The story follows and Yura Onoda , a pair of 25-year-olds who marry after meeting through a matchmaking service. Despite being married, both are virgins and must navigate the awkward, humorous, and sometimes challenging process of learning about physical intimacy together. Serialized Since : December 1996 in Young Animal . Volume Count : 94 tankōbon volumes as of January 2026.
The manga’s success led to several adaptations across different formats:
: Multiple adaptations, including a 2000 TV drama on WOWOW and a series of theatrical films beginning in 2011. The story follows and Yura Onoda , a
: The sweet and patient wife, equally inexperienced but eager to build a healthy intimate life with her husband.
: The earnest but sexually inexperienced husband who often struggles with his nerves. Volume Count : 94 tankōbon volumes as of January 2026
: Yura’s younger, much more sexually liberated sister. 🌍 International Availability The series has had a complex history outside of Japan:
: Makoto’s pushy, experienced older brother who often provides unprompted (and occasionally useful) advice. : The earnest but sexually inexperienced husband who
: It serves as a "how-to guide" for sexual health and relationships, featuring diagrams, survey data, and factual advice integrated into the plot. 🧩 Key Characters