacher! But our battlin’ butler’s troubles are only beginning. His quest to restore Nagi’s fortune takes him to her eccentric grandfather’s castle, where he has to overcome mazes, monsters, and an overly literal booby trap. Maybe the gang ought to go out to a nice movie instead.
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
As Hayate’s beach adventure reaches a climax, he finally reunites with his long-lost brother—to fight a possessed teacher! But our battlin’ butler’s troubles are only beginning. His quest to restore Nagi’s fortune takes him to her eccentric grandfather’s castle, where he has to overcome mazes, monsters, and an overly literal booby trap. Maybe the gang ought to go out to a nice movie instead.
Book 44
A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
Whatever problems this manga runs up against, the solution is always the same: add more girls! Hayate’s recent castle dungeon crawl (don’t ask) has introduced him to Konoha, who has a thousand problems, but getting guys’ attention ain’t one. This spells trouble for all the girls with crushes on Hayate. But things aren’t any easier for the girls without crushes on him, as Saki accidentally reveals her feelings for Wataru, Chiharu accidentally reveals her double life as a maid, and the Movie Study Club deliberately exposes the world to the greatest cat video ever made.
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
Whatever problems this manga runs up against, the solution is always the same: add more girls! Hayate’s recent castle dungeon crawl (don’t ask) has introduced him to Konoha, who has a thousand problems, but getting guys’ attention ain’t one. This spells trouble for all the girls with crushes on Hayate. But things aren’t any easier for the girls without crushes on him, as Saki accidentally reveals her feelings for Wataru, Chiharu accidentally reveals her double life as a maid, and the Movie Study Club deliberately exposes the world to the greatest cat video ever made.
A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
As the battle for Hayate’s heart (or whatever parts a girl can get) reaches a crescendo, the entire harem of this harem manga kicks into action. Nagi races across Japan with a speed-limit-defying mad doctor, Ruka is tempted to return to pop stardom and Hayate is yet again forced to dress in drag. Meanwhile, Chiharu and Hinagiku enjoy a very nice afternoon of sightseeing in Kyoto, because some girls deserve a break from wacky antics once in a while.
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
As the battle for Hayate’s heart (or whatever parts a girl can get) reaches a crescendo, the entire harem of this harem manga kicks into action. Nagi races across Japan with a speed-limit-defying mad doctor, Ruka is tempted to return to pop stardom and Hayate is yet again forced to dress in drag. Meanwhile, Chiharu and Hinagiku enjoy a very nice afternoon of sightseeing in Kyoto, because some girls deserve a break from wacky antics once in a while.
A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
The manga-drawing duel is upon us! The combatants: self-made woman Ruka and lazy wastrel Nagi, who continues to insist she’s the heroine of this story. The prize: Hayate’s hand in marriage! After procrastinating for volume after volume, Nagi has mere hours to write, draw, and publish an entire manga. Meanwhile, Ruka is forced to choose once and for all between her music and her art, and the decision is tougher than she expected. It’s up to Hayate to save the day—but whose day will he save?
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
The manga-drawing duel is upon us! The combatants: self-made woman Ruka and lazy wastrel Nagi, who continues to insist she’s the heroine of this story. The prize: Hayate’s hand in marriage! After procrastinating for volume after volume, Nagi has mere hours to write, draw, and publish an entire manga. Meanwhile, Ruka is forced to choose once and for all between her music and her art, and the decision is tougher than she expected. It’s up to Hayate to save the day—but whose day will he save?
A hilarious tale of butlers, love and battles!
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
The manga-drawing duel, with Hayate’s very body on the line, reaches its shocking conclusion! (Or maybe not so shocking, since Nagi spoiled it back in volume 37.) Expect broken hearts, touching farewells, surprise reunions, and the rest of the cast throwing a sweet party while the plot focus is away from them. Then it’s time to rewind to the source of Hayate’s misadventures. Remember, way back in volume 1, when Santa Claus verbally abused him? Ready to find out what was up with that?
Since the tender age of nine, Hayate Ayasaki has busted his behind at various part-time jobs to support his degenerate gambler parents. And how do they repay their son’s selfless generosity? By selling his organs to the yakuza to cover their debts! But fate throws Hayate a bone…sort of. Now the butler of a wealthy young lady, Hayate can finally pay back his debts, and it’ll only take him 40 years to do it.
The manga-drawing duel, with Hayate’s very body on the line, reaches its shocking conclusion! (Or maybe not so shocking, since Nagi spoiled it back in volume 37.) Expect broken hearts, touching farewells, surprise reunions, and the rest of the cast throwing a sweet party while the plot focus is away from them. Then it’s time to rewind to the source of Hayate’s misadventures. Remember, way back in volume 1, when Santa Claus verbally abused him? Ready to find out what was up with that?