The third season of the hugely popular anime "There's No Medicine for My Brother!" is about to begin, and many people are probably looking forward to it. This quick, three-minute anime is a slice-of-life comedy that revolves around a dopey older brother and a violent younger sister. The original is a web series that was a huge hit in China. It's become quite popular, but what exactly is its appeal? In this article, we'll explain what makes "There's No Medicine for My Brother!" so appealing. Even if you haven't seen the anime yet, be sure to check it out.
Fun Point 1★ The banter between the siblings is fun!
The dialogue between the main siblings is the greatest draw of this series. The silly older brother, Shifun, gets into some kind of trouble, and the violent younger sister, Shimyo, uses violence to calm him down... This is the basic storyline, but it's hard not to chuckle while watching. As a three-minute anime, it's well-paced and incredibly enjoyable. What's more, while the two may not seem to get along at first glance, their intimate chemistry is what makes them so charming. They're actually really good friends.
Fun Point 2★It's a three-minute anime, so it's a quick and easy watch!
"There's No Medicine for My Brother!" is a three-minute anime. It's quick and easy to watch, so it's recommended for busy students and working adults. Plus, each episode is basically self-contained, so you can enjoy it no matter where you start. It's perfect for a relaxing anime break, or as background music while you're working. It's great to be able to watch it so easily.
Fun Feature #3★ The Characters Are Unique
All of the characters in this work are incredibly unique! The main siblings are strong, but the supporting characters are also incredibly interesting. Tokito's cool, silly personality and unashamed attitude are quite amusing, and Tokito, who solves his problems with violence, creates a stark contrast to his cute appearance. However, when it comes to love, Tokito becomes blind and goes into girly mode. Other supporting characters with unique personalities include Kaishin, who does stupid things alongside Tokito, and Banzai, a narcissist who hides his wealthy status.
What is the love triangle between Tokishou, Kaishin, and Banzai?
Each character is unique, but their friendship and peaceful nature are what make this series so appealing. However, even so, their relationships are also fascinating! Tokishou actually has feelings for Kaishin, but someone mistakenly thinks that Tokishou likes Banzai. While the three characters seem to be in a love triangle, these character relationships are also fun to watch.
Fun 4★ The Chinese elements are fun!
"No Medicine for My Brother!" is based on a Chinese original, and contains many Chinese elements. Since most of the original has been translated into Japanese, many elements have been lost, but it's fun to spot these small differences from the Japanese version.
Dining Hall Card
The "Dining Hall Card," which appears in episode 4 of the anime, also garnered a lot of attention. It's a rechargeable electronic card that can be used in diners. In fact, electronic money cards have been in circulation in China for quite some time. This is because Chinese currency is generally considered unhygienic and unsuitable for circulation in diners. Also, there are a lot of counterfeit bills in the country (!). Therefore, rechargeable cards like these have a more reliable value. Apparently, they've been in circulation for a whopping 10 years. Sounds convenient, right?
Military Training!
"Military training" appeared in the first episode of the second season of the anime. It was part of school curriculum, but it's also unique to foreign countries like China, where it's not found in Japan. Tokibun, who tends to be a bit of a loser, couldn't even run, let alone take roll call, and was scolded by the instructor (even though he was a substitute and on the sports team...), but Tokibun ran and did push-ups with ease. However, the instructor praised Tokibun for folding his futon very neatly.
A tracksuit uniform?
When watching "There's No Medicine for My Brother!", you'll notice that everyone is wearing tracksuits. This is because Chinese school uniforms are typically tracksuits. If you're used to Japanese uniforms, it feels a bit strange.
Fun Point 5★ The voice actors' performances are outstanding!
The anime "There's No Medicine for My Brother!" boasts an impressive cast of voice actors. The lead brother and sister, Tokibun, is voiced by popular voice actor Yuichi Nakamura, and their younger sister, Tokibyo, is voiced by equally popular voice actress Sora Amamiya. Both characters' voices are a perfect match, and their dialogue is a joy to watch. Kensho Ono voices Tokibun's friend, Kaishin, and Natsuki Hanae voices the rich boy who transfers to a regular middle school midway through the series. The voice cast is so impressive that many people start watching the anime because of the voice actors!
Fun Feature #6 ★ The fast-paced gags will draw you in
The anime "No Medicine for My Brother!" is a comedy anime. Its three-minute run features a fast-paced gags. There are plenty of jokes that will make you laugh, making it a never-ending experience. Here are some of the funniest scenes.
They're going to try an all-you-can-eat buffet, but...
The story follows Tokibun and Kaishin, who pretend to be a same-sex couple in order to try out an all-you-can-eat buffet exclusively for couples. At first, they're turned away by the restaurant staff, but they force their way through as a couple and join in. At first, they're overjoyed to eat, but gradually they start to feel overwhelmed. Unable to eat any more, Tokibun and Kaishin hide their leftovers in piles of plates and cups and leave the restaurant. Of course, they're banned from the restaurant after this... They take a photo of themselves forming a heart as a couple, but it's cute and funny to see them forming separate hearts.
Eating Snacks During Class
This episode, which appears in Season 2, is a very funny one in which Tokifumi and Kaishin sneakily eat snacks during class. At first, Tokifumi puts a very large candy in his mouth, but then the teacher accidentally hits him! Knowing that he'd be found out if he started talking, Tokifumi swallows the candy whole without hesitation! Kaishin, who sits next to him, is also quite surprised by this. Kaishin then follows suit and tries to eat some snacks. Speaking of snacks, they inevitably make noise when you eat them, so you'd think they'd be inappropriate to eat during class, but they managed to get by by soaking them in their mouths. The story follows the two of them secretly snacking on snacks, and while it's suspenseful, it's also incredibly entertaining.
Fun Point #7★ A heartwarming story about how close siblings actually are
As a silly brother and a violent sister, the two are always fighting, but in reality, they're not bad friends at all. Tokibun and Tokibyo actually come from complicated families. Their mother has left home and their father hasn't been home for days, so it's difficult to get in touch with him. But the two of them live together, cooperating in this household. Tokifumi is not good at housework, so Tokifumi is in charge of all the cooking and other tasks. This is surprising, considering we only see his silly older brother. In reality, the two are very close and supportive of each other. However, at the same time, Tokifumi has also taken to auctioning off Tokifumi's stuffed toys without his permission to earn money to live. He's still the same old guy.
A summary of the funniness of [There's No Cure for My Brother!]
That's a summary of what makes "There's No Medicine for My Brother!" so entertaining. The gags are well-paced and incredibly funny, but the voice actors' performances and the Chinese elements that pop up throughout the series are also refreshing. The anime has currently aired two seasons, and you can watch it online. If you're interested, be sure to check it out before the third season begins. Thank you for reading this far.
