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My Happy Marriage

My Happy Marriage is a Japanese romantic fantasy light novel series by Akumi Agitogi, illustrated by Tsukiho Tsukioka.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

My Happy Marriage is a Japanese romantic fantasy light novel series by Akumi Agitogi, illustrated by Tsukiho Tsukioka. It has been adapted into a manga, a live-action film, and an anime television series that premiered in 2023 and continued with a second season in 2025. The anime is available on Netflix, making it accessible to Canadian viewers through a major streaming platform.

Premise

My Happy Marriage is set in a historical fantasy world and centres on Miyo Saimori, whose family treats her harshly because she lacks supernatural talent. Her arranged marriage to Kiyoka Kudou becomes the basis for a developing romance and personal transformation. The setting is an alternative version of the Taishō era where spirits and magic exist.

Adaptations

The series has been adapted into manga, live-action film, and anime. The manga adaptation has been serialized since December 2018. A live-action film adaptation premiered in Japan in March 2023.

Anime series

The anime adaptation was produced by Kinema Citrus and distributed by Netflix internationally. The first anime season aired from July to September 2023, and a second season aired from January to April 2025. It is listed as a romance-fantasy series and features voice actors including Reina Ueda and Kaito Ishikawa.

Reception and format

The Netflix listing describes the series as a romantic fantasy anime focused on Miyo’s hidden powers and relationship with her husband-to-be. The series is adapted from a popular Japanese light novel and is also known by the Japanese title Watashi no Shiawasena Kekkon.

Key facts

  • My Happy Marriage is a Japanese romantic fantasy light novel series by Akumi Agitogi.
  • The story follows Miyo Saimori, a young woman from an abusive family who is engaged to Kiyoka Kudou, a stern military commander.
  • The anime adaptation was produced by Kinema Citrus and streamed globally by Netflix.
  • The first anime season aired from July to September 2023, and a second season aired from January to April 2025.
  • The series has been adapted into manga, live-action film, and anime.
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Canadian context

The anime is available on Netflix, making it accessible to Canadian viewers through a major streaming platform.[1][2]

Frequently asked questions

What is My Happy Marriage?
It is a Japanese light novel series by Akumi Agitogi, later adapted into manga, live-action film, and anime.
Who are the main characters?
The central characters are Miyo Saimori and Kiyoka Kudou.
What genre is it?
It is primarily a romance fantasy story, with drama elements.
When did the anime first air?
The anime first aired in July 2023.
Who produced the anime?
Kinema Citrus produced the anime adaptation.
Is My Happy Marriage available on Netflix?
Yes. Netflix lists the anime series and notes global streaming availability.

References

  1. Netflix — https://www.netflix.com/title/81564905
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  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Happy_Marriage
    Supports: Core work identity, plot premise, adaptations, anime dates, and second season timing.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt19869172/
    Supports: Anime series identification and plot description.
  4. MyAnimeList — https://myanimelist.net/anime/51552/Watashi_no_Shiawase_na_Kekkon
    Supports: Anime type, episode count, airing dates, studio, and genre tags.
  5. Netflix Japan via YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dURh9kVzcw8
    Supports: Source novel authorship, illustration, and popularity/context.