Recently, My Sister is Unusual

Recently, My Sister is Unusual

On Nippon TV, Tokyo MX

20141 season12 episodes25 min5.7 / 10

A lighthearted supernatural romantic comedy where a ghost possesses a girl's body to pursue love with her step-brother, balancing absurdist premise with genuine affection.

A girl named Mitsuki Kanzaki lives with her step-brother Yuya after her mother remarries. One day, Mitsuki is possessed by the self-proclaimed spirit of a young girl, Hiyori Kotobuki. Hiyori (in Mitsuki's body) must fall in love with Yuya to move towards the "Gates of Heaven."

Questions people ask

  • Is Recently, My Sister is Unusual violent? Barely. Less violent than 75% of series.

  • Does Recently, My Sister is Unusual leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is Recently, My Sister is Unusual sad? Not especially. Less sad than 63% of series.

  • Is Recently, My Sister is Unusual easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 61% of series.

  • Is Recently, My Sister is Unusual scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 59% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity68

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise45

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Recently, My Sister is Unusual

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Same Mood as Recently, My Sister is Unusual

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Recently, My Sister is Unusual, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Recently, My Sister is Unusual, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Recently, My Sister is Unusual, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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