Uchi no Otōto-domo ga Sumimasen Anime Reveals Theme Songs, More Cast in 2nd Promo Video

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DISH//, Reira Ushio perform themes for 24-episode series debuting on July 3

The staff for the television anime adaptation of Akira Ozaki's Uchi no Otōto-domo ga Sumimasen (Sorry About My Younger Brothers) manga revealed the second promotional video and theme song information on Sunday. The below video previews both DISH//'s opening theme song "Aikotoba" and Reira Ushio's ending theme song "Clover."

The staff also revealed two more cast members.

Daisuke Ono as Isao Narita, the Narita family's father

Aya Endō as Saho Narita, the Narita family's mother

The anime will debut on July 3 on Tokyo MX, Gunma TV, Tochigi TV, and BS11 at 24:00 JST (effectively July 4 at 12 midnight JST), and will air for two consecutive cours. The anime will have a total of 24 episodes.

Previously announced cast includes:

Naomi Ōzora as Ito Narita
Toshiki Masuda as Gen Narita
Taku Yashiro as Raku Narita
Kenshō Ono as Syu Narita
Momoka Terasawa as Rui Narita

Hitoshi Nanba (Golden Kamuy) is directing the anime at Lay-duce. Megumi Shimizu (My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!) is handling series composition. Shiori Hiraiwa (Tomo-chan Is a Girl!) and Yōko Fukushima (#COMPASS2.0 ANIMATION PROJECT) are designing the characters. Gin of Busted Rose (Pop Team Epic; Don't Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro) is composing the music.

Additional staff members are:

Art Design: Chie Okubo
Prop Design: Takashi Akaishizawa
Color Design: Tomoko Yamazaki
Director of Photography: Naoki Ishikawa
Editing: Gō Sadamatsu
Sound Director: Satoshi Motoyama
Sound Production: INSPION Edge

The manga centers on high school student Ito Hazui. During her spring break at the end of her first year of high school, Ito's mother remarries, and Ito moves to live with her new family, becoming Ito Narita. Upon arriving at her new house, Ito is shocked to learn she now has four younger step-brothers. Ito tries her hardest to get along with all of the new members of her family, but the eldest brother Gen is a bit cold to her. However, under his aloof facade, he occasionally shows his kindness.

Ozaki debuted the manga in Shueisha's Bessatsu Margaret magazine in January 2020. Shueisha will publish the manga's 15th compiled book volumeon June 25.

The manga inspired a live-action film adaptation that opened in Japan in December 2024. The film debuted at #4 in its opening weekend.

Source: Press release

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