Days with My Stepsister explained

Ja Kanji:義妹生活
Ja Romaji:Gimai Seikatsu
Genre:Romantic comedy[1]
Type:light novel
Author:Ghost Mikawa
Illustrator:Hiten
Publisher:Media Factory
Demographic:Male
Imprint:MF Bunko J
First:January 25, 2021
Volumes:11
Type:manga
Author:Ghost Mikawa
Illustrator:Yumika Kanade
Publisher:Kadokawa Shoten
Demographic:Shōnen
Magazine:Shōnen Ace Plus
First:July 16, 2021
Volumes:4
Type:tv series
Director:Souta Ueno
Music:Citoca
Studio:Studio Deen
Licensee:Crunchyroll
Network:AT-X, Kansai TV, Tokyo MX, BS11
First:July 4, 2024
Last:September 19, 2024
Episodes:12
Portal:yes

is a Japanese mixed-media project created by Ghost Mikawa. It started with a YouTube channel created in April 2020, with its first video uploaded on May 1, 2020. A light novel series is written by Ghost Mikawa and illustrated by Hiten. The series began publication by Media Factory under their MF Bunko J imprint in January 2021. A manga adaptation by Yumika Kanade began serialization online in Kadokawa Shoten's Shōnen Ace Plus in July 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Deen aired from July to September 2024.

Premise

After his father's remarriage, Yūta Asamura finds himself getting a new stepsister, Saki Ayase, who happens to be the number one beauty of her grade, and living together with her. Having learned the important values about man-woman relationships, seen through their parents, and in order to not cause discord in the family, Yūta and Saki promise to keep a reasonable distance from each other, not to be too close or too opposing. Saki, who is longing for affection from her family and worked in solitude for their sake, does not know how to depend on others, while Yūta is bewildered at how to properly connect to Saki as her older brother. Feeling somewhat similar, the two of them gradually feel comfortable living together.

Characters

The protagonist of the Days with My Stepsister series. He is Saki's step-brother and a second-year high school student. He works part-time at a bookstore. Although he and Saki initially have a distant relationship, he develops feelings for her, triggered by the sight of her during a visit to the pool.
  • The female lead of the series. She is Yuuta's step-sister and a second-year high school student. She later works part-time at the same bookstore Yuuta works. Although she and Yuuta initially have a distant relationship, she develops feelings for him, triggered by him turning down her offer to have sex with him and talking about their issues about their former mother/father.
  • Yuuta's friend at school. He is a member of the baseball team and an otaku.
  • Saki's friend at school. She is always cheerful and meddlesome. She got increasingly involved with Saki because she could not stand to see her isolated, and later became her friend.
  • A university student who works part-time as a senior to Yuuta at the bookstore.
  • Yuuta's father and Saki's new step-father. After divorcing his ex-wife for various reasons, he re-married to Akiko. He has a good relationship with Yuta and Saki.
  • Saki's mother and Yuuta's new step-mother. After divorcing her ex-husband, she worked tirelessly to provide for Saki until she re-married to Taichi. She was a gyaru during her high school years.

    • Media

    YouTube channel

    While writing several works, author Ghost Mikawa learned of the existence of a reader who had a request to "deeply dig into the daily life of the characters".[2] He was interested in seeing what would happen if he tried to write an unusual work, and decided to write a story depicting the relationship between step-siblings.

    Regarding the production of the videos, Mikawa is the original author of the Gimai Seikatsu storyline, but the script of the story is handled by multiple writers.[3] According to Mikawa, the writing style of each writer is shown in each script, so it is often taken as it is.

    All videos on the YouTube channel are subtitled in English, Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese.[4]

    Light novels

    The light novel series is written by Ghost Mikawa and features illustrations by Hiten. It is published by Media Factory under their MF Bunko J imprint, with the first volume being released on January 25, 2021; twelve volumes have been released as of October 25, 2024.

    At Sakura-Con 2023, Yen Press announced that they licensed the series for English publication.[5] [6]

    Manga

    A manga adaptation with art by Yumika Kanade began serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's Shōnen Ace Plus online web service on July 16, 2021.[7]

    During their Anime NYC 2023 panel, Yen Press announced that they also licensed the manga for English publication.[8]

    Anime

    In July 2022, during the "Natsu no Gakuensai 2022" event for MF Bunko J, an anime television series adaptation was announced. The cast of the YouTube channel are reprising their roles.[9] [10] It is produced by Studio Deen and directed by Souta Ueno, with scripts written by Mitsutaka Hirota, characters designed by Manabu Nii, and music composed by Citoca.[11] The series aired from July 4 to September 19, 2024, on AT-X and other networks,[12] with Crunchyroll streaming the series worldwide outside of East Asia.[13] The opening theme song is performed by fhána, while the ending theme song is performed by Kitri.[14]

    Episodes

    Reception

    In the 2022 edition of Takarajimasha's annual light novel guide book Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!, the novel series ranked 7th in the bunkobon category, and 3rd in the new work category.[15] By January 2024, the series had over 600,000 copies in circulation.[16]

    See also

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: ja:義妹生活. https://comic-walker.com/contents/detail/KDCW_KS13202353010000_68/. ComicWalker. July 16, 2021 . Kadokawa Corporation. July 25, 2023. May 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240531231953/https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_000604_S. live.
    2. Web site: ja:人気小説『義妹生活』著者・三河ごーすとインタビュー. https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1623726847. Animate Times. June 28, 2022. July 20, 2021. ja. February 3, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230203172012/https://www.animatetimes.com/news/details.php?id=1623726847. live.
    3. Web site: ja:【特集】『義妹生活』書籍化記念企画 三河ごーすと×中島由貴×天﨑滉平スペシャル鼎談 合言葉は「目指せアニメ化」！？. https://ln-news.com/articles/110518. LN News. January 25, 2021. June 28, 2022. ja. November 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221130163927/https://ln-news.com/articles/110518. live.
    4. 三河ごーすと. mikawaghost. 1438462974654443521. ja:「義妹生活」チャンネルの過去動画すべてに英語字幕がつきました！. September 16, 2021. June 28, 2022.
    5. Yen Press. yenpress. 1644012094289764352. NEW NOVEL ANNOUNCEMENT: Days with My Stepsister. April 7, 2023. April 7, 2023.
    6. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Yen Press Reveals 28 New Licenses Including Bocchi the Rock!, Tokyo Babylon Manga; The Deer King Novels. Anime News Network. April 7, 2023. April 7, 2023. April 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230407235540/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-04-07/yen-press-reveals-28-new-licenses-including-bocchi-the-rock-tokyo-babylon-manga-the-deer-king-novels/.196859. live.
    7. Web site: https://ln-news.com/articles/111811. ja:『義妹生活』のコミカライズ連載が開始 7月21日発売の小説第3巻初回限定版にはASMR「義妹と先輩に挟まれて」も付属. LN News. ja. July 16, 2021. February 19, 2022. November 30, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221130163926/https://ln-news.com/articles/111811. live.
    8. Web site: Mateo. Alex. Yen Press Licenses 8 Manga, 3 Novels, 3 Audiobooks. Anime News Network. November 19, 2023. November 18, 2023. November 29, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231129093027/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-11-18/yen-press-licenses-8-manga-3-novels-3-audiobooks/.204555. live.
    9. Web site: https://natalie.mu/comic/news/486708. ja:「義妹生活」TVアニメ化決定！浅村悠太役に天崎滉平、綾瀬沙季役に中島由貴. Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc.. July 24, 2022. January 15, 2024. ja. April 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230411044455/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/486708. live.
    10. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Ghost Mikawa's Days With My Stepsister Novels Get TV Anime (Updated). Anime News Network. July 24, 2022. July 24, 2022. January 15, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240115141227/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-07-24/ghost-mikawa-days-with-my-stepsister-novels-get-tv-anime/.187971. live.
    11. Web site: https://natalie.mu/comic/news/566239. ja:アニメ「義妹生活」ティザーPV＆ビジュアル公開、小林親弘・上田麗奈が両親役に. Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc.. March 24, 2024. March 24, 2024. ja. April 5, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240405083352/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/566239. live.
    12. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. Days With My Stepsister Anime Reveals Main Character Visuals, July Debut. Anime News Network. January 15, 2024. January 15, 2024. February 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240227101036/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-01-15/days-with-my-stepsister-anime-reveals-main-character-visuals-july-debut/.206481. live.
    13. Web site: Cardine. Kyle. Crunchyroll Summer 2024 Anime Season Lineup Announced!. Crunchyroll. June 18, 2024. June 18, 2024.
    14. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Days With My Stepsister Anime Reveals July 4 Debut, More Staff, Theme Songs in Main Promo Video. Anime News Network. June 9, 2024. June 9, 2024.
    15. Web site: ja:このライトノベルがすごい！2022：各部門ベスト20位内にランクインした16作品のインタビュー記事を振り返ろう. https://ln-news.com/articles/112794. ln-news.com. November 26, 2021. December 25, 2023. ja. March 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240313222227/https://ln-news.com/articles/112794. live.
    16. gimaiseikatsu. ja:／TVアニメ『義妹生活』2024年7月放送決定!!!!＼書籍シリーズ累計60万部突破!!!!!!!!!小説最新10巻2024年1月25日発売！引き続き応援よろしくお願いします！. 1746849864796025202. January 15, 2024. ja.

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