What are some of the best new anime in August 2023? The current summer anime season features a lot of new and old shows, but some series are gaining more popularity than others. Here are some of the best new anime for this month.
My Happy Marriage
Fans of the shojo genre will surely enjoy this fantasy and historical anime. The story revolves around Miyo Saimori, who was born without supernatural abilities and comes from an abusive family. After Miyo reaches the appropriate age for marriage, she ends up becoming the fiancée of Kiyoka Kudou, known for his coldness and cruelty that sent his former fiancées running. However, Miyo eventually finds out that Kiyoka is the opposite of what’s known about him. The official synopsis states:
“Miyo’s abusive family deems her worthless — but together with her powerful husband-to-be, her true self and hidden powers slowly begin to shine.”
My Happy Marriage is a fantasy light novel series written by Akumi Agitogi. Tsukiho Tsukioka illustrates the series. My Happy Marriage was initially published in Shosetsuka ni Naro. In January 2019, Fujimi Shobo began publishing the series. Meanwhile, Yen Press handles the English release. There is also a manga adaptation illustrated by Rito Kohsaka. Square Enix began serializing the manga under their Gangan Online magazine in December 2018.
My Happy Marriage is streaming on Netflix.
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Undead Murder Farce
This supernatural anime has an interesting art style worth checking out. If you like mystery series such as Moriarty the Patriot or shows involving vampires like The Case Study of Vanitas, you might want to try this series. The official synopsis reads:
“In this world, creatures like vampires and werewolves still walk about, but Aya Rindo can’t say the same for herself. This beautiful disembodied head, carried by her maid Shizuku Hasei, is a detective in search of her stolen body. One evening, they meet half-human Oni Slayer Tsugaru Shunichi, who offers a lending hand. Now, the trio is traveling through Europe, solving mysteries along the way.”
Undead Girl Murder Farce is a novel series written by Yugo Aosaki. Kodansha began publishing the series in December 2015 under the Kodansha Taiga imprint. There is also a manga adaptation illustrated by Haruka Tomoyama, which Kodansha began serializing in June 2016.
Undead Murder Farce is streaming on Crunchyroll.
