"Marriagetoxin," the Shonen Jump+ manga-turned-anime about an assassin tasked with finding a wife, has become one of the standout series of Spring 2026 and is now confirmed for a second season in January 2027. Creators Joumyaku (writer) and Yoda Mizuki (illustrator) spoke to Variety about the show's unexpected success, its unusually progressive handling of gender presentation, and their hopes for the next instalment, describing it as a defining example of how manga-anime collaboration has shaped the story's direction.

The series follows master assassin Hikaru Gero, whose latest job requires him to secure a wife and heir, and marriage swindler Mei Kinosaki, who joins him instead of falling victim to his mission. The manga has sold over one million copies worldwide, with its anime adaptation directed by Hori Motonobu (known for "Metallic Rouge" and "Carole & Tuesday") streaming on Crunchyroll. Both creators say Season 2 will bring new heroines and expanded action sequences, while Joumyaku confirmed the story's exploration of identity and family expectations developed organically rather than as a fixed plan from the outset.