A Sister's All You Need.

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  • 2017
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A Sister's All You Need, also known as Imouto sae Ireba Ii, is an anime series that follows the story of a young man named Itsuki Hashima, a self-proclaimed novelist who is also a total shut-in. Itsuki is determined to make it as a famous writer, but he's constantly struggling to find inspiration for his work. Despite his lack of success, Itsuki loves writing more than anything else in the world, and he dedicates his entire life to creating the perfect story.

While Itsuki is focused on his writing, he also has a group of friends who are always there to support him. His childhood friend Chihiro is a successful author in her own right, and she's always pushing Itsuki to work harder and reach his full potential. His editor, Nayuta, is a bit more of a mystery, but she's always there to read Itsuki's work and offer feedback. And then there's Haruto, Itsuki's cousin and longtime friend, who is always bringing food and drinks to Itsuki's apartment and encouraging him to take breaks from his writing.

However, Itsuki's life takes a turn when a young girl named Miyako shows up at his doorstep. Miyako is actually Itsuki's younger step-sister, and she's been in love with him since they were children. While Itsuki is initially hesitant to let Miyako into his life, he eventually comes to accept her and even begins writing a story inspired by their relationship.

As the story progresses, Itsuki and his friends continue to support each other through various challenges and successes. There are moments of drama, romance, and humor throughout the series, but all of it is rooted in the characters' genuine love and care for one another.

One of the most standout elements of A Sister's All You Need is its focus on the creative process. Throughout the series, we see glimpses of Itsuki's writing as he works to perfect his craft. We also see his friends struggling with their own creative endeavors, whether it's trying to come up with a new idea for a novel or breaking into the competitive world of manga publishing. The series presents a realistic portrayal of the highs and lows of creative work, from the rush of inspiration to the crushing disappointment of rejection.

But despite its focus on writing and creativity, A Sister's All You Need is ultimately a story about human connection. Itsuki and his friends form a tight-knit group, and their relationships with each other are at the heart of the series. The characters all have their own quirks and flaws, but they come together to support each other and build each other up. Whether they're arguing about literature or just hanging out at home, the characters' relationships are imbued with a warmth and sincerity that's hard not to love.

In terms of visuals, A Sister's All You Need is beautifully animated with a bright, colorful style that perfectly complements its upbeat tone. The character designs are distinct and memorable, and the animation is fluid and dynamic. The series also uses a lot of on-screen text and graphics to convey Itsuki's writing process, which is an interesting and effective technique for showing the audience what Itsuki is imagining.

Overall, A Sister's All You Need is a charming and heartwarming series that's as much about the joys of friendship as it is about the struggle to create. Its relatable characters and upbeat tone make it a great watch for anyone looking for a feel-good anime with a unique twist.

A Sister's All You Need. is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between October 8, 2017 and on

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Seasons
A Sister's All You Need?
12. A Sister's All You Need?
December 24, 2017
Itsuki falls asleep at the kotatsu and has a dream about his middle school days. Back in modern time, Itsuki throws a party to celebrate his book becoming an anime. Haruto brings a board game where everyone gets to be a light novel artist!
Becoming the Protagonist Is All You Need.
11. Becoming the Protagonist Is All You Need.
December 17, 2017
Itsuki asks Miyako to take something to the publisher for him and she runs into Nayuta's editor. Miyak offers to go see Nayuta and get her to finish the manuscript in person. Miyako then realizes that she might want to be an editor herself.
A Lack of Problems Is All You Need.
10. A Lack of Problems Is All You Need.
December 10, 2017
Chihiro starts working part time at Ashley's office. Chihiro cleans Ashley's whole office and then goes to take a bath and Ashley finds out Chihiro's secret. Meanwhile, Itsuki heads to the zoo with Nayuta so he can do some research for his next book.
Nudity and Underwear Are All You Need.
9. Nudity and Underwear Are All You Need.
December 3, 2017
Toki brings Itsuki the manuscript for the Mahou Academy manga. Itsuki was looking forward to what Kaiko had drawn because of her art quality, but it turns out there's a problem?!
All You Need Is Love and Friendship.
8. All You Need Is Love and Friendship.
November 26, 2017
Haruto reveals how he feels about Miyako, and Itsuki promises to help him out. Around the same time, Nayuta, who sees Miyako as an older sister, tells Itsuki that she wants to throw a birthday party for Miyako.
Adventure Is All You Need.
7. Adventure Is All You Need.
November 19, 2017
In order to cheer up Haruto after his anime flopped, Itsuki gets him and Nayuta, Miyako and Chihiro together to play a TRPG.
Having Your Media Developments Go Well Is All You Need.
6. Having Your Media Developments Go Well Is All You Need.
November 12, 2017
Itsuki has a meeting with Kaiko Mikuniyama, the artist who will be doing the manga version of Mahou Academy. She looks very refined, which makes Itsuki nervous, but apparently she loves little sisters as much as he does.
All You Need Is to Write Novels.
5. All You Need Is to Write Novels.
November 5, 2017
Itsuki is nearing an important deadline and tries to flee from his editor, Toki, but is immediately caught. However, he manages to escape and goes to a hot springs with Setsuna.
As Long As You're Working.
4. As Long As You're Working.
October 29, 2017
Nayuta, Miyako and Haruto gather at Itsuki's room for Valentine's Day, and Haruto tries to show off his friendship with Itsuki again. Toki then shows up with the chocolates that fans had sent to them.
As Long As It's Research
3. As Long As It's Research
October 22, 2017
Itsuki, Nayuta, and Miyako decide to escape the cold by going to Okinawa where they visit a remote island so Itsuki can do some research. Meanwhile, Nayuta decides to flail around naked in the water, and Miyako eventually joins in as well.
If Only a Miracle Would Happen
2. If Only a Miracle Would Happen
October 15, 2017
Nayuta and Miyako walk in on Itsuki naked!? He's trying to act out the little sister character in his new volume, but he ends up embarrassing himself and complicating the trio's relationship.
I Only Need a Little Brother Who Can Cook, a Beautiful Naked Girl, and Friends I Can Relate To.
1. I Only Need a Little Brother Who Can Cook, a Beautiful Naked Girl, and Friends I Can Relate To.
October 8, 2017
Itsuki Hashima, a popular young novelist whose work always includes little sisters, is having difficulty coming up with a new series. One day, his younger step-brother Chihiro and some of his colleagues come over for dinner, drinks, and games.
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A Sister's All You Need, also known as Imouto sae Ireba Ii, is an anime series that follows the story of a young man named Itsuki Hashima, a self-proclaimed novelist who is also a total shut-in. Itsuki is determined to make it as a famous writer, but he's constantly struggling to find inspiration for his work. Despite his lack of success, Itsuki loves writing more than anything else in the world, and he dedicates his entire life to creating the perfect story.

While Itsuki is focused on his writing, he also has a group of friends who are always there to support him. His childhood friend Chihiro is a successful author in her own right, and she's always pushing Itsuki to work harder and reach his full potential. His editor, Nayuta, is a bit more of a mystery, but she's always there to read Itsuki's work and offer feedback. And then there's Haruto, Itsuki's cousin and longtime friend, who is always bringing food and drinks to Itsuki's apartment and encouraging him to take breaks from his writing.

However, Itsuki's life takes a turn when a young girl named Miyako shows up at his doorstep. Miyako is actually Itsuki's younger step-sister, and she's been in love with him since they were children. While Itsuki is initially hesitant to let Miyako into his life, he eventually comes to accept her and even begins writing a story inspired by their relationship.

As the story progresses, Itsuki and his friends continue to support each other through various challenges and successes. There are moments of drama, romance, and humor throughout the series, but all of it is rooted in the characters' genuine love and care for one another.

One of the most standout elements of A Sister's All You Need is its focus on the creative process. Throughout the series, we see glimpses of Itsuki's writing as he works to perfect his craft. We also see his friends struggling with their own creative endeavors, whether it's trying to come up with a new idea for a novel or breaking into the competitive world of manga publishing. The series presents a realistic portrayal of the highs and lows of creative work, from the rush of inspiration to the crushing disappointment of rejection.

But despite its focus on writing and creativity, A Sister's All You Need is ultimately a story about human connection. Itsuki and his friends form a tight-knit group, and their relationships with each other are at the heart of the series. The characters all have their own quirks and flaws, but they come together to support each other and build each other up. Whether they're arguing about literature or just hanging out at home, the characters' relationships are imbued with a warmth and sincerity that's hard not to love.

In terms of visuals, A Sister's All You Need is beautifully animated with a bright, colorful style that perfectly complements its upbeat tone. The character designs are distinct and memorable, and the animation is fluid and dynamic. The series also uses a lot of on-screen text and graphics to convey Itsuki's writing process, which is an interesting and effective technique for showing the audience what Itsuki is imagining.

Overall, A Sister's All You Need is a charming and heartwarming series that's as much about the joys of friendship as it is about the struggle to create. Its relatable characters and upbeat tone make it a great watch for anyone looking for a feel-good anime with a unique twist.

A Sister's All You Need. is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between October 8, 2017 and on

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  • Premiere Date
    October 8, 2017
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