Ore no Imouto - Anime Spoilers & Speculation (for Ore no Imouto novel readers only)

[Wilshere]

One thing is for sure, this ending will cause rage, especially for the anime-only viewers. They have only themselves to blame if they expect any other conclusion.

[ExXentriK]

Originally Posted by Wilshere

One thing is for sure, this ending will cause rage, especially for the anime-only viewers. They have only themselves to blame if they expect any other conclusion.

By extension, considering how popular and attaching all characters have become, rage is to be expected regardless of the ending.

[Kakurin]

Is it just me, or has the anime staff chosen not to change Kirino's hairstyle?

[Densetsuhakai]

Originally Posted by SigUp

Is it just me, or has the anime staff chosen not to change Kirino's hairstyle?

Yeah,they really didn't change her hairsyle.It's sad because I think she looked a little bit more mature with the new fluffy Hairstyle. x3

[Wilshere]

Originally Posted by SigUp

Is it just me, or has the anime staff chosen not to change Kirino's hairstyle?

Its somewhat kinda fluffy if you look closely when she is sitting at the couch. Maybe at the wedding scene?

[Densetsuhakai]

Originally Posted by Wilshere

Its somewhat kinda fluffy if you look closely when she is sitting at the couch. Maybe at the wedding scene?

Hmm I don't know.It doesn't seem to me that it's fluffy.If I remember correctly even her long bangs on the side should be a little bit curly by now.But they aren't in the trailer.
Well,whatever no one is going to notice this (at least the anime only viewers).I mean Kirino and Manami (and Kyousuke) even hadn't the conversation about the past...

EDIT:And the new hairstyle was for this conversation if I remember correctly;Kirino said something about preparing for the last boss with this new hairstyle

[Kakurin]

Originally Posted by Densetsuhakai

Hmm I don't know.It doesn't seem to me that it's fluffy.If I remember correctly even her long bangs on the side should be a little bit curly by now.But they aren't in the trailer.
Well,whatever no one is going to notice this (at least the anime only viewers).I mean Kirino and Manami (and Kyousuke) even hadn't the conversation about the past...

EDIT:And the new hairstyle was for this conversation if I remember correctly;Kirino said something about preparing for the last boss with this new hairstyle

She changed her hairstyle prior to the volume 11 talk with Manami. But yeah, it is a minor thing, it just would have been nice to see Kirino in that more mature hairstyle.

[iMACobra]

Originally Posted by relentlessflame

The latest rumour is that:

Spoiler for Rumour:

...at the very end of the last episode, they cut back to the hotel scene where Kirino whispers her plan to Kyousuke, and they reveal that her plan was that they'd act like normal siblings until she graduates high school. This doesn't change the fact that they're acting like a couple until *he* graduates.

If this is true, it accounts for the discrepancy, as both are true. It would go:

Christmas to Kyousuke's Graduation: Act like a couple
Kyousuke's High School Graduation: Wedding then go "back to being normal siblings" for now
Kirino's High School Graduation: They can act like a couple again since they're both adults

To be confirmed...

About this rumor, I read on discussion boards about people that came back from Otakon 2013 talking about Oreimo 2's controversial ending and none of them talked about this rumor like it never happened, going on about how the siblings get together and just break up in the end, causing no one to win and making lots of fans angry. Basically, I am just saying that this rumor seems to be false because no one mentions it.

[relentlessflame]

Originally Posted by iMACobra

About this rumor, I read on discussion boards about people that came back from Otakon 2013 talking about Oreimo 2's controversial ending and none of them talked about this rumor like it never happened, going on about how the siblings get together and just break up in the end, causing no one to win and making lots of fans angry. Basically, I am just saying that this rumor seems to be false because no one mentions it.

Yes, as I said in my subsequent post, I too believe it was just a misunderstanding on the part of the person who stated it. (I think they just reversed "siblings until I graduate" with "siblings after I graduate", perhaps due to some ambiguity in the subs or confusion that Kirino meant her graduation from middle school not high school.) But, what Kirino actually whispered to Kyousuke when they came up with their agreement wasn't actually mentioned in the original source, so there is still curiosity about how exactly she said it.

In the end, regardless of this, the sum of what I've read suggests that the ending of the anime is exactly the same as presented in the LN, with the very same degree of ambiguity... so will basically result in the very same arguments that were had in the first place when the novel came out that have to do with how to properly interpret the epilogue.

[seangel92]

Soon, soon, soon and soon.

[Haruyasha]

Originally Posted by Wilshere

One thing is for sure, this ending will cause rage, especially for the anime-only viewers. They have only themselves to blame if they expect any other conclusion.

Do enlighten me. The final episode is identical to the last chapter and epilogue. You have an immature lead who tramples over every single character, who has no sense of commitment or responsibility, or concern for anyone other than himself and his obsession (Kirino).

Quite frankly, the only thing this series managed to do is put a band aid on the "sibling" relationship between Kirino and Kyousuke.

Kyousuke, as a person, is still the same self-centered asshole from Kirino's childhood. The only thing that's changed is the target of his self-destructive behavior.

Some change.

Likewise, the lack of a real epilogue really leaves a lot of concern for his future. (Not in terms of Kirino, but rather a job, education, etc..) He gives off a really "washed up" vibe, for the above reasons.

[relentlessflame]

Originally Posted by Haruyasha

Quite frankly, the only thing this series managed to do is put a band aid on the "sibling" relationship between Kirino and Kyousuke.

Uh, I think the entire situation that caused the cold war has been more than completely resolved, and was given pretty darn complete closure with what happened with Manami. The premise of the anime itself about repairing their fractured relationship is quite resolved.

Originally Posted by Haruyasha

You have an immature lead who tramples over every single character, who has no sense of commitment or responsibility, or concern for anyone other than himself and his obsession (Kirino). [...] Kyousuke, as a person, is still the same self-centered asshole from Kirino's childhood. The only thing that's changed is the target of his self-destructive behavior.

Some change.

How exactly was he supposed to be less of an "asshole" in this situation? He figured out his feelings, and stopped leading on the other girls in his life. He needed to commandeer that "asshole" part of himself from his past in order to stop the indecisiveness that was only going to result in problems anyway.

It's not like he isn't also aware of his limits and of society's bounds, but he can't very well leave an opening in this situation. Rejecting everyone else cleanly and with no ambiguity is a form of kindness, even if it's painful medicine at the time.

[type-R!]

Maybe it is just me but when I read the novels, in the end it made feel that there was an almost sure chance that they would continue their relationship after the second kiss. However I think I didn't quite felt the same with the anime, maybe because some scenes in the novels that helped create that feeling weren't included. Well, also maybe the fact that in the novels it doesn't exactly say where he kissed her and her reaction seems more much surprised than normal, that would have definitely given more hope to the anime-watchers.

[Kakurin]

Originally Posted by type-R!

Maybe it is just me but when I read the novels, in the end it made feel that there was an almost sure chance that they would continue their relationship after the second kiss. However I think I didn't quite felt the same with the anime, maybe because some scenes in the novels that helped create that feeling weren't included. Well, also maybe the fact that in the novels it doesn't exactly say where he kissed her and her reaction seems more much surprised than normal, that would have definitely given more hope to the anime-watchers.

Indeed some things of the novels are missing. Most notably for the ending the Mikagami conversation and Kirino asking Kyousuke to buy her that merchandise ring.

[Haruyasha]

Originally Posted by relentlessflame

How exactly was he supposed to be less of an "asshole" in this situation? He figured out his feelings, and stopped leading on the other girls in his life. He needed to commandeer that "asshole" part of himself from his past in order to stop the indecisiveness that was only going to result in problems anyway.

Rather than being indecisive, what makes him an asshole is how he treats everything like a game. Whether the obnoxious outbursts he makes in regards to Kirino, or how he throws around the word "marriage" so casually. Nothing he says feels "serious" ...

That point is further proven when he casually he accepts Kirino's proposition.. It's as if he threw in the towel before he even gave it a chance. Pretty weak. Of course, he was probably going for a "what-if" scenario, just like in an eroge... but that's exactly what makes him immature. Real relationships aren't about "what-ifs".

Sure, he might have mended his relationship with his sister... But what do you think will happen to the girls? Things aren't going to slide so well when they find out the truth.

[Kakurin]

Originally Posted by Haruyasha

Rather than being indecisive, what makes him an asshole is how he treats everything like a game. Whether the obnoxious outbursts he makes in regards to Kirino, or how he throws around the word "marriage" so casually. Nothing he says feels "serious" ...

That point is further proven when he casually he accepts Kirino's proposition.. It's as if he threw in the towel before he even gave it a chance. Pretty weak. Of course, he was probably going for a "what-if" scenario, just like in an eroge... but that's exactly what makes him immature. Real relationships aren't about "what-ifs".

Sure, he might have mended his relationship with his sister... But what do you think will happen to the girls? Things aren't going to slide so well when they find out the truth.

I can understand where you come from, as in the anime some important clarifications are missing. But I sure disagree that he is treating this as a game and I also think the proposition isn't what it seems to be on the surface. I have enclosed my interpretation I wrote after the novel came out:

http://forums.animesuki.com/showpost...postcount=3675

[Densetsuhakai]

Originally Posted by Haruyasha

Sure, he might have mended his relationship with his sister... But what do you think will happen to the girls? Things aren't going to slide so well when they find out the truth.

Well,that's kinda the whole point.We don't really know what will happen next.We don't know if Kirino and Kyousuke really are returning to be just siblings or if they will continue their little secret realtionship (even though the author pointed out that he meant the two to be romantically together forever).Maybe they will continue and the other girls will be happy that their lost wasn't for nothing or they will be really angry about it because they were rejected without any reason.The only thing to say is that this story had to be like this (it had to look like a game) because degenki bunko etc. wouldn't allow a full fledged incest ending where Kirino and Kyousuke really are facing the society in a serious way.You have to draw your own picture in the end to really put an end to this story.

[relentlessflame]

Originally Posted by Haruyasha

Rather than being indecisive, what makes him an asshole is how he treats everything like a game. Whether the obnoxious outbursts he makes in regards to Kirino, or how he throws around the word "marriage" so casually. Nothing he says feels "serious" ...

He says what he says because he's trying to get through to the person he's talking to.

a) To Kuroneko because he's made his decision and needs to get it off his chest even though breaking up with her was really hard.

b) To Kirino because she's stubborn and he needed to make sure she miss the point of what he was trying to say. (They both knew full well that marriage between the two of them was impossible, but the issue was making her admit her feelings.)

c) To Manami because he had to make it clear that he was choosing this path, even though it was objectively crazy (as Kirino points out).

He also has a pattern of resorting to rather extreme public displays as a way of making his point, as shown throughout the whole story. It's basically a sort of personal social suicide in order to get through to the other person. I don't think he intends it like a "game", but as a symbol of sincerity.

Originally Posted by Haruyasha

That point is further proven when he casually he accepts Kirino's proposition.. It's as if he threw in the towel before he even gave it a chance. Pretty weak. Of course, he was probably going for a "what-if" scenario, just like in an eroge... but that's exactly what makes him immature. Real relationships aren't about "what-ifs".

He was deferring to her wishes in order to put her at ease, because he himself acknowledged that at this point in time he doesn't have the means to run off with her, nor did they have the desire to abandon their family and friends. At that point she was also still in middle school.

In the end, regardless of the form the relationship takes (since their desired form may not be feasible), his intention was still to clearly choose her above all the other women in his life, and that doesn't really change.

Originally Posted by Haruyasha

Sure, he might have mended his relationship with his sister... But what do you think will happen to the girls? Things aren't going to slide so well when they find out the truth.

It's not like he's "back on the market". If anything, I would think their friends will understand that them being in a clear romantic relationship isn't easy in their situation, but will realize their feelings for each other are the same no matter what. In practical terms "we're not dating" doesn't really change anything to anyone else.

[tommythecat]

So I just finished the OVA's, they were good I laughed, cried, and everything in-between. I feel better about everything seeing it put into anime, it's so hard to judge the ending of the novel since I'm a more visual person so seeing the OVA episodes put my mind at ease.

With that I'll get back to driving cross country I've wasted enough time watching anime on my phone using McDonald's wifi lol.

[GVN.Chaos]

Originally Posted by Haruyasha

Rather than being indecisive, what makes him an asshole is how he treats everything like a game. Whether the obnoxious outbursts he makes in regards to Kirino, or how he throws around the word "marriage" so casually. Nothing he says feels "serious" ...

People still throw joke around in dangerous situations. Just because that words came from non-serious source doesn't mean he isn't serious himself. He used those words but fully understood what does they meant.

That point is further proven when he casually he accepts Kirino's proposition.. It's as if he threw in the towel before he even gave it a chance. Pretty weak. Of course, he was probably going for a "what-if" scenario, just like in an eroge... but that's exactly what makes him immature. Real relationships aren't about "what-ifs".

He also didn't casually accpets Kirino's solution. He simply didn't have any other choices at that time. None at all.

Sure, he might have mended his relationship with his sister... But what do you think will happen to the girls? Things aren't going to slide so well when they find out the truth.

And how will they find out. Kirino was about to say their agreement when he stopped her. Only them knew about it. If both of them keep this a secret, no one could find out.