Shirohiyo - Reincarnated as a Neglected Noble: Raising My Baby Brother With Memories From My Past Life
Synopsis
In a world where Western and Asian cultures mix together, the only son of Count Kikunoi from the Kiryuu Empire, is Ageha. His life was already over at the age of 5. He, who was born in a corner of the country, has zero allies or useful skills in addition to being overweight. What's more, it seems that his brother Regulus, who suddenly appeared on his life and was presented for the Count as his brother, will kill him in the future for his right to succeed... His only weapons, are the abilities of "cooking and sewing," that he suddenly acquired along with the memories of his previous Japanese life. In the midst of all this, Ageha ends up raising his younger brother, but... "My brother is super cute?" And before he knows it, he becomes a full-blown doting older brother?! Making handmade educational toys for his cute little brother and delicious chawanmushi (steamed egg custard)... With the help of his previous life's skills and my power as a housekeeper, he's able to improve the rough life of the people living in his territory. A fantasy of two young brothers managing their territory, where a single step gets even the gods involved in changing their country! (Source: Shousetsuka ni Narou, translated)
Audience Consensus
Audience opinions are divided. Some viewers found the anime to be a wholesome and heartwarming isekai with a refreshing protagonist and well-developed relationships. However, others criticized it for being cliché, slow-paced, and having a weak main character, underdeveloped plotlines, and limited animation. The show is generally seen as cute and relaxing, but may not appeal to those seeking complex or engaging narratives.
Strengths
- Refreshing protagonist with a strong moral compass.
- Organically developed relationships.
- Impressive art style enhances immersion.
- Good story, better than the majority of anime out there.
- Relaxing and heartwarming.
Weaknesses
- Painfully slow and cliché.
- Main character is spineless and unconvincing.
- Trivial events with no real stakes.
- Forgotten plotlines and underdeveloped characters.
- Limited animation quality.
- Plot gets replaced with the story of a kid who wants to educate peasants