Recently, My Sister Is Unusual

Recently, My Sister Is Unusual

Directed by Yuki Aoyama, Iggy Coen

Produced by KADOKAWA, DUB

2014117 min6.9 / 10

A surreal romantic comedy that blends supernatural possession, taboo family dynamics, and erotic elements to explore forbidden desire and spiritual redemption.

Mitsuki and Yuya become stepsister and stepbrother because of their parents' marriage. Mitsuki can't get along with her new family and Yuya doesn't know how to approach his new stepsister. One day, Mitsuki becomes possessed by the spirit of Hiyori. Hiyori likes Yuya and believes Yuya can help her get to heaven. Hiyori places a leather chastity belt upon on Mitsuki and a plan takes place to help send Hiyori to heaven.

Questions people ask

  • Is Recently, My Sister Is Unusual violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is Recently, My Sister Is Unusual scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Recently, My Sister Is Unusual sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Recently, My Sister Is Unusual end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Recently, My Sister Is Unusual easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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85/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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Rarity95

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Surprise96

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Love65

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