Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi.

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Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi is a really good harem romcom, I recommend giving it a try !

While the story does use some common tropes here and there, we can praise it for not using the cringe or bad ones. The story is wholesome, there isn't any better word to describe it. There's also a lot of comedy, funny scenes and dialogues and once again, it's always pretty cute, thankfully this manga doesn't fall into the obvious trap of harem stories to go full fanservice : there are a few chapters where you'll see the characters in "sexy" outfits and that's about it.


The ... positive aspects :

+ The art is really good looking. Many details, many different outfits, and there's also a distinctive style from the author, whether you'll like it or not is subjective, but it's still commendable that the author went with this "tomboy" design for the girls and it remains consistent throughout the whole story.

+ The comedy as I've said above is pretty good. Lots of funny moments, and they all fit nicely into the narrative.

+ The romance treatment for the main characters is done right. Mikadono Sanshimai manages to developp every relationship equally, making it hard for the reader to pinpoint the winning girl...

The negative aspects :

- Although the rhythm was pretty good in the early chapters, there's kind of a repetitive pattern that arrives around the chapters 60-70. It's not hurting the story or its enjoyment that much, but it does make it more predictable.

- There isn't a lot of characters in this manga. It might be harsh to write it off as a negative thing, but I guess it could repel some readers.


All in all, this manga is enjoyable to read and has many pros : the comedy works, the romance is interesting and treats each character in a fair way, the art is beautiful, it's a very good take on the harem genre because there's almost no bad trope from it. Nevertheless, the story does suffer a bit from a predictable pattern at times and the rhythm gets slower in the latest chapters. But we can easily overlook those problems, if you usually like harem stories, you are bound to enjoy this one aswell.

Synopsis:
After, Subaru Ayases, mother passes away he is taken in by one of her friends. Mr. mikadono turns out to be the father of the three empresses of the prestigious Saika Academy which is the school that Ayase gets transferred into. The three sisters are Miwa the youngest is a Shogi prodigy, Niko the middle child is a Master in martial arts, and Kazuki is a prodigy in the performing arts. After finding out how kind the Mikadono sisters were Ayase decides to fulfill his mother’s final wish of building a happy family. Because, he views himself as mediocre and talentless he doesn’t feel that ... he has any chance of standing alongside the three Mikadono sisters.

Review:
I have read through chapter 99 and enjoyed it so far.

Plot (9/10):
The author has developed a world of conflict, crisis, and resolution in this manga. The protagonist who decides to build a family with the Mikadono sisters and they all encounter a mental obstacle when they eventually try to confess their feelings to each other.

Theme (7/10):
“The Mikadono Sisters Are Surprisingly Easy to Deal With” contains the central theme of “As Ayase builds a harem his school life remains the same”. The idea that a mediocre protagonist can build a harem with the empresses of a prestigious academy by overcoming every conflict he encounters through his innocence is apparent as the manga progresses. The theme is both conflict- and agenda-driven.

Characters (8/10):
The author creates characters that are memorable with unique and complex personalities. The reader is constantly rooting for the protagonist as he is oblivious to the feelings of those around him. Character development for the protagonist and the characters is essential to the main plot and is flushed out as the events unfold. The dialogue is distinct, rich, and vivid for each character's persona.

Art & Setting (9/10):
“Let’s Run an Inn on Dungeon Island!” is done in the Shounen style of artistry which includes drawing with vibrant colors; very bold features, and dynamic poses. The settings are typically drawn well and are presented in a very realistic and appropriate for the action of the characters being depicted without any anachronisms.

Mechanics (8/10):
I do not speak Japanese but in the translated version that I read, it was very easy to follow and understand what was happening with little to no spelling, grammatical, and punctuation errors. However, the errors did not distract from the enjoyment of the manga and made it easy to understand what was meant.

Passion (8/10):
The author is very adept at making you care about what ultimately becomes of the protagonist throughout the manga. The plot and theme of the manga are interesting in that the protagonist was uprooted from his life and is taken in by a friend of his mother's to find that he spends most of his time caring for the Mikadono sisters.

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

For a long time, when it comes to harem manga/anime, you either drank the kool-aid or you didn't. Going into any harem series came with the expectation that "Yeah, this'll probably be silly and dumb, but why not?" Sure the male protagonists were as dry as stale bread, sure the female love interests were little more than another anime trope to be checked off, but really what else did you expect. Recently, however, it would appear that more and more harem series are asking a very interesting, potentially groundbreaking question: What if we actually wrote a believable romance.

Mikadono starts like many of its peers. Our ... protagonist, Yuu, is thrust into an unprecedented situation - he has to take care of three of his prodigal classmates by being their housekeeper. They're pretty, they're talented, and by god they are totally out of his league! Or so...that's what we think. You see, Mikadono seems to be aware of the dime-a-dozen series that are some variation of "Super Interesting Girl likes Not-So Interesting Me!" and deconstructs the idea with a simple question: Isn't it unfair to put these girls on pedestals. Each of the sisters are talented, and to any onlooker would seem to have their lives all sorted out. But let's face it, you don't get to the top of your respective practice without sacrificing a whole lot. For some it's time, for others it's money, and for the Mikadono sisters it's allowing themselves to live a normal, fulfilling life.

That's where Yuu, remember him, comes in. Yuu knows better than anyone the consequences of this lifestyle, his mother was a famous actress who, in her final days, asked him to make a happy family - seemingly passing her own unfulfilled wish on to him. Yuu breaks the standard convention of being a simple, east-to-project-onto protagonist. He's not just a competent cleaner or cook, Yuu is a deeply empathetic person. He understands better than anyone the struggles of the sisters and thus makes it his mission to give them a happy family life. Yuu isn't just an interesting protagonist, he's a deeply likeable one. He goes the extra mile every chance he gets to help the sisters achieve their goals and still find time to live normal lives. He isn't just nice, the kid's downright angelic.

It's Yuu's kindness that addresses another common issue in harem (and honestly most) romances, the believability of the attraction. If all it takes to make the love interest swoon are basic acts of human decency, our suspension of disbelief gives out rather quickly. Too many anime rush past the ignition point – that moment where a connection turns to a spark, where friendship turns to something more, when a character begins to fall for another. One of the strongest feelings I had while reading Mikadono was, “If I was in these girls position, I’d probably fall for Yuu as well.” Each romance is brought on by a genuine connection made between characters – there’s no rushing to the “good stuff” because seeing how are characters fall in love is the “good stuff.”

The sisters, for their part, are just as charming as Yuu. Whether it’s the princely Kazuki, strong-willed Niko, or the sarcastic Miwa, each are so fun to read. Seeing them overcome their struggles can often leave you forgetting this is a romance manga. And believe me, for many their struggles are all too real. From losing passion in your talent, to worrying you’ve gotten complacent, to dealing with imposter syndrome – the sisters are going through it and much of the story is dedicated to humanizing the supposedly inhuman prodigies. In the end, Yuu can only assist them in finding the path forward because he isn’t their knight in shining armor, he’s their friend who wants to lend a helping hand.

Mikadono is a refreshing story, one built to subvert the typical harem issues. It has a simple, fun premise that’s elevated with a loveable cast. It highlights the strength in reexamining a genre and understanding what made it work in the first place. No doubt, if more stories took after Mikadono, the whole landscape would greatly benefit.