“Ex-couple become step-siblings, compete for "older sibling" title while rekindling past feelings under one roof.”
My Stepmom's Daughter Is My Ex
継母の連れ子が元カノだった
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Synopsis
Ex-couple become step-siblings, compete for "older sibling" title while rekindling past feelings under one roof.
Listless geek Mizuto Irido and introverted nerd Yume Ayai seemed like a match made in heaven, connected by their mutual love for literature. Unfortunately, their differences gradually grew, and they separated just after their middle school graduation. But, as if by divine comedy, the two find themselves reunited as step-siblings. A rivalry begins to brew between the former couple, both unwilling to acknowledge the other as the older sibling. In an attempt to "solve" this issue, Mizuto and Yume agree upon a rule: whoever crosses the boundaries of siblinghood norms loses, and the winner will not only be called the older sibling, but also get to make a request. However, now that they live under the same roof, the lingering memories they share start to influence their actions—possibly rekindling the feelings that may not have been fully extinguished in the first place.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 57 sampled reviews
What 57 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.92 · split reception
4.3 pts
Recommenders 8.1 · others 3.8
↑ 1.18
Running avg · Jul 2022 → Aug 2025
- 7 “I almost gave this one up during the first episode, but I am glad I stuck with it. The first episode didn't have the charm of the subsequent episodes, so just keep in mind that it quickly gets...”
- 7 “This anime makes me wonder what happened to the old good days anime. Anyways, the anime plot wasnt that good nor the charcters. There was something wrong with the story The anime's episodes werent...”
- 8 “This is one of the best romance anime I have watched, featuring strong character development and a refreshing lack of excessive fan service. While the story's originality is only a 7/10 and the...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2022 – Sep 2022 Summer 2022
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-20961 catalog
Produced by
- Sotsu Producer
- Pony Canyon Producer
- Movic Producer
- AT-X Producer
- KlockWorx Producer
- Asmik Ace Producer
- BS Fuji Producer
- DMM pictures Producer
- BS NTV Producer
- Kadokawa Producer
- Yomiuri Shimbun Producer
- APDREAM Producer
- Bit grooove promotion Producer
- Happinet Phantom Studios Producer
- Bergamo Producer