Shiho Watanabe's New Josei Manga 'Kajoin-ke no Yometori' Begins in Petit Comic
One of the beloved names in the josei manga world, Shiho Watanabe, has met readers with her new series Kajoin-ke no Yometori (花城院家の嫁取り). This new work, which began in the June issue of Shogakukan's popular magazine Petit Comic, released on May 8, 2026, has already garnered significant attention.
The series' main character, Chise (千惺), is a young woman who appears to lead a perfect life, with a kind and handsome boyfriend and a job she loves in publishing. However, this dream-like existence suddenly turns into a nightmare due to her boyfriend's twisted love for her. In these difficult times, a mysterious man named Kajoin (花城院) appears before Chise and offers her a helping hand. But behind this help lies an unbelievable 'condition'. The series is described as a 'drama of conspiracy, love, and hatred revolving around a magnificent family,' and its first chapter was featured on the magazine's cover and in colorful opening pages.
Shiho Watanabe is an experienced mangaka known for her deep and emotional stories in the josei genre. Her previous popular works include titles such as Ousama ni Sasagu Kusuriyubi (王様に捧ぐ薬指 - 'The King's Ring Finger') and Ii kara Damatte Kiss wo Shite (いいから黙ってキスをして - 'Just Shut Up and Kiss Me'). She has also reached a wide readership with works like 18-sai, Niizuma, Furin shimasu. ('18 Years Old, Newlywed, Cheating') and 27-sai: Atashi, Koi ga, Shitai. ('27 Years Old: I Want Love.'). Watanabe's works typically explore complex relationships, psychological depth, and adult romantic themes. The elements of 'twisted love' and 'conspiracy' in this new series,
