10 Anime Like My Happy Marriage That Will Warm Your Heart
If My Happy Marriage melted your heart with its gentle romance, beautiful visuals, and emotionally resonant story, you’re not alone. This anime brought a fresh yet nostalgic take on arranged marriages, emotional healing, and finding love against all odds. But now that the season is over, you’re probably wondering, What should I watch next?
Don’t worry—I’ve got you. Whether it’s the quiet strength of a misunderstood heroine, the bittersweet bloom of slow romance, or a touch of fantasy and historical flair, these 10 anime will give you all the feels.
Let’s count them down—from #10 to #1!
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#10: Taisho Otome Fairy Tale
Set in the Taisho era, just like My Happy Marriage, this anime revolves around an arranged marriage between a broken-hearted boy and a cheerful country girl. After losing his mother and getting into an accident, Tamahiko is abandoned by his rich family and sent away to live in isolation. That’s when Yuzuki, a girl his father “purchased” as a bride, arrives at his doorstep.
Sounds familiar? Like Miyo in My Happy Marriage, Yuzuki is kind, nurturing, and slowly brings light into a dark, broken life. It’s historical, heartwarming, and emotionally soft without being overly dramatic. Perfect if you want more gentle healing and sweet romance.
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#9: Fruits Basket
Let’s turn up the supernatural just a bit. Fruits Basket is all about emotional wounds, found family, and complex relationships within a cursed family—quite like the strained dynamics in My Happy Marriage.
Tohru, the female lead, is also kind and optimistic despite having suffered loss. The romance is slow, but the emotional payoff? Oh, it’s so worth it. The mix of light comedy, drama, and heartache makes Fruits Basket a classic healing anime that will stick with you.
If you loved the emotional journey of Miyo and Kiyoka, you’ll fall in love with Tohru and her quirky, cursed companions.
#8: Violet Evergarden
Okay, grab your tissues for this one. Violet Evergarden is a story about a former soldier learning what it means to feel. Violet, like Miyo, is emotionally reserved at first, shaped by a traumatic past and her role as a tool rather than a person.
The show focuses less on romance and more on growth, empathy, and healing—but the emotional core is very similar. Plus, both anime boast jaw-dropping animation and breathtaking visuals.
If you want to watch a young woman rediscover her heart, Violet Evergarden will hit you right in the soul.
#7: Kakuriyo: Bed and Breakfast for Spirits
Now let’s take a magical turn. In Kakuriyo, Aoi is whisked away to a spirit world where she’s forced into an arranged marriage to repay her grandfather’s debt. Sound familiar?
Both Aoi and Miyo suffer from traumatic pasts, and both are forced into situations that seem terrifying at first. But over time, they grow stronger and begin to understand that the men they’re supposed to marry aren’t heartless monsters after all.
It’s a slow, magical romance with great worldbuilding and a charming supernatural setting. If you liked the mystical tension in My Happy Marriage, you’ll enjoy this one.
#6: Sugar Apple Fairy Tale
Anne Halford wants to be a confectioner in a world where fairies are enslaved. Her assigned bodyguard is a moody but protective warrior named Challe. Sound like Kiyoka, anyone?
Just like Miyo and Kiyoka, Anne and Challe start off distant and slowly grow closer. The bond is full of tension, support, and emotional healing. Both female leads are working through pain, and both male leads quietly (and adorably) support them through it.
It’s sweet, romantic, and filled with fantasy—a fairy tale in more ways than one.
#5: Yatagarasu: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master
This one’s a hidden gem. Think My Happy Marriage meets Game of Thrones—but in a fantastical version of Japan. The anime blends feudal politics, family pressure, and destiny in a richly built world.
Though the romance is subtle, it’s definitely there, and like My Happy Marriage, it’s all about power, clans, and navigating a world full of expectations and pressure. Both anime are adapted from novels and feel like you’re watching literature come to life.
If you’re craving that historical, slow-burn depth with beautiful visuals, give this one a shot.
#4: The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent
Sei, a modern-day woman, is summoned to a magical world and expected to be a saint. Instead, she finds herself falling for a gentle captain and using her powers to help others. Sound like Miyo discovering her powers and bonding with Kiyoka?
Yes. Very much.
Both shows balance fantasy action with soft romance. Sei’s growing relationship with the knightly Albert mirrors Miyo and Kiyoka’s mutual respect and emotional connection. Bonus? There’s a lot of pretty, glowy magic.
#3: I’m Giving the Disgraced Noble Lady I Rescued a Crash Course in Naughtiness
Long title, sweet story.
This anime follows a noble girl abandoned and abused by her family—sound familiar? She’s rescued by a man who gives her the freedom and love she never had. Over time, she grows confident and starts to fall in love.
Like My Happy Marriage, the focus is on healing from trauma, finding love where you least expect it, and discovering your own worth. It’s slow, wholesome, and incredibly satisfying to watch.
#2: An Archdemon’s Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride
A powerful archdemon ends up buying an elf girl to protect her, and she becomes his bride. But this isn’t a weird fantasy—this is a beautiful story about protection, emotional warmth, and slowly developing affection.
The elf girl has a dark past, just like Miyo, but finds a peaceful, happy life with someone who respects her. Their relationship, like Miyo and Kiyoka’s, is built on trust and mutual growth.
It’s romantic, magical, and seriously heartwarming.
#1: Psychic Princess (Tong Ling Fei)
This one might be the closest you’ll ever get to My Happy Marriage.
Set in historical China, the show follows a noble girl with psychic powers forced into marriage with a powerful, cold nobleman. Their dynamic is so similar to Miyo and Kiyoka’s it’s almost uncanny.
But here’s the twist: this one leans more into comedy and bold female energy. The protagonist is a lot more outspoken and confident than Miyo, but the emotional beats—arranged marriage, hidden warmth, emotional healing—are right on point.
It’s essentially the Chinese version of My Happy Marriage—and it’s absolutely worth your time.
💖 Conclusion: Let Your Heart Heal Again
If My Happy Marriage left you with a soft ache in your heart and a craving for more gentle, romantic stories with deep emotional roots, then these anime are exactly what you need.
From the poetic pain of Violet Evergarden to the fairy-tale charm of Sugar Apple Fairy Tale, and the striking familiarity of Psychic Princess, these stories share themes of growth, healing, and most of all—love that slowly, beautifully blooms.
So what are you waiting for? Grab a cozy blanket, brew some tea, and let your heart fall in love all over again.
