This anime is about a man named Uryuu Kamihate, who became an atheist after his mother passed away. His desire is to become a doctor; hence, he is very studious, striving to gain admission to Kyoto University. In an attempt to move away from the orphanage, he moves in with the Amagami family in their Amagami Shrine.¹
He is now living in a household with three sisters, who are the shrine maidens. There's an issue, however. Chidori Amagami, the head priest, tells Uryuu that he must marry one of the three sisters to protect the shrine's future. How will this atheist, living in a Shinto shrine, manage?¹
Sexual Content
There's both sexual imagery and sexual speech in this anime.² According to IMDb, women are seen in their undergarments several times, alongside "accidental groping" and cleavage.³ These things are not alright. God says that women are to be modestly dressed, which means we are not to watch shows where they're not!
"[9] In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array; [10] But (which becometh women professing godliness) with good works." (1 Timothy 2:9-10)
In the same way that it is displeasing to the LORD when you watch magic or alcoholism, it is against Him to watch immodesty. Let's keep ourselves away from such content.
"Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee." (Proverbs 4:25)
Body-Swapping
In part of this show, Uryuu and Yuna Amagami (one of the shrine maidens) switch bodies.⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾ This is completely fictional, but it does relay one simple truth: this author does not care about the Scriptures. The Bible says that God made us "fearfully and wonderfully" (Psalm 139:14). To even attempt to say that one could switch bodies is just demonic and evil.
In a way, it could be seen as a form of "transgenderism." That is, portraying a man in a woman's body and vice versa. No aspect of this would please or glorify the Lord. God put you, me, and everyone else in the body He desired them to be in.
Shintoism
A major part of this story is its setting around a Shinto shrine. The three Amagami sisters are miko. Miko are shrine maidens, or "priestesses." For this reason, many Shintoist practices are taking place. Certain aspects of such things are not wrong. For example, a red skirt and white top (typical miko attire) is not inherently bad, but when mixed with Shinto worship, it is devil worship.
"Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils." (1 Corinthians 10:21)
You must choose one or the other: either Jehovah God or the "gods" (神 kami) of Shinto. Deuteronomy 7:26 tells us that we are to not bring abominations into our house, but to abhor them. This is later reemphasized by Paul in Romans 12:9, where he says, "Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good."
Conclusion
As can be seen, Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister is not a godly anime. With the promotion of Shinto beliefs in this show, how could we truly find this God-honoring? The Bible explicitly tells us that we are to "have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness" (Ephesians 5:11). Sadly, too many Christians allow themselves to consume such wicked media.
Sources:
1. "Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi." MyAnimeList, myanimelist.net/anime/55071/Amagami-san_Chi_no_Enmusubi. Accessed 8/4/2025.
2. Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister. Crunchyroll, crunchyroll.com/series/G24H1NWJ0/tying-the-knot-with-an-amagami-sister. Accessed 8/4/2025.
3. "Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister: Parents guide." IMDb, imdb.com/title/tt29141921/parentalguide. Accessed 8/4/2025.
4. "Yuna Amagami." Amagami Sister Wiki, amagami-sister.fandom.com/wiki/Yuna_Amagami. Accessed 8/4/2025.