Why I Adopted My Husband: The True Story of a Gay Couple Seeking Legal Recognition in Japan
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Why I Adopted My Husband: The True Story of a Gay Couple Seeking Legal Recognition in Japan

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As a gay couple living in Japan (where gay marriage is not yet legal), Yuta and Kyota have found a unique loophole in order for the government to recognize their union: Kyota adopted Yuta. This nonfiction manga depicts how the two men met and fell in love, their life together for the last twenty years, their struggle to communicate their relationship to their families, their anxieties about the future, and their determination to live happily and carefree as any other married couple, while they strive for independence and equal rights in a changing cultural landscape.

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5.9K

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Tokyopop
Publisher
YAGI Yuuta
Art
Story

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robertawalls440
Commented on Chapter 17: Buying a House5 days ago
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cameliabrower909
Commented on Chapter 2: What Is Same-Sex Marriage?on Jul 12, 2024 at 11:54 PM
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ellaperry820
Commented on Chapter 18: Saving for Retirementon Jul 1, 2024 at 03:02 PM
The way you talk about your passions ignites a fire within me. Perhaps the night is young enough to explore that heat a little further, with you by my side. f1nd me on ellaperry_mooo_com change _ to dot
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carolyncampbell365
Commented on Chapter 15: In Okinawaon Jun 29, 2024 at 01:20 AM
There's a spark between us, and I can't wait to see where it leads. f1nd me on carolyncampbell_mooo_com change _ to dot
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janehartsell219
Commented on Chapter 10: In Kyota's Caseon May 28, 2024 at 09:15 AM
There's an undeniable chemistry between us. Let's explore it with a touch that ignites a fire that burns long after the last word is spoken, and leaves us wanting to rewrite the script tomorrow night. f1nd me on janehartsell_mooo_com change _ to dot
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tracylowe675
Commented on Chapter 4: The Merits of Adult Adoptionon May 14, 2024 at 05:48 AM
The night is young, and all I can think about is the way your laughter fills the room. f1nd me on tracylowe_mooo_com change _ to dot
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Vy Tran
Commented on Chapter 9: Final Boss: Fatheron Dec 18, 2023 at 05:51 AM
This is actually really useful for people who wants to getting married to their same-sex partner but can’t outright come out.
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Last Updated
a year ago
Age Rating
Older Teen (16+)
Other Names
同性婚で親子になりました。
Style Origin
Japanese Comics (Manga)
Color
Black & White
Origin Media
Print
English
Why I Adopted My Husband: The True Story of a Gay Couple Seeking Legal Recognition in Japan

Why I Adopted My Husband: The True Story of a Gay Couple Seeking Legal Recognition in Japan

Genres

Summary

As a gay couple living in Japan (where gay marriage is not yet legal), Yuta and Kyota have found a unique loophole in order for the government to recognize their union: Kyota adopted Yuta. This nonfiction manga depicts how the two men met and fell in love, their life together for the last twenty years, their struggle to communicate their relationship to their families, their anxieties about the future, and their determination to live happily and carefree as any other married couple, while they strive for independence and equal rights in a changing cultural landscape.

Latest Chapters

Artworks

Stats

Reads:
5.9K

Credits

Tokyopop
Publisher
YAGI Yuuta
Art
Story

Popular Comments

robertawalls440
Commented on Chapter 17: Buying a House5 days ago
Tell me what makes you feel desired. Tonight, I want to be your confidante... and so much more. f1nd me on robertawalls_mooo_com change _ to dot
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0
cameliabrower909
Commented on Chapter 2: What Is Same-Sex Marriage?on Jul 12, 2024 at 11:54 PM
The only thing softer than this moonlight is the way I imagine your touch. f1nd me on cameliabrower_mooo_com change _ to dot
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0
ellaperry820
Commented on Chapter 18: Saving for Retirementon Jul 1, 2024 at 03:02 PM
The way you talk about your passions ignites a fire within me. Perhaps the night is young enough to explore that heat a little further, with you by my side. f1nd me on ellaperry_mooo_com change _ to dot
0
0
carolyncampbell365
Commented on Chapter 15: In Okinawaon Jun 29, 2024 at 01:20 AM
There's a spark between us, and I can't wait to see where it leads. f1nd me on carolyncampbell_mooo_com change _ to dot
0
0
janehartsell219
Commented on Chapter 10: In Kyota's Caseon May 28, 2024 at 09:15 AM
There's an undeniable chemistry between us. Let's explore it with a touch that ignites a fire that burns long after the last word is spoken, and leaves us wanting to rewrite the script tomorrow night. f1nd me on janehartsell_mooo_com change _ to dot
0
0
tracylowe675
Commented on Chapter 4: The Merits of Adult Adoptionon May 14, 2024 at 05:48 AM
The night is young, and all I can think about is the way your laughter fills the room. f1nd me on tracylowe_mooo_com change _ to dot
0
0
Vy Tran
Commented on Chapter 9: Final Boss: Fatheron Dec 18, 2023 at 05:51 AM
This is actually really useful for people who wants to getting married to their same-sex partner but can’t outright come out.
0
0
View All Comments

Other Facts

Last Updated
a year ago
Age Rating
Older Teen (16+)
Other Names
同性婚で親子になりました。
Style Origin
Japanese Comics (Manga)
Color
Black & White
Origin Media
Print