The original manga series 'The Duke of Death and His Maid', written and illustrated by Koharu Inoue, begins serialization.
The first season of the anime adaptation premieres, bringing wider recognition to the series.
The first season of the anime concludes its broadcast run.
Announcement and confirmation that the anime series will continue with a second season.
The Duke is cursed with a deathly touch after a folk ritual gone wrong during his childhood.
The Duke is isolated from society due to his curse, living in his family manor away from others.
Alice begins serving as the Duke's maid, becoming his closest companion and confidante.
The Duke and Alice develop romantic feelings for each other despite the curse separating them.
The Duke embarks on various efforts and quests to try to remove or mitigate his death curse.
The Duke faces hostility and fear from other nobles who learn of his deadly curse.
The Duke and Alice build stronger emotional bonds overcoming the challenges of the curse and societal rejection.
