My Friends Little Sister Has It In for Me [Season 1 Episode 11]

My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me! S1E11: The Cringe That Just Won’t Quit

Let’s cut to the chase: if you’ve seen any harem anime in the last five years, you’ve already seen My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me! Episode 11. And honestly? That’s not a compliment. The show’s latest installment doubles down on every trope that makes people roll their eyes at the genre—fake relationships, cardboard characters, and a protagonist so clueless he makes Rent-a-Girlfriend’s Kazuya look like a genius. But hey, if you’re here for mindless chaos and meme-worthy cringe, you might just get your fix.

First, let’s recap the basics (because even if you skipped a few episodes, you won’t miss much). Our main guy, Akiteru Oboshi, is a high schooler who’d rather code games than talk to girls—until his uncle forces him to pretend to date his cousin, Mashiro, to land a spot at a game dev company. Oh, and there’s Iroha, his best friend’s little sister, who’s been terrorizing him since they were kids (but secretly… wait, no, she’s just annoying). Episode 11? It’s more of the same: Akiteru stuck between two girls he doesn’t want, Iroha being a chaotic gremlin, and Mashiro looking like she’d rather be anywhere else.

The fan reactions? Roast city. Over on MyAnimeList, one viewer summed it up perfectly: “Stuff like this is why people hate harem shows.” And they’re not wrong. The biggest gripes? The MC is a walking contradiction—we’re supposed to believe he built a viral game, but he can’t even say “no” to a fake relationship. Another fan called him an “idiot who couldn’t think his way out of a paper bag,” and yeah… that tracks.

Then there’s the “romantic dilemma” everyone’s eye-rolling at: Akiteru has to choose between Iroha (the “psychopath” who bullies him) and Mashiro (his cousin, who’s as exciting as a wet sock). One commenter joked, “I’ve seen porn that starts with both these setups”—and honestly, that’s the vibe. The show leans so hard into clichés it feels like a parody. Remember that fake girlfriend trope from Rent-a-Girlfriend? It’s here. The “two-faced tsundere” (Iroha acts perfect at school, but a nightmare at home)? Check. Even the teacher character feels like a leftover from We Never Learn—like, do we really need another love interest thrown into the mix?

But let’s talk about the cringe factor, because that’s what’s keeping people watching (or hate-watching). Episode 11 has Akiteru juggling his fake dates with Mashiro and Iroha’s constant meddling—scenes so awkward you’ll want to hide behind your phone. One fan said the first episode was “cringeworthy stuff,” and it only gets worse. Iroha’s “teasing” crosses into harassment half the time, and Akiteru’s inability to stand up for himself is just sad. It’s like the writers took every “relatable” high school anxiety and cranked it to 11—without any self-awareness.

The voice acting? Mixed bag. Some fans love Sayumi Suzushiro as Iroha (she played a similar character in Can Boy-Girl Friendship Survive?), but others dragged Mashiro’s Japanese VA for being “low energy.” One viewer even admitted they watched while scrolling TikTok—relatable, because the plot is so thin you don’t need to pay attention.

So why are people still tuning in? For the memes, obviously. The show’s so over-the-top it’s become a joke. Fans are posting screenshots of Akiteru’s dumbest faces and Iroha’s wildest rants, turning the cringe into comedy. But let’s be real—this isn’t good anime. It’s the kind of show you put on in the background while you do homework, or when you need something to make fun of with friends.

Is there any hope for improvement? Probably not. The outcome’s already predictable: Akiteru will end up with Iroha (duh), and everyone else will fade into the background. The show doesn’t care about character growth—it cares about hitting every harem beat. As one fan put it, “Harem shows fail because either the outcome is too predictable, or the girls are cardboard cutouts.” My Friend’s Little Sister checks both boxes.

But hey, if you’re 20 or under and love mindless drama? You might enjoy it. It’s the anime equivalent of a junk food binge—tasty in the moment, but you’ll feel guilty later. Just don’t go into it expecting anything fresh. This is harem 101, and it’s not here to reinvent the wheel. It’s here to give you exactly what you expect: chaos, cringe, and a protagonist who makes you want to yell at your screen.

So, will I keep watching? Maybe—if only to see how much more ridiculous it gets. But my expectations are lower than Akiteru’s self-esteem. This show isn’t for everyone, but if you’re in the mood for something that’s so bad it’s good? Dive in. Just don’t say I didn’t warn you about the cringe.

Final Verdict: 3/10. It’s not the worst harem ever, but it’s definitely not the best. Save it for a rainy day when you’re out of better options. And for the love of anime—can we get a harem lead who’s not a doormat? Please?