Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze

Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze (Japanese: 帝乃三姉妹は案外、チョロい。, Hepburn: Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi; 'The Three Mikadono Sisters Are Surprisingly Easy to Handle') is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Aya Hirakawa [ja]. It has been serialized in Shogakukan's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Sunday since December 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by P.A. Works premiered in July 2025.

Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze
First tankōbon volume cover, featuring the Mikadono sisters: Miwa (left), Niko (center), and Kazuki (right)
帝乃三姉妹は案外、チョロい。 (Mikadono Sanshimai wa Angai, Choroi)
Genre	Harem[1] Romantic comedy[2]
Manga
Written by	Aya Hirakawa [ja]
Published by	Shogakukan
English publisher	NA: Orange Inc. (digital) Viz Media
Imprint	Shōnen Sunday Comics
Magazine	Weekly Shōnen Sunday
Original run	December 22, 2021 – present
Volumes	15
Anime television series
Directed by	Tadahito Matsubayashi
Written by	Takayo Ikami [ja]
Music by	Masaru Yokoyama
Studio	P.A. Works
Licensed by	Crunchyroll
Original network	Tokyo MX, GYT, GTV, BS11, MBS
Original run	July 10, 2025 – present
Episodes	6

Plot

Yuu Ayase is a high schooler who struggles to live up to the legacy of his late mother, an actress. Some time after his mother's death, Yuu is taken in by the wealthy Mikadono family and starts living with three talented sisters: The rookie actress Kazuki, the rising martial artist Niko, and the shogi prodigy Miwa. As the four spend time together as a family, the three sisters warm up to Yuu and develop romantic feelings for him.

Characters

Yuu Ayase (綾世 優, Ayase Yū)

Voiced by: Minami Hinata^[3] (Japanese); Kieran Regan, Monica Flatley (young)^[4] (English)

A second-year high school student at Saika Academy. He grew up in a single-parent household and never knew his father. After the death of his mother, the famous actress Subaru Ayase, he was taken under the care of her close friends, the Mikadono family. Unlike his mother, he is talentless, unskilled, and ordinary, with the only thing inherited from her being his good looks. However, he is very mentally strong against those who expect more of him because of his family background. He is good at housework, mainly cleaning and cooking. In terms of love, he is very prudish and does not understand it.

Kazuki Mikadono (帝乃 一輝, Mikadono Kazuki)

Voiced by: Yurina Amami [ja]^[5] (Japanese); Emi Lo^[4] (English)

The boyish-looking oldest daughter of the Mikadono family. She attends Saika Academy with her other two sisters, with each sister excelling in their respective department. She is an up-and-coming actress prodigy who is a performing arts student and the star of a popular musical ensemble. She is gifted in her art with an overwhelmingly flamboyant personality and an enormous amount of pride.

Niko Mikadono (帝乃 二琥, Mikadono Niko)

Voiced by: Aoi Koga^[6] (Japanese); Madeleine Morris^[4] (English)

The middle daughter of the family, who is the top of the academy's athletic department. She is a martial artist who has won multiple championships in various martial arts competitions. She composes herself strictly and is serious about herself. She is interested in cute clothes and accessories, but avoids them because she thinks they do not suit her.

Miwa Mikadono (帝乃 三和, Mikadono Miwa)

Voiced by: Yoshino Aoyama^[7] (Japanese); Lindsay Seidel^[4] (English)

The youngest daughter, who is the top of the academy's academics department. She is a talented professional player who has won numerous shogi, Go, and chess tournaments, as well as an international math contest. She is a genius in literature who excels in all aspects of her studies and boasts an IQ of over 180. She is also a bit mean-spirited.

Mikadono's father (帝乃父, Mikadono chichi)

Voiced by: Masaya Matsukaze^[8] (Japanese); David Matranga^[4] (English)

The father of the Mikadono sisters. He is a man of extreme discipline, fiercely convinced that talent is paramount and mediocrity has no worth. Though he took Yuu in for Subaru's sake, it was never out of kindness—rather, he hoped Yuu would grow to match the brilliance of his mother.

Subaru Ayase (綾世昴, Ayase Subaru)

Voiced by: Ai Kayano^[8] (Japanese); Morgan Lauré^[4] (English)

Yuu's late mother, who entrusted him to the care of the Mikadono family before her death, hoping he would find happiness and a loving home with them.

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by Aya Hirakawa [ja], Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze started in Shogakukan's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Sunday on December 22, 2021.^[9][10] Shogakukan has collected its chapters into individual tankōbon volumes. The first volume was released on March 17, 2022.^[11] As of July 4, 2025, fifteen volumes have been released.^[12]

In June 2025, AI localization company Orange Inc. started publishing the series digitally in English, with its first two volumes available on its e-bookstore service Emaqi.^[13] In July 2025, Viz Media started publishing the series digitally.^[14]

Volumes

No.	Japanese release date	Japanese ISBN
1	March 17, 2022[15]	978-4-09-851038-2
2	July 15, 2022[16]	978-4-09-851152-5
3	October 18, 2022[17]	978-4-09-851347-5
4	December 16, 2022[18]	978-4-09-851490-8
5	March 16, 2023[19]	978-4-09-851774-9
6	July 18, 2023[20]	978-4-09-852126-5
7	October 18, 2023[21]	978-4-09-852856-1
8	January 18, 2024[22]	978-4-09-853076-2
9	April 17, 2024[23]	978-4-09-853222-3
10	July 18, 2024[24]	978-4-09-853436-4
11	October 18, 2024[25]	978-4-09-853638-2
12	December 18, 2024[26]	978-4-09-853810-2
13	March 18, 2025[27]	978-4-09-854022-8
14	June 18, 2025[28]	978-4-09-854153-9
15	July 4, 2025[12]	978-4-09-854173-7

Anime

In July 2024, it was announced that the manga would receive an anime television series adaptation produced by Aniplex.^[29][30] It will be animated by P.A. Works and directed by Tadahito Matsubayashi, with series composition by Takayo Ikami [ja], character designs by Yūsuke Inoue, and music composed by Masaru Yokoyama. The series premiered on July 10, 2025, on Tokyo MX and other networks.^[31][a] The opening theme song, "Kimi ni Fusawashii Kiseki" (君にふさわしい奇跡; 'A Miracle Fitting for You'), is performed by Maisondes [ja].^[8]

Crunchyroll is streaming the series;^[32] an English dub premiered on July 30, 2025.^[4]

Episodes

Home	Title	Original release date [33][a]
1	"Prodigy and Mediocrity" Transliteration: "Tensai to, Heibon" (Japanese: 天才と、凡人。)	July 10, 2025 (2025-07-10)
Yu enrolls at Saika Academy for Gifted Students, drawing attention as the son of the late legendary actress Subaru Ayase. However, he is ungifted, performing below average in all areas, and has grown accustomed to others' disappointment. He faces ridicule from the academy's top students—the Mikadono sisters: Kazuki, a renowned actress; Niko, a star athlete; and Miwa, a prodigious scholar. Regretful of his past estrangement from his mother due to feelings of inadequacy, Yu only reconciled with her shortly before her death. After moving in with his mother’s old friend, he discovers the man’s daughters are the same sisters who disdain his presence. Noticing their disorganized lifestyle, Yu takes over household chores, demonstrating unexpected skill. He observes that the sisters remain wholly absorbed in their pursuits, mirroring the emotional distance he once had with his mother. Though they outwardly dismiss his daily well-wishes, each secretly appreciates them. When their father delays his return, he entrusts Yu with their care, insisting that even prodigies may someday need his support.
2	"Her Secret" Transliteration: "Kanojo no, Himitsu" (Japanese: 彼女の、秘密。)	July 10, 2025 (2025-07-10)
Mr. Mikadono explains that Kazuki has an upcoming audition, Niko is training for a karate championship, and Miwa is competing in a shogi tournament. To foster family bonding, Yu begins preparing tailored dinners—optimizing nutrition for Niko, mental focus for Miwa, and skin health for Kazuki. While Niko and Miwa join him, Kazuki refuses. When Yu confronts her at school, his phrasing accidentally implies inappropriate intentions, causing a misunderstanding. Seeking advice from Miwa, he recognizes that her genius isolates her despite her popularity. Relating to her loneliness, he learns that Kazuki once asked their mother to prepare a meal just for her. Despite developing a fever, Kazuki continues rejecting Yu’s recovery meals. He offers to rehearse lines with her, but she dismisses him when his acting proves untrained. After four days, she notices his persistent efforts and allows him to stay. Unexpectedly, he delivers his lines flawlessly, moved to tears imagining his mother’s pride. Kazuki finally admits his cooking is fine—she is simply an extremely picky eater.
3	"I Want Us to Be a Family" Transliteration: "Kazoku ni, Naritai" (Japanese: 家族に、なりたい。)	July 17, 2025 (2025-07-17)
Yu begins watching a drama starring his late mother, hoping to understand family dynamics, and explains his desire to become part of the sisters' lives. Misinterpreting his intentions, they assume he intends to marry one of them. Throughout the evening, each sister has a flustered interaction with Yu, making them realize their growing feelings for him. While cleaning, Yu discovers an old photo of the sisters as children at a festival, though none admit ownership. Knowing they will be traveling separately for weekend events, he books hotels for them—unaware their destinations are in the same city. When Miwa arrives at her hotel, she finds Kazuki and Niko already there. Yu reveals he coordinated their stays after realizing their competitions were nearby and arranged for them to revisit the festival from their childhood. Initially resistant, the sisters relent when Yu points out the festival is attended by professionals in their respective fields. He takes them to rent yukata, where Niko—often called a tomboy—hesitates before choosing a feminine cherry blossom design after Yu calls her cute. Her sisters are stunned to see how radiant she looks in traditional attire, realizing a side of her they had never noticed before.
4	"A Memory the Sisters Can Share" Transliteration: "San'nin no, Omoide o" (Japanese: 三人の、思い出を。)	July 24, 2025 (2025-07-24)
As Kazuki is swarmed by fans, Yu swiftly pulls her away, disguising her with a festival mask so she can reunite with her sisters. Slipping off unnoticed, he enters a "cross the lake" contest to win a commemorative photo with the shrine statue from their childhood picture. A priest remarks that the last victors, a decade prior, were three sisters who completed the challenge together. After several failed attempts, Yu finally secures the photo—only to realize the festival has been canceled due to rain. To his relief, the sisters waited for him, and they take a new photo together despite the downpour. Back at the hotel, Yu admits he forgot to book his own room. Reluctantly, the sisters allow him to stay, but the cramped quarters leave them all flustered and sleepless. Later, Yu finds a note revealing that the owner of the old photo stole it back from his bag, leaving him disappointed at not knowing which sister it belonged to. While he sleeps, the sisters finally break years of silence, reminiscing about their childhood—just as Yu had hoped. Miwa quietly reveals she was the one who kept the photo. The next day brings triumph: Kazuki passes her audition, while Niko and Miwa each win their respective competitions.
5	"A Father's Teachings"	July 31, 2025 (2025-07-31)
Mr. Mikadono makes an unexpected visit, revealing his sole concern is maintaining his daughters' elite status. Upon learning about the festival outing, he accuses Yu of sabotaging their focus and threatens to expel him as a "talentless nobody". The sisters quickly intervene, insisting Yu's housekeeping is essential for their training. Though skeptical, their father relents. Afterward, the sisters withdraw again, skipping meals. Yu adapts by secretly packing their nutritionally tailored dinners into their school lunches, lifting their spirits. Each faces mounting pressure: Niko must impress her senior in an upcoming match, Miwa must decide about her next championship, and Kazuki prepares for her first female role after exclusively playing male characters. One evening, Kazuki confesses her nerves, realizing—like Yu with his cooking—persistence is key. In a sudden stumble, she and Yu accidentally kiss. While Yu brushes it off, Kazuki becomes preoccupied by the memory. When he suggests pretending it never happened, she grows furious. Struggling to focus on her audition, she storms home and startles Yu by demanding a date. Reluctantly, he agrees.
6	"This Is a Date"	August 6, 2025 (2025-08-06)
While eavesdropping, Niko and Miwa are shocked to learn that Kazuki requires practice behaving like a woman for an audition. Secretly following Kazuki and Yu on their date, they observe Kazuki repeatedly acting in a masculine manner, amusing them as the outing appears unsuccessful. A persistent talent scout attempts to recruit Kazuki until Yu claims they intend to marry, embarrassing her with the sudden "proposal". Niko and Miwa grow dismayed when the date improves. During a movie, Kazuki recognizes the heroine as a senior actor who also portrays male roles but is disappointed by her unconvincing performance. Later, on a ferris wheel—notorious for fostering romantic couples—Kazuki reflects on her growing fear of failure despite her passion for acting. She considers quitting the audition until realizing Yu embraces failure after repeated setbacks. He shows her photos, revealing she appears most feminine when not consciously trying. Inspired, Kazuki resolves to attend the audition. Niko and Miwa remain curious about the ferris wheel encounter. Kazuki admits their accidental kiss was her first, making it impossible to ignore. The two realize they envy the attention Yu has given Kazuki.

Reception

By July 2024, the manga had over 1 million copies in circulation.^[34] By June 2025, it had over 1.5 million copies in circulation.^[35]

The series was nominated for the Next Manga Award in the print category in 2022,^[36] and ranked 15th;^[37][38] it ranked eighth in the 2023 edition in the same category.^[39] The series also ranked second in the Nationwide Publishers' Recommended Comics of 2023.^[40]

See also

• Kunisaki Izumo no Jijō, another manga series by the same author
• Tenshi to Akuto!!, another manga series by the same author

Notes

1. Tokyo MX listed the series' premiere on July 9 at 24:30, which is effectively July 10 at 12:30 a.m. JST.^[31]