It’s a bad time to be a fan of Netflix’sMy Happy Marriage, as the streaming giant has confirmed that the 12th episode of the series is going to be delayed.My Happy Marriagehas developed a large following since the anime’s debut on Netflix in 2023. The story follows a young woman named Miyo and her betrothal to the seemingly cold-hearted Kiyoka Kudou. Mixing elements of fantasy, historical drama, and romance,My Happy Marriageis a juggernaut, making the delay to season 2 even more disappointing.
In a Post on theofficial Netflix Anime X account, Netflix stated that the latest episode of the hit series is being postponed due to production delays.No release date forMy Happy Marriage season 2,episode #13 has been announced yet, and Netflix has not elaborated on the problems that production studio Kinema Citrus was experiencing. In full, the Post reads:
“Notice of Episode Delay. We regret to inform that episode 12 of My Happy Marriage Season 2 has been postponed due to production delays. We apologize for the delay and will announce the streaming schedule as soon as it is confirmed.”
My Happy Marriage Fans React With Grace To The Episode Delays
Fans Mostly Seem To Understand That These Things Happen
Though episode delays are usually the source of intense frustration for anime fans, most people responding to the announcement on X are far more understanding.
X user@_DanniWildewrote “This series has been incredible so I will happily wait and allow them to put out the best version of the story they’ve been telling & building up to the last 12 weeks. Animators, VO cast & crew you rock!!” While@andreslaleywas similarly encouraging to the team working on episode #12, writing “Please do not overwork the poor animators 🙏 We can happily wait.”
More than a few animation studios such asJujutsu KaisenandChainsaw ManproducersMAPPA have faced criticism over the sheer workload animatorsare often stuck with. Though there’s no indication thatMy Happy Marriagestudio Kinema Citrus is engaging in similar practices, it’s understandable and even sweet that fans are urging the series' staff to prioritize their health and well-being.
My Happy Marriage Season 2 Has Been A Huge Hit For Netflix
The Series Has Been Well Received And Has A Large Fandom
Netflix started2025 off right with the release ofMy Happy Marriageseason 2. The series' unique blending of genres and the beauty of its animation make it stand out in a sea of romance anime. Part of the series' appeal is how sharp the source material’s writing was. Originally a light novel series beginning in 2019,My Happy Marriagestarted as a story published online by Akumi Agitogi and Tsukiho Tsukioka. Now a major tentpole of Netflix’s anime offerings,My Happy Marriage’sanime adaptation has catapulted it to new heights.
My Happy Marriage May Be Cute, But It Just Sparked a Controversy No One Saw Coming
Some find Miyo frustrating for her passivity, while others see cultural nuance in her restraint, recognizing her quiet endurance as a form of strength
While there is still no word on when the series will return, its popularity will hopefully ensure that the delay is only temporary. Anime series are no strangers to delays, soMy Happy Marriageseason 2, Episode #12’s delay will almost certainly be nothing but a speed bump.
