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 five volumes 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
Volumes5
Manga
Written byAkumi Agitogi
Illustrated byRito Kohsaka
Published bySquare Enix
English publisher
Square Enix
MagazineGangan Online
DemographicShōnen
Original runDecember 20, 2018 – present
Volumes3
Live-action film
Directed byAyuko Tsukahara
Written byTomoe Kanno
ReleasedQ2 2023
Anime
Directed byTakehiro Kubota
Written by
  • Ami Satō
  • Takahito Ōnishi
  • Momoka Toyoda
Music byEvan Call
StudioKinema Citrus

A manga adaptation illustrated by Rito Kohsaka has been serialized in Square Enix's Gangan Online service since December 2018, with its chapters collected into three tankōbon volumes as of October 2021. A live-action film adaptation will premiere in Japan in Q2 2023. An anime adaptation by Kinema Citrus has been announced.

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]
Kiyoka Kudo (久堂 清霞, Kudō Kiyoka)
Voiced by: Kaito Ishikawa[2]
Portrayed by: Ren Meguro[3]

Media

Light novels

Written by Akumi Agitogi, My Happy Marriage began publication online via the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō.[4] 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.[5] As of July 15, 2021, five volumes have been released.[6] Yen Press is publishing the novels in English.[7]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 January 15, 2019[5]978-4-04-073019-6January 18, 2022[8]978-1-9753-3500-7
2 July 13, 2019[9]978-4-04-073253-4June 21, 2022[10]978-1-9753-3502-1
3 February 15, 2020[11]978-4-04-073473-6——
4 September 15, 2020[12]978-4-04-073725-6——
5 July 15, 2021[6]978-4-04-073948-9——

Manga

A manga adaptation illustrated by Rito Kohsaka began serialization online via Square Enix's Gangan Online service on December 20, 2018.[4] As of October 12, 2021, three tankōbon volumes have been released.[13] In North America, Square Enix has licensed the manga for English publication.[14]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 September 12, 2019[15]978-4-75-756293-6September 13, 2022[16]978-1-64-609146-1
2 September 9, 2020[17]978-4-75-756777-1——
3 October 12, 2021[13]978-4-75-757499-1——

Anime

An anime adaptation was announced on April 5, 2022. It is 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]

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 will premiere in Japan in Q2 2023.[3]

Reception

In 2020, the manga adaptation ranked eighth in the Next Manga Awards in the web manga category.[18] It ranked sixth in the 2021 edition of Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! list of best manga for female readers.[19] In 2022, the manga was nominated for the best shōjo manga at the 46th Kodansha Manga Award.[20]

References
  1. 親にも愛されず、誰にも必要とされなかった少女の、結婚から始まる和風ファンタジー. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 12, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  2. Mateo, Alex (April 5, 2022). "My Happy Marriage Novel Series Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  3. Pineda, Rafael Antonio (April 25, 2022). "My Happy Marriage Novel Series Gets Live-Action Film in Spring 2023". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  4. 「わたしの幸せな結婚」マンガ版が開幕、結婚から始まる和風ファンタジー. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. December 20, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  5. わたしの幸せな結婚 (in Japanese). Kadokawa. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  6. わたしの幸せな結婚　五 (in Japanese). Kadokawa. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  7. Mateo, Alex (June 25, 2021). "Yen Press Licenses 2 Manga, 2 Light Novels for December". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  8. "My Happy Marriage, Vol. 1 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  9. わたしの幸せな結婚 二 (in Japanese). Kadokawa. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  10. "My Happy Marriage, Vol. 2 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  11. わたしの幸せな結婚 三 (in Japanese). Kadokawa. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  12. わたしの幸せな結婚 四 (in Japanese). Kadokawa. Retrieved April 13, 2022.
  13. 【10月12日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. October 12, 2021. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  14. Mateo, Alex (July 26, 2021). "Square Enix Manga & Books Licenses SINoALICE and My Happy Marriage Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  15. 【9月12日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 12, 2019. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  16. "My Happy Marriage, Volume 1". Square Enix. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  17. 【9月9日付】本日発売の単行本リスト. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 9, 2020. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  18. Loveridge, Lynzee (August 19, 2020). "Norio Sakurai's The Dangers in My Heart Wins Tsugi ni Kuru Web Manga 2020 Awards". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  19. Mateo, Alex (December 17, 2020). "Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil 2021 Rankings". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  20. Pineda, Rafael (April 7, 2022). "46th Annual Kodansha Manga Awards' Nominees Announced". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
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