KissXSis is currently streaming on major platforms, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A 6/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Ayana Taketatsu is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, KissXSis earns its spot. KissXSis gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. The story begins with Keita Suminoe, a male third-year junior-high school student studying for his high school entrance exams. He is living in a home with his older twin stepsisters, Ako and Riko, who share no blood relation to him, and they help him prepare for his exams. Even though he initially dislikes himself for it, he begins to become attracted to his two step-sisters, and his two parents encourage him to eventually get married to one of them. Ayana Taketatsu and Yuiko Tatsumi lead a cast with the timing to make it work. It first aired in 2010. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and KissXSis holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, KissXSis is a strong candidate. Viewers who responded to Rent-a-Girlfriend will find a lot to like here too. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Ayana Taketatsu sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

KissXSis wrapped up in 2010 — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.