The anime adaptation of Reiji Miyajima’s manga, “The Shiunji Family Children,” has been making waves since its premiere earlier this month. Now, fans have even more reason to celebrate! Crunchyroll has announced the English dub cast and premiere date. Get ready to dive into the chaotic and heartwarming world of the Shiunji family with a brand new voice cast.
What’s “The Shiunji Family Children” About?
Before we get to the dub details, let’s recap the story. The Shiunji family lives in a mansion in Tokyo’s Setagaya ward and consists of seven children: two sons and five daughters. The eldest son, Arata Shiunji, is constantly being bossed around by his beautiful sisters and longs for a life free from their teasing. However, Arata’s life takes an unexpected turn when their father reveals a shocking secret on the youngest sister Kotono’s fifteenth birthday: Arata and his siblings are not biologically related, except for twins Minami and Shion. This revelation throws the family dynamic into chaos as they navigate their newfound freedom and the potential for romance.
The series explores themes of family, identity, and the complexities of relationships. It examines how the siblings cope with the knowledge that they are not blood-related and how this affects their feelings for one another.
English Dub Cast Revealed
Crunchyroll has announced the talented voice actors who will bring the Shiunji family to life in English. Here’s a list of the main cast members:
- Abi Kumar as Arata
- Taylor Murphy as Banri
- Amber May as Seiha
- Rebecca Danae as Ouka
- Morgan Berry as Minami
- Terri Doty as Kotono
- Dallas Reid as Shion
- Cris George as Kaname
With such a talented cast, the English dub is sure to capture the humor, heart, and drama of “The Shiunji Family Children.”
Premiere Date and Where to Watch
The English dub of “The Shiunji Family Children” officially began streaming on Tuesday, April 29th, on Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll is the go-to streaming platform for anime fans, offering a vast library of subtitled and dubbed anime series.
Production Details
“The Shiunji Family Children” anime is produced by Doga Kobo and directed by Ryoki Kamitsubo. Noboru Kimura handles the series composition, while Miki Muto is in charge of character designs. The music is composed by Akki, Ginnojo Hoshi, and Shota Horie.
Manga Origins
“The Shiunji Family Children” is based on the manga series written and illustrated by Reiji Miyajima, also known for his work on “Rent-A-Girlfriend.” The manga has been serialized in Hakusensha’s Young Animal magazine since February 2022. Yen Press has licensed the manga for English release in North America.
Episode Count
The anime adaptation of “The Shiunji Family Children” will consist of 12 episodes for the Spring 2025 anime season.
Where can I watch “The Shiunji Family Children”?
The anime is available on Crunchyroll, with options to stream with ads or through a premium subscription for ad-free viewing. Ani-One Asia’s YouTube channel also streams the series in selected South and Southeast Asian countries. Other platforms such as Bilibili Global and Bahamut Anime Crazy may also carry the series depending on your region.
Reception
The series has garnered attention as one of the anticipated titles of the Spring 2025 anime season, due to its intriguing premise and characters. The initial episodes introduce the unique dynamics between Arata and his sisters, and the twist regarding their non-biological relations.
Will the anime stay true to the manga?
It is an open question how closely the anime adaptation will follow the manga series, and whether it will live up to the quality standards of the original material.
Story and Characters in Detail
Arata Shiunji
Arata is the eldest son of the Shiunji family. He often finds himself at the mercy of his five sisters, who tease and boss him around constantly. Despite being surrounded by beautiful women, Arata has never had a girlfriend and resigns himself to a life of bachelorhood. However, the revelation that he is not blood-related to his sisters throws his world into disarray and opens up new possibilities for romance.
Banri Shiunji
Voiced by Taylor Murphy in the English dub, Banri is one of the Shiunji sisters.
Seiha Shiunji
Seiha, voiced by Amber May in the English dub, is another one of Arata’s sisters.
Ouka Shiunji
Rebecca Danae voices Ouka in the English dub.
Minami Shiunji
Morgan Berry takes on the role of Minami in the English dub. Minami is one of the younger sisters and is the twin of Shion.
Kotono Shiunji
Kotono, voiced by Terri Doty in the English dub, is the youngest of the Shiunji siblings. On her fifteenth birthday, the family secret is revealed. She has previously confessed her love to Arata and was rejected, but her feelings have only intensified since learning they are not blood-related.
Shion Shiunji
Dallas Reid voices Shion in the English dub. He is Minami’s twin brother and often provides advice to Arata.
Kaname Shiunji
Cris George voices Kaname in the English dub. He is the adoptive father of the Shiunji siblings who reveals the truth about their non-blood relation. Despite the revelation, he is shown to deeply care for his children.
Plot Points and Themes
- Family Dynamics: The series explores the dynamics of a large, unconventional family. The relationships between the siblings are complex and filled with love, rivalry, and humor.
- Forbidden Love: The revelation that the siblings are not blood-related opens the door for potential romantic relationships. This creates a sense of forbidden love and raises questions about the boundaries of family and romance.
- Identity: The characters grapple with questions of identity as they come to terms with the fact that they are not who they thought they were. They must redefine their relationships and figure out what it means to be a family.
- Humor and Heart: “The Shiunji Family Children” balances its more serious themes with plenty of humor and heartwarming moments. The series is full of lighthearted interactions and comedic situations.
Final Thoughts
With its intriguing premise, charming characters, and talented English dub cast, “The Shiunji Family Children” is shaping up to be a must-watch anime for fans of romantic comedies and family dramas. Be sure to catch the English dub on Crunchyroll and immerse yourself in the captivating world of the Shiunji family.
