Recently, my sister is unusual.
Synopsis
Saikin, Imouto no Yousu ga Chotto Okashiinda ga. follows a family just starting to rebuild. When they marry, Mr. and Mrs. Kanzaki bring a teenage son and daughter along for the ride. But high school freshman Mitsuki Kanzaki is less than thrilled. Stinging from a history of absent and abusive father figures, she is slow to accept her stepfather and stepbrother. But after an accident lands Mitsuki in the hospital, she finds herself possessed by the ghost of Hiyori Kotobuki, a girl her age who was deeply in love with Mitsuki's stepbrother Yuuya. Hiyori cannot pass on to her final reward because of her unrequited love for Yuuya, meaning she's got to consummate it... in Mitsuki's body?! Now, Mitsuki's life depends on getting Hiyori to Heaven. But will she get used to sharing herself with a pushy, amorous ghost? Can she overcome her distrust of her new family? Can she bring herself to fulfill Hiyori's feelings for Yuuya? And might she be hiding some feelings of her own?
Audience Consensus
Overall, audience reception to 'Saikin, Imouto no Yousu ga Chotto Okashiinda ga' is mixed to negative. While a few viewers found enjoyment in the humor and ecchi elements, the majority criticized the weak story, generic characters, and poor execution. The excessive censorship and disturbing themes further contributed to the negative sentiment, resulting in a polarized audience with strong opinions on both sides.
Strengths
- Some found the premise unique with a twist on the incest genre.
- Several reviewers enjoyed the humor and found themselves laughing.
- Some appreciated the art style and character designs, finding them cute and appealing.
- The OP and ED music were considered catchy and memorable by some.
Weaknesses
- Many found the story weak, generic, and filled with plot holes.
- Characters were criticized as being stereotypical, bland, and lacking development.
- The excessive censorship was a major turn-off for many viewers.
- The ecchi elements were seen as poorly executed and relying on tired tropes.
- Some reviewers were disturbed by the implied sexual assault and non-consensual elements.