Super Seisyun Brothers

A short anime about a realistic group of people and their interactions with each other.

Story: 6
The story follows two groups of siblings, the Saitou siblings and the Shinmoto siblings. The older sisters are best friends and so are the younger brothers, but everyone is in good relationship with each other. Their isn't much of a story since each episode is approximitely four minutes long, but the short stories are very enjoyable and actually quite entertaining to watch.

Art: 9
This is the thing that stands out the most with this series, the art style. It is quite unique and uses very bright colors as ... the main color palate and heavy focus on circles to give details and depth on certain things such as hair. I found the art to be interesting and it works quite well with what the anime was aiming; a short, cute feeling that puts the viewer in a happy mood. Character designs were great, all the characters outfit looked awesome as well.

Sound: 8
The only thing I can rate sound wise is the ED, Watashi ni Naritai Watashi, which is super duper cute. Again, just like the art, this ED helps with the whole cute, short feeling of this anime.

Character: 9
The characters felt very real, characters that have personalities that can exist in real life. Both the Saitou siblings are quite but passionate about certain things and the Shinmoto siblings are loud and competitive, both very realistic personalities. With realistic personalities, the characters are very easy to relate to.

Enjoyment: 8
The series is short and simple, but done very well. The goal of the whole series is to make a cute impression with silly stories and humorous moments that are realistic. They did this very well with the sound, art and the characters. My only complaint is that I wish there would be more romance, but so far this review has been spoiler free and I would like to keep it spoiler free. More romance would be nice though...

Overall: 8
This is a very cute show that is easy going and can replace any emotion with a smile. This will probably be my to go anime when I finished a sad series or feeling down, since this series is very light hearted.

"He's addicted to net games, so we go on dates online!" - Kohara Shiyo

I've had this anime on my list for a while now so yesterday I decided to start watching it. As a fan of short episode anime anyway, I was not disappointed at all.

[Story (8/10)] : As I said above, I had watched a couple of s.e.a (short episode anime) before starting this such as: Aiura, Chitose Get You and currently Onee-chan Ga-Kita! and this was by far the best in terms of story.

Now I wasn't for looking for any sort of continuity between the episodes at all because they're not meant to ... have a solid plot but what I really liked about SSB is the fact that on multiple occasions, they had episodes that would carry on from the last and it made for some great character development.
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[Art (10/10)]: Most anime that you see generally have a very cliché art style and colour scheme but as you can see by just looking at the cover photo, this is not the case with SSB. The colours compliment each other well, are basic and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The shiny effect was a nice touch too, I was almost always drawn to their hair because of this.
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[Sound (6/10)]: Being a s.e.a, it didn't have much going for it musically. It didn't have an OP but I guess the ED was nice to bop your head to.
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[Character (9/10)]: My oh my, the characters were so so great! Along with the art, this is where the anime really shines. Chika (Male with blonde hair and blue eyes) and his elder sister Chiko are complete narcissists whilst their "neighbours" : Mako and Mao are the complete opposite... But not really.

(For any Yaoi fangirls/boys out there, Chiko is an Otaku who's obsessed with Boy Love. Just sayin'!)

Mako is lazy as is Chiko but she has a part time job and can't stand University. On the other hand, Chiko attends University but hates the idea of a job other than drawing Manga. Mao is the younger brother to Mako and best friend to Chika. Whilst Chika is hyperactive, Mao is extremely serious and stoic. Mix everybody's personalities together and you end up in some seriously funny situations.

Something else that really impresses me is that the side characters (One is a trap and a great one at that!) are just as memorable and funny as the main characters, they don't steal the spotlight though.
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[Enjoyment (9/10)]: Out of all the s.e.a I have watched, this definitely has to be my favourite. I'm with a lot of people when they say that this anime should either get a continuation or it should become full-length.

It has the perfect mix of humor, character and plot. The latter being something that is rarely seen in this type of anime.
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[Overall (9/10)]: Watching Super Seisyun Brothers was a great way to spend my day off college! I'm craving for a continuation and I'm sure I will be for an extremely long time.

So much so that I'll be rewatching this very soon.

As a 4-minute-per-episode short anime, Super Seishun Brothers certainly fulfills the saying ‘good things come in small packages’.

2013 saw a number of good shorts so far, and I was spoiled by the likes of Senyuu and Ketsuekigata-kun. However, despite being up against pretty stiff competition, Super Seishun managed to hold its own.

While having a good plot is always appreciated, there are times when you don’t really need one. That was the case with Super Seishun. As per the opening of episode one, “The older sisters are best friends. The younger brothers are best friends. And between these similar siblings, existed a strange relationship”. The series ... chronicled the daily lives of these siblings, focusing on the quirky relationships between them and their interactions with other characters. Falling into stereotypes, the Saitou siblings (purple haired) were quieter, while the Shinmoto siblings (blond siblings) were the livelier pair. I very much enjoyed the playful banter that they had, as well as the dynamics between these characters. It’s really endearing to see siblings get along as well as they do, and the interactions between all four of them were very interesting.

Bringing life to the interactions between the characters were the seiyuus who voiced them. Based purely on voice alone, I was more partial to the purple haired siblings (okay, maybe the fact that they had purple hair MIGHT have swayed my vote. I want purple hair too!). As Saitou Mao (purple haired brother), Ishikawa Kaito’s deadpan voice really stood out. His is one of the many new voices that were introduced in the Autumn 2013 season, and I believe that this young seiyuu is one to look out for. Just that season alone, he’s been credited as the main in a number of series, such as Tokyo Ravens and Nagi no Asukara. Having been following those two anime series as well, I could hear his versatility shining through – the way he adapts his voice to suit the different characters he plays is quite remarkable. Newcomer or not, I have grown rather fond of him.

Speaking of Nagi, we have one other seiyuu common to both shows – the lovely Kayano Ai. Playing the role of Saitou Mako (purple haired sister), she did a fine job, giving us viewers an equally amusing deadpan voice. Anime watchers may remember her from Summer 2013 as the good-natured Lucy Kimiko Akie Airi (…) aka Yamagami-san in Servant x Service (mentioned because this is another of those 'don't think just watch' series). Of course, this is not the only anime that she is known for, as this veteran seiyuu has a whole list of characters on her resume to boast about. And as Mako, she delivered yet another favourable performance.

Rounding up the main cast, we have Oosaka Ryouta and Yamamoto Nozomi, who voice the blond brother and sister respectively. Having had the pleasure of actually seeing Oosaka Ryouta at a live event, I have a soft spot for him and can’t help but smile when I hear him in any anime. While I’ve personally not heard Yamamoto Nozomi in any other shows, I did like what she did with Chiko’s character. For one, I could discern the desperation in her voice, as she tries to dissociate herself from the otaku label. Yes, she’s a self-proclaimed bishoujo in serious anime fandom denial (ah, that certainly brings back memories.. heh). On the whole, I think the cast did a pretty good job, making the series even more entertaining with their voice acting.

That aside, another thing that really drew me in was the setting of the anime – I simply loved the atmosphere that exuded throughout the entire series. The world in which these siblings exist seems so carefree and fun, watching them made me wish I lived in such a world. The story was relaxed and whimsical, and despite my earlier assertion that there wasn’t much of a plot, we were even teased with a cliffhanger in one of the episodes. The playful manner in which this series was brought forth, coupled with that adorable ending theme (yes, I’m guilty of putting the ED on loop for the entire hour that it took me to write this review), left me feeling all warm and fuzzy after each episode ^^ happiness~

Short & sweet – that’s what this series was for me.

A cute slice of life mini-series revolving around the friendships of 2 pairs of siblings.

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I honestly thought that I would hate this Anime because the storyline seemed so random at first but it was absolutely fantastic!
The storyline is very real & relatable (relatable in the sense of friendship & love).
Super Seiyun Brothers is one of those Animes that you'll enjoy watching in a laid back manner.

The animation is pretty smooth & not choppy with the cuts from scene to scene.
The art is very nice, At first the eye coloring bothered me but you get used to it & see it as a norm. kind ... of thing.
The narrator is a nice touch to this series & makes you chuckle at some parts.

After the series ends it makes you want more & I find it a shame that there is no manga on this.

Overall:
Good Anime to watch if you're looking for something short, sweet, & relatable.

If you're debating whether or not to watch this, I say that there's about a 60-70% chance that you'll enjoy it, depending on your preferences for anime. It's very simply and heartfelt and hard to dislike unless you find slice of life boring, simply put. I don't remember sitting here and reading through all these reviews-- the show takes barely an hour to watch and it goes by so quickly that you'll forget you were watching it in the first place.

That being said, let me go into the specifics for those who want to hear them.

Super Seisyun Brothers doesn't have a really specific ... overarching 'plot'. Only a few episodes have a major plot that carries over to another episode, though it's all in chronological order and there are developments that happen. I wasn't sure about this anime a few episodes in, but the more I watched it, the more it grew on me. It's realistic and it deals with the problems of young adults and teenagers very well. As a 'young'un' myself, I found it quite enjoyable because instead of strange love triangles, overly sexual situations, unrealistically popular and sexy high school students, and overqualified randoms, it had the main components of being a young adult: unsurity, worry about the future, trying to find yourself, muted problems about your love life, and finding real friends. That being said, while this is a step up (a realistic one at that) from other slice of life, I'm not a big fan of the genre myself, so I did find myself a little bored at times-- but it wasn't bad enough to make it a pain.

The art was simply gorgeous to say the least. The pastels were pretty and every character was distinct and well drawn. The backgrounds and other characters (there were only about ten characters to begin with) were kinda 'lazily' drawn, but I'm guessing that has to do with a small budget.

I didn't find anything impressive about the closing, the background music, or the VAs, in all honesty. They did their job, but nothing was inherently memorable.

Personally, I think the characters are where this show hits it out of the ballpark. Each character is realistic and fun. On top of that, I enjoy the fact that none of them have dramatic origin stories for their friendships-- they are simply, normal people, and they just became friends because... well, they like eachother. Simple as that. I also adore the dynamics between the brother-sister duos and the subtle way that they show their feelings. It really warms my heart overall.

All in all, this was a good watch and a good use of an hour in my book. :) If you're ever feeling depressed (or just want to bond with a sibling over some anime, haha!) I would definitely recommend watching this.

I would recommend this if you: have an hour to spare, like slice of life, like pastely art styles, like brother-sister dynamics, like shows about young adult troubles, like realism

I would NOT recommend this if you: are more accustomed to the classic school anime style, are expecting a BroCon, want excessive romance, want a lot of plot

I would also recommend Danchigai if you enjoyed this.

Have a great day everyone!

This is a funny and very relatable for young adults, however is are no clear theme.

There is essentially no plot, however this isn’t a major issue and isn’t expected for such short episodes. This is a fast paced comedy drama which shows the teeangers in their typical day to day life, like going to school, work, or just hanging out. The teenager’s challenges are very relateable. The series explores many themes like having a crush, or struggling to find a purpose in life. Although the series never really focuses on one specific theme or challenge which means there’s less emotional depth in the story. ... None of the themes were well developed as each theme (like finding your passion or relationships) was only mentioned in one or two episodes most. And the ending was a little disappointing as I didn’t really relate to any themes.

The characters were really good, you could really see their personalities and easily relate to their worries. The minor characters were entertaining to watch too.

Animation was great, reasonably detailed and everything flowed naturally.

The music was really average, just basic electronic melodies played again and again.

The humour was really good and there were plenty of laugh out loud moments.

Constructive feedback is appreciated :)

This anime is a quick-to-watch, sweet, slice of life type which mainly focuses on the interaction between two pairs of siblings - elder sister, younger brother.

Story: 6
If you're looking for a very light romance-comedy, this one may be for you. Each episode is only 4 minutes long, so don't expect much of a story line. It barely ventures out past their interactions with one another in their houses. But it's still cute in a simple. romance-comedy type of way.

Art: 9
The characters are beautifully drawn. The colours are so vivid and bright, and everything is pristine.

Sound: 9
The voice actors/actresses fit ... the characters perfectly. They're exactly how I imagine them to sound. The ending sequence is also very bubbly and cute, and compliments the short anime.

Character: 9
You can't help but enjoy the personalities of each of the characters. They're also very realistic and relatable which is one of this anime's shining points.

Enjoyment: 7
I fell in love with the characters, and sincerely loved the art style of this anime. It made it so fun to watch. It's simplicity was also a nice change, and it's josei (geared towards women).

Overall: 7
I liked the series. I would recommended it to others who like romantic comedies, but I wouldn't watch it again.

Oh god how I hate this anime. "How could you hate an anime you rated an 8 Bento, how could you!" Let me tell you why.

I hate this anime because I enjoyed it way to much just for it to be over that fast. Whoever thought of making 4 minute anime needs to be wiped from this planet. ON TO THE REVIEW!

The Story, Is stupid. there isn't really a story. But, that makes it so much more fun. Since the anime is short it concentrates more on small developments and character elaboration. What you have here is a sister and brother being friends with ... another sister and brother from another family. The brothers are best friends and the sisters are best friends. Its very mild and easy to just coast along with.

The Art is fantastic to me. I love the colors and the fact it seems bright but dull at the same time. It gives me the same feeling like Acchi Kocchi and some other anime of similar coloring.

Sound is okay. I don't care for the ending theme to much. I like that its narrated in some parts. I also like the voice actors they picked.

The Characters, I feel is more important in this story because they concentrate on their development more then the story itself. You learn about what motivates each character and how they may feel towards each other. I also like that every episode the characters wear different clothes and the girls have different hair styles.

My Enjoyment watching this was way better. I laughed quite a few times. I feel like this anime could be one of my favorite slice of lifes if it wasn't only 4 minutes long.

Conclusion? I hate 4 minute long anime. I fell in love with an anime that ends faster then it begins. It leaves me salty... disappointed.. because I want more of it. It did lead me towards wanting to read the manga now though! Hopefully we will see another season soon.