Days with My Stepsister

Days with My Stepsister
First light novel volume cover, featuring Yūta Asamura and Saki Ayase
義妹生活
(Gimai Seikatsu)
GenreRomantic comedy[1]
Light novel
Written byGhost Mikawa
Illustrated byHiten
Published byMedia Factory
English publisher
ImprintMF Bunko J
DemographicMale
Original runJanuary 25, 2021 – present
Volumes11
Manga
Written byGhost Mikawa
Illustrated byYumika Kanade
Published byKadokawa Shoten
English publisher
  • NA: Yen Press
MagazineShōnen Ace Plus
DemographicShōnen
Original runJuly 16, 2021 – present
Volumes4
Anime television series
Directed bySouta Ueno
Written byMitsutaka Hirota
Music byCitoca
StudioStudio Deen
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkAT-X, Kansai TV, Tokyo MX, BS11
Original run July 4, 2024 – September 19, 2024
Episodes12
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Days with My Stepsister (義妹生活, Gimai Seikatsu) 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

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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

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Yūta Asamura (浅村 悠太, Asamura Yūta)
Voiced by: Kōhei Amasaki
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.
Saki Ayase (綾瀬 沙季, Ayase Saki)
Voiced by: Yuki Nakashima
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.
Tomokazu Maru (丸友 和, Maru Tomokazu)
Voiced by: Daiki Hamano
Yuuta's friend at school. He is a member of the baseball team and an otaku.
Maaya Narasaka (奈良坂 真綾, Narasaka Maaya)
Voiced by: Ayu Suzuki
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.
Shiori Yomiuri (読売 栞, Yomiuri Shiori)
Voiced by: Minori Suzuki
A university student who works part-time as a senior to Yuuta at the bookstore.
Taichi Asamura (浅村 太一, Asamura Taichi)
Voiced by: Kōhei Amasaki (voice comic), Chikahiro Kobayashi[2] (anime)
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.
Akiko Ayase (綾瀬 亜季子, Ayase Akiko)
Voiced by: Eriko Hara (voice comic), Reina Ueda[2] (anime)
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.
Kaho Fujinami (藤波 夏帆, Fujinami Kaho)
Voiced by: Atsumi Tanezaki[3]
Keisuke Shinjō (新庄 圭介, Shinjō Keisuke)
Voiced by: Ryōhei Arai[3]
Eiha Kudō (工藤 英葉, Kudō Eiha)
Voiced by: Mie Sonozaki[3]

Media

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YouTube channel

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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".[4] 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.[4]

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.[5] According to Mikawa, the writing style of each writer is shown in each script, so it is often taken as it is.[5]

All videos on the YouTube channel are subtitled in English, Chinese, Spanish and Vietnamese.[6]

Light novels

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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; eleven volumes have been released as of July 25, 2024.[7]

At Sakura-Con 2023, Yen Press announced that they licensed the series for English publication.[8][9]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 January 25, 2021[10]978-4-04-064726-5October 17, 2023[11]978-1-97-537203-3
2 March 25, 2021[12]978-4-04-680326-9February 20, 2024[13]978-1-97-537205-7
3 July 21, 2021[14]978-4-04-680607-9June 18, 2024[15]978-1-97-537207-1
4 December 24, 2021[16]978-4-04-681001-4November 19, 2024[17]978-1-97-537209-5
5 April 25, 2022[18]978-4-04-681361-9March 18, 2025[19]978-1-97-537211-8
6 August 25, 2022[20]978-4-04-681656-6——
7 December 23, 2022[21]978-4-04-682033-4——
8 April 25, 2023[22]978-4-04-682404-2——
9 August 25, 2023[23]978-4-04-682764-7——
10 January 25, 2024[24]978-4-04-683233-7——
11 July 25, 2024[7]978-4-04-683793-6——
12 October 25, 2024[25]978-4-04-684229-9——

Manga

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A manga adaptation with art by Yumika Kanade began serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's Shōnen Ace Plus online web service on July 16, 2021.[26]

During their Anime NYC 2023 panel, Yen Press announced that they also licensed the manga for English publication.[27]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 April 26, 2022[28]978-4-04-112284-6October 22, 2024[29]978-1-97-537215-6
2 December 26, 2022[30]978-4-04-113171-8January 21, 2025[31]978-1-97-537899-8
3 September 26, 2023[32]978-4-04-113914-1April 22, 2025[33]978-1-97-539866-8
4 June 25, 2024[34]978-4-04-115047-4——

Anime

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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.[35][36] 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.[37] The series aired from July 4 to September 19, 2024, on AT-X and other networks,[38] with Crunchyroll streaming the series worldwide outside of East Asia.[39] The opening theme song is "Tenshi-tachi no Uta" (天使たちの歌, lit. 'Song of the Angels') performed by fhána, while the ending theme song is "Suisō no Blanco" (水槽のブランコ, lit. 'Aquarium Swing') performed by Kitri.[40]

Episodes

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No.Title [41][42]Directed by [41]Written by [41]Storyboarded by [41]Original air date [43]
1"I'm Home with a Stranger"
Transliteration: "Tanin to Tadaima" (Japanese: 他人とただいま)		Daiei Ando, Mizuki Kobayashi & Naoki MurataMitsutaka HirotaSouta UenoJuly 4, 2024 (2024-07-04)
2"A Deal and Fried Eggs"
Transliteration: "Torihiki to Medama Yaki" (Japanese: 取引と目玉焼き)		Shun NakajimaMitsutaka HirotaHiroyuki FukushimaJuly 11, 2024 (2024-07-11)
3"Reflection and Revision"
Transliteration: "Hansha to Shūsei" (Japanese: 反射と修正)		Souta Ueno, Taro Kubo & Naoki MurataMitsutaka HirotaSouta UenoJuly 18, 2024 (2024-07-18)
4"Tendencies and Strategies"
Transliteration: "Keikō to Taisaku" (Japanese: 傾向と対策)		Daiei Ando, Shun Nakajima & Naoki MurataHana YamadaDaiei AndoJuly 25, 2024 (2024-07-25)
5"A Late Show and the Real Deal"
Transliteration: "Reitoshō to Nayatsu" (Japanese: レイトショーとガチなやつ)		Mizuki KobayashiMegumi SasanoMizuki KobayashiAugust 1, 2024 (2024-08-01)
6"Sweet & Sour Pork and Rain"
Transliteration: "Subuta to Ame" (Japanese: 酢豚と雨)		Shintaro ItoHana YamadaSouta UenoAugust 8, 2024 (2024-08-08)
7"Feelings and Summer Vacation"
Transliteration: "Kanjō to Natsuyasumi" (Japanese: 感情と夏休み)		Souta Ueno & Taro KuboMitsutaka HirotaHiroyuki FukushimaAugust 15, 2024 (2024-08-15)
8"A Response and Hot Milk"
Transliteration: "Henji to Hotto Miruku" (Japanese: 返事とホットミルク)		Hamana TakayukiMegumi SasanoMizuki KobayashiAugust 22, 2024 (2024-08-22)
9"Stepsister and Diary"
Transliteration: "Gimai to NikkI" (Japanese: 義妹と日記)		Souta Ueno & Mizuki KobayashiMitsutaka HirotaSouta UenoAugust 29, 2024 (2024-08-29)
10"Relations and Regrets"
Transliteration: "En to Miren" (Japanese: 縁と未練)		Shun NakajimaHana YamadaShun NakajimaSeptember 5, 2024 (2024-09-05)
11"Brother and Sister"
Transliteration: "Nii to Imōto" (Japanese: 兄と妹)		Shintaro Ito & Daiei AndoMitsutaka HirotaHiroyuki FukushimaSeptember 12, 2024 (2024-09-12)
12"　　and　　"
Transliteration: "　　to　　" (Japanese: 　　と　　)		Souta Ueno, Mizuki Kobayashi & Shintaro ItoMitsutaka HirotaSouta UenoSeptember 19, 2024 (2024-09-19)

Reception

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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.[44] By January 2024, the series had over 600,000 copies in circulation.[45]

See also

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References

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