Recently, My Sister is Unusual (2014)
A supernatural romantic comedy anime where a possessive ghost, a reluctant step-sister, and the Gates of Heaven collide in one unforgettable season.
Recently, My Sister is Unusual - Series Information
- Original Title: 最近、妹のようすがちょっとおかしいんだが。
- First Air Year: 2014
- Last Air Year: 2014
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 4, 2014 (United States - TV-MA), January 4, 2014 (Australia - MA 15+), January 4, 2014 (Mexico - C), January 4, 2014 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Nippon TV, Tokyo MX
- Production Companies: project No.9, Frontier Works, Bushiroad, KADOKAWA, Showgate, Lantis
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: Neuerdings verhält sich meine kleine Schwester ein wenig seltsam. (DE), 최근 여동생의 상태가 조금 이상한 것 같다만 (KR), Recently, My Sister is Unusual (US), ImoCho (JP), Últimamente, mi hermana menor ha estado actuando un poco extraño. (ES)
Recently, My Sister is Unusual - Plot
A girl named Mitsuki Kanzaki lives with her step-brother Yuya after her mother remarries. One day, Mitsuki is possessed by the self-proclaimed spirit of a young girl, Hiyori Kotobuki. Hiyori (in Mitsuki's body) must fall in love with Yuya to move towards the "Gates of Heaven."
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Recently, My Sister is Unusual - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Junji Majima
- Aimi
- Kumi Sakuma
- Mikoi Sasaki
- Yui Ogura
- Yasuaki Takumi
- Hisako Kanemoto
- Chinami Hashimoto
- Manami Tanaka
- Kumi Asakura
Recently, My Sister is Unusual - FAQs
What is Recently, My Sister is Unusual about?
The series follows Mitsuki Kanzaki, a girl who becomes possessed by the spirit of Hiyori Kotobuki after her mother remarries. Hiyori, inhabiting Mitsuki's body, must make Mitsuki's step-brother Yuya fall in love with her in order to pass through the Gates of Heaven.
Is Recently, My Sister is Unusual based on a manga?
The anime adapts the manga of the same name by Neko Hiragi, serialized in Monthly Comic Alive. The manga ran from 2010 and explores supernatural romance with ecchi and comedy elements, making it a faithful if condensed adaptation of the source material across its 12-episode run.
Who voices the main characters in this anime?
Chinami Hashimoto voices Mitsuki Kanzaki, the girl at the center of the story, while Yui Ogura brings the possessing spirit Hiyori Kotobuki to life. Junji Majima voices step-brother Yuuya Kanzaki. The cast also includes Hisako Kanemoto, Aimi, and Mikoi Sasaki in supporting roles.
Where can you stream Recently, My Sister is Unusual?
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What is the content rating for Recently, My Sister is Unusual?
The series carries a TV-MA rating in the United States, reflecting its mature content. It includes ecchi elements and adult-oriented humor that make it unsuitable for younger audiences. Viewers in Australia will find it rated MA 15+, while South Korea classifies it as 19+.
How many episodes does Recently, My Sister is Unusual have?
The main series consists of 12 episodes across one season, each running approximately 25 minutes. There is also a Season 0 containing one special episode, bringing the total episode count to 13 if you include bonus content from the home video release.
What anime are similar to Recently, My Sister is Unusual?
Fans of the supernatural romance and comedy blend tend to enjoy Yuuna and the Haunted Hot Springs, Kanokon, and Mysterious Girlfriend X. Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun and In/Spectre offer a similar ghost-meets-romance premise with a slightly different tone and audience.
Which studios produced Recently, My Sister is Unusual?
The anime was produced by project No.9, the studio behind other ecchi comedy series, with involvement from Frontier Works, Bushiroad, KADOKAWA, Showgate, and Lantis. It originally aired on Nippon TV and Tokyo MX in Japan beginning January 4, 2014.
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