Kekkon shiyou. Rikon zentei de.

Kekkon shiyou. Rikon zentei de. (Let's Get Married. With the Intention of Divorcing.) is a manga series written and illustrated by Azuma Sakiguchi. Emerging from the serialized landscape of Japanese seinen and josei manga publications, the work explores the complexities of modern romantic commitments through a lens of skepticism and pragmatism. The narrative premise focuses on the unconventional arrangement of a marriage contract predicated on an eventual separation, a theme that allows the author to examine the evolving social definitions of partnership and intimacy in contemporary Japanese society.

The series is characterized by Sakiguchi’s focused character dynamics and a dry, analytical approach to emotional labor within a relationship. As a creator, Sakiguchi is known for balancing lighthearted comedic elements with the often heavy realities of legal and social expectations in marriage. Upon its release, the title found a niche audience among readers interested in deconstructive romance narratives, where it was noted for its departure from standard fairy-tale tropes in favor of a more calculated, if cynical, exploration of long-term companionship.