I was a little surprised at the summary, and was not expecting much to tell the truth. I got the impression that this was going to be some strange sort of incest story.
However, the first episode made me fall in love with this show, if only for a short while, for the great comedic value, and the unique qualities of the plot. It was not just another X’s secret, it had no romantic tendencies, or poor ecchi…Well there was fanservice in the way of shaking ass. In the end I came under the impression that this would be my favorite show during its season.
Expectation: Excellent 9
Actual: 8/10... an 8.5?
Episode scores: 10,-,-,-,10,10,7,8,7,9,8,7
Analysis:
Story
There is not much of a real plot. Essentially it revolves around Kirino’s ‘life counseling’ and the outrageous lengths that her brother goes to help her. Yes, if this was a real sibling pair he would be unnaturally kind, sickening almost (although the same can’t be said for Kirino). Yet it is this sickening sibling bond that makes his actions so spectacular, sometimes funny, that you can’t help but love it.
The story is episodic in nature, but the main point is to deliver as much laughs as possible. While a bunch of jokes are Kyousuke giving tsukkumi at his sister’s ridiculous desires, or the nature of her otaku friends. The other bit comes from the situation irony he places himself into to save his sister.
Characters
Kyousuke would be the ideal big brother, unless you would rather him put more value on himself than his sister. His interactions with the friends are great, and each one has something new to bring. Kuroneko is the only person willing to butt heads with Kirino, and her matter of fact tone is enjoyable. Saori is one of those mysterious people who mediates the gatherings, and is able to control the situation without self-sacrifice like Kyousuke.
His childhood friend was a big surprise, because although convinced I did not like her at first being the typical airhead type, there is an awesome episode that completely turned my opinion around.
Conclusion:
As the show went on I was released from the spell that held me as a fan at the start. For once I was disappointed that a main issue was not dragged out too long, because as the later episodes came there were a few episodes that felt somewhat random. However I cannot say many bad things because honestly I loved it.
