Summary
Warning: The following contains spoilers forMy Happy MarriageEpisode 12, “Light in The Darkness”, now streaming onNetflix.
After such a daring rollercoaster ride,My Happy Marriagefinally reached its 12th and final episode. But unlike other romance anime that came before it, this one decided to end the story with a big bang. For its last episode,My Happy Marriagedecided toventure into the realm of horror/supernaturalfor a while.
As the story goes, Kiyoka was attacked by a bunch of Grotesqueries. Now, his consciousness is stuck in a mysterious realm where he has to fight against an endless torrent of raging Grotesqueries, while his body lay limp in real life. Miyo, who has gained a better understanding of her power, is the only one who can help Kiyoka by diving into his mind and helping him defeat the monsters. But before that, she has to face the dark side of her heart first.
A Pinch of Horror
As you’re able to probably imagine from the description above, this episode utilizes a lot of tropes that you would normally find in a supernatural/horror anime. Things like desperatelyfighting against a horde of ghoulsand monsters by yourself, having to face the dark and more powerful version of yourself in order to know who you really are and obtain that true power, and of course, a maniacal old man who uses dark power to kill the protagonists. All of those things are tropes that you would find in anime likeInuyashaandDemon Slayer.
Needless to say, it’s quite surprising whenMy Happy Marriagesuddenly turns intoDemon Slayerright in the final episode. But it is certainly a wonderful surprise. Because the author still manages to weave the romance that has become the solid foundation of the series into this new element. Not only that, the action part of the story that was introduced all the way back in episode six of this series also merges incredibly well with the horror.
Who knows that a pinch of horror would work so well with a bittersweet romance story likeMy Happy Marriage?Watching the first few episodes, nobody would’ve thought that the story would end with Miyo and Kiyoka fighting together against a horde of flying monsters. Yet here they are and everything not only makes sense storywise, but it also brings something refreshing and unique to the audience.
The Birth of A Power Couple
Character development is one ofMy Happy Marriage’sstrongest suits, especially when it comes to the main protagonists,Miyo Saimori and Kiyoka Kudou. There is a lot that can be talked about when it comes to character development that has been happening during these twelve episodes. But the one that is most relevant to talk about regarding this final episode is the fact that Miyo and Kiyoka have officially turned into a fearsome power couple.
Kiyoka has always oozed an air of power and authority since the moment he appeared on the screen. That’s why nobody is surprised when he displayed such dominance in combat, both in terms of sword fighting and magic powers. When it comes to Miyo, though, her development would mainly be related to her feelings and a change in how she sees life in general. At least that is what everybody thinks.
Yet the author once again surprises us with the kind of changes that Miyo shows us in this episode. Not only is she much more open with her feelings andbrave enough to go after what she wants, but she can also stand proudly beside Kiyoka in battle. She is not only somebody who will support Kiyoka through day-to-day life but also support him during an intense battle against the grotesqueries. She is no longer the meek girl who needs protection from Kiyoka. She is now a brave and powerful woman who can boldly stand on the battlefield. This is the birth of a new power couple.
A Glimpse of What’s To Come
The show runners have officially announced that there will be a second season ofMy Happy Marriage. That means all the romances, actions, supernatural, and horrors that happen in this final episode not only serve as a one-off showcase of what the story can do, but it is actually a glimpse of what’s to come.This episode shows thatMy Happy Marriagenot only has a solid grasp of what makes a great and mature romance story, but this series also has the ability to blend different kinds of genres without sacrificing the core element of the story.
While those who haven’t readthe original light novel or the manga adaptationwon’t have a clue about what will happen in season 2, this episode certainly showcases that there will be lots of interesting and exciting things to watch in the upcoming season. There will be romance, action, supernatural, mystery, politics, thriller, and even horrors, blended in such an immaculate way to create another helping of one of the best romance series in a long time.
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