Hayate the Combat Butler

Hayate the Combat Butler, a long-running shonen manga published by Viz from 2006 onward, follows the absurdly unlucky Hayate Ayasaki, who becomes a butler to a wealthy young heiress to pay off a mountain of debt. Blending slapstick comedy, romantic entanglements, and over-the-top action, the series is best known for its relentless pop-culture parodies and the intricate, often chaotic dynamics of its sprawling cast. Written and illustrated by Kenjiro Hata, it stands as a beloved, era-defining work of 2000s manga comedy that balances heartfelt character moments with its signature, fast-paced gags.