Manga gains a promising new title at the beginning of this year 2026. Renowned author Ren Kawahara has just brought to life a new fantasy and romance series titled “Yonigeseijo no Nidome no Kekkon” (The Second Marriage of the Night-Fleeing Saint). The official debut took place in the digital magazine “Morning two” on December 25th of last year, with the plot now reaching the eyes of the international audience. Why does this matter? Because Kawahara is known for engaging plots that, as happened with “Ao-chan Can’t Study!”, often receive anime adaptations. Thus, the new work already emerges as a strong candidate to become an animated series in the coming years.
The plot follows the journey of the saint Serafina, who decides to flee from a loveless marriage with the cold, yet kind, demon king Velhart. With plans to explore deep emotional conflicts and the search for autonomy, the story promises to captivate fans of the genre. Furthermore, the release marks a new chapter in Kawahara’s career, who concluded the series “Dogō no Blue” in June 2025. Therefore, fans who were awaiting a new creation from the author can now celebrate. The narrative promises a balance between high fantasy elements and romantic development, a combination that usually generates great engagement.
Trajectory and Previous Works
To understand the importance of this new manga, it’s worth looking at the author’s history. Ren Kawahara has a solid career, with works that have already crossed Japan’s borders. His work “We’re New at This” (Mijuku na Futari de Gozaimasu ga), for example, was serialized on Kodansha’s Comic Days platform between 2018 and 2024. However, his major popularity success was “Ao-chan Can’t Study!”, which generated an anime broadcast in 2019. Thus, the expectation surrounding his newest creation is naturally high. With this background, the author brings consolidated experience to a story that seems to deepen themes of freedom and redemption.
The scenario for fantasy and romance manga remains heated in the global market, and works like this fuel the constant interest of fans. There is still no confirmation about a physical or digital publication in Portuguese, but the English editions by publishers Kodansha USA and K MANHA serve as a good indicator of accessibility. Therefore, Brazilian readers can follow the series through these versions while awaiting news. The beginning of 2026 therefore looks promising for genre enthusiasts, with Kawahara delivering a narrative that has everything it takes to carve out its space.
