A Fake Affair
Higashimura Akiko
- Mangaka
- Higashimura Akiko
- First published
- 2017
- Status
- Ongoing
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Long Strip · Romance · Comedy · Drama
- Content rating
- Safe
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Where it came from
A Fake Affair, known in Japan as Gisou Furin, was serialized by acclaimed mangaka Akiko Higashimura starting in 2017. The story emerged from Higashimura’s desire to explore the complexities of modern relationships and the specific anxieties of single women in their thirties. The narrative follows a woman who fabricates a married identity to feel more confident in a chance encounter, leading to a complicated web of deceptions that highlights themes of self-worth and societal expectation.
The series is noted for Higashimura's signature blend of comedic timing and sharp social commentary, a hallmark of her previous works like Princess Jellyfish. Critics and readers frequently praised the manga for its relatable protagonist and the tense, fast-paced progression of the romance. Its successful run led to a live-action television adaptation in 2019, further cementing its place as a representative work of contemporary josei manga focusing on the nuances of emotional vulnerability.
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