The list of Frequently Asked Questions, or simply FAQ, provides information on frequent questions or concerns about the My Happy Marriage series.
Series information[]
Is My Happy Marriage a novel or light novel?[]
To answer the question, we must first look at the definition of a novel. A novel is a work of fiction that usually tells a story from the point of view of one or more main characters. Novels present story patterns that are familiar to real life. The themes in novels can be much deeper and more detailed than those found in light novels, which often share similar stories but with less complexity associated with classic literature. It usually has between 50,000 and 200,000 words and is usually released in physical or digital book format.[1][2]
Generally, a light novel is a Japanese type of novella that comes with illustrations. With that, it primarily focuses on middle and high school students. Both genders make up their audience. Light novels often contain elements from Japanese cultures, such as anime and manga references or worldbuilding. They are written in a light and conversational tone and they are known to have a vocabulary that teenagers and young adults can quickly grasp.[1][2]
Despite the differences, the definition ends up being a little ambiguous in the case of My Happy Marriage, so we'll stick to the main difference: the existence or not of illustrations. Also according to the Yen Press website for the series, all the pages referring to the volumes of the My Happy Marriage books will be called "novels".
Is the novel series already completed?[]
No, the next volume of the original novel, volume 8, is scheduled to be released on March 15, 2024.
Which chapter of the novel and manga does the anime end on?[]
The first season of the anime covers the entirety of volume 1 and volume 2 from the original novel. It is expected that the second season of the anime will continue with volume 3 and beyond. Currently, the manga adaptation covers the storyline only up to chapter 3 of volume 2 from the novel. The anime has already progressed beyond the content available in the manga adaptation.
When is season 2 of the anime coming out?[]
On September 20, 2023 the anime was renewed for a second season. The announcement was made by the anime's official website and its official X account. There is no premiere date yet.
What is the genre of the series?[]
My Happy Marriage is a romantic fantasy series. It has elements of drama, mystery, and action as well.
World information[]
How do the superpowers in My Happy Marriage work?[]
People born with the Gift can develop supernatural powers, which can come in many forms, including telekinesis, pyrokinesis, aerokinesis, telepathy, teleporting etc.
In what time period does the story take place?[]
There are a few hints in the story that could give an indication of the time period the story takes place in:
- Tsuruki Trading is established after the Meiji Restoration,[3] a political event that transpired on January 3, 1868. As the organisation almost went bankrupt twenty years ago,[3] it is certain that it exists for at least twenty years.
- Decades have passed since the capital moved from west to east,[4] which refers to the relocation of the seat of the government from Heian-kyō (modern day Kyoto) to Edo (modern day Tokyo) in July 1868.
- The characters travel by train to and from the central station of the Imperial Capital. During the Meiji period, the modern Tokyo Station was not constructed yet. The original central train station during the early years of the Meiji period was Shimbashi Station (opened in 1872). Other important railway stations during the Meiji period in Tokyo included Ueno Station (opened in 1883), Asakusa Station (opened in 1890), and others, depending on the railway lines and companies operating in the city.
- The members of the Special Anti-Grotesquerie Unit wear a military uniform in the anime that resemble the Meiji 19 1886 uniform, which is dark blue in color. In 1904, a khaki colored uniform is introduced.
Based on these hints, it is safe to say the story takes place somewhere late 19th century or early 20th century. If we consider the anime uniforms canon, then we can further narrow the period down to 1886-1904.