The Shiunji Family Children volume 8 has just hit shelves in Japan on November 17, 2025, pushing Reiji Miyajima’s “forbidden yet pure” mansion romcom into a new phase. With one sister finally facing her feelings, a surprise boyfriend reveal, and a special VTuber collab, this is a perfect moment to jump into the chaos.
Inside The Shiunji Family Children’s forbidden yet warm chaos
Set in Tokyo’s upscale Seijō neighborhood, the series follows Arata Shiunji, the lone brother in a family famous for its five beautiful sisters and one younger brother. His ordinary high-school misery turns extraordinary when their father reveals that none of the siblings are actually blood-related, opening the door to feelings they were never supposed to explore.
New tensions and twists waiting in volume 8
In volume 8, second-oldest sister Kiyoha finally admits to herself that her feelings for Arata are romantic, not just “big-sister” affection. At the same time, news breaks that eldest sister Banri has a boyfriend, shaking the house and forcing everyone to reconsider what kind of love is really allowed inside the Shiunji mansion.
VTuber Elu joins the fun and boosts the buzz
To celebrate the new release, VTuber Elu from NIJISANJI gushes that the five sisters’ nonstop mishaps keep her glued to the page and that she’d love to be “let in.” Her comment appears on large posters and POP displays in select Japanese bookstores, pairing her bright avatar with the Shiunji siblings’ dangerous brand of “family” comedy. ✨
Best entry points and ways to catch up to volume 8
You’ll feel the drama most if you start from volume 1, but anime-only fans can already get a taste. Check the free opening chapter on Young Animal’s site via Read the first chapter for free, then decide whether to dive into the full series in print or digital form.
For Rent-A-Girlfriend fans, a sharply different flavor
For readers who know Rent-A-Girlfriend, this series keeps Miyajima’s flair for complicated feelings but locks them inside one rich family’s mansion, turning every crush into a tiny scandal. You can stream the anime adaptation as The Shiunji Family Children on services like Crunchyroll or other local platforms, then chase the drama further with the newest volume from Hakusensha’s Young Animal Comics line. If you happen to be in Japan, keep an eye out at bookstores for those Elu collaboration displays and see whether you also end up wishing you could move into the Shiunji home. 💜
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