Shiunji-ke no Kodomotachi

The love between brother and sister. The love between man and woman. That which is most forbidden is most unyielding. The two sons and five daughters of the Shiunji family shine like brilliant gems, each with intelligence and beauty in equal measure. And with the pedigree of their wealthy father behind them, how could they not be the talk of the town? Eldest son Arata has spent his life being tossed around by the whims of his colorful sisters, yet a little teasing won't stop him from valuing his family over anything and anyone else. But when his youngest sister turns fifteen, their father reveals a long-hidden secret of the Shiunji "siblings" and knocks Arata's world off its axis...

(Source: Yen Press)

Shiunji, Ouka Main

Takahashi, Rie Japanese

Shiunji, Seiha Main

Kouno, Marika Japanese

Shiunji, Banri Main

Anzai, Chika Japanese

Shiunji, Kotono Main

Ichinose, Kana Japanese

Shiunji, Minami Main

Hishikawa, Hana Japanese

Shiunji, Arata Main

Umehara, Yuuichirou Japanese

Shiunji, Shion Main

Kobayashi, Chiaki Japanese

Hinata, Nao Supporting

Shiraishi, Haruka Japanese

Narrator Supporting

Terasoma, Masaki Japanese

Yokoyama, Rara Supporting

Yuikawa, Asaki Japanese

Iizuka, Aya Producer

Nemoto, Yuuka Producer

Higashi, Mao Producer

Kobayashi, Ryou Producer

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Jul 5, 2025

GeoDashZ

Recommended

Shiunji-ke no Kodomotachi is a romantic comedy anime with a harem twist, centering on Arata Shiunji, a high school boy raised in a wealthy family. One day, he learns he isn’t a biological child of the Shiunji family. Even more surprising, several of his “sisters” are not blood-related either. As romantic feelings begin to bloom between Arata and his so-called siblings, chaos and comedy ensue. The anime blends awkward yet charming moments with bold romantic tension. While the premise may feel controversial, it’s handled with a light-hearted tone. With appealing character designs and engaging interactions, it’s a fun pick for rom-com lovers.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Jun 28, 2025

gakuendo

Mixed Feelings

This anime feels like it was made just to fill the seasonal harem slot. You’ve got the classic setup—five girls, all falling for the same guy—and yeah, it’s super predictable. I’ve watched plenty of shows like this, including the author’s other work like Rent-a-Girlfriend, so a lot of the usual flaws were obvious to me.

The protagonist honestly feels like a tweaked version of Kazuya. He’s supposed to look a bit more confident and manly, but deep down he’s still the same indecisive and frustrating guy with the same annoying habits people always complain about. As for the girls, they each have a bit of backstory, ... which is nice, but they still mostly fall into common archetypes.

The show did try to include emotional or dramatic moments, but they often came across as forced. There were too many cliché events crammed in, and the way they were handled just didn’t feel smooth. Some of the dialogue felt weird too—like it was taken straight from the manga without much adaptation. Maybe it’s just me, but it felt kind of stiff or unnatural at times, like the characters were just reciting lines instead of having real conversations.

On the positive side, I really liked the art. It’s done by Doga Kobo, and they rarely disappoint in that area. The character designs are expressive and clean, and the animation quality stayed consistent throughout all 12 episodes. Visually, it looks great for this kind of story.

Overall, if you’re a fan of harems and don’t mind familiar tropes and character types, you might still enjoy it. But if you’re looking for something with more originality or emotional depth, this probably won’t stand out.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jul 4, 2025

anoraks_spilt

Not Recommended

If you're curious about how something decent on paper can end up a dumpster fire due to poor execution, give this a watch. Same if you want to experience a true bad romcom to appreciate the good ones more.

I have so many problems with this show, I won't repeat what most others have already stated.

This feels more like a 2000s MTV reality dating show where they have a house full of girls, raging with hormones, compete to win over a rich, square jawed investment banker. Any and all family characteristics are thrown out the window(in EP.1) so it's pure, undiluted raunchiness. The tropes ... go hard for all, yet no further at all. I struggle to care or like any of the girls, despite the signature "golf ball neon eyes" and impeccable art design.

For a future man of the house, the mc does often act like a little girl on an emotional level. Pretty much from episode 9 on he's having a mental breakdown.
For example: Quints were psychos but they had defined personalities. Here you'll find it hard to reason with why the gals act so blatantly selfish and careless. Reminds me of the twins in "indivisible by love" with how competitively trashy they are towards each other.
Go watch something else. If you really hate yourself, put on rental GF and domestic GF to get your fix. I know I'm staying away from new releases for a good while now.

Reviewer’s Rating: 2

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