Audience reviews
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ahmedk
Yosuga no Sora is an anime that stands in a very uncomfortable grey area. It tries to present itself as a romantic drama, but a large part of it feels closer to a semi-hentai or softcore erotic work than a meaningful emotional story.
For me, the biggest problem with this anime is the main character. What separates humans from animals is reason: the ability to control desires, understand consequences, and act with emotional awareness. However, the protagonist often feels like someone driven more by lust and emotional emptiness than by reason or genuine feelings. His relationships do not feel meaningful. Each route feels like it starts and ends quickly, without convincing emotional development or a strong impact on his character.
The anime does have some positive aspects, such as beautiful…
Read at the sourceShimakii
As questionable as the whole anime is, i personally liked Yosuga No Sora. I love how every 2-3 episodes are dedicated to Haruka dating a different girl, giving us an insight on how each of his relationships would look like. It was mostly the last 2 episodes or so that i happened to dislike slightly more, but overall i dont hate it. I've played the VN too and its WAYYY more detailed and longer in terms of storytelling, and i reccomend it if you have the mental strenght to go through it. Overall, its peak and ngl i wished i got laid by Haruka
Read at the sourceLuce103
There are very few anime as controversial as Yosuga No Sora, and it warrants that controversy to an extent. There is explicit incest, (between twins, at that,) but it’s really only something that rears its head in the last few episodes, although there are hints beforehand. Most dislike the show because of the incest, but I think that’s unwarranted. It’s treated as something immoral and taboo, which is how it should be treated. In my opinion, Yosuga No Sora has one big flaw that makes it a subpar experience.
Visual Novels rarely make for good anime adaptations. They are known to be long, usually with a handful of routes. When studios animate a visual novel, they tend to squeeze everything into 12 or 24 episodes. I haven’t watched Fate, (excluding Prisma Illya. No, I’m not joking,) but I do…
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Someone once recommended Yosuga no Sora to me, saying it was a “really deep and meaningful romance.” After watching it, I’m convinced that person was either joking or they just hate me.. Because this isn’t deep. It’s not meaningful. It’s one of the most shallow, tone-deaf attempts at romance I’ve EVER seen in anime.
At first, the anime presents itself like a typical slice-of-life romance set in a little countryside town. I found myself excited to explore whatever the anime had to offer! But Yosuga no Sora quickly turned into an anthology of awkward and disconnected romantic routes that felt like a checklist of fan service scenarios. There is no depth to the relationships, no real emotional weight or lasting consequences in really any of the arcs.
Worse, the anime tries to frame taboo and…
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An anime that is immortal with time not because it is good but because of the controversy, a masterpiece, one of the best anime, the scenes that have become legendary in the film industry, an anime that seems to come from a visual novel, here is an introduction:
Yosuga no Sora: In Solitude, Where We Are Least Alone
Adapted from the visual novel of the same name by Sphere, directed by Takeo Takahashi, who direct the hit "Spice and Wolf" and... Citrus. Although it has been released for a long time, somehow its fandom has never died and there are still a few new viewers. Especially for those who have watched and argued with each other about the quality/content of the anime.
Haruka and Sora are two siblings who have been together since childhood. When the younger one was in high school, their…
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Let's just say this is one was the type of anime that will give people the "Uhm, WTF?!" kind of stuff. Now, there are some weird people out there that may enjoy this kind of content, but anyone has their own preferences about it. I'll just warn y'all that this anime definitely has "incest" so be mentally prepared lol. Don't worry if you are confused of the plot, all of us were confused too. Apparently, it was just some "timelines" or like made up story arcs on what would happen if the MC chose the other girls and all that, but the main plot was for the "sibling's love (incest)" so once again be prepared HAHAHAHA
Read at the sourceLolicoens
Yosuga no Sora: A Love Beyond Silence
Yosuga no Sora is often seen through a veil of controversy, its sibling romance met with hesitation and judgment. Yet those who pause to look deeper will find not scandal, but sorrow, longing, and a fragile, haunting kind of beauty. This is not merely a tale of forbidden love—it is the aching story of two souls, once whole, torn apart by fate and clinging to each other in the silence left behind.
Haruka and Sora are twin flames adrift in a world that neither understands nor welcomes their bond. Their reunion is not sudden—it is slow and painful, forged through memory, loss, and the quiet spaces where words falter but emotion endures. In defying the rules written by others, they seek not rebellion, but belonging—a place where their broken hearts might…
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One day they told me that an anime can't change a person, but... is that true?
I used to be an extroverted person, full of friends and always making new ones. But everything changed when I was 14, and I know what you must be thinking: "What happened? Was it just adolescence?" No, my friend, it wasn't that. It was something much worse. Something that... ruined my life.
It all started on January 15th, 2018. I was determined, there was no turning back. The warnings were everywhere: "Don't do this," "You're going to regret it," "We're telling you for your own safety." But I, stubborn as always, ignored them. And the pain came with an intensity I could never imagine.
With every second, a tightening sensation in my stomach consumed me. With every minute, a piece of my soul seemed to be rip…
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Not gonna lie, I really love Yosuga no Sora, and I’m not into sibling romance stuff either. But let’s get something straight, this anime actually has emotions, backstory, and some meaning behind the relationship. It’s not just random smut.
At least it’s consensual, emotional, and has a plot, unlike all that NTR, ugly old man, or forced garbage that people somehow rate higher. Y’all enjoy straight-up disturbing stuff but act holy when it’s Yosuga no Sora? That’s pure hypocrisy.
This anime is straight up a masterpiece and it’s not as bad as people pretend it is.
And most importantly, it’s just fiction. If you’re okay with all the messed-up stuff in other anime and hanime, don’t act like this is where you draw the line.
End of rant.
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⸻Incest is wrong, BUT THIS ANIME IS GOOD.
Let me explain.
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➔ I usually don't like ecchi, why? Because the ecchi everyone is used to is childish ecchi. It “approaches” the “sexual content” from an immature point of view, sometimes even just to use it as part of a joke (comedy). That makes ecchi just another label for any anime that shows some panties has.
➤ However, Yosuga no Sora not only “approaches” the “sexual content” from an adult point of view, but also proposes dilemmas and a quite serious psychological conflict. The setting of the story is perfect and the adaptation of the different endings is very well done. I really have no complaints about the anime.
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🌓 Sora's problem.
I won't go into detail because I decided to make th…
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I understand that this is about a forbidden relationship with one another that is stigmatized by society. On a side note, the other characters involved will not be included, only what this anime is attempting to convey. Regardless, falling beneath into the chasm, it is crystal clear that this is an unusual type of the harem genre (there are alternate routes for some of the girls). From the synopsis itself, they are obviously depraved of both their parental figures and mental well-being. Point is, that Haruka Kasugano and Sora Kasugano are trying their best in this next stage of their lives. Now, their approach in coping in this ordeal went sideways fast. From the day both of them gained a clear conscience, both of them don't possess the mental acuity to be stable in the head. Haruka had th…
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It was... surprisingly good. I didn't expect much but I got an extremely satisfying plot. Let's remember while watching that the scheme comes from the visual novel so it has its own way with phasing. At the same time, the last route actually wins everything and can only be unlocked during Nao's route so it makes sense. Well, I don't think it's far-fetched. Haru had these feelings inside him for a long time and he couldn't handle it for a damn. Because how could he? They didn't have parents anymore and no one gave the kid a tutorial on how to deal with such topics. They tried to suppress it by engaging in normal relationships but all this was just a mask for the problem that eventually grew and started to haunt. The circumstances didn't help either and basically pushed them to the result we…
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Ngl i wanted to believe that the course of events would change (final arc)
I kinda liked the 2 first arcs of it, but "that one" was just crazy to me...
The animation is top tier, othing to say about that, the story around 'who is the daughter between the sisters' was well written, i liked it. From the backstory to the final revelation, that was peak, until well, you know what.
I get it, it's fiction but at some point, it needs some limits...
Well i would gladly recommend the 2 first arcs as i said earlier, but the last one, just No.
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I'll be honest, I went into Yosuga no Sora expecting a trashy ecchi fest. But, as I watched the entire series, I discovered a complex, emotional story that left me torn.
The siblings' story, Sora and Haruka, hit close to home. Losing parents at a young age, they're forced to navigate love, loss, and identity without guidance. Their struggles feel raw, real.
The controversy surrounding this anime? Valid, to an extent. Haru's actions are infuriating, and I pitied Akira and Nao, who deserved better. But, I also understood Haru's 17-year-old hormones and vulnerability.
That ending, though... Open to interpretation, but gut-wrenching either way. Some see hope; others, despair. I see a tragic reminder that life's choices have consequences.
What kept me hooked? The stunning animation, that un…
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Its a phenomenal show, since i have never played LN in my life to see the cuts that didn't made through the cut. This series was something myself absolutely did not expected although the first few routes of the show was kind of alright and bland, Sora's route definitely got me watching till the end, who would have expected they embraced each other in the end and just fucked until the end of the series. The twins love story is quite new to me, since there's only a few of incest stories (please don't do this in real life though), to my countless hours of watching romances, the twins love story route is my go to romances. Call me weird or anything but the twins interactions are very cute and well written to watch, Haru's interaction with the other
girls was kind of boring but with Sora is a w…
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What the fuck did I just watch? Close your eyes and step away slowly from this anime, kids, cos this one ain't for the faint of heart. It plays out more like a horror than a romance anime and I would seriously recommend the tag be added (case in point, the rain and thunder creepy atmosphere as episode 1 draws to a close with a disturbing scene which cannot be unseen). Despite all its grotesque shortcomings, for some reason which I cannot fathom, this anime somehow has quite excellent production quality, especially for its time (made in 2010), with a great showcasing of animation quality, artstyle, voice acting, direction, and OST. None of it however makes up for the atrocity which makes up the content of Yosuga no Sora.
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Ok so after all these years of this anime I doubt that anyone is in need of a review for this, most of them already saw it. For the new weebs who just started, I doubt they will be looking at mal's review as there is youtube reviews and many senpai weebs out there like us.
So I am just writing this as a reminder to myself "Why do I like this anime and what I dislike about it "
And if this helps anyone out there then I will be glad.
[Don't worry no spoilers ahead]
I rewatched this anime for 3 times now, even remember the 1st time I watched it had goosebumps and chill I couldn't forget for weeks. The reason why this anime is good because
>Awsome animation
>Perfect character design
>perfect and high rural bg (back ground)
that goes with the story
>Mesmerising story that soothens one's mi…
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In short, this ‘Yosuga no Sora’ is a wonderful romantic anime drama. It deserves a high recommendation.
In this anime, the background of a peaceful desolate town, the dark scenes under setting or set sun, and the profound music create a fundamental ascension of the emotion expression. Audience could be immersed into the melancholic atmosphere, and feel the difficulties and problems of the characters with soul and without barriers. Thus, the audience could be deeply affected by the tragedies behind each heroine.
Another advantage of this anime is that the development of the story is significantly faster than other school romantic anime. This is an extraordinary trait in such a genre. Commonly, in school romantic anime, the hero and heroine needs several seasons to confirm their relation…
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I will start this off with what is right and what is wrong, it's a question that humans have pondered for centuries. I really enjoyed this anime, A big part of that enjoyment was because it made me feel something, which is pretty hard to do. Aside from that, it made me think, which is even harder. It's a story based on a "mutli-route" VN, thus the anime is split into 4 arcs, each resetting at a different point in time.
I thought the first arc was the best executed. The final arc, or the incest route, was the most impressive in a sense, and if given more time, I believe it could have really brought this show to an even higher level, as it did feel a bit rushed and left a lot to be desired.
There are two reasons some may be instantly turned off by this show, the first being the abundance…
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First of all the whole series explores various routes like those in usual rpg games. Even though the genre tells that it's a harem show. But actually it isn't. Just like I said before, like in the games, the outcome varies depending on which girl the MC chooses, which isn't unusual as the anime/manga was adapted from the visual novel of the same title.
It's not surprising that many people are giving bad reviews because the MC's final act is deemed immortal.
But the story isn't only bound by that. There were other possibilities which were explored before and the outcomes of those were different. And for the note, the MC never got involved with more than one girl at the same time in any routes.
To me, the story, more like, the way they told us the story felt a bit unique. As a viewer, I f…
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