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“Orphaned Kanami rents a stand-in brother to heal from her real brother's post-accident cruelty.”
Rental Oniichan
レンタルおにいちゃん
7.54
3,006 rank · 10,349 readers · 132 favorites
Drama
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Synopsis
Orphaned Kanami rents a stand-in brother to heal from her real brother's post-accident cruelty.
Before a tragic accident took their parents' lives, Kanami got along well with her older brother. However, following the incident, her brother became mean, distant, and often abusive. Suffering alone, little Kanami cries at a park, where she meets a young man who offers to keep her company whenever she is feeling sad. Desperate to accept this act of kindness, she agrees to have the young man stand in for her brother. However, she insists that she will pay to rent him for every period of time they spend together. Presented with an opportunity to relieve her broken heart, Kanami begins to relive the happy moments she had with her biological brother through her rental, all while desperately searching for ways to mend her relationship with the only family member she has left.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 7 sampled reviews
7.0
/10
What 7 readers settled on.
80%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7
mode 6
σ 2.51
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.51 · split reception
The polarity gap
6.8 pts
Recommenders 8.8 · others 2.0
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No
Score over time
↑ 5.00
Running avg · Jan 2021 → Jun 2023
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 10 “I thoroughly enjoyed this manga from the very first chapter, as it features quick character development, a satisfying ending, and an incredibly immersive emotional experience. While some chapters...”
- 9 “This phenomenal work masterfully handles delicate, important themes while featuring a commendable protagonist and a compelling, well-developed narrative. There are no notable flaws to report, as...”
- 7 “This manga is a beautiful, heartwarming experience with stunning art that feels like a comforting hug. While it lacks total realism and isn't quite a masterpiece given the mangaka's early career,...”
Verbosity
Short · 43%
Medium · 43%
Long · 14%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Rental Oniichan begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 20 × 4 ch × vol
- Total read 2h 40m approx
- Published Mar 2018 – Dec 2019
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M47537 catalog