The Shiunji Family Children
| Company type | Manga series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Manga, Anime |
| Founded | February 25, 2022 |
| Founder | Reiji Miyajima |
| Headquarters | Japan |
Area served | Japan, North America, Southeast Asia, Oceania |
| Products | Manga, Anime television series |
is a Japanese comic series created by Reiji Miyajima. It has been serialized in Hakusensha's seinen publication Young Animal since February 2022, targeting the seinen audience. The narrative is set in Tokyo’s Seijō district and centers on a boy living alongside five sisters and a younger brother until their father discloses that none of them share biological ties.
An anime version produced by Doga Kobo was broadcast from April through June 2025.
Plot
Arata Shiunji resides with five sisters and a younger brother. Having never experienced a romantic relationship, he appears destined to remain single. However, his father drops a startling revelation: none of the siblings are related by blood. This disclosure compels Arata to adjust to an unforeseen family situation.
Characters
- The eldest son and Ouka’s “twin,” Arata endeavors to maintain the family unity despite their lack of genetic connection.
- The oldest daughter and a university student training to become a nurse; she is recognized for her gentle nature and fear of supernatural phenomena.
- The second oldest sibling, excelling academically and serving as valedictorian.
- The third eldest and Arata’s “twin,” sociable and well-liked but hiding personal challenges.
- A skilled tennis player and Shion’s biological twin, enjoying considerable popularity.
- The youngest sibling attending middle school, developing romantic feelings toward Arata after learning about their non-blood relation.
- The only other son and Minami’s biological twin, frequently offering guidance to Arata.
- The adoptive father who reveals the siblings’ lack of blood relation on Kotono’s 15th birthday; he shows profound care for all his children.
Manga
Crafted and illustrated by Reiji Miyajima, The Shiunji Family Children started its serialization in Hakusensha’s seinen magazine Young Animal on February 25, 2022. Hakusensha has collected the chapters into volumes, with the initial volume released on July 15, 2022. By May 29, 2025, seven volumes had been published.
The manga’s English-language release in North America is licensed by Yen Press.
Volumes
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Anime
In February 2024, the production of an anime television adaptation was announced. The series is produced by Doga Kobo, directed by Ryouki Kamitsubo, with Noboru Kimura handling series composition, and Miki Muto responsible for character design and chief animation direction. The soundtrack features compositions by Akki, Ginnojo Hoshi, and Shota Horie. An early screening of the first two episodes took place in Tokyo on March 16, 2025. The show aired from April 8 to June 24, 2025, across AT-X and other channels. The opening theme song "Honey Lemon" is performed by Nacherry, while the ending theme "Like You o(>< = ><)o Love You?" is delivered by the "Shiunji Family Children" cast group, which includes voice talents Chika Anzai, Marika Kōno, Rie Takahashi, Hana Hishikawa, and Kana Ichinose.
International streaming rights are held by Crunchyroll. Meanwhile, Medialink has secured licensing for Southeast Asia and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand), distributing it via Ani-One Asia’s YouTube platform.