Miyo Saimori was born through an arranged marriage. However, after her mother died, her father remarried. Her half-sister was the one whom her father and stepmother cared about. They abuse Miyo and treat her like a mere servant. Much to her surprise, Miyo's father reveals that she is to marry the head of the Kudou family, Kiyoka.¹
Abuse
One thing that immediately jumps out at you when reading about this anime is the presence of abuse. In fact, this is central to the entire story, to the point where abuse is actually shown, including choking.²
"Miyo
is the victim of bullying, abuse, and neglect from her father,
stepmother, and stepsister. In memories and dreams, she is locked in
small rooms, treated as a servant, underfed, and verbally harassed. In
the present day, her family and others still use intimidation and
insults to frighten and manipulate their adult children."³
Does this sound like something that God would be okay with? The Scriptures command to bring your children up "in the nurture and admonition of the Lord" (Ephesians 6:4). The Bible commands mothers to "love their children" (Titus 2:4). There is a time for discipline, sure. But abuse is not merely discipline and it is not loving towards your children.
Demonic Creatures
In this anime, there are undead "wraith-like creatures" that can be seen.² In a section of the show, one character has a dream "involving a group of shadowy figures moaning in pain and
reaching out towards her."³ Spirits attack people as well.³ This is not good as the Bible says that we are to think about things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report (Philippians 4:8).
Witchcraft
Additionally, there is magic in this show. Two examples of such are spirit-sight⁴ and the ability to make and control fire⁵. Within this anime, according to Common Sense Media, "Invisible spirits attack characters, who fight
back with supernatural powers".³ In the Book of the Revelation, we are told the following:
"But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death." (Revelation 21:8, emphasis and underline mine)
Now, obviously, this verse is positional, not "If you tell a lie after salvation, you're going to hell." However, it does tell us that sorcery (witchcraft/magic) is wicked and wrong. As such, Christians ought not fill their minds with such sin.
Conclusion
While this anime is often considered to support traditional marriage values, through Kiyoka's care for his fiancée, Miyo, this does not mean that the sin that is present is somehow fine. If there is sin, why would we fill our minds with such things? Sin is sin and sin is wrong, no matter if it's a little or a lot.
Sources:
1. "Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon." MyAnimeList, myanimelist.net/anime/51552/Watashi_no_Shiawase_na_Kekkon. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
2. "My Happy Marriage: Parents guide." IMDb, imdb.com/title/tt19869172/parentalguide. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
3. "Parents' Guide to My Happy Marriage." Common Sense Media, commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/my-happy-marriage. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
4. "Spirit-Sight." My Happy Marriage Wiki, my-happy-marriage.fandom.com/wiki/Spirit-Sight. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
5. "Pyrokinesis." My Happy Marriage Wiki, my-happy-marriage.fandom.com/wiki/Pyrokinesis. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.