The Shiunji Family Children

The Shiunji Family Children (Japanese: 紫雲寺家の子供たち, Hepburn: Shiunji-ke no Kodomo-tachi) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Reiji Miyajima. It has been serialized in Hakusensha's seinen manga magazine Young Animal since February 2022. An anime television series adaptation produced by Doga Kobo is set to premiere in 2025.

The Shiunji Family Children
First tankōbon volume cover, featuring Seiha, Kotono, Banri, Shion (back), Arata, Ouka, and Minami Shiunji (front)
紫雲寺家の子供たち
(Shiunji-ke no Kodomo-tachi)
GenreRomantic comedy[1]
Manga
Written byReiji Miyajima
Published byHakusensha
English publisher
MagazineYoung Animal
DemographicSeinen
Original runFebruary 25, 2022 – present
Volumes5
Anime television series
Directed byRyouki Kamitsubo
Written byNoboru Kimura [ja]
Music by
StudioDoga Kobo
Original run 2025 scheduled
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Plot

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Arata Shiunji is a young man who lives with his five sisters and a younger brother. Due to him never having a girlfriend, it appears he will still remain single for the foreseeable future. One day, however, his father reveals a shocking secret to the family: he and his siblings are not blood relatives. Arata now finds himself dealing with an unexpected situation thanks to this revelation.

Characters

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Arata Shiunji (紫雲寺 新, Shiunji Arata)
Voiced by: Yūichirō Umehara[2]
The protagonist and the eldest son of the Shiunji family. He is the same age as Ouka.
Banri Shiunji (紫雲寺 万里, Shiunji Banri)
Voiced by: Chika Anzai[2]
The eldest daughter of the Shiuji family and a university student. She is aiming to become a nurse. She is well-liked due to her kind personality.
Seiha Shiunji (紫雲寺 清葉, Shiunji Seiha)
Voiced by: Marika Kōno[2]
Ouka Shiunji (紫雲寺 謳華, Shiunji Ōka)
Voiced by: Rie Takahashi[2]
Minami Shiunji (紫雲寺 南, Shiunji Minami)
Voiced by: Hana Hishikawa[2]
Kotono Shiunji (紫雲寺 ことの, Shiunji Kotono)
Voiced by: Kana Ichinose[2]
Shion Shiunji (紫雲寺 志苑, Shiunji Shion)
Voiced by: Chiaki Kobayashi[2]

Media

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Manga

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Written and illustrated by Reiji Miyajima, The Shiunji Family Children started in Hakusensha's seinen manga magazine Young Animal on February 25, 2022.[3][4] Hakusensha has collected its chapters into individual tankōbon volumes. The first volume was released on July 15, 2022.[5] As of October 17, 2024, five volumes have been released.[6]

The manga has been licensed for English release in North America by Yen Press.[1]

Volumes

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No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 July 15, 2022[7]978-4-592-16701-3November 21, 2023[8]978-1-9753-7141-8
  • 1. "The Shiunji Family Secret" (紫雲寺家の秘密, Shiunji-ka no Himitsu)
  • 2. "Changes Among Siblings" (きょうだい妹の変化, Keiteishimai no Henka)
  • 3. "The Fifth Daughter's Feelings" (五女の想い, Go On'na no Omoi)
  • 4. "The Second Daughter's Expectations" (次女の思惑, Jijo no Omowaku)
  • 5. "The Fourth Daughter's Troubles" (四女の苦悩, Shi On'na no Kunō)
  • 6. "The First Daughter's Plea" (長女の願い, Chōjo no Negai)
  • 7. "The Third Daughter's Confession" (三女の告白, Sanjo no Kokuhaku)
2 July 14, 2023[9]978-4-592-16702-0
978-4-592-16803-4 (SE)
September 17, 2024[10]978-1-9753-9138-6
  • 8. "Like Family" (紫人として, Hitotoshite)
  • 9. "Training Minami" (トレーニング南, Torēningu Minami)
  • 10. "Smartphone Banri" (スマホ万里, Sumaho Banri)
  • 11. "Twister Seiha" (ツイスター清葉, Tsuisutā Seiha)
  • 12. "Splat-Ouka" (すぷら謳華, Supura Ōka)
  • 13. "Special Someone" (いいひと, Ii Hito)
3 February 16, 2024[11]978-4-592-16703-7February 18, 2025[12]979-8-8554-0884-3
  • 14. Shin Torēnā (新トレーナー)
  • 15. Watashi no Ichikatsu (私の一勝)
  • 16. Minami-Rabu (南-0ラブ)
  • 17. Shi On'na Minami (四女·南)
  • 18. Haha no Hi (母の日)
  • 19. Tsuyoku Naritai (強くなりたい)
  • 20. Hachigatsu Yokka (8月4日)
4 July 17, 2024[13]978-4-592-16704-4
  • 21. Suki Janai (好きじゃない)
  • 22. Katami (形見)
  • 23. Mitai Mono (見たいもの)
  • 24. Hontō no Kyōdai (本当の兄妹)
  • 25. Ai ni Kuru Wake (会いにくるわけ)
  • 26. Mina ni Ienai (皆に言えない)
  • 27. Sukinahito (好きな人)
5 October 17, 2024[6]978-4-592-16705-1
  • 28. 10 mo Nai (10も無い)
  • 29. Zutto mae Kara (ずっと前から)
  • 30. Risō no o Yomesan (理想のお嫁さん)
  • 31. Nando mo Mitekita (何度も見てきた)
  • 32. "Suki" tte Ittara (”好き”って言ったら)
  • 33. Ani ja Nakereba (兄じゃなければ)
  • 34. Hontō no "Kyōdai" (本当の”きょうだい”)

Anime

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In February 2024, it was announced that the series would receive an anime television series adaptation.[14] The series will be produced by Doga Kobo and directed by Ryouki Kamitsubo, with series composition by Noboru Kimura [ja], and character designs and chief animation direction by Miki Muto. The music is composed by Akki, Ginnojo Hoshi [ja], and Shota Horie [ja]. It is set to premiere in 2025.[15][16][2]

References

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