The Mikadono sisters—Miwa, Niko, and Kazuki—stand at the pinnacle of Saika Academy as its Three Royals, renowned respectively as prodigies in shogi, karate, and theater. Unfortunately, they have drifted apart from each other due to their overwhelming dedication to their fields, effectively turning them into strangers living under the same roof.
Enter Yuu Ayase, the son of the late Subaru Ayase, a legendary actress who graduated from Saika. Unlike his mother, Yuu lacks any extraordinary talent whatsoever, much to the disappointment of those who knew her. Still, he transfers to her alma mater with one quiet promise in his heart: to fulfill her final wish that he build a true and happy family.
It just so happens that the Mikadono patriarch is also Subaru's longtime friend and benefactor, and he offers Yuu both a place to stay and a fresh start. Thrust into the lives of three estranged sisters who act cold toward him, Yuu may not be a genius himself, but the clumsy sincerity he brings might be what they all need to start anew.
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Niwaka-Samurai
I don't usually do reviews but this time I really had to. What a beautiful storytelling! The music by Masaru Yokoyama coupled with the wonderful animation by P.A Works made this a beautiful gem of an anime.✨💯❤️❤️ A Rom-com manga by a woman mangaka is really turning out be the best. They understand the formula better. The characters are so charming that you fell in love with them in an instant. The scenarios and characters are so realistic that you can relate to them. Didn't have high hopes when I picked this anime but it turned out to be one of the greatest finds of this seasonfor me.
I recommend everyone to give this a go. It's a breath of fresh air among the many Rom-coms that we have watched so far.
Marinate1016
Going to get straight to the point on this one. Mikadono sisters is one of the best romcoms I’ve ever seen, period, end of. This was absolutely incredible. Minimal fanservice, characters that defy gender and societal norms, unconventional “feminine” male MC who genuinely deserves the harem, well written emotional story that hooks you from the start AND 3 girls who are all genuinely best girl. This has everything I could want in a romance story and was one of the shows I looked forward to the most every week. This is a must watch for any romance fan. So there’s a LOT that makes Mikadonogreat for me. The characters are the most important part, though. Yuu is such a breath of fresh air in the harem genre. Instead of a lame self insert loser MC, he’s a gentle, almost mother like figure to the girls. Yes, he’s clumsy and awkward, but this dude has a heart of gold and will give anyone the shirt off his back. He’s such a genuine sweetheart and a break from traditional male leads. I don’t mean to use the word “feminine” in a derogatory sense, since gender roles are bs anyway, but traditionally society has expected men to act and talk a certain way. Yuu does not, and it’s perfect because the tenderness he brings to the story is exactly what these three sisters have been needing in their lives. Yuu did not grow up with a father and you can see a lot of his mother’s personality has rubbed off on him in the way he looks at the world and handles the challenges with the sisters. Conversely, coming from a single parent household where their perfectionist dad runs the shots, the girls all exude a, again, gender roles are bs but “masculinity” so it’s cool because the story has a feminine male lead and masculine girls. What’s even better though is how the story develops the characters. I genuinely can’t decide who I like the most in this show because all 3 sisters have amazing arcs and chemistry with Yuu. All the arcs left me an emotional wreck and at the same time completely justified why the girls fall for Yuu. Additionally, I’m a huge fan of the author’s messaging that you don’t need to choose to be “masculine” or “feminine”, you just need to be yourself. Some people naturally gravitate to both of those and you don’t need to fit in any sort of box. It’s a very relevant and important lesson and the author nails it, as I always say, female authors are usually better.
The fact this show doesn’t rely on fanservice is such a breath of fresh air too. For a shonen romcom to prioritize character development over random panty shots and jiggle physics is so nice, again going back to it having a female author. There’s a few fanservice moments with Niko at the start of the show, but for the most part there’s no gratuitous sexualization of the girls. It just feels like a very well thought out story about young people overcoming trauma and coming into their own as individuals. Yuu is the perfect MC who meets the girls at the perfect time. The romance is believable because of the impact he has on their lives, going the extra mile to encourage and support them, letting them know their not alone and most importantly, restoring the broken family dynamic that’s been missing from the sisters’ lives. All the characters have been craving a family, and we really get to see it develop here. It’s such a wholesome and cute watch.
The show looks so pretty, I really like how they adapted the mangaka’s art style, it’s a bright and cheery show with great direction and voice acting! The seiyuu all help make those emotional climaxes with the girls and Yuu hit that much harder.
It’s a shame more people weren’t on this show because of the stacked season, any other season and it would’ve been among the best and most talked about shows, but it is what it is. I have already bought the latest Japanese volume of the manga and will support this mangaka in whatever she puts out because she knows how to write characters, develop romance and make a story where you fall in love with the cast. Mikadono was so much fun to watch on Wednesdays and always went by so quickly.
Mikadono gets a very easy 9 out of 10
PanzerIV-J
It’s pretty good… Pretty much it. Alright, kidding. This isn’t the “anime of the year” or some genre-defining masterpiece, but it’s also not bad at all. Mikadono Sisters lands comfortably in the middle: enjoyable, consistent, and worth watching if you’re looking for something lighthearted with a bit of romance drama. Let’s break it down a little. Characters: This is where the show is at its weakest. The heroines are copy-paste archetypes you’ve seen a thousand times before, and the MC is about as exciting as lukewarm tea. None of them are offensively bad, but none stand out either. You likely won’t finish this show with a new “best girl”to fight strangers on the internet about, and that’s kind of a problem in this genre.
Story & Writing:
Here’s the surprise: despite the generic cast, the writing does a lot of heavy lifting. The setup is engaging enough, the pacing is steady, and the scenarios the characters get thrown into are handled with more care than I expected. It’s like the show knows its characters are cookie-cutter, so it compensates with a story that makes the most out of them. The romance is cliché at times (of course it is), but it’s executed well enough to keep you hooked. Think of it like eating plain chips—you know it’s not gourmet, but hey, you still keep reaching into the bag.
Consistency:
One thing I have to give this show credit for: it’s consistent. I never sat through an episode thinking, “wow, that was rough,” but I also never hit an episode that completely blew me away. The series keeps itself at a steady level from start to finish, which makes it easy to watch without major frustrations. It’s comfort food anime—reliable, pleasant, but not something you’ll rave about later.
Overall:
Mikadono Sisters isn’t amazing, but it’s a solid, enjoyable watch. It takes a safe approach, delivers a decent story, and never dips into “bad” territory. If you’re in the mood for something light and familiar, you’ll probably have a good time with it.
7.5/10
KANLen09
Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze - The rom-com harem scene finally has a new lead, and it's not what you expect. Just like Isekai/fantasy, the romance genre is full of clichés and tropes that anyone could count them by the amount of fingers on a hand. You have your rom-coms that have 1001 ways to segregate themselves, and this Summer 2025 season is a very good example of it all: go the despicable route of Reiji Miyajima's Kanoko, Okarishimasu a.k.a Rent-A-Girlfriend; encounter the harem that never seems to end for cliche reasons with the sequel continuation of Miki Yoshikawa's Kakkou no Iinazuke a.k.a ACouple of Cuckoos; or live out the full perfect romance of studio CloverWorks's 3 premiere back-to-back shows of Hajime Kamoshida's Bunny Girl Senpai, Shinichi Fukuda's Sono Bisque Doll a.k.a My Dress-Up Darling, and Saka Mikami's Kaoru Hana a.k.a Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity. It's a haven of romance and rom-com for the blazing summer, and the one extra that's not to be forgotten on the wayside...is this show right here: mangaka Aya Hirakawa's Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi. a.k.a Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze, in which one's gender and directional vision, will show you why this rom-com stands above all other rom-coms to be worth part of the greats and elites of the romance genre.
The world has talents all over, many which are influential and that their offspring will tell how the children will follow the legacy of their parents into stardom. But what if one finds themselves at the crossroads of a parent whose talent is unmatched, literally is unmatched by his/her children that he/she is otherwise incompetent and/or incapable of doing stuff that lives up to their name? If you do, you'll find the series's MC Yu Ayase in this very exact regard: a boy, whose father has been long gone before him and his mother of Subaru Ayase, the latter being a famous actress that everyone looks up to. However, in terms of the Average Joe, Yu is the perfect embodiment of that character: talentless, unskilled, or even called ordinary, though his mindset is prudent because of the expectations that's to come from his mother, onto others that try to sully his family's good name. His only expectation? Another family that sees his family name like a tool that can help to boost the family reputation - the Mikadono family of talented sisters whose discipline, like their strict father, is extreme, and mediocrity/failure is not an option. And it's in this context that Yu is subjected to the Mikadonos from their father taking the only son in as a carekeeper for his daughters that he has no time to spend with, and the spark of change that would come to making this rom-com, one of the most intellgent and grounded series that's worth every respect it deserves.
See, most rom-coms are written by guys who'd think they have it altogether, like Reiji Miyajima and his endless simping by destroying every literacy of the subgenre's name to develop its own cult following. However, in the right hands, like Negi Haruba and his assistant Marcey Naito, who would define the AniManga rom-com scene with Gotoubun no Hanayome a.k.a The Quintessential Quintuplets in the late 2010s and Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi a.k.a Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister of the early 2020s, these rom-coms I would say are worth every bit of their stretch to read/watch the various mediums. And in this instance, with this series being written by a female, just like Sono Bisque Doll and Kaoru Hana, there's this extended charm with female-driven rom-coms that just stands leagues above male-driven rom-coms that just love to douse upon endless clichés and tropes, against the former group of getting straight to the point and not sugarcoating for the sake of drama.
And straight to the point, is Yu Ayase's Modus Operandi as a carekeeper towards the Mikadono sisters, dubbed their school of Saika Academy's Three Royals: the tomboy-ish oldest sister Kazuki, whom like Yu's mother, is a performing arts actress prodigy starring of a popular musical ensemble, gifted for her art with an overwhelmingly flamboyant personality and an enormous amount of pride; the middle daughter Niko excelling in the athletic department with her martial arts; and last but not least, the youngest mean-spirited daughter Miwa excelling in the academics department, and a professional player who has won numerous shogi, Go, and chess tournaments with her high IQ. All 3 daughters are a force to be reckoned with, and though their very presence scares Yu initially being at the level similar to Kakkou na Iinazuke (with Nagi and his harem under one roof), he learns to take it in stride, with persistence, perseverence and his unwavering level of commitment to better all 3 sisters in their own respective right. And since all 3 sisters hadn't had a moment for the opposite sex to waver their hearts before, Yu is their first shotgun moment at developing romantic feelings that they thought are useless in the pursuit of perfection. And of course, in typical fashion, each sister would try to up the game against their own in trying to win his heart overtime, though he has done that with seemingly lesser effort through his kind gracriousness and a simpleton heart that wishes to see the sisters succeed, though to Yu, romance is kind of a stud in his eyes that he doesn't really realize and take a matter towards, which always causes hilarity (but a detriment) to the sisters in thinking that they desperately NEED to do more for him.
Simply put, every character is well-composed, well-chorographed and sensitized to a purpose and a T, that always makes the characters stand out more in more than just the stereotypical rom-com bubble. And female authors, like Aya Hirakawa, can always get this formula right without a shadow of a doubt.
P.A. Works is a studio you can always trust when it comes to quality content, and Mikadono Sanshimai is no exception to the rule. The once manga-adapting avoidant studio always knows how to make a return for the good, with its pristine quality and animation to boot that is the dignifying sign of a veteran studio. Even better, is MAISONdes's OP and the Mikadono sisters' ED songs (depending on their arc in the anime), which I find them rather pleasant to listen to, despite being calm and mellow at the same time.
Summer 2025 is a heavy season where romance blazes bright like the shinest, and despite the high-profile shows we're seeing now, don't ever make the mistake of forgetting about Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi. a.k.a Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze, because this is also another quality rom-com series that's not to be missed, and it'll show the light of "Girl Power" that females have a better understanding of literacy to write content with total accuracy and conviction, better than the guys who will just try to flounder and make a way out of the slipshod mess.
Talent is Unbeatable, in the face of a rom-com rhetoric that just works either way, that puts a smile on each other's faces. Simply put, Dealing with Talents, truly IS a Breeze.
Banana-Pudding
A very cute and enjoyable anime. Yu goes to live with the 3 Mikadona sisters and his goal is to have a family with the 3. It's a solid premise that promises a lot of cute and funny moments, and does deliver on most account. This show basically follows this plot as Yu has to help each sister individually in their own unique ways. The first thing I'll say is that the character designs are amazing. Each sister is unique and very pretty. Niko is my favorite with her orange/blond streak hair. A lot of eye candy and the expressions are also very kawaii. The V/A alsodo a top tier job. I think the design/animation is my favorite thing about the show.
If you've watched these time of anime before then you know what you're getting yourself into. There are every possible cliche in there- inadvertent hand touching/kissing, dates, museum park, etc. But that said, it was still fun to watch. The comedy is also pretty good. Sometimes the comedy is too forced, but over all I did laugh alot.
The weakest part of the show is unfortunately the MC. It's not that I don't like Yu, but he is simply too plain. Like, the 3 sisters fall for him without him actually doing anything. Well I guess he cooks and cleans for them, so he's basically their butler. But you don't fall in love with your butler. Next thing we know, they blush at everything he says and does. I think if they gave Yu at least 1 strong character trait- it would be more believable. But he just exist and does basic thing and they suddenly love him.
In the end though- I did like the show and if you like cliche romcom, I think you'll like this one too. Nothing special, but not bad- solid show to pass the time.
AnimeExplorer21
Sometimes you just need a wholesome anime. A heartfelt anime. One that does not rely on clichés or complicated storylines. Dealing with Mikano Sisters is a Breeze hits that perfect spot. I watched the entire season and I felt completely at ease the whole time. Yuu is just an ordinary guy who happens to be excellent at cooking. Due to certain circumstances he ends up living with three sisters who turn out to be the top students of their school. Yuu is one of the most innocent characters I have ever seen in anime. Watching him navigate situations he has no idea about is both funnyand endearing. The comedy is lighthearted and natural. There is no need for anything explicit to make you laugh.
I have to say Niko is by far the cutest character in the show. Tsundere girls just hit different when they are shy and adorable, and Niko delivers that perfectly.
The sisters are very mature for their age, and the show does a subtle but effective job of highlighting how differently boys and girls mature. At the same time the anime gives a glimpse into the pressures faced by students who are exceptionally talented. It shows the hard work and effort that goes into maintaining their top positions. These moments add depth without disturbing the relaxed and wholesome vibe of the series.
What I enjoyed the most was the sense of warmth and simplicity. The little domestic moments, Yuu’s cooking, and the interactions between the characters all make you feel calm and happy. It is the kind of anime that provides a break from the tension of everyday life.
I can honestly say this is one of the most wholesome anime of 2025. I am eagerly waiting for season two. If you want a show that is gentle, funny, and genuinely heartwarming, this one is perfect.
Otaku_Senpai
I never have very high expectations when starting a harem show. It is clear from the first episode this is better than your average harem. Unlike most main protagonist of harem shows the main male protagonist is actually likable. And it makes sense in time why he is getting the attention that he will eventually get. He is not your typical lead guy. He is not a fighter and not good at anything in the world outside of the home. But he is an excellent housekeeper and pays attention to all the things he needs to know about the girls to make their life easier.And the girls in the show are all self-centered and are all very annoyed with his presence... at first.
The ending credits are good as they have multiple credits highlighting each main character which helps you like the characters more. So its not the same ED in every episode.
I was under the impression harems are generally aimed at boys. Technically as a harem its supposed to be Shounen. But I have a feeling its the girls who are watching the show.
Other recent harem have watched is "The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You". This show is not as good as that in my opinion.
My Rating: 7/10 (Good)
KoraxCatalyst
Realistically, given the kind of anime made today, there’s a serious conversation to be had if a show like this is even necessary. With its subsequent sublimation into light novel metatext, whether it be through a meta-otaku high school romcom type thing, or heaven forbid, an isekai light novel; the harem genre has become more of an ingredient in a greater dish, or an obnoxious object to be shoehorned into something currently publishing, rather than the main course of a narrative on its own. It’s particularly interesting to see the slow and innocuous demise of the shonen harem manga. Especially in a post-Quintuplets world, Ithink it’s hard for a lot of mangaka to imagine tackling the genre as sharply or as elegantly without simply falling into pastiche (which has already happened to minimal success). You still have your occasional bread and butter ecchi harem romcom, sure. But with Shonen Jump’s recently contracted allergy to harem stories, in the hopes of not alienating their 50% female readership, there are slimmer and slimmer harem pickings every year. However, Dealing With the Mikadono Sisters is a Breeze proves once again that a rudimentary understanding of basic human psychology can open up the opportunity for a shonen harem manga to resonate with millions across the world once again.
To quickly pitch, Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi, is about a kid named Yuu Ayase who was the son of a now deceased famous actress Subaru Ayase. Thankfully, the wealthy Mr. Mikadono, a friend and patron of Yuu’s mother, becomes the kid’s legal guardian and helps him enroll in the prestigious Saika Academy. Yuu, despite being naturally attractive, pretty much sucks at everything and isn’t terribly athletic. However, because his mother was fairly neglectful, the subsequent parentification led Yuu to develop a general aptitude towards cooking and cleaning. So, in very harem manga-esque development, Yuu is requested by the Mikadono patriarch to be the support of his three prodigious daughters, for they also do not have a mother. In turn, Yuu becomes determined to build a strong family with the girls, and in doing so, ends up rizzing all of them and harem hijinks ensue.
I’ve opined in past reviews about shoehorning in a harem as a trope versus focusing on harem as its own narrative device. Foundationally, this is likely due to the influence of manga editors contorting their author’s narratives into something that injects artificial tension without any substantial consequences. And I understand, as much as anyone else, that harem is an inherently dissonant and contrived kind of story structure. On its face, that you could have a scenario of multiple women all interested in the same man, and for none of those women to properly act upon their feelings, while somehow all of them being teenagers, doesn’t make any sense. Ironically, High School DxD’s juvenile, frat-esque approach with actual polygamy is somehow more realistic to me. However, harem being treated as it is still pisses me off. I can smell the pandering a mile away, and frankly, it reeks of cowardice. It’s the same hokey and hackneyed narrative crutches you’d get with a love triangle except the mc can collect women like Pokemon. The only reason a harem exists in a show like My Dress Up Darling, when the main characters are five inches away from boning every other episode (and that isn’t a metaphor or an exaggeration), is to make Gojo look good in a mutually gendered power fantasy kind of way, like Bisque Doll likes to do. Dealing With the Mikadono Sisters is a Breeze, on the other hand, is honest with what it wants to do—and its honesty is one of the series’ greatest strengths.
Mikadono understands first and foremost that it is a shonen harem manga, and it respects that. It’s not trying to hide its structure under layers of pretentious irony like in Makeine or is trying to be something else entirely with a harem in it because “anime,” like in every isekai light novel. There are no gimmicks like in an ecchi harem comedy, it’s a tried and true, bread-and-butter, shonen harem romcom that relies upon its strong characterization to keep audiences coming back week after week. It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel but fails, it instead feels like the first real successor to The Quintessential Quintuplets we’ve seen this decade. There’s a boy, there’s some girls, they’re in this ridiculous ass scenario, but it’s good this time, and you’re never truly sure who is going to win. Quintuplets played this game where you were never supposed to really know who was going to become Futaro’s wife, so theoretically, any girl could win. And ideally, even if you picked your team and were ready to go to war for her, the author did well to build up multiple acceptable answers to its starting mystery. Now, many contend with Go-toubun’s ending in how it failed to do this by the time the series reached its final few volumes, but a serious, semi-successful attempt was made. Mikadono Sisters in response, reduces the number of girls, but in doing so, can make an even stronger case per girl.
One of my biggest contentions with the harem genre in basically any of its iterations is that 99% of the time it’s incredibly obvious which girl is going to win. You can even go back to Love Hina or I’’s or some shit, and there’s always “the main girl” and some other bitch who ends up becoming the silver medalist. This is likely a product of the mangaka not thinking far enough ahead as to how they are supposed to balance all of these disparate personalities and relationships, especially wherein you could realistically see this cardboard cutout of a main character end up with any of the girls. What’s even more unfortunate is that there is always a moment where the girls properly relent the mc by saying something emotionally meaningful, especially for the first few drop offs, the series sort of just gives up. Like this chick with the glasses and the boobs can still be there for fan service but she won’t develop or have an interesting internal world outside of the mc for the foreseeable 80 chapters. Mikadono Sisters is the kind of series where it’s actually worth your time trying to theorize who’s going to win the harem. Each girl has their own argument, but even relying upon genre convention isn’t enough, for there isn’t some kind of “queen” of the harem. And this is exciting; I want to feel any kind of remote tension at all for who is going to win.
Furthermore, the girls themselves are also strong characters for this kind of scenario. I’ve seen the comments joking about how all the girls are some shade of tomboy, which is true, but others have noted that they’re all kind of tsunderes. The Mikadono sisters are fun in that even if you could similarly label them, it only serves to highlight the nuances in how different they are. By the end of the season, we’ve somewhat established the unique dynamic Yuu has with each individual girl, and how their specific gender expressions affect them.
Dealing with the Mikadono Sisters is a Breeze has a lot of interesting angles to explore gender dynamics in its narrative. In academia they like to use the term “gender play” to broadly describe the process in which gender conventions are messed with or manipulated in ways that are harmless. Kazuki is an explicitly gender non-confirming character who becomes boxed into her role as a princely girl. In a typical harem narrative, the mc would help Kazuki discover how she needs a man in her life, and allows her to live as her “true self,” a feminine woman. However, Mikadono Sisters takes a much more nuanced approach. Kazuki does, and will continue to, engage in several dilemmas due to the unique expression of her gender identity, but she will likely not give up her role entirely; Kazuki likes being a boyish girl and has since she was young. Even so, she is still a woman, and through Yuu, is looking for ways for her to feel pampered and wanted. This manifests in her being interested in Yuu occasionally taking on more masculine roles, but she also wants to protect him and take a more measured, assertive position in their relationship. There’s seemingly this undercurrent of her really liking to dote on Yuu, like the fact that he’s so pathetic makes taking care of him kind of hot? Even if most of the time, he will be taking care of her, it's a whole thing. And it’s not just this one girl, all of them are kind of like this or have their own particular thing.
What Aya Hirakawa has done is lampshade the gendered undertones in a lot of harem stories (in that the women really don’t need the man to make a living, instead for emotional support) and made that dynamic the basis of the story. It’s why I think all the girls are a bit boyish in the first place. In addition, Aya being a woman allows for Yuu to be a protagonist that can exist beyond being a surrogate for a presumably male audience and appeal to a potential female demographic. Because, even if MAL doesn’t necessarily reflect it, Mikadono Sisters has been quite popular this season. I’ve consistently seen this show’s latter episodes in the upper ends of those online anime magazine episodic ranking polls every week, even ones that lean toward women. And I think it’s because Yuu’s more sensitive earnestness, and home ec skills, are aspects that appeal to a lot of women in the modern world. It’s the main reason (outside of well written female characters), I believe Mikadono Sisters could reportedly sell 1.5 million copies before an anime adaptation even aired, something that’s kind of an anomaly for a harem series these days. We’re probably never getting Quintuplets numbers ever again, that was a statistical fluke. But the evidence has shown itself that even heavily male dominated genres can find a broader audience if they can just walk off their bullshit for like thirty seconds.
Speaking of, for those that are curious, this is not an ecchi harem comedy. In fact, there’s a flabbergasting lack of fanservice in this show, but that’s more a reflection of the mangaka’s style than anything else. I’m not opposed to fanservive, but what we have balances the more wholesome tone Mikadono attempts much more coherently.
Additionally, the visuals in Mikadono Sisters are very solid. PA Works is unique in that they’re one of the few anime studios wherein their shows are more of a studio effort than the vision of a small set of artists and their team of independent contractors. And PA Works shows, in fact, look good—this show is no exception. There are the typical short cuts you’re likely to find in a tv production like this, but nothing we’re not used to at this point, and the show seems like it tries to avoid it when possible. Arguably the biggest complaint I have regarding the visuals is that there is no substantial sakuga or serious directorial experimentation. Now, this is a harem manga, so I’m honestly not sure why you would be expecting crazy visuals. And I will say there was an episode or two with some neat storyboards, but nothing crazy. Either way, you won’t be seeing a production mired in bad compositing or off-putting character art. Hell, I dropped the Quintuplets anime because the visuals were invariably bland (outside of the shaft animated bits I’ve seen online), and this show is heads above that if that says anything.
I could levy more complaints. But honestly, they would be the same complaints I’d give to about 99% of any harem manga. Like, it would be cooler if there was more physical intimacy between the mc and all the girls, but that would inevitably cause conflict in such a way as to end the harem scenario. So, no matter what I do, I will likely never find my perfect harem show, but that’s honestly fine. I can respect the terms the show is guiding itself under as long as it doesn’t suck, and Mikadono Sisters is good, so it’s fine.
Not to overly praise it but, Dealing With the Mikadono Sisters is a Breeze is easily the best harem anime of the decade. Now, this isn’t hard to do at all when the genre has been tokenized to irrelevance, but good art should be recognized for the value is does, in fact, provide. Interestingly enough, Mikadono Sisters is a work that well inspires me to make art in my personal life. The pathology of the main characters is so tactile, so strongly present, that other characters with similar neurosis seem fun to write. Each of the Mikadono sisters have daddy issues, some even have mommy issues, and their struggles are presented in a way as to be clear but not nauseatingly trite or overwhelming. I can admit that this, of the 15 shows I’m trying to watch this season, was the show I was the most excited to come back to—and every time I came back, I was always well engaged. Something about this show is infectious, and I frankly can’t wait for it to hopefully come back for more content. Who knows where this adaptation will go necessarily? We’re 150+ chapters into the source, and only now does it seem like the story might wrap up by like volume 22 or something, when 16 is just now releasing. Even Quintuplets, one of the most successful manga ever made, has struggled with one of the most regret ridden, schizophrenic adaptations I’ve ever seen. It was clear the production committee only planned up to the movie, and because of that, spent the last three years backpedaling that as hard as they could. And if THAT couldn’t get a well-adjusted adaptation, I doubt this can either. Whatever it may be, I’m happy I was able to catch this show when I could, and I’m looking forward to whatever bizarre creative output comes from me because of it. If the length of this review doesn’t tell you something, then I don’t know what will.
Have a nice day.
anime47_onl
Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi is one of those anime that sneaks up on you. At first glance, it looks like a standard rom-com setup: a guy suddenly living under the same roof with three sisters, each with their own quirks. But the execution is surprisingly fun, light-hearted, and more charming than expected. The story follows Yuuki, who finds himself in a complicated situation when the Mikadono sisters enter his life. Each of the sisters has a strong personality playful, stubborn, caring, or a mix of everything and the humor comes from how their daily interactions spiral into small but hilarious conflicts. What could have beencliché actually feels refreshing thanks to quick comedic timing and relatable character dynamics.
Visually, the anime leans into bright colors and expressive character designs that match the upbeat tone. While it’s not the flashiest production, the art direction works well with the comedic style. The voice acting also deserves credit; the sisters’ banter feels alive and helps the humor land naturally.
Of course, if you’re lookin for deep storytelling or heavy drama, this isn’t it. The plot keeps things light, sometime i think it's "cringe". But that’s also part of its charm, it’s meant to be easy to watch, something you can relax with after a long day.
Overall, Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi isn’t groundbreaking, but it knows exactly what it wants to be: a fun, slightly silly, and heart-warming rom-com. If you enjoy character-driven humor and a touch of slice-of-life chaos, this anime is definitely worth giving a shot.
MitsotakiShogun
Maybe a 6.7-6.8? I've rounded up to 7. It has its good moments, and I also got bored at some point. I enjoyed the first few episodes, quite a bit more than I expected. Although it's clearly not top-tier, and it's there's obviously nothing new here, the execution was pretty good and kept me engaged for a bit over half the series. That said, I think by episode 9 or so I just wanted to get it over with. There's nothing incredibly wrong with the show, I think I just got my fill and got a bit tired of the repetitiveness. The whole premise of the seriesis a single joke: we have these 3 sister prodigies, and the complete failure dude living with them, but he's actually Rizzmeister Househusbandason in disguise. In almost every episode, every time our MC breathes, the heart rates of the three of them reach 200 BPM, while he just wants to view them (and they him) as siblings. It was funny maybe the first 20 times. Furthermore, since our MC lost his mother (who one could say was negligent), each time we see him reminiscing and daydreaming about it, it was almost heartwarming and sad... for the ~5 seconds that it took until the show decides to throw a gag.
Roughly one third of the series is dedicated to each sister, but nothing much is shown about them, and minimal character growth and background. I think I liked the side character at the end (Yaotome?) more than the 1+3 MCs.
So yeah, it's fine, almost good, but nothing more, and nothing special. I'd put it somewhere in the high-6 range, but want to give it a "6" because it's better than that, hance I rounded up to 7 instead.
Fantomu-1
How is it possible that the main character is written as a loser but doesn't feel like a loser at all? Reiji, I hope you can learn a few things from this anime. Although from the outside this anime looks like a typical harem romcom, it's actually more than that. This anime doesn't just focus on the development of the romance, but also the development of the characters and the relationships between them. It's really nice to see the changes in each of the heroines' personalities. The heroines, who were initially only concerned with results, slowly begin to change thanks to the hard work and attention givento them by the main character. They now appear more human than before after being softened by the main character using their favorite healthy foods.
Seeing the three of them, who were initially awkward with each other even though they were siblings living in the same house, was really causing unpleasant feelings, but then they became very close to each other and it was really touching. The main character did everything he could to bring this talented family together, and it was a tremendous effort. Starting from simple things like eating together to doing many fun things together was not an easy task.
Although watching the development of the Mikadono sisters is very enjoyable, I felt that something was still missing. I wanted to see more of the relationship between the main character and his late mother. Although it was mentioned in the last episode, it wasn't enough for me. I wanted the author to explore the main character's past in more depth. Of course, that would be difficult, but it would be nice if we could see interesting flashbacks, like Frieren remembering her past when Himmel was still alive.
Another character I like from this anime is Yaotome Sakura. I didn't expect a character that I initially thought was just a comedic sidekick to have a deeper story than some of the heroines in Kanokari lol. She is a reflection of the main character if the main character could focus on one thing.
Overall, I really enjoy this anime every week. Every time I watch it, I always smile at the antics the four of them get up to. This anime has a good art style and smooth animation. Some people may not like the character designs, but if you can put that aside for a moment, I'm sure you'll be able to see the true beauty of the heroines, both inside and out.
I really like the opening song. I also like the ending song because it has different visuals and songs for each heroine.
I think that's all I can say about this anime. I hope it gets a second season soon because I'm curious about what will happen after Mr. Mikadono sees the results of his children being supported by the main character. Will he see Yuu as a potential son-in-law? Will Yuu be able to win over Mr. Mikadono in the future? Hm... interesting. I can't wait for the next season.
ZayRecoverist
I LOVED this A LOT!!! Honestly, it's the best romance anime that I've watched in awhile. Hell, it may be the best anime that I've seen in a while as someone who's slowly getting back into anime after so long. The characters for one are all equally well-written as they are memorable, the designs are wonderfully vibrant and cute, the comedy has the charm of what you'd find in a RomCom. It's everything, a masterpiece of wholesome hilarious fun! I really love how vibrant the whole show felt and honestly I didn't really have any complaints whatsoever. Everything about it felt adorable and funny, whileleaving room for emotional moments that managed to be heartwarming in line with the show. I feel like a lot of romance anime have a hard time accomplishing this but Mikadono Sisters feels like it really knows itself.
It feels like a warm blanket and fluffy pillow that cozes you up in the right places, as that's how it felt whenever I watched it late at night and truly immersed me to the point that I didn't care to really think of anything or even if I had a bad day, this anime was just nice to watch!
I don't have anything else to say other than WATCH THIS! LIKE STOP ALL YOU ARE DOING RIGHT NOW AND WATCH!!!
At some point myself, I gotta rewatch this anime and whether or not it gets a Season 2. There's definitely something charming but also more at best to this anime that I can talk about it in lots of different ways, and the thing is that when it comes to the Love Shape trope I'm normally not a fan but here it just defied the trope in a really fun way that I don't think I'll stop thinking about this for the next few weeks LOL.
TL;DR THIS ANIME IS AN ABSOLUTE 10/10 AND ONE OF THE GREATEST ROMANCE ANIME'S I'VE WATCHED!!!!
Ienroic
My first review, and is gonna be short for what it is, but i belive that the anime finally felt fresh, because the MC only wished for a happy familly iin the end, and that is what he got, plus it had its moments... that where funny asf ngl, that where the moments when i decided is a master piece, it is fine to be a bit bad at some moments, because its gonna shine brighter when is supposed to be :P Art i will give it a 7-8 Characters i will give them a solid 8 Animation a 7 But for the moments where i laughedmy ass off is a 10!
Sorry, english is not my primary language...
Mark_013
German text below -------------------------- I thoroughly enjoyed the twelve-part anime series Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze, even though I find it difficult to assign it to a clear genre. The basic scenario is reminiscent of a typical harem fanservice anime: the boy Yuu Ayase is put up in the house of an acquaintance, where his three daughters—Niko, Miwa, and Kazuki—already live. But contrary to expectations, the series remains free of the genre's usual “accidents” or exaggerated fanservice moments. The reason for Yuu's move is surprisingly sad and more reminiscent of a light drama: his mother, a well-known actress, has passed away. The acquaintance takes him inout of concern – but not entirely altruistically. His daughters are each the best in their school at judo, acting, and shōgi, and with Yuu's help, they are supposed to become even better.
Yuu, on the other hand, is primarily looking for security and a family, which he only experienced sporadically with his mother. The rom-com aspect comes from the fact that Yuu is a complete klutz and can't really improve the three sisters in any area. This leads to some scatterbrained moments in which the sisters develop at least a tiny crush on him – but really only tiny.
The series thrives primarily on Yuu's naive, carefree disposition, which proves infectious over time. Therefore, I would classify the series more as a feel-good family comedy, even if it occasionally touches on other genres.
The animation and soundtrack are appropriate and solid, but not particularly memorable. All in all, the series is enjoyable—it's light, charming, and surprisingly warm-hearted.
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Die zwölfteilige Anime-Serie Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze hat mir herzlichst gefallen, auch wenn ich mir schwer tue, sie einem klaren Genre zuzuordnen. Das Grundszenario erinnert zunächst an einen typischen Harem-Fanservice-Anime: Der Junge Yuu Ayase wird im Haus eines Bekannten einquartiert, in dem bereits dessen drei Töchter – Niko, Miwa und Kazuki – leben. Doch anders als erwartet, bleibt die Serie frei von den genreüblichen „Unfällen“ oder übertriebenen Fanservice-Momenten.
Der Grund für Yuu's Einzug ist sogar überraschend traurig und erinnert eher an ein seichtes Drama: Seine Mutter, eine bekannte Schauspielerin, ist verstorben. Der Bekannte nimmt ihn aus Sorge bei sich auf – allerdings nicht ganz uneigennützig. Seine Töchter sind jeweils die Besten ihrer Schule in Judo, Schauspielerei und Shōgi und sollen mit Yuu's Hilfe noch besser werden.
Yuu hingegen sucht vor allem Geborgenheit und eine Familie, die er bei seiner Mutter nur sporadisch erfahren hat. Für den RomCom-Aspekt sorgt die Tatsache, dass Yuu eine vollkommene Flasche ist und die drei Schwestern in keinem Bereich wirklich verbessern kann. Das führt zu einigen schusseligen Momenten, in denen die Schwestern zumindest einen winzigen Crush auf ihn entwickeln – aber wirklich nur winzig.
Die Serie lebt vor allem von Yuu's naivem, sorgenfreiem Gemüt, das über die Zeit hinweg ansteckend wirkt. Daher würde ich die Serie eher als gute-Laune-Familienkomödie einordnen, auch wenn sie gelegentlich andere Genres streift.
Animation und Soundtrack sind passend und solide, bleiben aber wenig in Erinnerung. Alles in allem macht die Serie Spaß – sie ist leicht, charmant und überraschend warmherzig.
Fr3yz_
In my opinion this is a very solid romcom. It's funny, the jokes lands, and it gives you considerable amount of diabetes. Can I start by saying how the protagonist is so refreshing? Essentially in this story, he got this flaw of being a klutz and average, but the fact he got a personal agency (action), a will and a desire to advance the plot and engage with the characters is so revitalizing. The relationship between the three heroines with the male protagonist develops fast but solid enough to cover each one of them. Yes, the characters can be 'tropey' but this anime gave timefor literally everyone to develop with their own flaws, backstory, cognitive preferences and weaknesses despite being a 'prodigy'. It's a nice balance of showing how humans are imperfect and got their own strengths and weaknesses.
The protagonist, Yuu Ayase, too isn't a blatant first dimensional protagonist. As I said earlier, he got weaknesses, but he also got his own strengths. He's essentially taking this caretaker role, capable to 'rizz' the three heroines and say the right words. He doesn't make lots of stupid mistakes, he got decent judgement and overall balances with almost all of the side characters.
It's worth watching. The characters are tropey but is solidly written, each given time to develop. The plot is fast and simple, but it works. 8/10 purely based on personal enjoyment.
BrotherCoa
Imagine a guy who is not good at anything, constantly being slandered by everyone around him that expected him to be a prodigy just like his late mother was. He gets accepted and sheltered by one of his late mothers friend who has 3 prodigy daughters. What results from that combination is one enjoyable romcom that will keep you entertained and your heart filled from first to the last episode. Animation and music - both are good, the quality was on pair for the entire duration of the show. I didn't notice quality drop even once for the duration of the show. Animation was fluent andvibrant but the music was average at best.
Overall - animation is good while music is industry standard. No complaints on this front.
Characters - This is where the core of the show is. Yuu is a orphan who is also a son of a women who was prodigy actress. Because of that, everyone expected great things from him and when he failed to deliver on that he was faced critics, disgust and outright hate from the community. It was at that time that he got a call from Mr. Mikadono, who offered him to live in his household and support his 3 prodigy daughters in exchange. All three daughters are great characters. Kazuki is professional actress, Miwa is Shogi master and Niko is karate specialist. Yuu, despite being clumsy failure, is throughout the duration of the story slowly developing his self-confidence and character. And by doing so he is also having influence on the sisters as well. The character development in this story is great, as they all go trough hardships they learn something about themselves as well as accept nicer things in life.
Overall - characters are great and their development is enjoyable to watch.
Story - The story is rather simple on the surface. A useless failure trough sheer luck get's to live alone with 3 prodigy sisters. And while they are reluctant to accept him at the beginning, over time the hostile attitude is tuned down and they slowly accept Yuu as integral part of their lives now. What I love in this story is how it presents the view of failures and prodigies. How failures still have things they are good with and that they can grow from that. And how prodigies, despite all the superiority they boost in a certain fields, are in the end still human being with needs just like any other. Only thing I disliked in the story is the father (if you watch this anime you will understand why) and how dense Yuu is (but then again that is a standard romcom trope so yeah...). But even despite that the story itself was good and great watch for me.
Overall - story has great pacing and interesting characters. It's one that will for sure make your time enjoyable from start to finish.
Overall rating - 8. I personally give this show 10 as that is how much I enjoy it. But realistically this show is solid 7.5 to 8. It's a good romcom and a solid story that will make you laugh and cry at moments.
I am recommending this show, you will enjoy it especially if you like silly romcoms. If it ever get's season 2 I will watch it.
SmolRobyn
Its just a really sweet and cute anime. It doesn't do anything ground-breaking but i honestly like that, it stays to nice and relaxing the whole way through without trying to be the next big thing and it just adds to it. Every episode has a great balance of humour and seriousness that it never feels like its leaning too far in one direction, making for a perfect blend of a show that doesn't take itself too serious while also not just relying on constant corny jokes like most harem anime do. To add to it, the animation is extremely beautiful at times while not being inyour face 24/7 (aided by the occasional use of more chibi style).
Throughout the whole show there isnt a single scene that i personally would call bad, theres some tropes. yes. but as i stated before, theyre not trying to revolutionise them, just tell them in their own way that fits the narrative really nicely.
I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants a cosy anime to sit back and relax to
xShiningxMoonx
8.5/10 Nothing is more satisfying than watching a fool triumph, especially when all odds are stacked against him. Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze’s initial premise reduces an eye-roll. Loser guy ends up living with three prodigies who also happen to be the most beautiful girls in his class, a recipe for lazy wish fulfillment. Instead, viewers will be surprised when they see a heartwarming story about recognizing one’s worth past their accomplishments and social standing. Beautiful animation, great pacing, and fun characters make this series a standout in the sea of rom-coms. Yuu is not a cookie-cutter insert, but has goals and relatable struggles.While initially shunned by his peers for seemingly having no talents, perhaps he excels at the one skill everyone needs in life.
While lacking a proper conclusion and higher stakes for our MC, Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze teaches us that being yourself is your greatest weapon. It’s a fluffy, well-executed cliche story.
+Heartwarming relationship dynamics; avoids negative genre tropes (fan-service, immature behaviors)
+Well-rounded, relatable MC who proves his worth
+High production values: stylized animation, fun sound, and excellent pacing
-Lack of major conflict prevents higher, richer stakes
Hebi-Mikazuchi
At first glance, Dealing With Mikadono Sisters looks like yet another “ordinary boy living under the same roof as extraordinary girls” anime. But don’t let the setup fool you, the show immediately proves it’s more than just a collection of clichés. With gorgeous visuals, a charmingly goofy protagonist, and a surprisingly heartfelt core, it transforms a familiar trope into something genuinely refreshing. A Visual and Aural Treat: The anime’s opening scene is nothing short of stunning, smooth animation, thoughtful direction, and a sense of cinematic grandeur that instantly grips you. From start to finish, it’s clear that care was poured into the visual storytelling. The character designsare equally striking: expressive, polished, and brimming with personality.
The voice acting deserves its own applause. Every line feels purposeful, perfectly matching the characters’ quirks and emotional beats. Together, the art and sound design give the series a vibrant identity that keeps viewers hooked.
The Setup With a Twist:
At its core, the story revolves around Yuu, the son of a late prodigious mother whose genius overshadowed him. Living in the shadow of her brilliance left Yuu labeled “mediocre,” unable to live up to her legacy. But what makes Yuu compelling is his earnest desire for something simple: a real family, the one thing his prodigy mother’s career never allowed him to have.
This desire leads him to live with the three Mikadono sisters, geniuses in their own right, aloof and seemingly untouchable. While the setup might sound predictable, the execution is anything but predictable. Yuu’s desperation to build a family becomes the emotional glue of the show, elevating the standard harem-lite structure into a heartfelt exploration of belonging.
And then there’s the sisters’ father, mysterious, menacing, and pivotal in shifting dynamics. His presence alone adds layers of intrigue and keeps the narrative sharp.
Yuu: The Charm of Mediocrity
What sets Yuu apart from countless cookie-cutter protagonists is precisely his mediocrity. He’s not a hidden prodigy, nor a destined hero. Instead, he’s goofy, awkward, relentlessly earnest, and deeply human.
His unconventional tactics often throw the prodigious sisters off balance, leading to hilarious and heartwarming moments. Watching him outwit them, not with genius, but with persistence and sincerity, is one of the anime’s biggest delights.
Yuu’s flaws, especially his emotional baggage surrounding his mother, add nuance to his character. Scenes where he contrasts his idealized vision of family (inspired by his mother’s TV drama roles) with his own lonely upbringing are bittersweet, grounding the show’s comedic antics in real emotion.
The Sisters’ Growth:
The Mikadono sisters themselves are far from one-dimensional “genius archetypes.” Each one comes with her own eccentricities, flaws, and vulnerabilities. Their evolution,from icy prodigies to warmer, more humane characters, is paced perfectly.
The anime doesn’t rush their development, nor does it drag it out. Each sister receives her own arc, gradually deepening her bond with Yuu in a way that feels organic. By the end, their possessiveness and affection toward Yuu feel completely earned.
Watching Yuu’s sincerity slowly melt their walls is as satisfying as it is amusing. The sisters’ electrifying presence, combined with their internal conflicts and rivalries, keeps the drama lively without ever losing its heart.
Special Mention: Sakura
By the later arcs, the introduction of Sakura adds an exciting new dimension to the story. She’s not just a throwaway addition, her presence feels like a genuine shift in dynamics. In many ways, Sakura is positioned as the wildcard who could stand toe-to-toe with the sisters, making her a potential game-changer if the series gets another season.
Her role doesn’t just freshen up the narrative, it also sets the stage for rivalries and emotional stakes that could push the series even further. If Season 2 happens, expect Sakura to be at the center of some of the most heated (and entertaining) developments.
Strengths and Quirks:
Pacing: Impeccable, never too fast, never too slow.
Comedy: Clever, often catching the sisters off guard, though at times Yuu’s abrupt tonal shifts from heavy emotion to goofy antics can feel jarring.
Drama: Surprisingly heartfelt, especially when exploring Yuu’s longing for family and the sisters’ hidden vulnerabilities.
Final Thoughts:
Dealing With Mikadono Sisters succeeds by turning mediocrity into magic. It’s not about Yuu becoming extraordinary, it’s about how his ordinary, sincere persistence transforms those around him.
The result? A slice-of-life romantic comedy that balances humor, heart, and drama in a way that feels both familiar and refreshingly new. With engaging character development, stellar production quality, and a protagonist you can’t help but root for, it’s easily one of the most charming shows of its kind.
Rating: 8/10
Perfect for anyone craving a lighthearted yet emotionally resonant anime with quirky comedy and wholesome romance.
Thanks a ton for sticking with me till the end of this review!
I hope it gave you a solid idea of what Dealing With Mikadono Sisters is all about, and maybe even convinced you to give it a shot. If nothing else, I had a blast geeking out about it. Until next time, may your anime watchlist be ever quirky and your snacks never run out!
