Autumn Anime "If Only I Had a Younger Sister. Commemorating the broadcast of "Imouto ga shite iru baiai" (I wish I had a younger sister), a series of younger sisters gather in Akihabara! Seimi Nenkan Board" to send to oniichan (older brothers and sisters)!

Broadcasting of "If Only I Had a Younger Sister," which will begin on Sunday, October 8, 2017 In commemoration of the start of the broadcast of "Imouto Ga Neruba Iba Iai," it was announced that the "Imouto (Legend) Yearbook Board for Gentlemen (Oniichan)" looking back on the history of Japanese anime's sister characters will be displayed in JR Akihabara Station.



The "If Only I Had an Imouto..." is the title of the "I have few friends. is a light novel (illustrated by Kantoku, published by Shogakukan Gaga Bunko) by Yomi Hirasaka of "Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai" fame. It is a coming-of-age romantic comedy depicting the daily life of the main character, Hashima Izuki, and his unique friends. Izuki, a novelist with a foolish younger sister, is surrounded by a group of unique individuals, including Nayuta Kani, a high-end, regrettable beauty whose love and talent are both heavyweight, Kyo Shirakawa, the triple crown of youth who worries about love, friendship, and dreams, Ashley Ohno, a devilish tax saver, and Priketsu, a genius illustrator. The story is about Izuki and his friends, who have their own doubts and worries, but still lead lively lives playing games, traveling, and working, and his brother Chihiro, a perfect superhero with a big secret, who warmly watches over them.
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The newly announced "Sister Yearbook Board for Gentlemen" features "younger sisters" that everyone has seen at least once, from nostalgic sister characters to the latest popular sister characters, and will be displayed at the event space in JR Akihabara Station on September 23 (Sat.) and 24 (Sun.), 2017.


Original leaflets related to the board display will be distributed free of charge near the venue, and the reverse side of the leaflet will include the original story of "If Only I Had an Imouto." The back side of the leaflet will include the original story of the "Imouto ga shirubarerubaibai. The quantity of the leaflet is limited, so if you want one, be sure to get it as soon as possible.


In addition, a web radio program will be distributed in conjunction with the TV anime adaptation. Pre-distribution will begin on October 8 (Sun.) at 23:00 on Hibiki Radio Station, and will start every Monday from the following day, October 9 (Mon.).

In addition, the release date of the Blu-ray box set of the film was also announced. The first volume will be released on January 26 (Friday) and the second volume on March 23 (Friday). There will also be many special offers, so if you are interested, please check the official website.

Event Summary

Exhibition of "Legend Yearbook Board for Gentlemen
Date: September 23 (Sat.) & 24 (Sun.)
Location: Event space in JR Akihabara Station
Inquiries: Bandai Visual Customer Center (03-5828-7582/Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. except national holidays and year-end and New Year holidays)


Please refrain from making inquiries to station staff.

Please note that the content of the event may be subject to change or the event may be canceled due to various circumstances.
The event space is located inside the ticket gates. Customers not using a train should purchase an admission ticket from a ticket vending machine before entering the event space.
Please note that Suica cannot be used for admission.


Blu-ray BOX Product Outline] (*Honorific titles omitted)
Blu-ray BOX of "If Only I Had an Imouto..." (*Special features) Blu-ray BOX 1st volume <Special Limited Edition
Release date: January 26, 2018 (Friday)
Price: 18,000 yen (excluding tax)
Contents: 190 min (approx. 144 min of feature film + approx. 46 min of video extras) / 2 BDs


Special features

Character song CD (3 solo songs)
 Kani Nayuta (CV: Kanemoto Hisako) / Shirakawa Kyo (CV: Kakuma Ai) / Ohno Ashley (CV: Numakura Aimi)
Drama CD
 Binaural audio drama based on a scenario written by the original author, Yomi Hirasaka
Radio CD "My sister, Ai Kakuma, Akane Fujita, and all I need is a radio. Business trip version
 Cast: Ai Kakuma, Akane Fujita, etc.
End card collection (6 cards)
Special booklet


Special booklet

Original Twitter animation (4 videos)
 No.1 "Chihiro sareba iru ka.
 No.2 "Nayuta I wish I were here.
 No.3 "Kyo I wish I had..." (3) "Kyo I wish I had..." (4)
 BD-BOX Limited "Toki ga shite iru ka.
Celebration of my sister's day! Digest video of the fastest advance screening (September 6, 2017 @ Shinjuku Piccadilly)
 Speakers: Yusuke Kobayashi, Hope Yamamoto, Hisako Kanemoto, Ai Kakuma, Akane Fujita
Non-tropic opening
Non-terp ending


Audio bonus

Cast audio commentary


Specifications

BOX illustration by Kantoku, character designer
Inner illustration by character designer Sumie Kinoshita


Special features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Special limited editions may be discontinued without prior notice.

Special limited edition may be discontinued without prior notice. Blu-ray BOX 2nd volume <Special Limited Edition>.
Release date: March 23, 2018 (Friday)
Price: 18,000 yen (excluding tax)


Web radio information】 (※敬称略略)
■"My sister, Ai Kakuma, Akane Fujita, and all I need is a radio.
Personality: Ai Kakuma (Kyo Shirakawa), Akane Fujita (Silkworm Mikokuyama)
Stations: HiBiKi Radio Station
Program pre-transmission page: #/description/radiosae_pre/detail


(C) Yomi Hirasaka, Shogakukan / "If Only My Sister Were Here" Committee

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