Kensho Ono as the reclusive third son is great casting because he's known for bringing real emotional depth to introverted characters, and a reserved sibling like Shu fits his vocal range perfectly. Lay-duce handling a shojo rom-com is also a solid match since their work tends to lean into character-focused storytelling, which is exactly what a sibling-dynamic series like this needs. Bessatsu Margaret continues to be a reliable source for shojo adaptations too, with the magazine consistently delivering manga that have built-in fanbases that translate well to anime. And character trailers building hype for individual brothers is smart marketing because spotlighting each sibling separately gives fans time to latch onto favorites before the show even airs.

The upcoming TV anime based on Akira Ozaki's romantic comedy shojo manga Uchi no Otouto Domo ga Sumimasen (translated as "I'm Sorry About My Younger Brothers") published a new character trailer today focusing on Shu Narita (voiced by Kensho Ono), the reclusive third son of the Narita family. The series will broadcast in Japan beginning on July 3.

Uchi no Otouto Domo ga Sumimasen Shu Narita Character Trailer

Cast

• Shu Narita voiced by Kensho Ono

Production Staff

• Director: Hitoshi Nanda

• Series Composition: Megumi Shimizu

• Character Designs: Shiori Hiraiwa and Yoko Fukushima

• Music: Gin (BUSTED ROSE)

• Studio: Lay-duce

About the Series

Shueisha publishes the original Uchi no Otouto Domo ga Sumimasen manga by Akira Ozaki in their Bessatsu Margaret manga magazine, with 14 volumes published in Japan to date.

The Story

The story of Uchi no Otouto Domo ga Sumimasen centers on Ito Narita, a high school sophomore who must live with a new family after her mother remarries. After moving in, Ito learns her stepfather has four sons: the eldest, Gen; the second son, Raku; the third son, Shu; and the youngest, Rui. Suddenly, she becomes their older sister and struggles to get along with her new siblings.

Premiere Information

Uchi no Otouto Domo ga Sumimasen is set to begin broadcasting in Japan on July 3.

How are you feeling about Kensho Ono voicing the reclusive Shu Narita? Is the spotlight on each brother individually getting you invested in this Lay-duce shojo adaptation, or are you waiting for the full sibling cast to be revealed before locking in for the July 3 premiere? Let us know in the comments.