The second season of TV anime “My Happy Marriage” has been confirmed to start airing from January 2025! The anime will be available on Netflix and other streaming services. Along with the introduction of the second season, a teaser visual and teaser trailer, containing the first screening of the second season will be released! The new characters that appear in the teaser trailer have had their voice actors confirmed – Yuya Uchida, Ryotaro Okiayu and Kikuko Inoue, who have given their comments as well!! In addition, the animation will be produced by Kinema Citrus, as in the first season.
This is a Japanese-style Cinderella story of the protagonist, Miyo Saimori (VA: Reina Ueda), who was born into a prestigious family but grew up oppressed, and an aloof military elite, Kiyoka Kudo (VA: Kaito Ishikawa), who were brought together by a political marriage. However, the appearance of the new characters brings about a turn of events, so please do pay attention to the second season.
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A unique Cinderella story woven by “love” and “supernatural abilities”.
The second season of the TV anime that gave “My Happy Marriage” its unshakable popularity is about to begin.
Based on the novel written by Akumi Agitogi and illustrated by Tsukiho Tsukioka which began publication in 2019, “My Happy Marriage” is a title that has sold a total of over 9 million copies (as of September 2024 / including comics and e-books) and has become a story loved by many through various media.
The manga adaptation (illustrated by Rito Kosaka) has dominated numerous rankings, including first place in the “2021 Recommended Comics Chosen by Nationwide Sales Clerks” award. The live-action film (directed by Ayuko Tsukahara) starred a cast of today’s hottest actors and was a smash hit, grossing over 2.8 billion yen at the box office. The stage version (written and directed by Kaori Miura) was well-received for its brilliant action and original story focusing on the Special Unit. And then, as soon as the TV anime aired from July to September 2023, its beautiful vividly colored images, dramatic music and the true-to-life performances of its talented voice actors created a frenzy; it was highly acclaimed not only in Japan but also abroad, cementing the popularity of “My Happy Marriage”.
In January 2025, the second season of the TV anime will finally be aired. Like the first season, the second season is produced by Kinema citrus, that also worked on “Made in Abyss”, “The Rising of the Shield Hero”, “Revue Starlight” series any many others. Director Takehiro Kubota, who is active in a wide range of genres, from producing music videos to anime with an edgy perspective, such as “Gloomy the Naughty Grizzly” (director) and “ID:INVADED” (assistant director) is joined by Masayuki Kojima, director of “Forest of Piano”, “Made in Abyss” and many other works in his 40-year career, to depict even more complex human entanglements and the increasingly intense “supernatural ability” battles.
The first season saw a moving change, where Miyo, a girl lacking in self-confidence due to the oppression she faced from her stepmother and sister while growing up, touched the heart of an aloof military elite, Kiyoka Kudo, with her sincerity; and in turn, began to face herself after having turned a blind eye to her own self for so long. In the second season, the battle over the “blood of the Usuba” that flows through Miyo enters a new phase, with their love put to the test. Will these two be able to fully protect the happiness they have finally grasped in their hands?
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🌸New characters & cast introduction
In the teaser trailer released today, Yuya Uchida voices Naoshi Usui, a man who refers to Miyo with the meaningful phrase, “my beloved daughter”; Ryotaro Okiayu voices Kiyoka’s father, Tadakiyo Kudo; and Kikuko Inoue voice’s Kiyoka’s mother, Fuyu Kudo! We have received comments from these cast members as well!
Tadakiyo Kudo （VA: Ryotaro Okiayu）
The previous head of the Kudo family, Kiyoka’s father. He has a gentle personality and looks forward to Miyo and Kiyoka’s marriage.
Ryotaro Okiayu’s comment
“Is this what it feels like to meet the person your son will be marrying?” – that was what I personally experienced during the recording♪ She’s just so adorable, I can’t help it. (laughs) It doesn’t matter what my son thinks of me. I just want them to be happy. That’s really all I want, yup yup♪
As for my character’s partner, she is QUITE a strong-willed person. However, she has her reasons, and I want to cherish Tadakiyo’s broad-mindedness in being able to fully accept them.
Fuyu Kudo （VA： Kikuko Inoue）
Kiyoka’s mother. A lady with cold eyes and a haughty manner that makes those around her tremble.
Kikuko Inoue’s comment
I am tremendously happy to be able to appear in “My Happy Marriage”! In contrast to the happiness I felt, the character I play, Fuyu, tends to be cold and say harsh words, so I had to harden my heart during the recordings. Thanks to her kind husband, she lives a life of comfort, but… I feel she harbours a sadness, a certain sorrow deep in her heart. I hope to express to the best of my ability the terrifying love of a mother who wants her beloved Kiyoka to be happy! Thank you very much for your support.
Naoshi Usui （VA： Yuya Uchida）
The founder of the “Gifted Communion”, a sect that plans to overthrow society. He is after Miyo, but just what kind of person is he….
Yuya Uchida’s comment
It’s a huge honor to be able to voice Naoshi Usui.
Loving you with all my heart, I swept everything away in order to protect my undefiled pure love. And that is why I will never forgive you.
I am deeply grateful to be able to record this with Noriko Hidaka.
Even if I intended to be white, having someone with a feeling of transparency beside me made me understand how sullied I am; as someone no longer clean, I instinctively felt that my obligation was to protect this purity at all costs.
🌸Production Staff Comments
Takehiro Kubota （Director）
Thanks to the support of many fans, the second season of “My Happy Marriage” will soon begin. In addition to the staff who have been participating since the first season, we have worked hard with our new staff members to fully maximize the appeal of this work. We hope that you will enjoy the relationship between Miyo and Kiyoka, which has deepened since the first season, and the development of the story, which is slightly different from that of the past.
Masayuki Kojima （Director）
Having received everyone’s support, the entire staff is working together to create a work even better that the first season of “My Happy Marriage”. We look forward to your continued support in the second season!
Ami Sato （Series composition）
Thanks to the support of so many people in both Japan and abroad, we were once again able to face the story of Miyo that was woven by Agitogi-sensei. Miyo’s many new encounters the second season brings forces her to realize the reality that she cannot just wish to “be by someone’s side”, but I hope that you will be able to fully immerse yourself in the preciousness of Miyo and Kiyoka, whose bond grows deeper with each encounter.
Anna Okamatsu (Color design)
Continuing from the first season, we are striving to translate the gentle, delicate, and beautiful story of the manga into the colors of the anime.
The feelings of Miyo-chan and Kiyoka, as well as their surrounding environment may change little by little, but in the midst of that we hope to be able to express the warmth that remains a constant throughout. We also hope that you will enjoy the seasonal kimonos and clothes that each staff member has carefully selected, as elements that add color to the story!
Emi Katanosaka （Art director）
The story in the second season starts in the fall. We aimed to create scenes that allow you to feel a different atmosphere and temperature from that of the first season. Thank you for your support.
Tsunetaka Ema (Director of photography)
Thank you for watching the first season. The photography section is thrilled to hear that everyone was happy. Even as someone on the production side, I looked forward to seeing what would happen after the final episode of the TV series. In the second season, I’ll try my best in cinematography to further convey the charm of “My Happy Marriage”. Please look forward to the new developments that surround Miyo and Kiyoka.
Evan Call （Music）
Since the ending of the first season of “My Happy Marriage”, I’ve been looking forward to the second season. Just a while longer and I’ll be able to see Miyo and Kiyoka, so I’m very happy! For the second season, I created many songs that you can feel has evolved from the first season, while keeping the same worldview. From happy songs to sorrowful songs, intense songs and the like, I poured my heart into creating these new songs.
Please look forward to them along with the anime!
🌸Introduction
Born into a prestigious family of “supernatural abilities” yet lacking that Gift, a girl oppressed by her family, Miyo, is sent to marry the current head of the Kudo family, Kiyoka, rumored to be a “ruthless soldier”, having had all his previous fiancées flee from him.
It began as a political marriage that everyone predicted would end unhappily.
However, Kiyoka’s heart was melted by Miyo’s honest sincerity, and Miyo in turn, was warmed by Kiyoka’s inherent kindness.
“I want to be my husband’s pillar of strength.”
Having come to wish so, Miyo awakens the “Dream Sight”, her Gift her late mother sealed out of her deep love for Miyo, and manages to save Kiyoka in his time of need.
Finding happiness through each other’s presence, they vowed to live together forever.
However, despite planning to hold their wedding next spring, their peaceful days were threatened by an unexpected turn of events.
Invited by Kiyoka’s father, Tadakiyo, the two make their way to the mansion where he retired only to face scathing criticism from Kiyoka’s mother, Fuyu.
Miyo struggles to be recognized as a “wife of the Kudo family”, not knowing the reason for the suspicious looks that surround her….
At the same time, in the vicinity of the mansion, several sightings of “fiends” were reported, and upon that investigation, Kiyoka
engages in battle with the “Gifted Communion”, a sect that plotted to overthrow the country….
“A disaster is coming.”
The curtain opens on a new incident that shakes the peace of the Imperial Capital. Will the two be able to reach a blessed future?
🌸Broadcast information
Airing starts in January 2025.
Available on Netflix and other streaming services.
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