A Freak's Review: I Love My Younger Sister

Came upon this anime as I was looking for some short films to watch. I thought it has an interesting theme: incest.

No. of episodes: 1
Produced by: n/a
Year: 2005

What happens when you realised that you love your twin sibling more than just a family member? In this superb short anime, Yori has fallen in love with his twin sister, Iku. They are inseparable since young. So when Yori realised that love has bloomed in his heart, his attitude begins to change. He tries to stay away from Iku and allows another girl to enter his life. But that doesn't stop him from loving his sister.

A taboo story about incest love - this anime makes me wonder if I were in the shoes of one of them, would I be able to fall in love with my twins? Just the thought of it freaks me out. The idea is disgusting. I don't know how anyone could ever fall in love with their very own siblings.

The story continues with Iku forcing herself to do anything just to keep her big brother by her side. But does this means she can learn to love him as a man? Can she learn to love him as her lover? Find out for yourself in this 50 minutes film.

As for the twins character, each individual personality is well portrayed. Every response, emotion and action reflects human's nature making the story believable.

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Books
I believe a good book is one that contains a strong main plot and lots of interesting mini ones to build up to the peak. It has to be written in a simple language that enables the readers to read with ease, not with a dictionary at hand. Most important of all, the characters have to be crafted in such a way that readers will believe in their existence.

Drama Series
Consistency is important as far as characterization is concern. I believe that everyone has a habit of their own that define them. And that is important when it comes to watching a drama. The presentation of the story shouldn't be too draggy as well, because it is a drama series. If it only captures attention in the first few episodes and dies down later on, then it should probably be better of as a film.

Films
A strong message behind film is really important. I hate films that teaches me nothing at the end of it, or films that simply doesn't have a beginning and ending to it. Those are just a waste of time. A good film is one that makes you nod when the credits roll out and you know that when you walk out of the cinema, it was worthy for the dollars you paid.

Games
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Manga
A good manga is one that keeps you reading from one page to another, one chapter to another, one volume to another. It doesn't get too draggy and the plot must have a pull-string to drive readers to want more of it. Most importantly is the graphic - it has to have details to enrich the reader's imagination to picture the whole scene in mind.

Music
A good music is one with powerful lyrics and a suitable tune to go with it. It might not be accompanied by instruments or vice-versa. It might be a band or solo singer. The most important of all, the presenter of the song has to feel it with their heart before they present it to their audience. That's the best music ever!

Music Videos
I think a good plot is essential in music videos. The purpose of having a music video is to help audience to engage in the song through visuals. It helps to bring the audience to another world where the song makes sense in order for them to experience the music fully.

Personality
Everyone has different preferences when it comes to admiring others. I, for one, admire women who have full control of their life. I look up to women who have made it to the top in the field of their choice. A dynamic personality interests me.

Plays
The essentials of a good play include presentation, the engaging power and outstanding audio system. The storyline is just a vessel to carry out a message. What matters is how entertaining can it be while sending out that message. No one watches a boring play.

Products
A good product have both physical and emotional benefits for the users. It is also affordable and user-friendly. Most of all, it has to leave the users feeling good about themselves.

Video Clips
Lengthy does not mean good. There are some short videos that tell stories as good as a full length film does. Keeping the video short while trying to tell the entire story perfectly - that is a good video clip.

9 comments:

Anonymous September 26, 2008 at 2:11 PM: I guess you never know. If it happens it happens. If I were in their shoes. i will probably do the same as I believe in going for my dreams no matter the cause. Unless of cause my twin does not love me then that will be a diffrent story
Anonymous September 26, 2008 at 2:12 PM: cost*
Anonymous October 7, 2008 at 6:24 PM: course
Anonymous October 13, 2008 at 10:37 AM: i just found this and watched it... and i was kinda grossed out by the description, but you end up actually feeling for the dude - being torn between doing what he knows is right and what he desires.

it actually reminded me of the movie lolita and how well a taboo subject was portrayed.
Anonymous October 22, 2008 at 7:15 AM: I read that these two twins (Boy and girl) were separated so they didn't know each other or lived with each other. so when they got older, they found each other and they we're going to get married, but you know, before you get married, i think you need to get a blood test or something, and it proved that they were siblings! They didn't get married... idk
Anonymous December 2, 2008 at 6:52 PM: This is not a review it is just your opinion of incest. Surely before you even looked at this anime you must have known what it was about and you must have been aware of your own feelings. O.K. so we know that you are disgusted but what did you think of the quality of the drawing, the sound track, how the issue was handled, did the characters touch you in any way? I thought this was a really great anime. Life is full of temptations and it is how we resolve these issues that help us grow. Two middle schoolers are faced with an unbearable decision and Yori, though tempted is strong enough to try do the right thing. I found all the characters really interesting and wondered how I would react to my friends being in a situation like this. If you are going to post reviews make them worth reading and not just a superficial rant. Xanthosia
Anonymous April 12, 2009 at 2:00 PM: I loved this movie, it was different but it was one of the BEST I will EVER see in my life.
Anonymous July 17, 2009 at 9:59 PM: Wait a minute! Is it just me or there's no ending to the OVA? There seems to have a lot more happening in the actual comic books. I don't seem to find the ending or OVA2 if there's one.

Story: Interesting and acceptable. I could feel their pain.
Drawing: could be better. Some angles are pretty out. Frontal views are heaps better.
Music: Love the beginning piece. Tried to find it, failed miserably.
Cmate July 17, 2009 at 11:34 PM: It's not just you.. I thought it didn't have an ending too! And like you, I was searching high and low for a second episode.. but that's all they've got so far... I like the manga more.

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