My Happy Marriage

My Happy Marriage (Japanese: わたしの幸せな結婚, Hepburn: Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon) is a Japanese light novel series written by Akumi Agitogi and illustrated by Tsukiho Tsukioka. Initially published online via the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō, it was later acquired by Fujimi Shobo, who has released the series since January 2019 under their Fujimi L Bunko imprint.

My Happy Marriage
First light novel volume cover
わたしの幸せな結婚
(Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon)
GenreFantasy[1]
Novel series
Written byAkumi Agitogi
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Light novel
Written byAkumi Agitogi
Illustrated byTsukiho Tsukioka
Published byFujimi Shobo
English publisher
ImprintFujimi L Bunko
DemographicFemale
Original runJanuary 15, 2019 – present
Volumes6
Manga
Written byAkumi Agitogi
Illustrated byRito Kohsaka
Published bySquare Enix
English publisher
Square Enix
MagazineGangan Online
DemographicShōjo
Original runDecember 20, 2018 – present
Volumes4
Live-action film
Directed byAyuko Tsukahara
Written byTomoe Kanno
Music byAkiyuki Tateyama
ReleasedMarch 17, 2023 (2023-03-17)
Runtime115 minutes
Anime television series
Directed byTakehiro Kubota
Written by
  • Ami Satō
  • Takahito Ōnishi
  • Momoka Toyoda
Music byEvan Call
StudioKinema Citrus
Licensed byNetflix (streaming rights)
Original run July 2023 – scheduled

A manga adaptation illustrated by Rito Kohsaka has been serialized in Square Enix's Gangan Online service since December 2018. A live-action film adaptation premiered in Japan in March 2023, followed by an anime television series by Kinema Citrus premiering in July.

Synopsis

Taking place in the 19th century Meiji Restoration era, Miyo Saimori, who is born without supernatural talent, is forced into an existence of servitude by her abusive stepmother. When Miyo finally comes of marriageable age, though, her hopes of being whisked away to a better life crumble after she discovers her fiancé’s identity: Kiyoka Kudou, a commander apparently so cold and cruel that his previous would-be brides all fled within three days of their engagements. With no home to return to, Miyo resigns herself to her fate—and soon finds that her pale and beautiful husband-to-be is anything but the monster she expected. As they slowly open their hearts to each other, both realize the other may be their chance at finding true love and happiness.

Characters
Miyo Saimori (斎森 美世, Saimori Miyo)
Voiced by: Reina Ueda[2]
Portrayed by: Mio Imada[3]
Miyo is the eldest daughter of family with supernatural talent, the Saimori. She is 19 years old. Born without supernatural talent, she was treated like a servant by her stepmother and younger sister and even her own biological father deemed her useless. She was married off to Kiyoka Kudo, a "ruthless soldier" and the head of famous Kudo family just so she could be "at least useful" to the Saimori.
Kiyoka Kudo (久堂 清霞, Kudō Kiyoka)
Voiced by: Kaito Ishikawa[2]
Portrayed by: Ren Meguro[3]
The head of the Kudo family. He is described as a "ruthless soldier"; anyone who becomes his fiancee flees after only 3 days. He is pyrokinetic.
Kaya Saimori (斎森 香耶, Saimori Kaya)
Voiced by: Ayane Sakura[4]
Portrayed by: Akari Takaishi[5]
Kōji Tatsuishi (辰石 幸次, Tatsuishi Kōji)
Voiced by: Koutaro Nishiyama[4]
Portrayed by: Yuki Ogoe[5]
Yurie (ゆり江)
Voiced by: Houko Kuwashima[4]
Portrayed by: Mirai Yamamoto[5]
Yoshito Godō (五道 佳斗, Godō Yoshito)
Voiced by: Hiro Shimono[4]
Portrayed by: Ōshirō Maeda[6]

Media

Light novels

Written by Akumi Agitogi, My Happy Marriage began publication online via the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō.[7] The series was later acquired by Fujimi Shobo, who began publishing the novels with illustrations by Tsukiho Tsukioka on January 15, 2019, under their Fujimi L Bunko imprint.[8] As of July 2022, six volumes have been released.[9] Yen Press is publishing the novels in English.[10]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 January 15, 2019[8]978-4-04-073019-6January 18, 2022[11]978-1-9753-3500-7
2 July 13, 2019[12]978-4-04-073253-4July 12, 2022[13]978-1-9753-3502-1
3 February 15, 2020[14]978-4-04-073473-6November 22, 2022[15]978-1-9753-3504-5
4 September 15, 2020[16]978-4-04-073725-6June 20, 2023[17]978-1-9753-3506-9
5 July 15, 2021[18]978-4-04-073948-9October 17, 2023[19]978-1-9753-6735-0
6 July 15, 2022[9]978-4-04-074601-2——

Manga

A manga adaptation illustrated by Rito Kohsaka began serialization online via Square Enix's Gangan Online service on December 20, 2018.[7] As of November 2022, four tankōbon volumes have been released.[20] In North America, Square Enix has licensed the manga for English publication.[21]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 September 12, 2019[22]978-4-75-756293-6September 13, 2022[23]978-1-64-609146-1
2 September 9, 2020[24]978-4-75-756777-1January 10, 2023[25]978-1-64-609147-8
3 October 12, 2021[26]978-4-75-757499-1May 9, 2023[27]978-1-64-609156-0
4 November 11, 2022[20]978-4-75-757765-7September 12, 2023[28]978-1-64-609248-2

Live-action film

A live-action film adaptation was announced on April 25, 2022. It is directed by Ayuko Tsukahara, based on a script written by Tomoe Kanno. The film premiered in Japan on March 17, 2023.[3][29] Idol group Snow Man performed the theme song titled "Tapestry" (タペストリー).[30]

Anime

An anime adaptation was announced on April 5, 2022. It was later revealed to be a television series produced by Kinema Citrus and directed by Takehiro Kubota, with supervision and storyboards handled by Takao Abo, scripts written by Ami Satō, Takahito Ōnishi and Momoka Toyoda, character designs by Shōko Yasuda, and music composed by Evan Call.[2] The series is set to premiere in Japan in July 2023.[4] The opening theme song is "Anata no Soba ni" (貴方の側に。, "By Your Side") by Riria, while the ending theme song is "Vita Philosophica" (ヰタ・フィロソフィカ) by Kashitarō Itō.[31] Netflix will stream the series.[32]

Reception

In 2020, the manga adaptation ranked eighth in the sixth Next Manga Awards in the web manga category.[33] It ranked sixth in the 2021 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! list of best manga for female readers.[34] The manga ranked first in the "Nationwide Bookstore Employees' Recommended Comics of 2021" list by Japanese bookstore Honya Club.[35] In 2022, the manga was nominated for the best shōjo manga at the 46th Kodansha Manga Award.[36] It ranked 29th on the 2022 "Book of the Year" list by Da Vinci magazine.[37]

See also

References
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