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A Sister's All You Need (2017) Parents Guide: Is the series OK for kids?

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Itsuki Hashima is a light novelist obsessed with little sisters, strictly focusing on them when he writes his stories. Despite his personality, he's surrounded by a tight circle of friends, including a beautiful genius writer who loves him, a big-sisterly college classmate, a fellow male writer, a sadistic tax accountant, his editor, and Chihiro, his perfect younger step-brother who takes care of the housework and cooking. As the story progresses, the underlying conflicts of dreams and goals surface, as each character attempts to… Sign up for the full guide

TV-MA • 2017 • 1 season

7.6
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17+

Rated TV-MA, A Sister's All You Need is an adult-oriented romantic comedy whose rating is driven by pervasive sexual content and mature themes. The series is heavy with 'ecchi' (lewd or suggestive) humor, including frequent non-explicit female nudity, constant sexual innuendo and dialogue, and situations where characters attempt to seduce one another. A central and potentially uncomfortable theme is the protagonist's obsession with… Sign up for the full guide

Cast

Satoshi Hino
Satoshi Hino
Hisako Kanemoto
Hisako Kanemoto
Akane Fujita
Akane Fujita
Kohsuke Toriumi
Kohsuke Toriumi
Manami Numakura
Manami Numakura
Ai Kakuma
Ai Kakuma
Chinatsu Akasaki
Chinatsu Akasaki
Yusuke Kobayashi
Yusuke Kobayashi
Tsubasa Yonaga
Tsubasa Yonaga
Nozomi Yamamoto
Nozomi Yamamoto
Junko Minagawa
Junko Minagawa
Kaori Mizuhashi
Kaori Mizuhashi
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Is A Sister's All You Need appropriate for kids?

Rated TV-MA, A Sister's All You Need is an adult-oriented romantic comedy whose rating is driven by pervasive sexual content and mature themes. The series is heavy with 'ecchi' (lewd or suggestive) humor, including frequent non-explicit female nudity, constant sexual innuendo… Read more — free account

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Substances Intense 10/10
Language Intense 10/10
Sex/Nudity Intense 10/10
Violence/Gore Moderate 4/10
Mature Themes Intense 10/10

Sex and nudity in A Sister's All You Need

The season is replete with pervasive sexual content, including frequent sexual innuendo, suggestive dialogue, and partial nudity. Scenes feature characters discussing sex explicitly, groping, and showing enthusiasm for sexually explicit material. Female characters are often depicted in highly revealing clothing or in states of undress. Nayuta, in particular, frequently appears naked or in sexually suggestive poses, sometimes performing actions like flailing naked in the water or attempting to seduce Itsuki. There…

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Violence and gore in A Sister's All You Need

Violence is minimal and mostly comedic. There are instances of cartoonish physical altercations, such as slapstick moments or exaggerated punches. In one scene, a character is playfully 'attacked' by others; another character is subjected to face-slapping, treated as a mild, non-graphic form of punishment or jest.

Language in A Sister's All You Need

Strong language is distributed throughout the season. Characters frequently use expletives like "shit," "damn," and "hell," particularly Itsuki and Nayuta. Some profanity is bleeped, but much of it is clearly audible in the dialogue.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Sister's All You Need

Characters frequently consume alcohol, often shown drinking beer or sake during social gatherings and at home. While specific intoxication is not consistently a plot point, general social drinking is common and casual throughout the season.

Mature themes in A Sister's All You Need

The season explores themes of unrequited love, creative struggles, self-doubt, and the complexities of platonic and romantic relationships. Characters grapple with professional failures, personal insecurities, and mental health issues like depression, particularly Nayuta. Itsuki's 'little sister complex' drives much of the narrative and the show's exploration of unconventional obsessions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is A Sister's All You Need appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests A Sister's All You Need is best for ages 17+. It's rated TV-MA. Rated TV-MA, A Sister's All You Need is an adult-oriented romantic comedy whose rating is driven by pervasive sexual content and mature themes. The series is heavy with 'ecchi' (lewd or suggestive) humor, including…

What age rating does A Sister's All You Need have?

A Sister's All You Need is rated TV-MA. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 17+.

What is A Sister's All You Need about?

Rated TV-MA, A Sister's All You Need is an adult-oriented romantic comedy whose rating is driven by pervasive sexual content and mature themes. The series is heavy with 'ecchi' (lewd or suggestive) humor, including frequent non-explicit female nudity, constant sexual innuendo and dialogue, and situations where…

How many seasons does A Sister's All You Need have?

A Sister's All You Need has 1 season covered in this parent guide. Sign up to see a season-by-season breakdown.

Is there sex or nudity in A Sister's All You Need?

Our reviewers didn't note meaningful sexual content across A Sister's All You Need.

How violent is A Sister's All You Need?

Violence isn't a standout concern across A Sister's All You Need per our reviewers.

Is the language in A Sister's All You Need appropriate for kids?

Strong language isn't flagged across A Sister's All You Need.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Sister's All You Need?

Drug, alcohol, and smoking depictions are minimal across A Sister's All You Need.

What mature themes appear in A Sister's All You Need?

Heavy thematic material isn't a defining feature of A Sister's All You Need.

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