OniAi English Sub & Dub

About OniAi

OniAi (Oniichan dakedo Ai sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne!) blends comedy, school and romance by Silver Link. (2012). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: After their parents' deaths, brother and sister Akito and Akiko Himenokouji were forced to live with separate families for six years. But now they have finally reunited and begin to live together.

Soon after, it fast becomes apparent that Akiko harbors romantic feelings for her brother; however, Akito only sees her as a sibling. When three more girls—Anastasia Nasuhara, Arashi Nikaidou, and Ginbei Haruomi Sawatari—move into their apartment, Akiko's hopes of living alone with her brother vanish. Moreover, these girls also like Akito in one way or another, making it even more difficult for Akiko to gain her brother's undivided attention.

In a comedy series like this, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Silver Link., which means the visual identity of OniAi follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on comedy, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 2012, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.