Despite a really rough first few minutes, (my friends and I have come to know it as the “Normie Filter”) “Imouto Sae Ireba Ii” show is a strikingly interesting, hilarious, and fun slice of life/romantic comedy that was totally unexpected from the genre/title. If you’re coming in expecting a stereotypical siscon harem, which personally I am a fan of the genre and will neglect to comment on it as a whole, you will be pleasantly surprised that this series tackles some very mature themes such as the daily life of a light novel author in its intrinsically volatile industry, what it takes to maintain inspiration despite horrible commentaries, and even what it means to be the protagonist in your own story of your life.
I would also like to see more characters like Itsuki, introspective and daring characters willing to take the first steps into their own futures, rather than waiting for their "moment" to shine or chance to reach them. Kind of a tangent, but it's nice to see a character that is willing to progress his own story rather than wait for the story develop around him. It was welcoming to see this anime tackle this kind of problem in the way it does, and the sole reason I rate Character as a 9.
I would recommend this series to everyone that is a fan of slice of life dramas/rom-coms, and would strongly remind you to give the anime a chance past its “Normie Filter” first few minutes of the first episode.
