OniAi English Sub & Dub

About OniAi

Here is what OniAi (Oniichan dakedo Ai sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne!) is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy, school and romance anime by Silver Link. (2012). At its core: After their parents' deaths, brother and sister Akito and Akiko Himenokouji were pushed to live with separate families for six years. But now they have finally reunited and begin to live together.

Along the way, it fast grows into 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.

With comedy at the core, 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

Animation is handled by Silver Link., so the studio's house style defines how OniAi looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, 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.