Drama Ani Imouto faces low viewership in Japan

The new TV Asahi drama “Ani Imouto,” starring Nana Eikura and Eiji Akaso, is experiencing low viewership ratings. Following its premiere, the series saw household ratings drop from 4.6 percent in the first episode to 3.7 percent in the second, with individual viewership approaching the 1 percent mark.

The series is a love suspense drama centered on the relationship between a doctor and a patient’s family member. Despite being part of a new high-profile programming slot, the show has struggled to gain significant traction on streaming platforms like TVer.

Analysts suggest the show’s heavy, dark themes and slow-paced narrative may not resonate with current audience preferences. The plot involves intense elements, including themes of terminal illness, potential euthanasia, and arson, which some viewers find overly bleak.