"Alice or Alice" Review: Which Alice is the best?

"Alice or Alice" - The heartwarming daily life of a sister-con brother and his twin sisters

Alice or Alice is a 2018 anime TV series based on the manga of the same name by Riko Korie. The series is a comedy about twin sisters Rise and Airi and their heartwarming daily lives with their brother who is a bit of a siscon. The series aired from April 4 to June 27, 2018, with 13 episodes in total, with short 5-minute episodes airing every Wednesday from 10:25pm on TOKYO MX and AT-X. Animation was produced by EMT Squared, with director Kobayashi Kosuke, character design by Kuwahara Naoko, script by Fujimoto Saeka, and sound direction by Abe Nobuyuki.

story

The story of "Alice or Alice" revolves around the daily lives of twin sisters Rise and Airi and their brother who is a bit of a siscon. The work depicts the heartwarming daily lives of the cute Alices through scenes of them eating meals, fighting, and playing with friends. The story is charming for the way their brother who is a bit of a siscon cares for his twin sisters, and for the unique characters of Rise and Airi.

cast

The cast of "Alice or Alice" is as follows:

• Rise - Ayane Sakura
• Airi - Rina Hidaka
• Mako - Natsumi Takamori
• Coco - Ayaka Suwa
• Ruha - Saori Onishi
• Himesaki - Tokui Sora
• Older brother - Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

The cast members liven up the story with their acting that makes the most of each character's personality. In particular, the dialogue between Ayane Sakura, who plays Rise, and Rina Hidaka, who plays Airi, is superb and has the power to draw the audience in. Also, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka's performance as the older brother, who seems to be a bit of a sister complex, is impressive.

Main Staff

The main staff of "Alice or Alice" are as follows.

• Original work: "Alice or Alice - Siscon Brother and Twin Sister" by Riko Korie
• Director - Kobayashi Kosuke
• Character design - Naoko Kuwahara
• Screenplay - Saeka Fujimoto
• Sound Director - Nobuyuki Abe
• Animation Production - EMT Squared

All of these staff members worked together to bring out the best in the original work. In particular, Director Kobayashi Kosuke's direction was successful in conveying the charm of the characters even in short episodes. Furthermore, Kuwabara Naoko's character designs faithfully reproduced the illustrations in the original work while adding movements unique to anime, resulting in even more appealing visuals.

Main Characters

The main characters of "Alice or Alice" are as follows.

• Rise - A reliable Alice who loves sweet things.
• Airi - My pacey Alice. Sometimes I can't be honest.
• Mako - Alice's friend. She's invincible when it comes to eating.
• Coco - Mako's younger sister. Unlike her older sister, she is a good sister (except for cooking).
• Himesaki - She calls herself her older brother's younger sister. Her true identity is a maid.
• Ruha - A hungry and silent girl who attends the same school as Alice and the others.
• Brother - Airi and Rise's older brother (step-brother). Knows everything about them.

These characters take on various situations in each episode, entertaining the viewers. The relationship between the twin sisters Rise and Airi, and the brother's siscon-like behavior are particularly appealing to the series. In addition, the series is enriched by a variety of unique characters, including her friends Mako and Coco, the maid Himesaki, and the silent Naruha.

subtitle

The subtitles for each episode of "Alice or Alice" are as follows.

• Episode 1 - Brother and sisters with a sister complex
• Episode 2 - Mako and Coco try their hand at cooking!
• Episode 3 - Himesaki's Kisakicha?
• Episode 4 - Hungry Noruha
• Episode 5 - A trip to the hot springs with everyone!?
• Episode 6 - We all came to the beach!
• Episode 7 - A rival appears!? Yamilly appears!
• Episode 8 - The Dark Christmas Three-Way Showdown!
• Episode 9 - An Exciting New Year!? Amazake Panic!
• Episode 10 - Valentine's Chocolate Showdown!
• Episode 11 - Rise and Airi's Happy Birthday
• Episode 12 - Formation kisakiss6
• Episode 13 - Summary

As you can see from the subtitles, each episode will have a story that takes advantage of seasonal events and the personalities of the characters. In particular, episodes centered around events such as Christmas, New Year's, and Valentine's Day will give viewers a sense of the season. In addition, the compilation will allow viewers to look back on previous episodes and reaffirm the appeal of the entire series.

Related Titles

The related works of "Alice or Alice" are as follows.

• Original work: "Alice or Alice - Siscon Brother and Twin Sister" by Riko Korie

The original manga is "Alice or Alice - Siscon Brother and Twin Sister" by Riko Korie, which is also a comedy about the daily life of twin sisters and their brother who is a bit of a siscon. The anime version is based on the episodes of the original, but also includes original stories that are unique to the anime. By reading the original, you can understand the backgrounds and relationships of the characters in more depth.

Theme songs and music

The theme songs and music for "Alice or Alice" are as follows.

• OP1
  • Period - 1 to 12
  • Title - A or A!?
  • Lyricist: Mayu Miyazaki
  • Composed by: Mayu Miyazaki
  • Arrangement - hisakuni
  • Song - Petit Milady
• ED1
  • Period - 1 to 12
  • Title - LONELY ALICE
  • Lyricist: Nakamura Kanata
  • Composer - Akihiko Yamaguchi
  • Arrangement - Akihiko Yamaguchi
  • Song - Pyxis

The opening theme, "A or A!?", is a bright and pop song by petit milady that enhances the atmosphere of the work. The ending theme, "LONELY ALICE", is a memorable song with a sad melody by Pyxis that enhances the moving scenes of the work. These songs are important elements that further deepen the worldview of the work.

Ratings and Recommendations

"Alice or Alice" is a work that has succeeded in conveying the charm of the characters in a short episode. In particular, the relationship between the twin sisters Rise and Airi, and the behavior of the brother who seems to be a sister complex, are captivating to the viewers. In addition, the unique characters of the friends and maids also liven up the work and bring smiles to the viewers' faces.

This work is recommended for people who like everyday comedies and cute characters. In addition, the short episodes make it easy to enjoy, so it is perfect for busy people and anime beginners. Furthermore, by enjoying the original manga as well, you can gain a deeper understanding of the world of the work.

"Alice or Alice" is a heartwarming story that depicts the warm and fuzzy daily life of viewers, bringing healing and smiles to their faces. Please check out this work and enjoy the daily lives of Rise, Airi, and her brother who is a bit of a sister complex.