Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi.

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THREE tomboys in one manga???? this author is a fucking genius.



The manga itself is a fanservice heavy cohabitation harem about multiple perfect women inexplicably falling for the below average at everything protagonist.

I promise it's good.


It's refreshing to see how to author weaves these tired tropes into something genuinely interesting to read, even if all they do is add that little bit of spice to make it unique. Whenever it feels like it's going to fall back on cliche it either explores the ideas with enough depth and understanding to create characters that feel convincingly three-dimensional, or it cuts itself short like an intrusive thought ... mid-sentence. There's a wit and self-awareness to it all that's just lovely to see.

also three (3) tomboys in one manga. fucking mental. how do they do it.

*May Contain Minor Spoilers*

Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi starts off feeling like every other manga in its genre, through it having a decent story where the mc befriends multiple girls.

Nevertheless, this manga shows a story of a boy, named Yuu, who moved in with 3 prodigies, or that’s how it initially comes across. Instead of wanting a romantic interest after moving in with these girls, in contrast to other harem manga, he just wants to create a happy family!

Initially, Yuu is met with disdain since he is considered talentless and not worth their time. However, Yuu works hard to get the girls to open up ... and support the prodigies in each of their talents all while strengthening the bond between the sisters, whether by making special meals for each girl according to their needs, going on family trips, or helping them surpass their limits.

Story 8/10:
The story is genuinely intriguing and complex enough to not seem entirely bland. However, it is a little cliche because it felt like the mc was bumping into one of the sisters or tripping into them every other chapter.

Art 9/10:
The art, while slightly generic, seems well thought out and not overly detailed. The art style seems distinctive and the characters are easily distinguishable making it easy to read.

Characters 9/10:
The characters were a strong suit as every character felt somewhat relatable and realistic. Each of the girls' talents feels different enough to make each character feel unique and interesting. The characters themselves grow and develop realistically throughout the manga and become fleshed-out, less stuck up, and more likable.

Enjoyment 10/10:
This manga gives off similar vibes to Mairimashita! Iruma-kun and Hayate no Gotoku! while still feeling special. Furthermore, this is a manga that has high reread value as there is still enjoyment to be found in every chapter.

Overall 9/10:
Overall, Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi starts off as any generic harem manga with light-hearted romance, but instead, it turns into a wholesome manga where Yuu wants to create the family that he lacked when he was younger. I like this part of the manga because it feels like a breath of fresh air that keeps me looking forward to reading future chapters. Even though the manga is cliche at times, it’s mostly made up for with all the wholesome moments and interactions.

I would recommend this manga to anyone who wants a wholesome harem-like story that’s unique.

This harem/romance manga starts off in a pretty cliché fashion but I assure you that this manga is a great example of how cliché's can be done well if they are written well.

Once Yuu moves in with the Mikadono sisters it is easy to write this off as another stereotypical harem/romance manga that devolves into the sisters falling for Yuu despite him being so inept at everything (besides cooking). It would have been very easy for the mangaka to make that kind of story but instead, what we get is a very wholesome and unique set of chartecters with their own personal struggles ... and comedic shortcoming. While the sisters may seem perfect on the surface, we come to learn that they are deeply flawed in their own personal lives with Yuu slowly becoming a pillar in supporting their day to day lives with his positive attitude and caring nature. While Yuu may be inept, his greatest support comes from giving the sisters a sense of family they didn't know they lacked. That is the strongest point of this manga (well that and the extremely cute tomboys). The relationships that develop not only between Yuu and the sisters but also among the sisters themselves was such a joy to read. You just want nothing but the best for each of the sisters and I believe that if a manga can make you feel like you don't know which character you like the best, it is doing something right. I especially loved the art style of the female characters as they felt very distinct and well drawn. I urge anyone whose thinking of giving this manga a try to do so as this is a rare example of a cliché done right.

‘Two or more sisters having crush on the same guy’ a common formula that has been used in multiple popular and well received harem mangas . But this doesn’t make ‘Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi’ less enjoyable or cliched. In my opinion this is surely one of the best ongoing harem mangas . And it has enough good points to become a memorable read.

Plot: This is a manga which is using multiple common tropes. The first one being the three female leads being sisters. The second one is the fact that male lead cohabits with them which is also a trope that we ... have seen a plenty of times before. Though there is nothing special how the manga starts but I liked the progression of the story so far. Mostly focusing on the sisters’ point of view, the manga progresses like any other harem manga where the protagonist shows kindness and sincerity towards the female leads and they fall for him. Nothing special in that regard. But what makes it feel interesting the way the female leads act. All of them have tomboyish vibe which is not that usual . Still I found their interaction with the protagonist different from one another though they share a lot of similarities in there character traits. Overall they had some sort individuality apart from them being tomboyish and tsundere which plays a major part in making the story more intriguing. Every chapter felt nicely paced and characters were consistent. The character growth felt natural as well.

Art: The mangaka has been very consistent with the character designs and small details . I personally really liked the art style and character designs. It doesn’t reinvent anything but still every character looks cute and easy on the eyes.

This manga so far has delivered a wholesome and exciting story. I will be glad if it continues like this and the author doesn’t stretch it unnecessarily . It will be interesting to see how the author ends the story without creating major controversies like some other harem mangas we have seen before. So far this manga has been really enjoyable to follow and read every week.

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.

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

Overall it's an okay read with some funny gags. It's even more fun to read when you go in with the head canon that this kid is a super good manipulator who's traumatized by his mother and is genuinely just trying to take over a household by force with the expressed will of the father.

It's weird. this should just be as simple as describing a shit tier harem. But I actually went in expecting garbage and came out having a good time.

The artist knows how to draw characters really well. Specifically female characters. The female characters tend to stand out much more than males. ... I'm not talking about the main girls either, there were a few random/background ones that looked solid as well. Plus when a male character is set to stand out he never has a particular design.

The story is about expectations. To strive or not to strive. Is it worth it to put your all into something? Generally, it falls right in the middle. It's about having to put hard work into stuff, while also learning to relax. I don't think the author really knows what he wants to do with this aspect as the characters are constantly putting in they're all while also starting to get more lax.

Another thing that made me stay with this manga is the underlying mental issues problem. The main mc’s mother who was a very famous actress died and now he's living with a benefactor's daughters.

The mc only watches his late mothers previous tv shows and movies. Many of which guide his life and choices. To the point of being a bit scary from an outside perspective. Like, he watched one where his mother is telling her son in the movie that he should grow up and make a family. And so he then spends the rest of the manga trying to make a family with these three sisters.

Not to mention he shows so many signs of manipulation to make his greater dream of having a family household with these three women. He's like a master manipulator and it's only even kind of referenced once. And even then it isn't a story thing it's just something I guess the author noticed too.

And the female mc’s are all emotionally abused victims of their father who is now selfishly trying to fulfil his desires of his daughters being happy through the male mc. While still threatening and demanding perfection from his daughters who get noticeably distressed when they interact with their father at any time.

This manga also falls right in the middle of being a gag manga and a normal shounen romance. Most chapters have zero weight on the story of making the three girls become the best versions of themselves or something. And all the character beats happen to each girl one chapter after another. So there really isn't any individual progression.

And it's all orchestrated by this little manipulative bastard.

Another thing I found funny with this one is that the mcs height is never the same. Because in most panels and chapters it's shot from chest up or he's by himself, in these shots he looks like a little tiny child. But when there's a full body shot where he has to stand next to someone, he suddenly has a childs tiny small head on a grown man's body and it's hilarious to look at. Sometimes he's shorter or taller than two of the three female leads.

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.