The creators of the breakout shojo hit My Happy Marriage (Wata Marriage) announced that the anime has been renewed for a second season.
The second season was confirmed by the My Happy Marriage official X account and the Anime News Network. The announcement was accompanied by three new visuals and a video from the leads of the anime series, Reina Ueda (Miyo Saimori) and Kaito Ishikawa (Kiyoka Kudou). The voice actors revealed in their video that the anime will continue to follow the unconventional love story of Miyo and Kiyoka. Ueda stated that she believes this season will be the true beginning of Miyo and Kiyoka’s happy marriage together as they are finally “looking in the same direction.” Ishikawa (Kiyoka) also expressed his excitement for the couple’s journey and teased the appearance of new characters.
My Happy Marriage is based on the light novel series written by Akumi Agitoginone and illustrated by Tsukiho Tsukioka. The storyline is set in an alternate version of the 19th-century Meiji Restoration era, where spirits and magic are real but in decline. The story centers around Miyo Saimori, a young woman born without supernatural abilities, who is forced into a life of servitude by her abusive stepmother. Upon coming of age, Miyo discovers that her intended fiancé is Kiyoka Kudou, a commander known for his cold and stern demeanor, causing previous prospective brides to flee within three days of engagement. Despite their rocky introduction, as the series unfolds, Miyo and Kiyoka find themselves slowly opening their hearts to each other, realizing that they might be each other's chance at finding true love and happiness.
My Happy Marriage's Popularity
My Happy Marriage has been well-received since its debut as a shojo light novel series in January 2019. The story has expanded into various media, including an ongoing manga adaptation and a live-action film which topped Japanese movie charts over its opening weekend. The My Happy Marriage anime, produced by Kinema Citrus, premiered on July 5, 2023, and garnered significant attention and popularity. It managed to secure a spot in Netflix's Weekly Global Top 10 for six consecutive weeks and a position in Netflix Japan’s Weekly Top 10 since its debut.
Although no timeline has been announced for the release of My Happy Marriage’s second season, the English release of the light novel’s fifth volume is scheduled to be released on Oct. 17, 2023. The entirety of the first season is now streaming on Netflix.
Source: X and Anime News Network