Yagami-kun no Katei no Jijou

八神くんの家庭の事情 / Yagami's Family Affairs / Yagami-kun's Family Affairs
Yagami-kun no Katei no Jijou
Genres: Comedy
Studios: Kitty Film Mitaka Studio, Production I.G
Producers: Kitty Films
Rating: 5.94 / 10
Rank: #10446
Popularity: #11677
Users Listed: 2,331
Users Scored: 898
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 01/17/2022
Aired: May 25, 1990 (Spring)
Type: ova
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 3

Synopsis:

The series centers on a complex family dynamic marked by unconventional affections and hidden resentments. A young man grapples with intense feelings for his mother, a situation complicated by the affections of his teacher and the presence of his father's secretary, who shifts her attention to him upon discovering the unconventional marriage. The narrative unfolds within an academic setting, where interpersonal rivalries and power struggles manifest both in the classroom and through clandestine plots against the father. As relationships shift, the protagonist finds himself navigating a turbulent emotional landscape, further complicated by the arrival of a free-spirited new girlfriend who offers a stark contrast to his familial attachments. The anime explores themes of desire, obligation, and the unsettling consequences of unconventional bonds within a confined social sphere.

Characters:

  • Yagami, Nomi (Main) - Voice Actors: Honda, Chieko
  • Yagami, Yuuji (Main) - Voice Actors: Yao, Kazuki
  • Ikari, Mayuki (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kawamura, Maria
  • Mitsuko, Nanase (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsuru, Hiromi
  • Shigeki, Yaoi (Supporting)
  • Yagami, Youji (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Wakamoto, Norio
  • Yokkaichi, Akira (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kamiya, Akira

Staff:

  • Ishikawa, Mitsuhisa (Producer)
  • Sadamitsu, Shinya (Director)
  • Honda, Chieko (Theme Song Performance)
  • Nitta, Ichirou (Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition, Music)
  • Endo, Akinori (Screenplay)
  • Iguchi, Chuuichi (Key Animation)
  • Ishii, Akiharu (Key Animation)
  • Kai, Masatoshi (Background Art)
  • Kanada, Yoshinori (Key Animation)
  • Kimura, Masahiro (Key Animation)
  • Kise, Kazuchika (Character Design, Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Kusunoki, Kei (Original Creator)
  • Mima, Masafumi (Sound Manager)
  • Oota, Masaru (Background Art)
  • Saitou, Kazuya (In-Between Animation)
  • Sekiguchi, Masahiro (Key Animation)
  • Tada, Kikuko (Art Director)
  • Takaoka, Kiichi (Key Animation)
  • Yatsu, Miyako (In-Between Animation)

Reviews:

  • User lkevsan (Score: 3/10):
    Hey it's me and I am back with review of a show almost no one of you cares about, but there is no review about it so let's do one. Yagami's Family Affairs is a couple OVAs released in the 1990 and it's story is about how our main protagonist Yagami falls in love with his mom because he hasn't seen photos of him as a child with his mom and because his mom looks young. Yep this is the premise of this thing, the good part is that the mother looks at the statement of the main protagonist as a son that loves his motheras a family relation not a sexual one, but still it is creepy.nnAlso there are stories on how the teacher of our main protagonist wants to have a relationship with the mom and also a dumb story on how one of colleagues of our protagonist's dad wants to break the relationship of him so like that Yuuji get alone with his mom. Again it gets creepy.nnThe jokes in this show get stale very quick, like how Yuuji's classmates wants to date his mom and how our protagonists has to say he is in love with his mom.nnAs with many anime from this era, I am sucker of those designs. I love them and I don't care. These OVAs have some decent animation but sometimes it is reused a lot. nnIf you expect music in this show let me tell you that there is no much. Most of the music that you can listen is in the ending because there is not even an opening. The voice actors are good. I really liked them and do the job, mostly Yuuji's mom which is really soft and sweet to listen.nnIn the end just watch this show if you are curious for Production IG previous works before their sports massive hits. But in the end this is not something that special.
  • User Kamezuki (Score: 3/10):
    “Yagami-kun no Katei no Jijou” is a 3-episode romantic comedy OVA about a teenage boy who openly has an Oedipus complex, and it features humorous (?) situations in which he tries to keep it in check, as well as other characters who are sexually attracted to him, his mother or his father, and his dealings with them. As this OVA frequently makes jokes about incest, not to mention other decidedly unfunny topics such as *** and adultery, it’s frustrating to watch. The OVA follows Yuuji Yagami, a high schooler whose sexual attraction towards his youthful mother has recently been aroused. When his mother brings him hislunch on the way to school one day, his friends see her and think she’s his girlfriend or sister, but of course she introduces herself as his mother. Later at school, they tell him that maybe she’s not actually his mother, and he denies this until he realizes he has no pictures of her with him as a child. So then he starts to think his mother is not actually his mother (Seriously? Wouldn’t he have memories of her from his childhood?), and she keeps unintentionally putting him in awkward situations which arouse him further. Once this finally gets resolved and he knows for sure that she’s his biological mother, he proudly declares that he’s in love with her.nnAnd from there, it gets worse. Soon, a rival appears in the form of his teacher, who also openly declares that he’s in love with Yuuji’s mother, and he’s going to steal her from him — of course, both of them are forgetting that she’s happily married to Yuuji’s father. Later, another crazy person, an office worker named Mitsuko, appears, and she’s in love with the father, who’s her boss at work. After scheming with Yuuji to tear his father and mother apart, she gradually develops feelings for Yuuji himself, and tries to take him to a love hotel. Meanwhile, Yuuji has 3 “friends” who constantly encourage his feelings towards his mother, while also beating him up from time to time. Also, a girl named Mayuki, who’s a bit odd herself, has a crush on Yuuji and is trying to go out with him (but he’s hesitant, because, you know, he’s in love with his mother).nnThe over-the-top, zany and obsessive characters and their wacky hijinks might be a little more enjoyable to watch if there wasn’t incest, *** and adultery involved. The *** in particular comes out of left field and is quite blatant; at one point, the protagonist declares, “Incest is better than being ***!” when he’s afraid he might get Valentine’s Day chocolates from another guy. Largely due to the subject matter, none of the characters are likable, and since this is based off of a gag manga and there are only 3 episodes, there’s no real character development, either. nnAs for technical aspects, the character designs aren’t bad, but they’re rather unoriginal, and Mayuki’s hairstyle is weird. The backgrounds aren’t detailed and can be…
  • User PhonexReavers (Score: 7/10):
    If you're a fan of quirky family dynamics, Yagami-kun no Katei no Jijou is a must-watch. This anime delivers an oddball yet entertaining storyline centered on the eccentric lives of the Yagami family. The humor is unconventional, and not everyone will appreciate the absurdity, but it hits just the right notes for those who enjoy a mix of weirdness and comedy. The show thrives on its bizarre situations, making it a unique entry in the slice-of-life genre. However, it’s worth noting that this anime isn’t for everyone. But if you laugh at strange and awkward family moments, you’ll likely enjoy this ride.

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