My Happy Marriage

**My Happy Marriage** (わたしの幸せな結婚, *Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon*?) is a Japanese series created by Akumi Agitogi, chronicling the lives of Miyo Saimori and her fiancé Kiyoka Kudou.

## Synopsis

In an alternative version of the 19th-century Meiji Restoration era in which spirits and magic are real, but in decline, Miyo Saimori, 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 handsome 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.

## Media

### Novel

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*My Happy Marriage* began publication online via the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō. 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. As of July 2023, seven volumes have been released. In June 2021, Yen Press announced that it licensed the novels for English publication.

### Manga

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A manga adaptation illustrated by Rito Kohsaka began serialization online via Square Enix's *Gangan Online* service on December 20, 2018. As of November 2022, four *tankōbon* volumes have been released. In July 2021, Square Enix Manga & Books licensed the manga for an English print and digital release.

### Live-action film

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A live-action film adaptation was announced on April 25, 2022. It is directed by Ayuko Tsukahara, with the screenplay written by Tomoe Kanno, and music composed by Akiyuki Tateyama. The film premiered in Japan on March 17, 2023, and was distributed by Toho. Idol group Snow Man performed the theme song titled "Tapestry" (タペストリー).

### Anime

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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. The series premiered in Japan on July 5, 2023, on Tokyo MX and other networks, with Netflix simulcasting the series on the same day. 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. An original video animation will be bundled with the special edition of the eighth light novel volume, which is set to be released on March 15, 2024.

### Stage play

A stage play adaptation titled Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon: Teito Rikugun Okutsuki Kitan was announced on June 9, 2023. It featured an original story, with Kaori Miura serving as the director and writer, and Taka composing the music. Akumi Agitogi, the original author, also cooperated in the production. The stage play ran at Theater 1010 in Tokyo from August 11–20, 2023.