Recently, My Sister is Unusual (2014): Cast & Plot
Recently, My Sister is Unusual is a 2014 fantasy comedy directed by Iggy Coen, starring Reiko Hayama as Kyoko Kanzaki, Maika Ohtsu and Yūkichi Kobayashi. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes.
Japanese What Is Recently, My Sister is Unusual About?
The premise of Recently, My Sister is Unusual without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After their parents marry, Mitsuki and Yuya become step-siblings, struggling to adjust to their new family dynamic. Their lives take a bizarre turn when Mitsuki becomes possessed by the spirit of Hiyori. Hiyori, harboring feelings for Yuya, believes he holds the key to her reaching heaven. To achieve her goal, Hiyori manipulates events, including placing a leather belt on Mitsuki, and initiates a peculiar plan with unexpected consequences for everyone involved.
Recently, My Sister is Unusual Cast & Characters
Reiko Hayama leads the cast as Kyoko Kanzaki, with Maika Ohtsu as Mitsuki Kanzaki (child) and Yūkichi Kobayashi as Yûya Kanzaki. Directed by Iggy Coen; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Iggy Coen
- Reiko Hayama as Kyoko Kanzaki
- Maika Ohtsu as Mitsuki Kanzaki (child)
- Yūkichi Kobayashi as Yûya Kanzaki
- Tenka Hashimoto as Mitsuki Kanzaki
Also Starring in Recently, My Sister is Unusual
· 12 more- Anna Yanagi High school girl
- Mayu Mitsui Hiyori Kotobuki
- Hajime Inoue
- Kenji Iwaya
- Ini Kusano
- Aiko Masuda
- Mika Yano Yukina Kiritani
- Kazue Akita Ayaka Tachibana
- Itto Shimada Yûya Kanzaki (child)
- Tsunaki Fukushima
- Rinku Kanai
- Yuki Aoyama
Recently, My Sister is Unusual Plot Summary
What happens in Recently, My Sister is Unusual from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Mitsuki Kanzaki (Tenka Hashimoto) is a high school student whose quiet life shifts dramatically after her mother remarries and relocates overseas with her new husband. Left to navigate a tense new family dynamic, Mitsuki ends up sharing a home with her stepbrother, Yuya, a situation that unsettles her sense of stability.
Her mother’s move deepens Mitsuki’s sense of abandonment, and the once distant bond with Yuya Kanzaki (Yūkichi Kobayashi) becomes a focal point as they try to adjust to life under one roof and figure out the boundaries of their new relationship.
Full summary
The whole story of Recently, My Sister is Unusual, scene by scene
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Recently, My Sister is Unusual Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “最近，妹妹的样子有点怪” and “What's Going on with My Sister”.
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- 最近，妹妹的样子有点怪
- What's Going on with My Sister
- Saikin, imôto no yôsu ga chotto okashii n da ga.
- My Sister is Unusual Live Action
- Recently, my sister is unusual.
- Saikin
- Imouto no Yousu ga Chotto Okashiinda ga
- Kız Kardeşime Ne Oluyor?
- 最近，妹妹的樣子有點怪
- 최근
- 여동생의 상태가 조금 이상한 것 같다만
- What's Going on With My Sister?
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- Hilfe, meine Schwester verführt mich
- น้องสาวผมไม่ปกติ
- Моя сестрёнка последнее время сама не своя
- 最近，妹妹的樣子有點怪。
- Imouto no Yousu ga Chotto Okaishiinda ga.
- Mi hermana actúa raro
- Em Gái Khác Lạ
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Recently, My Sister is Unusual FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Recently, My Sister is Unusual, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Recently, My Sister is Unusual?
Recently, My Sister is Unusual runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was Recently, My Sister is Unusual released?
Recently, My Sister is Unusual was released on May 17, 2014.
Who directed Recently, My Sister is Unusual?
Recently, My Sister is Unusual was directed by Iggy Coen.
Who is in the cast of Recently, My Sister is Unusual?
Recently, My Sister is Unusual stars Reiko Hayama as Kyoko Kanzaki, Maika Ohtsu as Mitsuki Kanzaki (child) and Yūkichi Kobayashi as Yûya Kanzaki, among 16 credited actors.
Does Recently, My Sister is Unusual have a post-credit scene?
No. Recently, My Sister is Unusual has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Recently, My Sister is Unusual in?
The original language of Recently, My Sister is Unusual is Japanese.
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