Itsuki Hashima is a light novelist obsessed with little sisters, strictly focusing on them when he writes his stories. Despite his personality, he is surrounded by a tight circle of friends: Nayuta Kani, a genius yet perverted novelist who is in love with him; Haruto Fuwa, a fellow male author whose work has seen considerable success; Miyako Shirakawa, a good friend that he met in college; and Chihiro, his perfect younger step-brother who takes care of the housework and cooking.
Together, they play strange games, go on spontaneous journeys, crack silly jokes, and celebrate each other's successes. However, each individual must also deal with their own issues, whether it is struggling to meet a deadline or coming to terms with traumatic events buried in their past.
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Yorozuya4eva
This season of anime was one to look forward to, with popular series like Umaru and Gintama gaining new additions to their story. However there were a couple of new additions that have stood out as well (namely Blend S and Mahoutsukai no Yome). That being said Imouto sae ireba is my pick of this season. The reason simply being because its good at its genre. Compared to Blend S forgetting about the settings of their MC (I can only assume it has something to do with wanting the audience to actually like her) and Mahoutsukai no yome merely touching upon dependence rather than love,Imouto Sae Ireba is a story about a group of people finding their direction in life.
Story 8/10
A lot of you who just watched the first episode are probably bloody confused, the first 5 minutes in nothing but ecchi, and cringey ecchi on top of that. But thats where the protagonist fits in, his love is cringey/unconditional due to the experiences he has had in life, however this series focuses as much on the MC as it does everyone else, meaning that towards the end there is only one character who really brings forth these scenes.
The story itself is episodic and whilst there are buildups that helps with the flow, that being said its not one of those exciting ones, just a warm and fuzzy story which is why I cannot give it a great score despite my liking it.
Art 8/10
The art is a bit more different from the usual anime, that is not to say it isn't good, but its something to bear when watching the thing. There isn't much to say aside from that, but I do know some who were slightly put off by this art style.
Sound 8/10
Opening was great, thats one thing all the new anime have in common this season. But the actual bgm/ost in this doesn't really stand out. Once again simply because of the type of anime, but for the most part it compliments the story and doesn't feel out of place.
Characters 9/10
This is where the anime stands out for me, with an anime like this the characters are the focus and the story is merely a means to compliment them. You have the passionate MC who as I've mentioned before is slightly eccentric, the reason for this was explored slightly too late for my taste, a mistake a lot of anime make, but even without the reasoning it should be too hard to empathize with. On top of that you have a small assortment of females, each with their own reason for being there and supporting the MCs. That being said there is none of the typical cat fights that go on in so many anime, instead its more of a slow paced romance that eventually falls into place.
The relationship between characters is rather dynamic and there are many small changes in the story that put said relationships to the test, which is always good to see.
Overall 8.5/10
I personally put 9 in my score, but 8.5 is probably slightly more accurate. A good one to watch if you have the time and managed to muddle your way past the first episode but for those who are expecting an ecchi incest anime its probably better to give this one a miss.
PyraXadon
Y'know, the realization of writing reviews on this site for four years comes with some vague existentialism of wondering if anyone actually reads the things that I write, or if I've actually improved cause these things are just sort of self-proofread without my outside opinion. Bah, I'm getting ahead of myself. Let's just get into this thing. Story: First off, ignore the first five minutes. As a writer, Hashima Itsuki is peculiar. After getting an earful from his editor for the umpteenth time, he goes off on his usual schpeel about the greatness that is the 'imouto', before being promptly told to takehis work seriously and get his shit done on time, like any novelist with a deadline. And so, that's...basically where our story starts.
Based solely on its cast, Imouto Sae (that's my shorthand this time around) is a slice of life romp seen through the eyes of its literature-based cast as Itsuki and the rest of the main cast do what writers do. Each episode is focused on the character interactions between the cast, whether it be for research for someone's book or spending time with one another through games that act more as a creative exercise for their brains. The show's naturally lax nature exudes the slice of life genre, utilizing a brand of conversational humor with the main focus being what the oddities that are its characters and how they are as people as the brunt of its comedic prowess. On the outside, not much really happens since episode after episode, it's basically the same thing, but slowly, we watch as more minute and complex matter arise.
At times, the show ever so slightly shaves away its naturally fluffy and slice of life feel and touches upon the 'writer's struggle', or at least those relating to LN authors that adds more to the show. We sort of see the individual problems that each of the authors in the show face, touching upon different personal problems that add a nice subtlety to the overall story as the sunshine and rainbow of everything we see sheds away for that brief, sober moment amidst the characters' happily drunk nature being published authors.
Yet despite that, the one problem I see from the show is that nothing seems to change. Sure there're events that lead one thing to another, but because the slightly deeper moments of the show fade away once they're over and leave but a shadow of their impact, much of what we get is the status quo which, while amusing, poses a problem when the moments of deeper thought were only just a few minutes ago. The ending also leaves a lot of loose ends that I'm not particularly fond of. Kind of like a 'read the manga' ending, but not so assholeish that they stop in the middle of some plotline that you'll never get an answer to.
Overview:
+ Provides a nice look into the 'writer's struggle'
+ Never melodramatic despite being a show featuring interpersonal relationships and such
- Tends to stick too much to the status quo
- A bit too many loose ends by the end
Characters:
A connoisseur of the little sister, Hashima Itsuki is the writer of a magic academy series, or by its other name, 'trash'. (I jest, I jest.) Initially seen as nothing but a pervert too prideful in his own work, Itsuki has many moments where his inferiority shows through the cracks, and the cheerful facade that we see through most of the show slowly fades away as he reveals his own insecurities as a writer. As someone who's also been guilty of saying "I'm not good enough" to myself, I find Itsuki to exemplify much the internal battle inside someone who writes, with just enough of this hidden side of him to give us a proper character.
Despite that subtle complexity, the true star of the show (at least in my eyes) is Nayuta herself, the popular 18 year old novelist who from episode one has never stopped trying to get into Itsuki's pants without committing a crime in the process. A natural prodigy at writing, much of her story lies in the events that led her to becomes the girl that we see her as now. It's less of a writer's struggle, and more of a personal struggle, but all the same is done in a way that adds just enough to her character to give us the viewer some more information. Aside from that though, Nayuta acts much like a supplementary character to Itsuki, giving him the drive to be the writer he always wanted to be. Their relationship is cute, and I personally really like the direction they went to explain why things between the two are the way they are.
To round out the quartet, both Miyako and Haruto act as similar characters with their issues, boasting a personal and professional struggle respectively that again, adds enough to their characters to bolster and solidify their problems as looming parts of their lives, like how normal people are.
Aside from them, the cast is filled with a cast of colorful weirdos that spice up the gaps that the main cast leaves behind. Everything from an accountant who takes joy in the squirming in others to a mangaka who wears a ribbon of questionable material provides us with a weird yet amusing spectrum that makes the episodes that much more fun.
Overview:
+ Rounded main cast
+ Amusing side cast
Art:
Produced by Silver Link, the show replicates the original artist Kantoku's style of the slightly muted color palette in conjunction of super shiny, almost reflective hair that's commonplace in the works he draws for. Art quality is very consistent throughout due to the show's severe lack of need for any taxing animation (since everyone basically just sits around), and stands as a nice relaxing sight without anything bad to note.
As far as fanservice goes, the show does have several choice moments that are certainly more risque than what the rest of the show is in comparison, but it's super tame, and if it ever gets out of hand, the show goes to use its various colorful slides with text on the front for 'censorship'. One of the most amusing ways to censor something if you ask me. (Though I will admit that Nayuta is the cause of most if not all of these so blame her.) Most of the perverted comedy is done through innuendos and spoken words, so visually, it's not severely apparent.
Overview:
+ Consistent quality
+/- Some fanservice, but not much
Sound:
Chouchou's "Ashita no Kimi sae Ireba Ii." stands as a song that when combined with the visuals, harkens to the whimsy that authors feel when writing their works, the wonder than a person feels when they put their imagination on paper. Personally, I feel like many of her other songs are more memorable, but this is no way a bad song and given the placement and usage of this song in the series, certainly has its impact.
On the flipside, Aria Yuuki's "Donna Hoshizora yori mo, Donna Omoide yori mo" is a more somber piece that ends the episode on a calming and closing note that compared to the slightly more energetic whimsy of its OP counterpart, gives us pleasing resolution to the episode rather than some seiyuu song or something that doesn't have much impact
Overview:
+ Nice and whimsical tracks
Personal Enjoyment:
I think my first reaction to watching this show's PV was 'Yes'. Not for really any particular reason, but it just seemed like the show I was really going to like. And surprise surprise, it was. It has the quality of touching on the personal problems and the insecurities and stress of making a good story and making a name for yourself in the publishing world without succumbing to melodrama or any kind of super contrived storyline which is refreshing in a landscape where anything drama-based resorts to melodrama. It's a show I watched because I was intrigued, but stayed because I genuinely resonated with the characters having had tinges of these problems myself when writing stuff in my own time. So for that, I appreciate this show and am really glad that this was something on my seasonal list.
Did I like this show?
If I haven't sung enough praises about my enjoyment of this show, then yes, I did like the show. In particular, I really like Nayuta. I'm always a fan of girls who know what they want and earnestly strive for that person they love because often times you get tsunderes or some other stupid trope of girls undeserving of the happy ending they get in the end without rhyme or reason. (Abuse is not love, girls) But more than that, the relationship both professional and personal between Itsuki and Nayuta stands as one of my absolute favorite things of the show because there is reason why Itsuki doesn't take the plunge and overall gives more depth to the protagonist.
What didn't I like about this show?
Nothing particularly irked me, but my only wish is that somehow they continue this. The loose ends were vaguely irritating and given the setup that we were given in the last few minutes, a sequel is all the more possible from that. (We do not talk about the first five minutes of the entire show. That shit is repressed.)
Would I recommend this show?
Personally, I say yes. Though the show is infamous for the first five minutes of the first episode, if you do get past that gate (and trust me, there is an explanation), you are in for a slice of life adventure that really is more than meets the eye. It's a lax show focused entirely on its characters and their interactions, taking time every now and then to expand upon its cast to smooth and polish them out a little more for depth. Plus it's got a nice helping of wackiness that makes things a helluva lot more entertaining than it should.
thesmore
Do you like little sisters? Good, because our protagonist Itsuki loves them probably more than you do. I give this anime an overall score of 6, but that does not mean I think it is distasteful. In fact I think that some people will give this anime a 8 or 9, maybe even a 10. This review is a spoiler-free review by the way, but it would not hurt for people who have watched this anime already to read this review too. Story: I acknowledge how the story may seem non linear at times, but I assure you that this anime actually has an excellent narrative.The overall plot is Itsuki, an aspiring author, making his way through the light novel industry while passing through hardships. It is a story of friendship and comedy for the most part, but I would pay more attention to the background. This story is actually about a depressed young man who fights against reality, diving into his own form of escapism, probably retreating into his perverted light novels, only to realize how his peers have earned successes that he has yet to earn himself. For instance, one of his friends is a much more talented writer while the other has an anime in the works. Itsuki deals with his issue by not caring about it. As the anime goes on, you will find Itsuki making peace with himself, and I feel that this narrative would be enjoyable for literally anyone who has felt at least a taste of depression. The flaw to this narrative, however, is that it lacks a dark theme since this narrative only lies in the background, but the anime makes it obvious enough for an attentive audience to peace this together. So now that I have pointed out where your attention should be, I think you would find the story to be at least above average. (8)
Art:
Given the silver link art quality, I thought this anime would be able to use art to its advantage. I was right in some parts as the art is often used to show Itsuki's room clearly and everything outside as a foggy and generic setting. Although it gives the impression that Itsuki himself views the rest of the world as irrelevant, I feel that scenes where some of the girls are naked are more horrific rather than enjoyable. Now that I'm here, I would like to emphasize that the fan service is not good. I'm not a personal fan of fan service, but the anime is willing devote 5 minutes every two episodes to only showing fan service to the reader. (6)
Sound:
This is the worst category for good reason. So I did not hear anything in the background, I do not know why. Maybe it is to illustrate how Itsuki is living in the real world, but I think it is because the show did not have enough budget. Nevertheless the opening and ending are great, but I think the overall soundtrack could be used to describe the anime's overall mood rather than a deafening silence. (4)
Character:
Earlier I mentioned how this anime is actually a narrative of a depressed young man. That was a lie. This anime is really a narrative about multiple depressed people that hide their flaws from each other. I'm not going to say any spoilers, but I will just say that every episode has a little crack of the character and you will enjoy, or sympathize, with the character when he or she breaks. (8)
Enjoyment:
Please take this category with a grain of salt. I thought it was at best fair. I could see how other people would enjoy this anime more than I did because I really liked the episodes when the characters played board games, showing there inner flaws or making a spoof of another popular work, but I thought that the overall silence of the anime was very unfavorable. I suggest that you just pay attention to the character's dialogue because they really are interesting at times, and I also recommend that you treat this anime as a totally different work from the likes of Shirabako or any other anime with a Japanese entertainment industry. (6)
Overall:
This anime has its ups and downs, but I just have to give it a little more than average. I predict that there will be many who enjoy this and many who don't, but it's really a coin toss. Would you be willing to toss that coin? I would. There is something for anybody in this anime, but if you are more of a edgy type of guy I would say this anime is not for you. (6)
Admiral_Kukichi
hear me out.. this might be boring ish title.. but believe me when i say the story take on different direction of what typical anime LN takes .. as this anime unravel reality on these LN writer. such as tax evasion (i love the tax baba she cute). or how the editor somehow lock the author to force them to write. the seggs related joke are many but well at this point, only veteran would watch this.. the character is well writen. the plot is well directed. not too good and not too bad. you can feels the slice-of-life ish feel on this anime. last word,i like how this anime goes, not too experimental and not
too shabby. good quality and good joke at modest.
-kkc
sixfourone
Many people will probably dismiss Imouto sae Ireba Ii. as another Eromanga-Sensei, or straightly drop the show after seeing the first minutes of Episode 1. People can’t blame them since the first episode was a giant normie filter. Nevertheless, you shouldn’t judge it based on just the first impression. If you’re someone who’s new to watching anime, or someone who’s not comfortable watching 'unconventional' scenes, then this anime will probably throw you off. There’s a huge amount of sexual comments even in the first episode. The show doesn’t hold back when it comes to fan service. It’s a giant normie barrier. Your normie friend will gocrazy watching this show.
But if you can overlook these things, there are many things that this anime has to offer.
Let's skip discussing the plot and focus on two things that makes this anime good.
On Being Informative:
These are just small details, but the little explanation they add on some topics was a nice addition. For instance, the hometown tax, a system introduced in Japan in 2008, was briefly mentioned and explained in episode 4 of the anime.
You just learned about taxes in an anime that has “Imouto” in its name. The anime also gives information about different things like drinks every episode. An example of that is the daiginjo sake featured in Episode 6.
Nowadays, it's not common to find an anime that can both inform and entertain the viewers.
On the Characters' Interactions:
One of the good things about this anime is the characters’ interactions. It’s nothing spectacular but it’s definitely enjoyable. Scenes like Haruto and Itsuki getting teased, Miyako sympathizing with everyone, or when Itsuki struggles to meet the deadlines. We even get a general idea about the life of Light Novel authors in this anime.
So..
Should you watch Imouto sae Ireba Ii.?
The show isn’t something spectacular, but it definitely has many things to offer. It’s a great and enjoyable anime that doesn’t have any complicated plot. Give it a try and watch a few episodes before deciding if you like it or not.
Overall, I'll give it 8/10.
RebelPanda
The award for the most misleading title goes to…! Probably not A Sister’s All You Need but it’s a pretty damn misleading name. It’s definitely caused a bit of confusion for people deciding whether to watch it or avoid it like the plague, so before I start the review I feel like it’s necessary to say what this show is and what it isn’t. This show isn’t... -A little sister romance. -A rip off of Eromanga-sensei. -Ecchi, but there are few over-the-top lengthy fanservice scenes. -A kids' show, despite how the characters appear.-The horrifying events that occur in the first 3 minutes. It gets better after that, I swear.
This show is…
-About the ups and downs of being an artist.
-A character study. Yes, as ridiculous as that sounds this show is about the characters, not the story.
-A (perverted) gag comedy.
-Unfiltered. Characters do and say what they please. Be prepared to laugh and possibly to be offended.
No time is spared in establishing the perverted tone. Within the first three minutes of episode one, the main character’s horrifying sister fantasy is shown to the audience in grotesque detail. Later it’s shown that the main character’s editor is reading then spitefully denying his appalling work as he drops the script to the table (not unlike how I initially dropped the show after only that first scene). The start of the show may be a bit alienating to anyone who isn’t prepared for a sis-con, but it does a good job of preparing you for the show’s absurdity even if no other scene reaches the heights of the first few minutes. Don’t take this as praise though. The show knows where the line is between too much fanservice is, and it purposefully crosses it to get you to think about how disgusting the whole fantasy is. It’s self-deprecating for sure, but that’s part of the charm.
A sister obsessed light novel writer, his younger stepsister, a perverted novelist, his plain jane friend, and a few more writers and publishers make up the cast. The story is small in scale, but it gives the characters plenty of room to develop. The main character struggles to come up with new material and jokes ensue around him in his distraction. He gets some absurd story ideas turned down by his editor. He spends a lot of time in his apartment with his friends playing games, telling jokes, talking about anime, and this all brings about plenty of funny perverted gag humor. If you can’t gel with perverted humor then I don't think this is the show for you, but give it a chance beyond just judging a book by its cover.
Despite looking and acting like teenagers, the characters are used to adult life and often show their wisdom in conversations. They can be really perverted at times and seem like sickos but over time they grew on me. Through great moments of the character’s reflecting on themselves you’re able to get into their heads and understand why they are and what motivates them. For the characters to be so well developed it becomes easy to get invested in the ups and downs of their lives as they become adults. We learn about what formed them into the people they are through the many outgoing conversations they have with each other. They’re not perfect friends and their chemistry isn’t totally perfect, but the way they clash adds to their believability. I find myself justifying their actions no matter how deplorable by referring to the minor details that built their foundations as people.
All of their weird quirks just make them so believable, the weird insistence on sisters that Itsuki has, how Nayuta only writes naked, and Miyako’s jealousy of lives of her interesting friends. We know these characters for more than just their weird quirks. We seek how they interact with one another, not just the main character, we get a sense of what their lives are like outside of Itsuki's apartment. Even the supporting cast of publishers, freelance artists, writers, mangaka, and just normal people all have expressive enough personalities to carry the show for the brief time that they appear to offer some wisdom or humor.
I don’t gauge characters based on how realistic they may seem, I gauge them on believability. Could the characters in Imouto Sae Ireba Ii exist? Probably not, but after seeing what formed them into the people they are I’m more inclined to believe.
Not every joke lands, but enough do to keep it enjoyable. What had me coming back to it week after week was the realistic drama mixed in randomly with the zany comedy that would surprise me when my guard was down. The characters evolved into people I actually liked, not just the stupid pandering archetypes I initially pegged them to be.
MaxTheYukoner
#4 If this anime didn’t have the slightest mention of sisters, it would be a pretty solid anime. It was actually pretty enjoyable and quite nice when the main character wasn’t talking about his dark twisted fantasies. How is the MC not in jail? Like, this anime had some SERIOUS potential considering it had a semi decent story and message, but it was completely ruined by fan service that was uncalled for. The FBI could be at my very door step… wait… I GOTTA RUN ITS ALL THIS SHOWS FAULT!!!! DON’T WATCH!!! Seeing the MC suffer was a highlight 4/10
Gorron
The show had potential with some of the deeper content but it felt like panning through mud for gold and only coming up with a few specs that aren't even worth anything. The characters are not good. Most of them are creepy or downright criminal, with several of them being guilty of SA, which just gets brushed off as if it's normal to strip strangers clothes off on the street because you want to see their naked body, or downright R-ping other characters to get them to agree with you. These examples sound extreme but they are things that actually happened in the show. Thereare some more meaningful moments, but they're completely overshadowed by the unending torrent of s*x crimes. Even when it comes to the positives of this show, the unfortunate truth is that this show is designed to appeal to people who have ego problems, as the overarching themes include feeling worthless, reckless spending, violating the rights of others, and trying to be the "main character". It might seem like the show gets better as it goes, but it actually just gets worse. I'm sorry, but the only thing this show did for me was inflict psychic damage to myself. I regret watching this show and I wish I spent my time doing something better like kicking broken glass or flossing with human hair.
This show would have been fantastic if they just boiled it down to 4 episodes and cut out all the creepy and degenerate garbage, but they didn't.
Kaizoku-Otaku
At first, going into this anime, the first impression gave you of it is simple and filled with fanservice. However, it ends only there; it will just be another one of those all so famous Imouto anime you see nowadays. However, that's quite the false alarm, because, for me, I was pleasantly surprised to find out what this anime is actually like. It's nothing like what you might think at first glance; it's a lot more and to put it easy, its delightful, quirky romance with a dash of a slice of life added in the mix. I won't deny you will see fanservice nowand then, but then again, a tiny bit of ecchi has never hurt anybody. If it doesn't shove it in your face and it feels like a natural aspect to the anime, I don't see any issues with it.
Story
The anime follows a novelist, Itsuki Hashima who is quite obsessed with little sisters and tries to revolve his work around that. His goal is to one day create the ultimate younger sister novel. Despite its weird background for the plot, the anime delves into some realistic themes — both in his work and outside of life. The anime is simple and straightforward, but it was a very entertaining watch for me, more than I am willing to admit. I would not mind a sequel because of that.
Art
The art for this kind of anime fits nicely, and it doesn't seem lacking from my understanding. It's cute, and moe, but have this certain mature vibe to it. I don't know how to put it any other way. Adding on, the facial expression and comedic moments hits well, and you don't see yourself yawning over how boring the art style is. It's simple but compliments the anime well and suits it well for this kind of anime.
Characters
Characters are all colorful and quirky; no one feels flat or dull. They all have something about them that can entertain you. Especially, a certain silver-haired female, Nayuta Kani. Without going too much into spoilers, let's say she is with a doubt one the reasons I liked this anime and want more. Her personality is so refreshing, and it's not something you see that much of anymore. She is to put it in laymen terms, quite the daredevil and unpredictable an overall super fun character to watch on screen, as her shenanigans with Itsuki unfold.
She is my favorite character among everyone, but you have a good cast in here that feels alive and important. They are not just there to be there. The story might as well be around them, although, there is a set goal for our main character, Itsuki, that's no the only main focus here. It goes into the issue with making a light novel, romance problems which are handled realistically and don't come as forceful: even family issues and more, like the common problem you happen to come upon.
The Negative
I enjoyed the anime from start to finish; I never taught it was tedious or boring. Sure, some arc did feel slightly rushed and certain moments with the game they were playing was kind of weird, I wanted them to focus more on the characters instead of that. This is my only gripe if you take into mind it was only a 13-episodes long first season. If it had more to offer, I would probably ignore it altogether. Also, mainly this is just a tiny gripe, nothing more or less. My overall enjoyment for this anime was barely affected by this one thing.
The bigger issue is that there is no sequel for this anime, and although, it's not a negative aspect by itself, it does fit in here so, there is that. However, all said and done; I never had any problems that made me want to drop it or yawn as I was watching it. It was a good watch, and I am hoping we get a sequel soon, or I might start the light novel instead. Since, I am very curious where it will go in the future, what more problems will arise and... I do want more Nayuta, so there is that too.
Conclusion
This anime was quite a pleasant surprise, one I am glad I did not skip over and got to experience. It had a surprisingly good cast of characters, and it was kind of it to delve into some realistic theme making it for an exciting and fresh watch if nothing else. I would highly recommend this to anyone who doesn't mind ecchi and want something slightly different than the other anime which falls in the same category as this one.
Overall Scores
Story: 8/10
Characters: 8/10
Art: 8.2/10
Enjoyment: 9/10
Overall: 8.3/10
Whoahoho
I wanna have sex with my sister.........Right..................in your dreams , Itsuki, so another harem with a mangaka author in the helm has ended which pretty much has a similarity from "Eromanga sensei" so, my thoughts on this: Mediocre 5, story: Pretty much the same setting and plot, except what we see here was more like a relationship of a group of authors as they discuss things relating to their works and things that occur in everyday life, like deadlines, games, taxes, slump and nosing at some else's life. And there is that, main guy who has this fetish of having a sister, or wanting to bein a incestuous relationship with a sister, that he doesn't have......oh he does have one , except that...either he knows that the step sister is just a cross-dressed bokuko or he's just plain stupid.
Fair 6, Art:
So Kani Nuyata has a habit of being a nudist when she is by her lonesome, so we have seen the girls being naked quite a number of times, but don't expect to see some frontal flash nor see any nipples or panties........
Decent 4, Art:
No comment, nothing to say and I don't care.
Pathetic 1, Character:
So let's go over them:
Hashima Itsuki- At first you might think that he the usual quintessential oblivious guy, who doesn't know about the girls whom were having feeling for him, until he blurts out "I wanna a sister" as it turns out, he's siscon without a sister or has a sister (Step Sister that is) that he doesn't even know that he is a she. Also, he likes Nuyata, but has a lot of fuss about even having a relationship with her. There is Miyako, for some reason who keeps hanging out with him and his gang of authors who obviously likes him but keeps playing the oblivious card with her. So therefore for him alone the score was for him.
Nuyuta Kani- I kinda like her free spirit and directness of liking Itsuki, but she kinda strikes me as a she pervert who can have some yuri sex with every female characters around here and still have some energy left to do it with Itsuki.
Shirakawa Miyako- Is a fish out of the water around with Itsuki and his gang of authors. In fact she should have just left that loser, Itsuki for ditching college where he would have had a much better future than being an author where your works are as good as your previous ones. To me , I see her character of being better off without Itsuki and his gang and going on her own with her classmates. So just hanging out with a loser like Itsuki, she's another reason for the low score in my book.
Hashima Chihiro- Ok, so she's Itsuki's step sister who is a cross-dressed bokuko, so just how long would a guy take to know that he is a she? And how pathetic he was to not notice and it has to take Nuyuta and Ashley to know that she is a girl, so that another nail to the coffin.
Fuwa Haruto- Well, he seem like a guy who is doing well, much better than Itsuki and Nuyuta in fact......Then again , I'm glad he didn't get to be in a relationship with Miyako.
Ena Setsuna and Mikuniyama Kaiko- one thing I can say with these two, which one of them is Itsuki's illustrator? Btw Mikuniyama, strikes me as some who could have sex with Nuyuta all day, while Ena, can pass as a sex offender.
Ono Ashley- Strikes me as a harem girl who can have sex both with Itsuki and Haruto.
And my fave character, Toki Kenjurou, my man can really kick Itsuki's butt.
Good 7, Enjoyment:
Well, part of me really want's the possibility that Itsuki would either reveal that he always know that Chihiro is a girl and the he had a serious relationship with Nuyuta, but part of me also , want's to see him fail, good as it it, it is just not good enough.
Fair 6, Overall:
I may like this anime for the character's stupidity , but overall it's still a face palm.
Merry Christmas
Confirmed_Otaku
Okay got to lay out some speculations- Dropping the first episode is a mistake actually, i know the first impression was totally offbrand or i don't know. I recommend that do not drop it because the Story and Comedy is good ( put some romance as well ) So some of my words here have spoilers ( not that big deal ) In the first episode was off, i know some of you knows, because it shocked me as well but getting through that is exciting and entertained me by what this anime showed, it is not a generic INCEST or some sh*t, i promise this anime is worthit.
Okay for the story for me is 9/10, why?
- Going through a fun ride with 12 episode of this is soo good, specially episode 10 ( Itsuki finally admits that she love Nayuta but not enough to show that he love her cause of his current stage/status ) that episode really hits the mark for me, and not enough backstory for Nayuta's past ( It was Bullying ) and really enjoy this 12 episode.
- THIS IS NOT EROMANGA-SENSEI, this is far better than that Incest.
- I want more episode, yes i want more because i want to know if Itsuki really end up with Nayuta and achieve his dream
The Art is 8/10, my opinion :
The Sound is 7/10 , my opinion also :
- Okay the animation was pretty decent for me and the sound is just too casual but never ruined the story and the progress of each character, well the animation is just too cute for me because look at Nayuta, Miyako and Chihiro, they are cute ( hehe )
Character ? 8/10 for me
- The development is just centimeters by centimeters, i got confused in some episodes but really research for that.
- This anime is just introductions for the story ( not yet the full ) but the execute of s*x jokes really hits home.
- Slow phase you have to read the manga for backstory of the main character.
ENJOYMENT? 10/10 mlg
- I love this anime ( idk why ) but truly, this is the first show i watched that the title sounds like INCEST but nope, totally misleading, it's just a guy who love little sister for his manga ( sounds incest but okay ) and his little sister ( Reverse trap ) does not want his Oni-chan's peepee
- Really doubt the first episode but damn episode 10 just got spicy
Overall ? 8/10
- There is lacking some development and some few plot holes, but never really bothered me since it's easier to research
- Not much to talk about but i do enjoy this better than 'Eromanga-sensei' and 'my little sister cannot be this cute' ( i do not like hardcore incest )
So would you watch this ? Yes or No
= Yes, it is enjoyable and romance was not the aim for this anime ( but the manga does )
Recommended ? Yes or No
= Yes, some people may enjoy 'just characters sit down play board games and talk about their life'
Nayuta Kani best girl ? Yes or Yes
= Yes, she really deserves Itsuki's virginity and her's to be Itsuki's
DevWinterCast
A few hundred or so people have dropped this anime the moment they saw the title, most commonly because of the "Imouto" which gives off an idea of similarity to Oreimo, but it's not that. Rather, it's not really focused at the "Little Sister / Imouto" thing at all, it's just like some kind of extra detail or fuel to the protagonists debuts and works. Also for the most part of the Comedy being about the lives of the Novelists. There's often a sex joke (not as much as Shimoneta handles) by Nayu. I'd go as far as to tell you that Nayu x Itsuki allthe way. Honestly, they should just date already.. (I'm going off track now)
Ok, first off... the story.
I might've already explained some parts of it.
It's not focused about "Imouto" but rather on the Characters and the Lives of those in the Novel Industry.
Our protagonist is an Imouto-loving Writer but doesn't really rely on that for the story, rather, he's just using it as a motivation and as his primary fuel for his works.
This is a Comedy Romance type of Anime but without the falling in love with his little sister part.
It's about his and the other characters growth as Novelists. His motivation to overcome his love interest in terms of Novels in order to soothe his Inferiority Complex and to accomplish greater heights on writing novels (yes, he loves someone other than Imoutos)
Although most of the background and fixing about him and his family's misunderstanding is somewhat ignored so that they could continue with the "Lives of Novelists" kind of thing.
Also noting that the title came off from one of his favorite works, so don't put this on the same shelf as Oreimo and Eromanga.
Art.
Yes, the modern style of backgrounds and the details are complimentary, although we are mostly seeing him in his room, the visuals of the outside when he ever goes out to get ideas are nice, although common in terms of new anime, it still gives off the new modern feel into it.
Sound.
Not much I could say but the Opening and Ending is nice. Also a good set of choice on VA's.
Character.
Yes, this is where the story is focused and what develops the most, everyone is trying to overcome and achieve goals for the whole anime. Feeling inferior to someone with natural talent. (It happens) in a chain-like manner, and the fact that they are doing their best to so even with the Comedy. A few occasional drama (not as big as youtube drama) are shown and the Romance part of it isn't exaggerated, everything's at their own pace and their own methods, their lives and the turns and loops of it. They get along well regardless of their competitive characteristics.
Also, I have settled my ships as what they wanted it to be.
Enjoyment.
Simple Comedy and Sex Jokes often portrayed (mostly from one character tho) just makes it fun, it's not offensive for the most part and that the order feels like a day-to-day Slice-of-Life. Also features more about what a life of a Novelist/Writer is. One of the few nicely paced anime I could go on to if the others are way too tense and messed up.
Overall, I'll give it a 10 at this point, my opinion is you shouldn't judge a whole anime by it's title and covers. For those who haven't watched it yet, I suppose you should let down the "Ahh, a new Oreimo" thought about it.
Knighto16
First, if you haven't watched ... skip to 1:42 of the first episode, you will probably thank me. The series isn't a Bakuman for Light Novel authors, but it gives you a good approach at the industry and allows you to learn about how things go in their "normal" days. I put this series on hold, some weeks ago, but then against my better judgement gave it another chance and I'm kind of glad that I did, the enjoyment from the first part of the series wasn't much so I put it on hold, but ... I rewatched ep 4 and went with 5 instantly, the 4thwas funny but it was the same as the other, but ep 5 was super interesting and you can see how the mind of an author works, then ep 6 was even better a really strong episode, I would even say it was the best of the series (Haruto turned to be my favorite character)... and ep 7 happened, it was rising really good my interest and then a full 100% fanservice episode, it made me remember why I put on hold the series, the rest of the episode were interesting too, but they had the same faults, going up and then down between episodes and even in the same episode.
in the specific section:
the story isn't something out of this world, we have our average harem protagonist "in college" (well...), at least that is something more new. He's a novelist (works in light novels, *cough eromanga-sensei *cough) and has a big ass fetish on imoutos (little sisters), but he doesn't have one, instead he has a "trap" little bro that really cares for him. He isn't that bland as a protagonist, he has some complex (it's a japanese series so you can easily guess what's going to be), with just one day he can grew hair really fast, it's not a bad one, but I wouldn't call him the best MC of the season.
the series goes for the slice of life with a tint of gags each chapter that makes you think it's a 4-koma (seitokai yakuindomo), but the series is based on a LN, it has a manga adaption in neither of them have that style, so it tends to feel really flat when overused each chapter and it was used every single episode, it also has a side A and B of stories, that one tends to be a tabletop games and that trust me, are pretty funny most of the time, except ep 7 that went too far though, but most of the time they don't give you much detail in the characters, but I would probably play with friends some of them.
art isn't bad, music isn't bad, OP is fine, ED is great, and they have a little music to announce each chapter that is pretty nice, and appears from time to time each episode (the same as with the gags, it can be easily overused, and probably will -and it was-).
characters are pretty much stereotypical, but ochinchin girl is cute and except for the boxers scene, she's charming and she kept her style all season, you can love her or like her (and you can notice the original author fetish *cough nun dress *cough), she doesn't get annoying. already talked about the MC, the best friend got his episode and he used pretty well, since ep 6 I really liked each time he appeared and how he acted was the most realistic one of the bunch, he's pervy too, he can fall in love, he isn't dense, feel envy, sadness, joy and complements pretty well the MC and it's good that he's there so he doesn't have to monologue as other protagonist.
this series is pretty much binary, you like it or you don't ... I don't know how I found me in the middle and kind of glad I did, but if you can put up with the innecesary fanservice and want to know more about the characters in another LN adaptation of the creator of Haganai, do it, it's on your own risk.
KhalilKay
ImoSae was just as if not shittier than Eromanga. The only reason I didn't drop it was because I always pick a show every season and watch it precisely because it's terrible to make me feel thankful for the existence of actual good shows.( Previous season it was "in another world with my smartphone". God damn it was bad lol ). The show tried to force kanikou down my throat and into my heart and it failed miserably. They went for the trope of the girl who's very "lewd" and always aggressively coming onto the MC but blushes and shuts down when he "unintentionally" comes onto her.I hate those.
She also says Nyaa all the time for no fucking reason and it's very annoying. You don't get to say Nyaa unless you're a cat girl or you're just saying it in a comedic bit.
Also why the fuck is this an imouto series if the main heroine is not even an imouto.
There was no point in the orange hair girl(super boring bitch),the glasses novelist(thinks he's rivals with MC but it's one sided and sad lol), the mangaka(wtf.) and the ass fetish artist(so annoying , I thought it was a girl at first) even existing, they're barely relevant to the "story".
They also went for the "make reference to other anime to make us seem cool" trope, Bringing up Kobato from haganai, komachi from oregairu ,OreImo and Eromanga. Just to say that "Hey there fellow kids! these shows are totally great and we totally love them too, please watch our show we're so relatable xd lol Fidget spinners lmao dab haha ".
There was only one moment in ep 11 that I found touching but it was concerning KaniTRASH so i didn't really give a shit lol. but other than that they just play board games and hang out all the time, like it's some shitty slice-of-life anime. It's so fucking boring and the "comedy" is so bad it's sad.
The art like most other LN anime was pretty bland and got worse as the episodes went on.
There was one soundtrack I enjoyed. other than that it wasn't anything special.
I felt like gouging my eyes out while watching this show at least twice per episode.
Then again if you're someone who enjoys trash imouto shows such as OreImo and Eromanga then you should watch it lol.
P.S: *SPOILER*
To the show's credit, I did laugh once. When glasses' anime adaptation apparently turned out really bad. I was like "Oh the irony".
Demidude
Contrary to its title, this is NOT an anime about little sisters! It's not really a romance either. It should be appropriately labeled as a slice of life comedy. Now with that out of the way, here's why. Imouto sae Ireba Ii is actually an anime with several narrative goals. It wants to be a coming of age story directed at college students or viewers who are beginning to enter the "working-phase" of their life. It wants to be a comedy that makes fun of "little sister" and "ecchi" anime tropes. It wants to be informative with regards to the life of a lightnovelist. Finally, it balances these lighter elements against several instances of drama revolving around themes of friendship, romance, and goals. Sound familiar? It should, but you've probable never seen all these concepts played simultaneously.
[STORY = 6]
Practically nonexistent. Don't watch this anime if you're looking for rapid development that builds towards a sharp climax or any conclusion for that matter. Every episode is very contained with a specific message it is trying to convey. As a viewer, you are simply a bystander peeking into the daily life of a light novelist and his friends. I especially enjoyed the little "board-games" that the characters played in several episodes. Clearly, the creators were trying convey the imagination behind story telling. At the very least, it was a refreshing and original attempt with some laughs at the absurdity of light novel stories.
[CHARACTERS = 7]
Exactly what you expect. Itsuki, the protagonist and sis-con. Nayuta, the perverted comedic relief with an obsession for Itsuki, but God only knows why. Naturally, he doesn't reciprocate. Chihiro, the doting and caring little brother who looks like a sister, but sounds like a little boy. Or was it the other way around? Whatever, you know what I mean. Haruto, male-friend/rival to protagonist who is forever the third wheel in any romantic scenario. Miyako, the sensible attractive female who reacts accordingly to our (the viewer's) thoughts at every outlandish scenario in the anime. Individually, no character is special, but in concert they have good chemistry and give the story a lot of texture.
[ART = 7]
The average modern standard. There is some fan-service but it's never erotic. It just makes you want to cringe, which is what the show is going for. The anime is making fun of the ecchi genre after all. Don't expect any zoomed-in shots of butts/boobs where you can see shine/sweat. Everything is drawn rather flat, but the surroundings are very colorful and realistic. Appropriate for this genre.
[SOUND=7]
Not bad, but forgettable.
[ENJOYMENT =8]
I had a good time. This anime is a fair example of a work that is greater than the sum of its parts. There is enough variety across the episodes to keep you interested if you like slice of life and comedy. The show does a good job of shifting tonally when you least expect it. One moment, it's all fun and laughs, and then you're given a somewhat dramatized shift in the narrative that has something to do with success or relationships.
[OVERALL = 7]
Despite the variety this anime offers and the balancing act it is attempting to maintain, the show ultimately fails at juggling these goals and falls over on itself. The anime starts losing focus towards the end and its final episode is so anti-climatic that my final grade rounds the work out towards the lower end of the 7 spectrum. If what this show is about is still unclear, I'd say it's most similar to animes like Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata and Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo. Still, it was an enjoyable and light-hearted diversion that's a good watch if you just need a break from heavier shows.
Dealdog
Really fun watch that starts as Eromanga-sensei and ends up more like Shirobako with characters that embody real concerns and issues. This is not the place to start if you're new to anime but if you give this a try past the notorious first episode, you will find many things to like and keep thinking about beyond the immediate humor. The author previously create Haganai, which is seemingly well liked in general, but fell a little short compared better series. This outing demonstrates a huge improvement that subverts industry tropes and conventions with many anime and gaming insider jokes and references, while establishing charactersthat you will care about that are struggling to succeed and find happiness.
This was an unlikely highlight of the season and worth giving an open minded try.
Colorly
Is it good? Not really. Is it bad? Not really. Imouto sae Ireba Ii is one of those animes that people will probably think it's Eromanga Sensei rip off or whatnot but in-reality it's nothing like that. The anime is more of like a chill laid back slice of life anime that really isn't taken too seriously. It doesn't have a complex story nor the best character development ever but I think it's not as bad as people make it out to be. Story 6/10: Like I said, the story isn't complex or anything. There should be a Slice of Life tag for this anime because it's literallyjust that. Romance? Barely any romance in the story. There is bit of romance from time to time but it's doesn't deserve it's own tag since it's not the MAIN focus of the story. The story is simple, it's pretty much about Itsuki Hashima a light novel writer that is trying to make it big in society. He pretty much always hang out with his friends which are also similar in the business. I will talk about the characters later on but that's pretty much it. Every episode is just a new day for Itsuki to hang out with his friends. They either talk about their work or they do fun things together like playing games or drinking and eating. After a few episodes, it shows internal conflict with each character and show their hidden emotions but I felt like they should had expanded on it. If they expanded on it and actually show more conflict with each other the story would had a greater impact on the series. That's just the main flaw of the story, there's not much to it because they didn't expand the conflict of each character emotions which kind of makes it bland and kind of useless.
Art 8/10:
The artwork and the animation isn't bad. I think it's probably one of the best part of the series is the art. The artwork isn't complex and have the most depth but it's pretty vibrant and still consistent enough to make it look nice to the eye. There's not much to say about the art but I feel like it's probably one of the greatest strength for the series.
Sound 8/10:
This is the second strongest strength for the series. The opening and the ending is really nice to listen to. It's really catch and something that you want to keep listening to. The ost isn't the most pop out thing ever but the opening and the ending songs really did a good job expressing the series as much as possible.
Character 6/10:
To explain the character, I don't really need to break down each character in-order to explain the pros and the cons because due to the fact that each character pretty much suffers from the same flaws. The character are almost bland but they're not bad either. The series tries to give each character with different humor or fetishes but it doesn't really weigh enough to make them unique as a whole. The first few episodes, it's pretty much them having fun and talking about their work but as times go on the series introduces the character with some internal conflict. There is pretty much 2 internal conflict that the character have. The first internal conflict is romance. Simple internal conflict where A loves B but C also loves B where D loves A but A loves B. Pretty much those triangle love type of shit. This is where I said the romance tag shouldn't be in here because the series doesn't EXPRESS much of it to be the main focus of the series at all. It's express for like a few minutes in a few episodes then it's gone. The second internal conflict is Jealousy. Pretty much Haruto is jealous of Itsuki because he can make better stories or whatnot. I felt like if they expanded on this conflict alone, the series would been so much better. Instead, just like the romance, it appears for a few minutes then POOF it just disappears. I wish they can do a better job of expanding the conflict within the characters or it could had been a way better series and deserve a higher grade.
Overall 6/10:
The anime isn't good but it isn't bad either. This is the type of series is where if you're just bored and looking for a series to watch. There is some funny moments that will make you smile and the goofiness but it's not a series where you should take it seriously at all. It just feels incomplete of a story and wish they could expand more of the conflicts. 6/10
evemetalchick
Spoilers aheadWhen I first saw this, it was for a list of perverted characters showing Itsuki because of his sister fetish and highly expected a poor anime with bad laughs and me being bored two episodes in; when I started watching, I never thought of how deep and almost realistic it can be. While watching this anime, you see how everyone struggles to be the best in an environment where even if you want to do it for yourself, you have expectations.
I did watch the dub because I learned it had Jamie Marchi in it, who voices some of my fav characters like Ayame from Shimoneta and Lucoa from Kobayashi; but I ended up liking/loving all the voices of characters in the anime. Of course, there are those who may seem very annoying, but they have their own slice of humility and attraction. Of course, I'll watch the sub for the differences in both, but as for now, I never felt so satisfied in an anime since watching Ouran High School Host Club for the first time about 4 years ago.
Story: the story is about 3 light novel/manga writers and a college student going through different games from something simple as playing a game to something bigger as going on adventures and learning about each other's past. Each character have their own story and struggles and you can relate to each of their
Art: all the characters look very pretty and appealing and I enjoyed it very much. I'm usually someone who if something catches my eye, I'll check it out. I saw how not only it was visually appealing, but never once did I feel uncomfortable watching the moments compilations, I know I'll probably enjoy it; and I was completely right
Characters: for the first time in a long time, I couldn't choose a favorite character; each one of them just surprise me with the depth they bring. With every episode, I thought I had a favorite nailed down, but then the next one, a different one just changes my mind. Itsuki is just hilarious to watch, Haruto is understandable with trying to be the best by conforming but not forgetting who he is, Nayuta is just the right amount of weird pervertedness with likability that you'll never get bored of her or think of as annoying, Miyako tries her best to understand her friends and cares very much; even Chihiro is just so cute and even though I knew that she was female, you would never get mad even if she was a guy. Even minor characters like Ashley and Toki and Satsuna are just so appealing in their own ways
Complaints?: my only complaint is that it ended way too soon, but it never once felt boring or too much at once; it is perfect for a small watch but you just want so much more. I swear if there's no season two, I'll be so mad
Overall: this was worth the 12 episodes if you have some time, but I really would like a season two cause I want to see how Miyako does as a part-timer or if Chihiro tells Itsuki about being a girl or even if the anime works out for Itsuki. It's worth the watch and I highly recommend if you have time to spare and don't mind ecchi in an anime.
tempetepapillon
Let's beat not around the bush. This is a fan service comedy show and nothing else. There is little to invest emotionally and the characters aren't gonna win awards anytime soon, despite the occasional sprinkling of drama and love-complicated geometric-shape. However... That is really not what the show is there for. It's a slice of life comedy that follows the recent trend of such shows that focus on the life of young adults instead of the endless procession of high schoolers. There is some emotional depth here and there, that is kind of refreshing, but over all it's just a fun little romp. The little sister gimmickis really only there to set up some of the jokes and not to feed any weird fetishes. There is no actual siscon in there just a guy with a fetish that only comes up when it is time for us to laugh about it.
What I like especially is how the fan service is handled. Far too often such is far to forced, with chraracters constantly barging into room, spilling drinks or slipping and falling on girls which result in the dreaded accidental grope. And while some of that is in evidence here as well, most of it is part of- and enhances the narrative. Digibro called this type of fan service "diegetic" and I agree
[spoiler]For example at one point Nayuta asks Miyako to strip so she can fondle her breasts and later her butt. And while it is mostly there to feed a fetish, it also gives us more information about Nayuta: she's not shy about her own body and has no problem fondling other woman for research and sees nothing inherently sexual about it. At the same time we learn, that Miyako is of course embarrassed and shy about the whole thing, but will do something that makes her uncomfortable for her friend.
Another thing I really enjoy is how the show handles exposition:
[spoiler]Instead of a voice over or another character explaining the protagonist, we get the first minute of episode 1, which a scene from a really weird and over the top siscon story/anime. (btw you can easily skip that and don't miss a thing. It's supposed to be off putting. that is the joke). Through this scene and the funny little conversation between Itsuki and his editor we learn all we need to know about him. He's a siscon, light novel author, but not a predator and apart from his obsession rather well adjusted without the usual trapping of the anime pervert, like the stupid face or the nosebleed. Another excellent example of this is when Nayuta tells Miyako how she was bullied in school. This is handled with some quick flashes of images, that mostly strongly suggest instead of outright tell. So instead of the usual anime trope of the emotional 5 minute talk with still or slo-mo shot of crying faces, we get all we need in under 10 seconds without loosing the emotional impact
If you squint a bit you can interpret some Harem elements, but only two female characters explicitly profess love for the protagonist, so really have to squint and want to ship some of the others as well.
[spoiler] What really annoyed me to no end was Itsukis reasons for spurning Nayuta’s affections. It's the typical anime guy self centred bullshit that sound profound but is in fact just dickish. And the last episode was the usual anime cop out as well seeing as now there was potential for something real developing between Itsuki and Nayuta. Disappointing but not surprising. The development of the relationships along the usual anime lines had me drop the score by a point sadly. Frankly the whole episode 12 was such a needless toneshift it is best to ignore it, if you enjoyed the rest of the show
In conclusion, watch it if you are after an adult slice of life comedy with the occasional (about once per episode) fan service, which wont distract you from laughing.
