Overview
- Reiji Miyajima’s new series, The Shiunji Family Children, consists of five volumes and is set to receive an anime adaptation in April 2025.
- The inaugural trailer showcases the principal voice cast and staff, with Doga Kobo handling animation and Ryouki Kamitsubo as the director.
- The narrative centers on the affluent Shiunji family, whose members are not biologically related, creating underlying tension between the siblings.
Reiji Miyajima, widely recognized for his popular series Rent-A-Girlfriend, which has been ongoing since 2017, is also working on The Shiunji Family Children. Unlike the weekly chapters of Rent-A-Girlfriend, this new project is published monthly, having experienced some hiatus periods.
The Shiunji Family Children has been serialized in Hakusensha’s Young Animal magazine since 2022 and is currently compiled into five volumes, with Yen Press managing its U.S. distribution. Earlier this year, in February, the announcement of an anime adaptation created excitement among fans.
Recent updates have included the release of the anime’s first trailer, confirming an anticipated premiere in April 2025. The trailer features a glimpse of the ending theme song, “LIKE YOU LOVE YOU?” , performed by notable voice actors including Chika Anzai (Banri), Marika Kono (Seiha), Rie Takahashi (Oka), Hana Hishikawa (Minami), and Kana Ichinose (Kotono), who portray the sister characters.
Take a look at the trailer here:
Additional voice cast members include Yuichiro Umehara (known for Manabu Horikita in Classroom of the Elite) as Arata Shiunji, and Chiaki Kobayashi (Louis James Moriarty in Moriarty the Patriot) portraying Shion Shiunji.
Main Staff of The Shiunji Family
The animation is being handled by Doga Kobo, while Ryouki Kamitsubo (known for HenSemi) directs the series. Scriptwriting is managed by Noboru Kimura (from Solo Leveling), with Miki Mutou serving as the chief animator and character designer. The music composition will be crafted by Akki, Ginnojo Hoshi, and Shota Horie.
Story Premise
The plot unfolds within the opulent Shiunji family, where on the youngest sister’s 15th birthday, their father discloses that none of the siblings share a biological connection. This revelation significantly affects the dynamics between the siblings, particularly for Arata Shiunji, the eldest brother, who has never had a girlfriend, suggesting profound changes in their relationships.
As of now, The Shiunji Family Children does not have an international release confirmed. However, fans of Miyajima can currently enjoy Rent-A-Girlfriend, which is available for streaming on Crunchyroll.
Source: Anime News Network
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