Imouto sae Ireba Ii.

Remarkably underestimated! Imouto sae Ireba li was a surprisingly good anime. Tbh, I wasn't going to pick it, but due to the lack of good anime this season, I ended watching the first three episodes, despite the whole internet saying how bad it was, and guess what, I don't regret at all. Sure, it had unispired characters for a slice of life-like anime, still, it mananged to make me enjoy the whole thing from beggining to end, loving and wanting the best for (almost) all characters (exception is the crazy tax bitch). It had a different atmosphere from most anime of this season, it was funny, had great soundtrack. Overall, it was greatly enjoyable and lighthearted, and made me learn to not pick on an anime for its premise. - 7/10 Really hope for a second season (not happenning tho ;-;)

Imouto sae Ireba Ii (A Sister's All You Need) is an anime which i didn't expect much off. But to my surprise, it is, in my opinion, one of the best anime of this season. And I think that if this anime came out last season for example, it would've probably got way more attention. The synopsis is kinda misleading. It gives off the vibes of a carefree comedy/romance with basically no plot. But in reality, it is none of that. While Comedy is very dominant in this show, it also has some slight romance and drama in it, and a kind of shocking twists which you would not expect from this sort of show (This is more apparent in the later episodes). As for the characters, I personally found them very entertaining, with each character having multiple dimensions to their personality rather than a blank canvas. Overall this anime was very enjoyable and one which i would recommend to anyone who enjoys this sort of anime, and especially to those who enjoyed oregairu and want something similar PS: I found that this anime's writer also wrote Haganai, which I've heard good things about. So i might give it a shot.

*Beware of minor spoilers of the first episode* This show receives a lot of harsh critics just because of the first 3 minutes of the first episode. So, before I go into depths of this review, I'll take my sweet time to point something for you people out there - This is NOT Eromanga-sensei 2.0 or Oreimo 2.0 Meaning, there's no romance between sister and brother. Hell, there's hardly a sister shown at first. It is nonexistent to me. So, after putting it there, I'd like to go into depths of the show. The MC, Itsuki Hashima is a novelist with a sister complex. Sounds like Eromanga? Yep, you goddamn right. What makes this different is, there's no sister at all. It's just fantasy of the MC. This anime mostly take place in Itsuki's apartment. It's a dialogue, character-based show. One like in Joshiraku or Monogatari series but not that intense. The take on novelist life is realistic and sometimes relatable. The animation is decent. Nothing feels out of place. The anime rely on the character interaction so, not much of a story happening here. Still, it's good and sometimes sad as well. Looking at the hardship of a novelist and all. Verdict This anime is underrated and overlooked because of the misleading title and premise while in reality it is a good show

Imouto sae Ireba Ii ended. I think I enjoyed it more then I should have. This show is about a little sister fetish light novelist who goes through his life with his friends, some of which who also have a part in the business of writing. Now, this sounds like a couple partially infamous shows, Eromanga Sensei, and Orimo. Imouto sae Ireba Ii is very different from these, first off, these characters are adults, they have adult problems and overarching goals. Its very down to earth like that. Second, although they are both about writers who are siscons, the protagonists are very different. The protagonist of Imouto sae Ireba Ii is cold, distant, and has a pseudo-unrealistic sort of personality from the normal main character. Where is the protagonist of Eromgana Sensei is your basic nice guy character. These characters, I feel are realistic enough to have them relatable, but odd enough for me to enjoy the show, which is the perfect medium. The art and animation aren't anything special unfortunately. Nothing anime ruining, but noticeable. The music is also nothing to look at. The show is character driven for sure. I give this show a 7 out of 10. Id recommend this to someone who likes a nice, mature-ish show that doesn't take itself very seriously. This has been your spoiler free but not really review on Imouto sae Ireba Ii.

Would you think that a show whose first minute shows a guy eating his little sister’s underwear a good show? Of course not right? You would never think of it as a worthwhile show to watch. But having to see the rest of this series, my answer would be as ambiguous as this show can get. You see, this show has a lot of potential. But most of it gets overshadowed by the unnecessary tropes and fan service present in the show. It would have been a perfect drama/romance/slice of life anime if it weren’t for a few problems that this show possesses. To fill you in with the details, let’s start with the story. The story revolves around our protagonist, Itsuki, and his daily life as a light novel author whose books involve incestuous themes of obsession to little sisters. Even though this series was supposed to be more romance oriented, I say that it exceled as a slice of life show. The show did well highlighting the life of a light novel author. From the struggles of writing a material and making it to the deadline up to the conflicts that arise between authors and the anime industry, these were all portrayed very well making it an excellent slice of life anime. Meanwhile, it also did well creating a whole dramatic atmosphere as the characters interact to each other. From the start, the relationship between characters are already well-built and all throughout the series, it shows how such relationships we’re made. It did in a very dramatic way the can surely deal impact on the viewers. The flashbacks that show how each and every single one of the characters met always left me with feeling of both sadness and amusement. This aspect of the show is what I admire the most. It is what kept me from continuing the show despite having some aspects that I can’t deal with that well. I’m talking about of course the tropes and fan service present in the show. To begin with, this series already follows the “imouto” trend that’s been going on for quite a while now. But what really took the cake when it comes to ruining this show was the fan service. From the female anatomy up to the simplest of dialogues, this series is not holding back. Just by looking at the first episode you’ll be greeted by an extremely weird incest fan service that would leave you wanting to drop this show immediately. But what really irritated me the most were the obligatory sex jokes on almost every line of one of the heroine’s dialogue. To me, it felt like these bad aspects of the show were overshadowing the good ones. These bad aspects were a bit more prominent during the first few episodes of the series. This might cause a lot of views to get turned off and drop the show instantly. Although halfway along the series, all the fan service gradually toned down and it focused more on being light-hearted show. Even the “imouto” romance that I thought this show would have was not present anymore. The last few episodes featured the characters just playing games almost the entire episode like you see in most slice of life anime. The bits of progression were still there and I don’t really have problems with those episodes because they are still entertaining nonetheless. The ending gave me a vague impression that this show will receive another season. If so, then that would be great and I would gladly watch it. So overall, I can say for that the story did a fair job in as an element of this show. It did its best to be different even though the concept of the story isn’t really something new. Although I say it would have been a lot better if all the unnecessary fan service and stereotypes were not present in the first place. But nonetheless, it’s still quite entertaining. I can’t really go in-depth with the characters because I might end up leaving a few spoilers but to say for sure, the charm of this show comes from the characters. Despite looking quite generic, the characters are actually well written. Their relationship felt so real and heartwarming. Every interaction between them leaves you with a distinct smile. If there’s something worth-while from this show, it would be the characters. When it comes to the art of this series, I can’t really say that I’m a fan of it. The art style is pretty much your run-of-the-mill stuff with more vibrant colors but lesser detail. But there’s the occasional bright and colorful background that was used in the show. It caught my attention the first time I saw it but then I don’t ever remember seeing it again. The character design made the characters look like teens while in reality, they are adults. Overall, I’d say the art is okay but really nothing impressive. For the sound, this show really has some good opening and ending theme on it. Personally, I really liked the ending theme. Hearing it play at the end of every episode felt soothing. The opening also did a great job setting the tone of the show. For the soundtracks that play on the background, those that play during the lighter, more slice of life oriented scenes are the ones the caught my attention. So I’d say that the sound was pretty good. In conclusion, I say this show is not that bad. If you look at the story and the characters alone, this is a perfect drama/romance/slice of life anime. Those that are capable of tolerating fan service and stereotypes are probably in for a ride but those who can’t are better off skipping this one. Although it has it fair share of elements that I don’t find amusing, I can’t say that I did not enjoy this show. If ever it will receive another season and I will probably give it a chance. Overall score would be 7/10. Thanks for reading.

A weird anime for a weird crowd. First off, it’s clear that this anime is a bit odd, especially in how it introduces the protagonist and his almost fetishistic obsession with having an ideal little sister. The premise starts out in a rather peculiar way, and as the story progresses, it becomes increasingly evident that the show has absolutely no qualms about playing around with that kind of scenario. We follow Itsuki, a light novel writer obsessed with the idea of ​​a perfect little sister. Interestingly, despite this obsession, he shares quite compelling relationships with the other characters, particularly Chihiro, his younger brother, and Nayuta, a girl who is head-over-heels in love with him. And that’s precisely where one of the aspects that intrigued me most at the time comes into play: the dynamic between Itsuki and Nayuta. Nayuta is completely obsessed with the protagonist and makes little effort to hide it. While she expresses her feelings in an extremely direct manner, Itsuki constantly rebuffs her advances, creating a relationship that, despite being awkward at times, is entertaining to watch. I remember finding the whole situation quite peculiar when I first watched it, yet still enjoying the "romance" between the two. It was a dynamic that worked well for me back then, largely due to the absurd interactions and the characters' over-the-top personalities. At the same time, the anime attempts to go beyond comedy and offer a glimpse into the lives of light novel writers, showcasing their struggles, insecurities, relationships, and the pressure inherent in that line of work. It’s not exactly profound, but it adds some substance to a series that could easily have been reduced to nothing more than "little sister" jokes. There is also a fair amount of fanservice and intentionally uncomfortable situations. This is likely the biggest hurdle for anyone who doesn't buy into the show's premise. At times, it feels like the series is testing just how far it can push its own eccentricities, and some of the jokes haven't aged particularly well. It’s one of those anime where you have to accept the weirdness as a fundamental part of the experience. Rewatching it or thinking about it now, my perception is a bit different. Back then, I found it easier to play along and enjoy the characters, especially the romance and the interactions between Itsuki and Nayuta. Today, however, I’m much more aware of the show's flaws and how heavily it relies on over-the-top situations to grab attention. Even so, I wouldn't call it a bad anime. It has its fun moments, some charismatic characters, and a unique take on the romantic comedy genre. The animation is decent, though nothing truly impressive. It gets the job done, but it’s not something you’ll remember years later for its visual quality. The same goes for the soundtrack and the technical aspects in general: everything works, but these aren't the elements that make Imouto sae Ireba Ii memorable. Ultimately, it’s an anime that has faded into obscurity over time. There are plenty of similar shows that managed to stand out more, whether through their comedy, romance, or characters. Even so, I feel a certain nostalgia for it, precisely because I remember having fun following that absurd dynamic between the characters. It’s a weird, exaggerated series that definitely isn't for everyone, but it manages to deliver some great moments if you buy into the premise. I wouldn't put it at the top of my recommendation list, but I don't regret watching it either. Raiting: 6/10. =================================================================================================================Versão em Português===================================== Um anime estranho pra um pessoal estranho. Primeiramente, é nítido que esse anime é meio estranho, principalmente pela forma como apresenta o protagonista e sua obsessão quase fetichista por ter uma irmãzinha ideal. A premissa já começa de uma maneira bastante peculiar e, conforme a história avança, fica cada vez mais evidente que o anime não tem vergonha nenhuma de brincar com esse tipo de situação. Acompanhamos Itsuki, um escritor de light novels obcecado pela ideia de uma irmã perfeita. O curioso é que, apesar de toda essa obsessão, ele possui uma relação bastante interessante com os outros personagens, principalmente com Chihiro, seu irmão mais novo, e com Nayuta, uma garota completamente apaixonada por ele. E é justamente aí que entra uma das partes que mais me interessaram na época: a dinâmica entre Itsuki e Nayuta. Nayuta é completamente obcecada pelo protagonista e não faz muita questão de esconder isso. Enquanto ela demonstra seus sentimentos de maneira extremamente direta, Itsuki constantemente rejeita suas investidas, criando uma relação que, apesar de estranha em vários momentos, consegue ser divertida de acompanhar. Lembro de ter assistido ao anime e achar toda aquela situação bastante peculiar, mas ainda assim gostar do "romance" entre os dois. Era uma dinâmica que funcionava bem para mim na época, principalmente pelas interações absurdas e pelo jeito exagerado dos personagens. Ao mesmo tempo, o anime tenta ir além da comédia e apresentar um pouco da vida de escritores de light novels, mostrando suas dificuldades, inseguranças, relacionamentos e a pressão envolvida em trabalhar com esse tipo de literatura. Não é algo extremamente profundo, mas ajuda a dar um pouco mais de conteúdo para uma obra que poderia facilmente se resumir apenas às piadas sobre irmãs. Também existe uma quantidade considerável de fanservice e situações propositalmente desconfortáveis. Esse é provavelmente o maior problema para quem não compra a proposta do anime. Em diversos momentos parece que a obra quer testar até onde consegue levar suas próprias bizarrices, e algumas piadas envelheceram de maneira bastante questionável. É um daqueles animes em que você precisa aceitar a estranheza como parte fundamental da experiência. Reassistindo ou pensando nele atualmente, minha percepção é um pouco diferente. Na época eu conseguia entrar mais facilmente na brincadeira e me divertir com os personagens, principalmente com o romance e com as interações entre Itsuki e Nayuta. Hoje, porém, consigo perceber muito mais os problemas da obra e o quanto ela depende de situações exageradas para chamar atenção. Ainda assim, não diria que é um anime ruim. Ele possui seus momentos divertidos, alguns personagens carismáticos e uma proposta diferente dentro do gênero de comédia romântica. A animação é decente, sem nada que realmente impressione. Cumpre seu papel, mas também não é algo que você vá lembrar anos depois pela qualidade visual. O mesmo vale para a trilha sonora e para a parte técnica em geral: tudo funciona, mas dificilmente é o que faz alguém lembrar de Imouto sae Ireba Ii. No fim, é um anime que acabou sendo meio esquecido com o tempo. Existem várias outras obras semelhantes que conseguiram se destacar muito mais, seja pela comédia, pelo romance ou pelos personagens. Mesmo assim, tenho certa nostalgia por ele, justamente porque lembro de ter me divertido acompanhando aquela dinâmica absurda entre os personagens. É uma obra estranha, exagerada e que definitivamente não é para todo mundo, mas que consegue entregar alguns bons momentos se você entrar na proposta. Não considero algo que recomendaria como prioridade, mas também não me arrependo de ter assistido. Nota: 6/10.

In this anime are a lot of little details that are so easy to look over, which means it has re-watchabilty factors (that's not a word but it made sense in context). The animation in this show is quite unique because for me it's something you don't really see often. The character design in this show is great, I'd say the main character is weak though. In a game of "Spot the main character" it's as hard as "Where's Waldo?" Itsuki's personality most definitely makes up for it. He's a writer just like many of the characters in this show. He has an obsession with little sisters, and I mean obsession. He'd lose it if he had a little sister. Nayu is also a writer along with Itsuki and she is head over heels for him, every rising moment she gets to, she will hit on him. The arc has to be one of the funniest things I've seen. Haruto is one of the last writers, He has a little sister who is a tsundere (FUCK). His novel even got turned into an anime... With no budget. So his anime was totally a piece of dog dookie. Miyako seems to be kind of the best friend of Nayu and very involved with the group despite not being a writer. The scenery is very respectable and reminds me of traditional japanese houses and offices considering it does take place there. Now if you've watched before you'd know I've forgotten a character, you're most likely wondering why I'm bringing them up now well.. This is the section where I talk about how disappointing the ending was. Chihiro, Itsuki's little brother has been keeping a little secret from Mr. Onee. Chihiro is actually a girl. Making Chihiro, "Itsuki's Little Sister." Is this acted on? No. Why not? Hell if I know. The show also introduced a new character in the last episode, just for a tiny plot-point. Now am I gonna hate the show because of these two things? No. Am I disappointed? Yes.

Another adorable anime completed! Let's get right into the anime basics. Story; You follow the daily life of Itsuki Hashima, a novelist who creates fantasies, light novels and romance that are surrounded by his obsession with little sisters. Besides his crazy obsession for having a little sister, you discover he's actually a normal guy with normal problems that we could all face on the daily. Watch how he's grown, how he effects the crazy cast around him and why he acts the way he does. The plot for this story is really sweet, and although it can be VERY erotic at times this anime still somehow gives me a cozy family feel. Art; I'm happy they went with Silver Link to create this anime; it represents the mangas original drawings (From only taking a quick glance) really well... the manga to animation style slightly reminds me of Watashi ga Motenai no wa Dou... ya know that adaption. Sound; the background sounds from whenever something was inappropriate and the full OST suite the anime perfectly BUT it also wasn't enough to pump me up for the next episodes to come. Characters; They built up the cast of characters very well. They gave just enough background information for each character to make them lovable and maybe feel of empathy for them. At the same, it ticked me off when they'd make a sad/mopey flashback and not give it enough context to WHY they were in the situation in the first place. Overall, I freakin enjoyed the heck out of this anime. I know it's popular for episode 3 (THE EGG SCENE) but I truly believe the best scene was in episode 9 (GO TO 9min and watch till 10:40 to laugh your god damn ass off... and if it's not enough context for you, then just watch all of episode 9) I highly suggest this anime to anyone who enjoyed Eromanga-Sensei, or just needs some hilariously inappropriate humour in their life. I'll be picking up this manga for sure... I need to see how the main cast develops <3

I really enjoyed this, after first watching it back in 2018 but only getting far enough to episode 6, where the realness of the show really got to me. There's something about this show with it's casual, somewhat realistic characters that really brings out the wholesome comfy feelings within you. Characters just sitting around, drinking and eating while having fun and playing a variety of board games, (cultured board games, mind you). Behind the good fun are a ton of flaws, but these flaws make up humans, after all. The writing aspects are good too, with how everyone takes pride in their ability, yet each possess things they want. It's a hidden gem that combines an emotional plot with characters all longing for something with the amusing, amiable humor of everyday friendship for an overall experience that leaves one reminded of their own good times, or the desire to discover some. I don't ever have enough words to express my feelings without it being superficial, so I'll just say I really enjoyed it, and hope this remains with me in some part of my life.

At first I planned to watch this anime because I thought "it seems like it'll be so bad that it's gonna be a good anime to kill some time," but I was wrong. The anime begins with an outrageous story of a guy obsessed with his little sister, really obsessed. It seemed funny because it was really bad. But after the initial shock you learn that that is a story within the actual plot of the anime. The story is centered around a light novel autor who is obsessed with "little sisters," that might come as something weird for some, but the main poin of the anime is not the little sisters, but the struggle of the characters as they are autors and want to show the stories the write, stories they love and treasure because they mean something to them. This is a fun and endearing anime at times, the struggles they go through while trying to convey their feelings towards each other, and how they manage to express themselves with their novels, and how the editorial world works (although this is not pressented as heavily as in Bakuman), make this anime worth watching. Give it a try, if you want to laugh, and have a good time, I'd recommend this anime, this is what I believe to be a story about struggle and hard work in order to achieve your dreams.

tl dr; Unexpectedly wholesome Man, at the beginning of this anime, I was very taken aback by what was going on to the point I had to make sure if I even clicked the right title, but I'm glad I decided to go through even if it seemed lewd for a supposedly casual anime. Although the summary of this anime on MAL makes it seem as if it's just one of those "plotless" animes where the characters just get up to weird random activities, I learned a lot about how the industry if (from the anime, I didn't google up anything extra to confirm the knowledge given) alongside cool beers and fun possible table top games you could play with your friends (if it even exists and it's not something that the animators made up on the spot.) I want to know what happens next to the characters because I got attached to them even though it's just 12 episodes--but then again, I feel like if the anime didn't pop off financially, I'm fine with this ending, too. Plus, since this anime is an adaptation, I just have to go find the manga.

"Imouto Sae Ireba Ii", also known by the English title "A Sister's All You Need", reveals itself as a heartwarming character study delving into the lives of a group of light novel writers and those close to them. As such, the title of the show can be rather misleading, sounding as though it is yet another insipid, irritating entry into the "people watch because they want to bone the sister" category of anime. Thankfully it is not, although it has a fair share of ecchi material, and is basically about the author of Eromanga Sensei. The anime roughly has a skeleton of a continuous story. There is some development in characters' feelings toward each other, and some actions and backstories are mentioned a number of times. However, the bulk of the runtime is spent watching the characters hanging out, drinking a various number of beers, playing board games, and navigating the world of being an author. This worked quite well, balancing a good story with straightforward fun times and a neat take on the writing world. Things don't always work out for the characters in this story either: bad things happen, and that's how real life is. It felt quite real! 8/10 for story. The art wasn't anything spectacular. As stated, a lot of it is merely games and apartments. However, when games with RPG elements were being played, animating out the RPG adventure made for a fun time, and a difference in the usual pace and animation of the show. You'll see a lot of real life beer animated, and real life locations. Gets the job done. 7/10. I really liked the music in the show. The OP was a bop, and the ED really felt mature and almost city-like, creating a mellow, chill end to each episode. BGM was well done too, complimenting without distracting. 8/10! I'm giving a 7/10 for characters, and the score would be higher if not for the handling of Nayuta's character. I'm fine with pervy, lewd characters, but she was taken too far. Whenever she had screen time, it would be an insufferable mess of being plagued by over the top lewd comments and actions every three seconds. I didn't find her to have character beyond that, nor any development. Besides her, the other characters were strong 8/10's. Good development, likable characters, interesting development. Chihiro was an easy favorite. I really enjoyed this series, much more than I thought I would. The characters grew on me and I was interested to see where their stories went, and everyday slice of life shows are right up my alley. This show is perfect if you want a laid back time watching a group of adults (Adults??? In an anime???) hang out and live life together. I also loved the information about different special Japanese beers and games. 8/10! Overall, Imouto Sae Ireba Ii is an enjoyable series to watch while having a beer, as you'll probably feel like having one after watching. It provides realistic stories over a casual tone, and you'll find yourself liking it way more than you would assume from the absurd title. 7/10.

I had to watch this twice. The first time I tried watching it, I was extremely turned off by the first few minutes of ep.1 and thought something like that would happen every episode. The second time was when a friend recommended it to me and said it got better after that. The characters are fun and the delivery of jokes was very good. The story kicks off after pretty quickly and showcases a very mature drama about light novelists. The only reason I rate it lower than it deserves is due to the unfulfilling end, and I hope a S2 comes out so that questions can be answered.

"Hey a new ecchi anime that probably has nothing to offer more than well.. ecchi" That was my first thought when i read the premise, but after finishing each chapter this idea fade away. Imouto sae Ireba Ii is an ecchi but it takes the plot differently, the characters isn't as cliché as usual, they got complex conflicts on their decision in their lives. To me they were really mature and i like'em a lot. The mood is relaxing at times (for example when they played board games) but other times was really tense cause of their decisions as i said earlier. I'm not sure how to express what i felt watching this show but it let me a good taste. I won't tell what the show is about, i'm just dropping what i think is important on a review. You can search for the premise and decide to watch it or not. My reccomendation is, watch it, is not the best on its genre but is not the cliché show you are expecting it to be.

I thought I knew what I was expecting from this series. But I was dead wrong. When I saw the title of this series I thought this was going to be another KissxSis situation with a novelist twist to it. I stopped watching this series but not because of the borderline hentai scene in the first three minutes of the first episode, but because I got into other anime. I checked the score on this anime expecting a 6 or a 5.5 before I watched it and I was really surprised by the 7.5 score. So I checked it out and I did not stop watching it until a very end. Now I want a second season. This series is actually about the lives of novelists with one of them having a 'unique' fetish. It's nothing like the other imouto novelist series like Oreimo or Eromanga-Sensei. It actually focuses more on the characters themselves in a nice way with a few ecchi scenes to keep it more entertaining. Story-8 It may just be about novelists, but it does it in a funny/sweet/serious way. It also helps that the novelists are in their early 20s. Art-9 not much to talk about here. It's just good to look at. Even though the characters are sitting most of the time. Sound-9 I love the opening, but the ending is so much better. That guitar beat always sound soothing and relaxing. Character-9 All of the characters have their own unique and funny personalities and it works well in the series. Something that anime like this in the past has failed to do. We actually get to see how these characters feel and how their past led to their present events. It's so refreshing to see. Enjoyment-10 The combination of its hilarious moments with the ecchi fan service and the serious moments work perfectly for me to watch all 12 episodes without a break. The only thing I didn't enjoy was when it ended. Overall-9 If you're looking for a funny comedy or a heartwarming slice of life or even both, this is definitely a series you should check out!

Just like "Rascal Dreams of Bunnygirl-senpai", "A Sister's All You Need" is a delightfully misleading title and even the plot summary here on MAL was not accurate enough to truly describe how heartwrenching and heartwarming this 12-episode show really is. Following the short story of a young light novelist with a characteristic obsession for little sister tropes, every episode portrays the day-to-day life of said author and his 3 friends, all interesting and well-written characters in their own rights as well. With wacky shenanigans and flashbacks in every episode, this is a show about a tight-knit group of unlikely friends who get through life every day by leaning on each other, highlighting the importance of adult friendships and strong interpersonal bonds even for the average individual. If I was a crying type of person, this anime would make me cry both tears of sorrow and happiness. 10/10 all-around, no contest.

A Little Sister Is All You Need(Imouto Sae Ireba Ii)was a big surprise for me.The way the series starts out is so infamous of how messed up it was that it turned off a good chunk of people.I expected to go head first into an eromanga sensei-esque trashy incest show because of the title.BUT this show is waaaaaaay different than that.The story more or less is about this light novel author with a weird fetish for younger sisters who makes his stories about little sisters.And this show is just his journey making his way up through the entertainment business with his peers,with lives of their own cheering him on.Despite how “hype” that plot sounds, It is way more tame than it sounds.But, for some reason IT’S SO DAMN ENTERTAINING.Let me explain… Despite the very casual nature, it is not boring at all because of the colorful characters put in these real life situation.For light novel authors that is.That also made it interesting because it informed me on the light novel industry, which i knew nothing about, it also answered one question that was on my mind since i started watching anime:why the hell there were so many shitty anime adaptations.There are situations that bring up new perspective and completely changed my mindset about manga and anime adaptations.Surprisingly this show also gets super emotional too and it is done in a very organic way.Not only that but it really got to me, it did really speak to me even though I am not an author and I feel like it will speak to many others who watch.When it comes the slice of life aspect, it does deliver as well.Usually the characters are either going on trips or playing games.They are funny as hell but each have their own story supported by the main one.It still makes me question if being a light novel writer is like this because there are a lot of wacky moments,but in the end, this story is really enjoyable,thoughtful, with characters that make it so wholesome And the ending of the show is just amazingly beautiful and it really raised the bar on my overall thoughts of the show. Animation was done by silver link whom I adore.They made Yurikuma Arashi (One of my favorite anime of all time btw) and they made other shows.Silver Link can animate really well, But are mostly comfortable being average.Honestly, the animation did not bother me.Yurikuma had a reason to be beautifully animated, this show does not really, but I can still tell that they had a very moderate budget.The character designs are average but appealing, and the background is just a hair above average. The opening is one of my favorites ever,it’s just so catchy and sounds so good,the ending song is also great too with a catchy beat and a nice crescendo.I absolutely adore what they do with the visuals of them. If you pay attention, they change parts in the opening depending on the episode. And the ending feels so well fitted into each episode that it feels like less of end sequence and like a montage.And for some reason the soundtrack was good too??? There were some catchy ass tracks in this show. It is hard to explain, but it was like it was simple but varied at the same time. Okay the characters in the show includes the main one Itsuki, his author friend Haruto,his other friend/potential love bug Nayuta,his….other friend Miyako who was the bystander looking in,and his “brother”Chihiro.There are so many dynamics with these characters,main or minor, that it’s like a star.One character is developed by others and vice versa.Despite the qualities about the main character, with his INSANE sister fetish, I still enjoyed him because of his experiences with others.I liked his aggressive nature with his editor despite the fact that it can get illegal at times.I liked how his experiences influenced his story, and i liked how he learned lessons and felt like a true adult,despite his sister fetish, and by the end of the show, i felt like I knew so much about him that by the end he really won me over.The other characters are great too, they all have different uprisings and backstory, and they all change for better or worse.Nayuta was one of those characters who try to pursue the main character,but it wasn’t super annoying and dumb, it was pulled off very well.They took an interesting route with the romance in the show basing off implications and I thought it was for the best since it would offset the true nature of the show.I enjoyed myself watching how these people act so familiar and hilariously around each other. Honestly, if there was one lesson to learn from this show it is to not judge a book by it’s cover.It’s super ironic how when I seek out a bad show, I enjoy it, but when I watch a show people say is good, I don’t like it that much.Despite this being a show you have to be relaxed to watch, it felt like such a wonderful ride from start to finish, full of the thrills, the laughs, and some tears at moments.It also gave me a lot to think about the industry and I cannot recommend it enough. Overall-9 don't have sex in the middle of a town, or you'll be arrested.

Ok first of all. I didn't expect this serie was so good. And yeah i'm giving it a 8 why? No sequel yet or ancounced. It was really a inspired serie. First little story preview. Its all about one boy who want to be a writer in Manga/Anime or something similar. And he is obsessed by little sisters. He got a bunch of friends who are also try to be succesfull as writer/anime maker (or something similar). The story is all about friends, competition and work. Story 9: Great story and easy to follow. I did enjoy it alot. There was a lot of fun in it and some serieus parts were very touching. Art 8: Not the greatest art style but still really good. All the animations were nice to. Sound 7: The opening and ending was good enough. The opening music was very calm and chill. Sound effect in this serie were good. Not really anoying. Character 8: Ok...now the fun part. Yeah all the character were very good. I did like the main character alot. The story of him why he is doing this. And he's past was very sad. The friends of he's were good. The pervert girlfriends was to funny. And the nerdy anime maker. Well he is good in he's job. Enjoyment 9: 3 days of finish it. And the best 3 days to watch this anime. I really cant wait for a sequel?! It really a serie wich everybody can follow easy. Not alot of talky talky. And it reminds me alot of my past with friends (only had no girls in my friends group :P ). Overall 8: With a 8 its still a great serie. And I didn't expect this outcome. Maby I was a little bit pervy before. But...it was worth watching and I recommend it to my friends and maby you to.

When I first picked up this anime, the first 5 minutes had me questioning the entire thing, and to be honest I questioned watching the entire thing, but as the anime progressed I started to like it more and more. To call it a romance is a bit of a stretch but that does not stop me from recommending it to other people, Its cute, funny, and has that little bit of cringe that we all like. Its not focused on the drama aspect but there are hints and moments of some, and the anime leaves off for a season 2 if there will be one. If it has a season 2 and actually goes into romance more i'd put this at one of my top anime so far in my no life otaku journey of 18 years. Overall im conflicted to put into 8's but its def a 8/10 so far, subjected to go higher if we ever get more.

‘Never judge a book by its cover’. And after a few episodes, I can commit that “Imouto Sae Ireba Ii” is a great example of the quote. I was lost my momentum because of trailer, preview and thought it would be a romance slice of life around a siscon decorated with ecchi and harem. But I’ve learnt my lesson: I shouldn’t be a weather forecast just based on some minutes of the film. About how I could have deviation before and at the beginning, the first scene of ep1 definitely takes in charge. Its genre had been rechecked to make sure ‘hentai’ didn’t contain, so basically, I just can’t believe what I just saw. Because we have a spoiler disallowance, I can only reveal that it’s on a whole new level of perverted, also disgusting inspired by an incestuous love. That’s how our main character, Itsuki-sensei, make a debut by asserting specific favor in his light novels: Brother x Little Sister romance. Comedy is another genre that I’m confused at. My emotion gets deeper and deeper as the story develops, grown by novelists’ precarious career, nurtured by their mysterious unhappy past and ripe at their relationship. Talk about relationship, not only about sad triangle love, but the interactions with other characters are enough for me to look forward to watching next episodes. By the way, some enjoyable, interesting board games they presented cooperated with happy slice of life has brought comedic atmosphere back to the series. One of the spotlight is the plot of some conversations, what can I say, is extraordinary. I mean the words come naturally as they’re close friends, no beef, but just about pe**s, panties, somethings need to be tagged as R18 generally (just a vague comment as I knew we got R+-Mild Nudity rating). So that, if perverted flirting were illegal, Nayu-chan could be on target of any policeman. Pop up as a naughty girl with a “beautiful mind” and also a yuri lover, she easily passes all competitors to be on top of fan favorite character. To get along with Nayuta, we have Lil-sis addict Itsuki with his buddy Haruto, all of them are talent novelists; and then reverse trap stepsister Chihiro; Itsuki’s friend Miyako… They’re really an important piece for Imouto Sae Ireba Ii. Character also takes my best grade and high appreciation of reviewers while each has his/her own jewel inside. Enjoyment: Great anime with just comedy, romance isn’t what I chose to keep following, but the dramatic moods, good fan service art, sound and the life of light novelists attracted me to keep my eyes stick on the screen and enjoy every moments. Additionally, ED song made me feel a bit sad with deep melody on sedentary background. I can’t wait till the ss2 after the OE. Ep 9: useful tip right there.