Fri 2008/11/07 15:15
If the thought of just shopping in Akiba for goodies alone sounds boring then maybe you need to be a "hero" and have a maid play along with your new hero role? Ecri is a business in Akiba where you can pay for maids to go out n about Akiba with you. For example, if you wanted to be Amuro Rei from Gundam, the maid will play along with you and pretend to be Sayla Mass. This is not however a hanky panky service. The price list is here which shows that you can hire a maid for 6,000 yen per hour. You also have a choice of costumes for your guide too - maid, normal civilian clothes or cosplay. Service is limited to the Akihabara area only. Does this sound like a service you would use? As for the photo - taken the other night when touring/filming with the Silicon Valley folks.
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Haha ^^ Sounds like a job that I would apply for had I stayed in Japan.
(ID #362122) Posted on 2008/11/07 15:29
CEO MIrai Inc
They are hiring at 800 yen per hour.
(ID #362134) Posted on 2008/11/07 15:33
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
lol they make customers pay 6000 yen per hour and pay the poor girl 800 yen per hour? ^^;
(ID #362194) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:07
DSL Tech Support T____T, Kita-Kon Chairman
Yup, and this is why 98-99% of the worlds wealth is owned by 1% of the worlds population.
(ID #362214) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:17
DCX001-Prototype
I thought it's still 80/20 rule, since when become 98/2 @_@?
(ID #362387) Posted on 2008/11/07 19:29
Since the guys behind the scenes applied technology and science to their secret plot to horde all the worlds wealth...Actually i think its somewhere around 40% of the wealth is controlled by 1% of the population of the world. From a recent book called Web of Debt by Ellen Brown.
(ID #364079) Posted on 2008/11/09 03:20
Evil Fanfic Writer
Hmm. Why don't girls just go freelance then, and charge themselves out at slightly less than that company?
(ID #362356) Posted on 2008/11/07 18:44
Seems like it might be more dangerous for the girl if she was working solo.
(ID #362373) Posted on 2008/11/07 19:07
DCX001-Prototype
I hope there will be some security in the parameter escorting the customer & the maid, just in case something might go out of control. Well, you know, it's a maid! who can resist! wah hahahahaha!
(ID #362404) Posted on 2008/11/07 19:36
student
That is a very low wage... Company can just sit back and do nothing while the girls do all the work.
(ID #362255) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:48
They have to pay for a staffed office (I bet offices in Akihabara are expensive). They also need to pay for having a huge collection of clean costumes. For all we know each girl might be followed by a civilian dressed guard for her protection. It all adds up.
(ID #362477) Posted on 2008/11/07 21:26
I'm sure they can still pay the worker more. A couple hundred yen an hour more probably wouldn't destroy their profits.
(ID #364081) Posted on 2008/11/09 03:22
But I would take this cute maid out for a stroll in Akiba any day. ^^ http://yaplog.jp/alice_cream/
(ID #362136) Posted on 2008/11/07 15:33
Student/Panel liner
Hey, she IS pretty cute.
(ID #363590) Posted on 2008/11/08 17:51
student , otaku and awesome blogger
thats is interesting to see, imagine some guy dresses up as konata and the maid as kagami. lol
(ID #362132) Posted on 2008/11/07 15:32
No -_-'
(ID #362172) Posted on 2008/11/07 15:57
never...
(ID #362583) Posted on 2008/11/07 23:48
Damn no -__-U
(ID #362625) Posted on 2008/11/08 00:42
don't. spoil. image. of. kona-chan. D:
(ID #362751) Posted on 2008/11/08 02:28
I don't think i would because that 6000 yen could be used to add more lovely figures to my collection.
(ID #362139) Posted on 2008/11/07 15:34
Filmmaker
An interesting services... . It's the guide of all guides...
(ID #362140) Posted on 2008/11/07 15:35
Not something I'd bother with. For about $60 and I'd get a real maid to vacuum, dust and clean my home. I'd probably use that money if I was in that area to bu weird stuff that I can't get here locally.
(ID #362143) Posted on 2008/11/07 15:37
JooNkeN (Registered on 2008/04/05 00:52)
Sure, but what do they look like? Plus, these maids will do silly otaku-like things with you.
(ID #363072) Posted on 2008/11/08 07:46
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
Wow.......just wow. I really like this idea and feel more envious about those who already have hired maids for role playing. I would put this service to use, no doubt.
(ID #362145) Posted on 2008/11/07 15:37
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
6000 yen/hour ^^; I'd rather spend it on figures though... Question! Can we take pictures of the maids?
(ID #362149) Posted on 2008/11/07 15:40
Webdev, internet contents, music
Permission for taking pics is a flat +¥1000.
(ID #362202) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:11
Filmmaker
Escucha Japones ! Me gusta mucho tu blog !!!!! Siempre lo leo cuando tengo tiempo..
(ID #362266) Posted on 2008/11/07 17:05
software manager
gah, thought one could beat the system by sharing the cost with friends, but looks like they'd frown on that since they already have a separate price structure for 2 renting 1 maid at the same time -_- still... i guess it's a little cheaper to share - 4000 yen per person to share 1 maid, vs 6000 by yourself... hmmm...
(ID #362160) Posted on 2008/11/07 15:47
Underdog Artist, Outcast to the Society, Tetsuya Nomura art fan
Maids presence, spend some time with you, no hanky panky, for 6000 yen per hour? Hmmm.....Nah...I'll stick with courting and have a date.
(ID #362168) Posted on 2008/11/07 15:54
Hotdog Repairman
Hmm... I'd have to agree with my fellow mems 6000 Yen/hr is a little steep for this service. At least include some Hanky without the Panky, or just Panky if you're into that sort of thing.
(ID #362181) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:00
What is the difference between Hanky and Panky? I thought the term "hanky panky" was used together to give one meaning? (･_･?)
(ID #362397) Posted on 2008/11/07 19:34
Student/Panel liner
Haha it is. He's just joking around. ..Unless, there are actually different definitions to "hanky" and "panky" when seperate o_o.
(ID #363602) Posted on 2008/11/08 18:09
Hire a maid to go out n about Akiba with you? No, I would rather hire that stormtrooper. You know who ^^
(ID #362184) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:02
DCX001-Prototype
let us share the cost for hiring a stormtrooper for our tour ^_^
(ID #362391) Posted on 2008/11/07 19:31
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
hmm... I think you've mentioned something like this on one of your older post. ^^ although it is nice to be reminded on services like this. btw are we allowed to ask them to babysit? ^^
(ID #362186) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:02
Bit too costly... Might as well just bring your girlfriend with you to japan and ask her to dress up as a maid. If you have one T_T
(ID #362189) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:04
Student/Panel liner
Good luck getting her to do it, though.. though you could probably be like "Babe, I'll give you 6000yen to shop with if you do it for me" o_o. And there's a good chance for hanky panky bwahahah. But, still, dude, 6000yen. That's like a Master Grade + decals right there :o
(ID #363607) Posted on 2008/11/08 18:14
IT support
6000yen is quite expensive ^^;; Can buy a decent figure with same price ><
(ID #362192) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:06
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
Lolols, it's a cute idea but, I'd settle for just visiting a Meido cafe instead.
(ID #362200) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:11
Ouch $60 per hour. Hmm kinda pricey for me. But what the heck, i'd prolly go for 3 hours just so I can go out and about in Akihabara
(ID #362204) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:12
Exchange student
In some of my favorite stores in Akiba, I would be embarrassing if I have a pretty maid staring at my side…
(ID #362212) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:16
DSL Tech Support T____T, Kita-Kon Chairman
I would have to agree, I would feel highly out of place and embarrassed with a maid by my side. I could cosplay by myself or with friends but hiring someone is so awkward...
(ID #362220) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:21
AdvDip Network Security - CCNA - Ironport - Security+
THIS THIS IS WHAT MAKES JAPAN AWESOME
(ID #362226) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:28
.NET/Web Developer
Price is too steep for an hour. Maybe two or three hours is fine. Might be nice to have someone accompany you (both of you wearing normal clothes) walking out and about in Akiba in case you're alone or don't have anyone to go with. :D
(ID #362229) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:30
Nice business:) But probably wouldn't use it and would spend my money on anime goodies instead:P
(ID #362241) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:40
US Navy Sailor
By myself, I'd just have a cute maid following me around siliently (can't speak Japanese) while I look at embarrassing bishoujo items. Not all that great. If it was just for a photography session (nothing adult or anything), then I would deffinetly be more interested in this. ^_^
(ID #362252) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:46
Quite tempting, but I'd rather go with a friend so we are on the same page on the conversation and not guessing if he/she knows what I'm talking about...
(ID #362254) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:47
Student
6000 yen ;-_-.......Better buying figure, manga, and magazine at Akiba. Rather than walking around Akiba for one hour ;-_-
(ID #362256) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:49
student
6000yen an hour is just too expensive. Would be quite embarrassing having a maid follow you all around Akiba. So much cheaper just to enter a maid cafe, with 6000 yen you could spend more than an hour there, surrounded by maids too.
(ID #362260) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:52
no thanks, if the girl isn't even getting 1/6th of that money I'm not going to support the people wasting her time so they can get rich.
(ID #362263) Posted on 2008/11/07 16:55
Well since I don't live in Japan it'll probably be an interesting experience to do once... and you can show off the pictures afterwards. That's assuming the 10 dollars is just for picture permission and not per picture so I can at least get a picture with her in front of a few different places.
(ID #362307) Posted on 2008/11/07 17:35
student, vexillologist
I'll pass; it's fun getting lost in Akiba!
(ID #362318) Posted on 2008/11/07 17:49
student
I rather put in the effort, time and money to get a girlfriend... or actually I'm fine being ronery and using my money for gundam models instead ^^;
(ID #362336) Posted on 2008/11/07 18:14
Student/Panel liner
Who's ever ronery with Gundams everywhere :D My 1/60 Freedom is strangely comforting to look at sometimes.
(ID #363610) Posted on 2008/11/08 18:16
amatuer bum
Better idea to just higher some highschool girl for $15 to do your cosplay guide. The girl herself makes more money, and you save money, so everyone but the pimp wins.
(ID #362348) Posted on 2008/11/07 18:26
Student/Panel liner
Hey, another Sacramento-an. Question is, would she be willing to do it? She WOULD get more money, so.. I don't see why not.
(ID #363611) Posted on 2008/11/08 18:18
JR. College Student
bleh, waste of money IMO.
(ID #362353) Posted on 2008/11/07 18:32
Guys using this service could do well to spend the mula on their girlfriends, or maybe find a girlfriend. Actually, a gal game seems more cost-effective for time and fetish.
(ID #362376) Posted on 2008/11/07 19:12
Unemployed Dollfie enthusiast
Seems like a waste to me. I'd rather go out with friends of my fiance. But I guess if you're bored and lonely it might be worth wasting the money.
(ID #362380) Posted on 2008/11/07 19:14
Student/Panel liner
Why not just go with your fiance o_o?
(ID #363613) Posted on 2008/11/08 18:18
Its too expensive for me. ^^;
(ID #362394) Posted on 2008/11/07 19:32
This sounds like it would be good fun to do once, though the web site is totally in Japanese so perhaps the service is for Japanese speakers only.
(ID #362398) Posted on 2008/11/07 19:34
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
Wow, 60 bucks an hour? Heck no! I'd be willing to set a similar service with me being a waiter or something for otaku ladies though. :P And I'd charge far less! Hanky panky service would be a "selective costumer" process... :P
(ID #362399) Posted on 2008/11/07 19:34
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
But seriously, I think I'd feel even more confortable being alone at Akiba. Would also be interesting going along with an otaku group too though. Obviously also because of the ero stuff, but mainly because I don't want people bugging me while I'm researching stuff, playing with gadgets, and taking pics around... :P
(ID #362405) Posted on 2008/11/07 19:36
DCX001-Prototype
I'm SOLD! If a person have some money to spare, why not? Well, it's one of a kind experience anyway ^_^ Hope they will have more selection when I get to visit Japan. Pity the girl, only being paid 800yen per hour & we the costumer were charge at 6000yen per hour for their service. I hope there will be some security in the parameter escorting the customer & the maid, just in case something might go out of control. Well, you know, it's a maid! who can resist! wah hahahahaha!
(ID #362403) Posted on 2008/11/07 19:36
Number Cruncher
clicked on the link, and to be honest only one of the 'maids' for hire seem vaguely cute to me... seen much better hanging around danny!
(ID #362415) Posted on 2008/11/07 19:57
I don't know about this. It's quite expensive but considering I would travel around the world and pay for a hotel in a quite expensive city, then I guess the additional cost isn't that high. It might even be financially sane to hire a guide if you start to look at what every hour costs you in Tokyo and how much time you can save by not getting lost and not searching for that special place you want to go. If I know where I'm going (I'm usually well prepared and never gets lost) then it's a waste of money ^^
(ID #362487) Posted on 2008/11/07 21:33
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
O_o wow, I thought Akiba already got so many tour-guide services ? now they're trying to put cosplay into the service too ^^; whats next ? Akiba-Tour-Horse-Riding service? lol. Uum, anyway, I dont think I want to pay extra for a tour guide in Akiba ^^; I already have my own guide & fully printed akiba map from google map to avoid getting lost lol.
(ID #362504) Posted on 2008/11/07 21:52
whoa! that a very expensive service! 180 min 18 000! and two maids 24 000! that all the money i carry to shop in akiba!
(ID #362586) Posted on 2008/11/07 23:50
High school student
I would rather spend 6000 yen on figures than on a maid company. You know, figure stays with you forever, but that girl company disappears in the twinkling of an eye.
(ID #362605) Posted on 2008/11/08 00:22
Mechanical Engineering student
I rather be alone... -_-
(ID #362635) Posted on 2008/11/08 00:52
student....
.....6000 yen~exactly 90 sgd~~~lol i wld hav rather used tat amnt of cash 2 get smth practical n nt smth lik hiring a miad 4 an hour n jus stare @ her......w8 on second thought....if i were the kind of guy~shunned by society n seriously needs a chat wit the opp sex in attempt 2 keep my sanity~i wld probaly hire her lol~
(ID #362639) Posted on 2008/11/08 00:54
If I had the money, and if the girl was interesting to talk to (and look XD), then yes I'll definitely do it! Especially since there's nothing no such service even close to it in Singapore... T.T
(ID #362749) Posted on 2008/11/08 02:27
Student, Artist
I'd gladly pay to have a maid pretend to be C.C to my LeLouch any day.
(ID #362789) Posted on 2008/11/08 02:52
That sounds good to me too ^^
(ID #362808) Posted on 2008/11/08 03:02
How much for a cute Maid + a danchou armband wearing, dancing Stormtrooper to follow me around?
(ID #362807) Posted on 2008/11/08 03:02
Studio Bleach founder/owner
I would so do that... X3 But knowing my luck, it would end with this conversation: "I think that each day of the week gives off a different image." This was the first time we'd had a proper conversation! "For color: Monday is yellow, Tuesday is red, Wednesday is blue, Thursday is green, Friday is gold, Saturday is brown, and Sunday is white." I can sort of understand what she is trying to say. "Then that means, if we use numbers to represent the color, Monday is zero and Sunday is six, right?" "That's correct." "But shouldn’t Monday be one?" "Who asked for your opinion?" And she might even ask me if she has seen me before, as others have said that to me before. But time being a wibbly wobbly and such, I would assume we did meet in a different way or place or time.
(ID #363039) Posted on 2008/11/08 06:43
JooNkeN (Registered on 2008/04/05 00:52)
According to my friend, the girls get payed hourly during work hours even when not guiding. If they don't have an appointment to guide someone, they're out in the streets handing out pamphlets/leaflets etc. for advertisement. Also, if they're the top guide/maid/sales etc, they get a big bonus.
(ID #363078) Posted on 2008/11/08 07:54
Hahaha! I don't know why but that pic makes me laugh. It's as if the camera guy is pointing a gun at you while the maid demands you to give up all your belongings ;-P
(ID #363306) Posted on 2008/11/08 11:58
freelancer, Spanglish speaker
a rent-a-maid service, sounds fun and expensive
(ID #363323) Posted on 2008/11/08 12:10
No way! Not at Akibahara! That place is better enjoyed alone! I would be troubled with a strange maid following me for money. But... for 6.000 yen... I would invite her home for some interesting job, without clothes, maybe less expensive, no? ^_^
(ID #363808) Posted on 2008/11/08 22:29
for me its a ridiculous idea and quite foolish if i may add.
(ID #364171) Posted on 2008/11/09 05:29
I'd do it just to have a good time with a girl/maid of my choice. Maybe we could meet up after work and get her phone # ^_- Debating whether the "maid" will be my Haruhi and me being Kyon... sounds painful to be Kyon but lots of fun for my Haruhi...
(ID #366391) Posted on 2008/11/11 06:28
student, vexillologist
Ok, I emailed Ecri this evening and they said they will take business from foreigners, but could not promise if the English ability of the maids will be good. My only wish is there was a service like this where I can pay a girl to walk around with me to Chiyoda. Also, according to http://www.ecri.jp/system.html, the maids are willing to go to other locations for an extra fee.
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