Producer Kadokawa released a promotional stream announcing an adaptation of the historical romantic manga My Happy Marriage. voice actors Kaito Ishikawa (Tenya Iida from My Hero Academia) and Reina Ueda (Demon Slayer’s Kanao Tsuyuri) took the stage in formal kimonos.
As of now, there’s no set release date for My Happy Marriage, but it could be as early as this year – especially with the first volume of the English manga due out this fall.
Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon, based on the 2018 manga of the same name by writer Akumi Agitogi and artist Rito Kousaka, is a Cinderella and Beauty and the Beast mix in which a young woman is forced by her cruel stepfamily to marry a man notorious for his cold, intense character.
Kinema Citrus – best known for their recent work on Made in Abyss Season 2 and The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2 – will animate the series. That alone should be enough to tell fans that the series is in good hands, especially since the newly released PV showcases some of the beautiful footage from the anime.
Those who live in Tokyo can also show their support for the new anime while enjoying tasty treats and merchandising from My Happy Marriage characters. From April 19 to May 8† Princess Cafe in the city of Toshima is hosting a Watashi no Shiawase after Kekkon event. Stop by for breakfast or a snack with some sweets such as a fruit parfait or a matcha mont blanc – all served with an exclusive My Happy Marriage coaster.
In addition to festive soft drinks in the violet and blue Curaçao flavors, the café also offers pins, key chain charms and acrylic stands from Miyo Saimori, Kiyoka Kudou and the rest of the My Happy Marriage cast. There are also exclusive art prints of characters designed as wedding invitations that are perfect for collectors.
What is the plot of My Happy Marriage?
Often called a ‘Cinderella story’, Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon tells the story of Miyo Saimori, a child from a loveless marriage. Born of an arranged union, Miyo’s life is turned upside down after her mother’s death. Able to reconnect and marry the true love of his life, Miyo’s father pushes her aside in favor of his new family.
With a cruel stepmother, a spoiled stepsister and a spineless father, Miyo sees herself as a servant to her own household as her relatives degrade and torment her. Only when she reaches the age of nineteen does she hope to get married and leave the family home. The dilemma, however, is that Miyo has no potential candidates.
To add insult to injury, Miyo’s crush Kouji Tatsuishi – the only person to stand up for her and show her only kindness – is arranged to marry her stepsister Kaya. Instead, her father forces Miyo to marry the Kudou family and a man notorious for his coldness.
While fantasy elements come into play in the story, Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon is essentially a slow paced story that explores the blossoming relationship of two people broken up by their upbringing. Will Miyo finally learn to trust others in a world that has shown her nothing but cruelty? And is Kiyoka Kudou’s reputation the result of his attempt to stay on his guard? Read My Happy Marriage and find out!
Where can I buy the My Happy Marriage light novel or manga?
The manga of My Happy Marriage is published by Square Enix in both Japanese and English. Set to release on the 13th of Septemberthe English edition of the first volume of the manga is available for pre-order at retailers such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble† Japanese readers can also pick up all three parts now!
To buy the first two volumes of the My Happy Marriage light novel, go to the Yen Press Page to find available stores such as: Amazon and Barnes & Noble† The second part is currently in pre-order and is scheduled for release on June 2nd†
There are currently five volumes of the Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon light novel available in Japanese. To buy them directly, go to Kadokawa’s website† It is unknown when the full collection will be available in English or other languages, but stay tuned for further announcements.
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