My Big Sister Has Come: A review that delves deep into a story of family ties and growth

"My Big Sister Has Come": A story of family ties and growth

Oneechan ga Kita is a 2014 anime TV series based on a manga by Anzai Michiaki. The series is a comedy about family reorganization and growth within it, and revolves around the relationship between the protagonist Mizuhara Tomoya and his new sister Mizuhara Ichika. It aired from January 9th to March 27th 2014, with a total of 12 episodes, each five minutes long, but packed with dense content.

story

Mizuhara Tomoya is a 13-year-old junior high school student whose life changes dramatically when his father remarries. His new mother brings his 17-year-old step-sister, Mizuhara Ichika. She is very unique and shows excessive affection towards Tomoya, completely changing his daily life. Although Tomoya is confused by Ichika's "heavy" expressions of affection, he grows as he lives with her. The story also depicts his interactions with his friends, making him reaffirm the value of family and friendship.

character

The main character, Mizuhara Tomoya, is voiced by Manami. He is at the mercy of Ichika's excessive love, but he gradually comes to accept her. Juri Nagatsuma, who plays Ichika, gives an exquisite performance of the unique character. Tomoya's friends and family are also unique, and characters such as Fujisaki Mina (Kido Ibuki), Hayasaka Ruri (Minami Omi), and Mochizuki Marina (Inoue Marina) add excitement to the story.

Production Staff

The director is Yoshihide Yuzumi, who also demonstrated his skills in "Yurumeitsu 3D". The character design is Takeshi Oda, the color design is Shigeru Saisou, the art director is Kunihiro Shinoda (Studio Daiyo), the cinematographer is Yoshito Kuwahara (Cyan), the sound director is Hiroto Morishita, and the music is by Fuuga Hatori. The animation is produced by C2C, and the production copyright is "Onee-chan ga Kita Seisaku Iinkai".

Broadcast information

"My Big Sister Came" was broadcast on TOKYO MX, AT-X, and KBS Kyoto. The specific broadcast dates and times are as follows:

• TOKYO MX: January 8, 2014 - March 26, 2014, Wednesdays 27:00 - 27:05
• AT-X: January 9, 2014 - March 27, 2014, Thursdays 9:30am - 9:35am
• KBS Kyoto: January 9, 2014 - March 27, 2014, Thursdays 25:35 - 25:40

It was also streamed online and could be viewed on Niconico Channel, Bandai Channel, and Entertainment TV.

episode

The subtitles for each episode are in the "Doki Doki♥" series and are as follows:

• Heart-pounding ♥ 1/It's here! It's here!
• Heart-pounding ♥ 2/I'm at school!
• Heart-pounding♥3/The Big Sisters Are Here!
• Heart-pounding ♥ 4/Takayoshi, the Kou supporter, is here!
• Heart-pounding ♥ 5/Swimsuits are here!
• Heart-pounding ♥ 6/Handsome guy is here!
• Heart-pounding♥7/Christmas is here!
• Heart-pounding♥8/New Year's is here!
• Heart-pounding♥9/Valentine, Crew!
• Heart-pounding ♥ 10/Valentine's Day is here!
• Heart-pounding ♥ 11/White Day is here!
• Heart-pounding ♥ 12/Nursing is here!

Theme song

The theme song "Piece" was written by Misuzu Togashi and composed and arranged by Fuuga Hatori. Misuzu Togashi also sang the song. This song has a gentle melody that symbolizes Ichika's love and Tomoya's growth, and it adds to the atmosphere of the story.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Onee-chan ga Kita" is a comedic work that depicts the theme of family reorganization. Ichika's excessive display of affection and Tomoya's reaction to it are particularly noteworthy, making viewers laugh while also making them think about family ties and growth. Although short, each episode is packed with different events, making it easy to keep from getting bored.

This work is relatable to people who are worried about family remarriage or relationships with new family members, and is a work that will make you laugh and feel touched at the same time. It is especially recommended for those who like works that depict family bonds and growth. Another appeal is that it can be watched in a short time, so even busy people can enjoy it easily.

Further information

The original work for "Onee-chan ga Kita" is a manga by Anzai Masaaki and published by Takeshobo. The anime adaptation has faithfully incorporated the essence of the original work while adding some unique aspects to the anime. In particular, Ichika's character setting and her relationship with Tomoya bring out the charm of the original work to the fullest.

The selection of the cast and staff also enhances the appeal of the work. In particular, Juri Nagatsuma's role as Ichika is exquisite, and without her performance the appeal of this work would be halved. Furthermore, the direction of director Yoshihide Yuzumi is also superb, depicting the story firmly in a short time.

Music also plays an important role, and the background music and theme song "Piece" by Fuuga Hatori not only enhance the atmosphere of the story, but also have the effect of evoking the emotions of the viewer. In particular, the theme song "Piece" has a gentle melody that symbolizes Ichika's love and Tomoya's growth, firmly expressing the theme of the story.

Broadcasting station and online distribution information was also important, and in addition to being broadcast on TOKYO MX, AT-X, and KBS Kyoto, the series was also streamed online on Niconico Channel, Bandai Channel, and Entertainment TV, allowing many viewers to enjoy the series.

The subtitles for each episode are also unique, and the series is developed as a "Heart-pounding ♥" series. This means that each episode contains a different event, and is designed to keep viewers from getting bored. In particular, events such as swimsuits, Christmas, New Year, and Valentine's Day are depicted, so you can enjoy the seasonal feel.

"Onee-chan ga Kita" is a comedic work that depicts the theme of family reorganization, providing viewers with laughter and emotion. In particular, Ichika's excessive display of affection and Tomoya's reaction to it are highlights, making viewers think about family ties and growth. Another appeal is that it can be watched in a short time, making it easy for busy people to enjoy. I highly recommend it to anyone who likes works that depict family ties and growth.