The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife

The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife
First wideban volume cover, featuring Akira Tounome (left) and Shizuka Yakou (right)
透明男と人間女～そのうち夫婦になるふたり～
(Tōmei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fūfu ni Naru Futari)
Genre
Manga
Written byIwatobineko
Published byFutabasha
English publisher
ImprintAction Comics
MagazineWeb Action
Original runSeptember 4, 2021 – present
Volumes8
Anime television series
Directed byMitsuho Seta
Written byMitsuho Seta
Music byRuka Kawada
StudioProject No.9
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkTokyo MX, BS NTV, SUN,
KBS Kyoto
Original run January 8, 2026 – present
Episodes7

The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife (Japanese: 透明男と人間女～そのうち夫婦になるふたり～, Hepburn: Tōmei Otoko to Ningen Onna: Sonouchi Fūfu ni Naru Futari) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Iwatobineko. It originally began as a webcomic published on the author's Twitter account in March 2021. It was later acquired by Futabasha who began serializing it on the Pixiv Comic website under their Web Action brand in September that year. An anime television series adaptation produced by Project No.9 premiered in January 2026.

Plot

In a world where humans, demi-humans and monsters co-exist, Shizuka Yakou is a quiet and bashful woman who works at a small detective agency. Her employer, Tounome, is the refined and courteous owner of the agency, who possesses the unusual ability to turn invisible. While his power is invaluable for investigative work, it proves ineffective on Yakou, who is blind, yet can always sense Tounome's presence. Intrigued and charmed by her perceptiveness and gentle nature, Tounome develops romantic feelings for her and begins looking for opportunities to grow closer. As Yakou navigates her daily work, she is supported by the agency's eccentric staff, including Kikira, a blunt and unsociable human man, and Jarashi, a warm and protective beast woman.

Characters

Shizuka Yakou (夜香 しずか, Yakō Shizuka)
Voiced by: Hina Yōmiya (voice comic),[2] Yuka Nukui (anime)[3]
Akira Tounome (透乃眼 あきら, Tōnome Akira)
Voiced by: Yūichirō Umehara (voice comic),[2] Yōhei Azakami (anime)[3]
Luna Jarashi (写螺子 ルナ, Jarashi Runa)
Voiced by: Riho Sugiyama[4]
Daichi Kikira (鬼木羅 だいち, Kikira Daichi)
Voiced by: Masaya Fukunishi[4]
Karma (カルマ, Karuma)
Voiced by: Tomohiro Ōno[5]
Light (ライト, Raito)
Voiced by: Kaori Ishihara[5]
Kousuke Madaraito (斑糸 コウスケ, Madaraito Kōsuke)
Voiced by: Junya Enoki[6]
Twin (トゥイン, Tuin)
Voiced by: Shinnosuke Tachibana[6]

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by Iwatobineko, The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife began as a webcomic published on the author's Twitter account on March 1, 2021.[7] It was later acquired by Futabasha who began serializing it on the Pixiv Comic website under their Web Action brand on September 4, 2021.[8] Futabasha began releasing it in wideban volumes on November 28, 2021,[9] with eight volumes released as of December 25, 2025.[10]

During their panel at Anime Expo 2022, Seven Seas Entertainment announced that they had licensed the series for English publication beginning in February 2023.[11]

No. Original release date Original ISBN North American release date North American ISBN
1November 28, 2021[12]978-4-575-44010-2February 28, 2023[13]978-1-68579-465-1
2September 28, 2022[14]978-4-575-44028-7August 8, 2023[15]978-1-68579-460-6
3March 30, 2023[16]978-4-575-44035-5February 27, 2024[17]979-8-88843-392-8
4September 29, 2023[18]978-4-575-44044-7September 10, 2024[19]979-8-89160-494-0
5March 29, 2024[20]978-4-575-44052-2March 4, 2025[21]979-8-89373-173-6
6November 29, 2024[22]978-4-575-44069-0December 30, 2025[23]979-8-89561-451-8
7July 14, 2025[24]978-4-575-44092-8June 16, 2026[25]979-8-89765-369-0
8December 25, 2025[10]978-4-575-44107-9——

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on November 27, 2024.[26] It is produced by Project No.9 and directed and written by Mitsuho Seta, with character designs by Kairi Unabara and music composed by Ruka Kawada. The series was initially scheduled for 2025, but was later delayed,[3] and eventually premiered on January 8, 2026, on Tokyo MX and other networks.[5] The opening theme song is "Ding-dong", performed by Mao Abe, while the ending theme song is "Hoshimegane" (星眼鏡; 'Star Glasses), performed by Kaori Ishihara.[4] Crunchyroll is streaming the series.[27] Plus Media Networks Asia licensed the series in Southeast Asia and broadcasts it on Aniplus Asia.[28]

Episodes

No.Title [29][30]Directed by [a]Written by [a]Storyboarded by [a]Original release date [31]
1"The Soon-to-be Couple"
Transliteration: "Sonōchi Fūfu ni Naru Futari" (Japanese: そのうち夫婦になるふたり)		UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 8, 2026 (2026-01-08)
2"The Great Date Plan"
Transliteration: "Dēto Dai Sakusen" (Japanese: デート大作戦)		UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 15, 2026 (2026-01-15)
3"Dating For a Week"
Transliteration: "Tsukiai Hajimete 1-Shūkan" (Japanese: 付き合いはじめて1週間)		UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 22, 2026 (2026-01-22)
4"Don't Let Them Expose You"
Transliteration: "Abaka Secha Iyadesu" (Japanese: 暴かせちゃイヤです)		UnknownUnknownTBAJanuary 29, 2026 (2026-01-29)
5"It Was My First, So..."
Transliteration: "Hajimete Datta no de" (Japanese: 初めてだったので)		UnknownUnknownTBAFebruary 5, 2026 (2026-02-05)
6"A Place Where I (You) Belong"
Transliteration: "Watashi no (Kimino) Ibasho" (Japanese: わたしの（きみの）居場所)		UnknownUnknownTBAFebruary 12, 2026 (2026-02-12)
7"I Want You By My Side"
Transliteration: "Soba ni Ite Hoshīdesu" (Japanese: そばにいてほしいです)		UnknownUnknownTBAFebruary 19, 2026 (2026-02-19)
8"I Guess I'm Being Selfish"
Transliteration: "Wagamama, desu yo ne" (Japanese: わがまま、ですよね)		TBATBATBAFebruary 26, 2026 (2026-02-26)
9"Being Who I Am"
Transliteration: "Arinomama de Iru Koto" (Japanese: ありのままでいること)		TBATBATBAMarch 5, 2026 (2026-03-05)
10"Before We Move in Together..."
Transliteration: "Dōsei Suru Mae ni…" (Japanese: 同棲する前に…)		TBATBATBAMarch 12, 2026 (2026-03-12)
11"The Invisible Person Village"
Transliteration: "Tōmei Ningen no Sato" (Japanese: 透明人間の里)		TBATBATBAMarch 19, 2026 (2026-03-19)

Other

In commemoration of the release of its fourth volume on September 29, 2023, a voice comic adaptation was released on Futabasha's YouTube channel that same day. It featured the voice performances of Yūichirō Umehara and Hina Yōmiya.[2]

See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b c Production staff information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.

References

  1. ^ a b "Series: The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c 岩飛猫「透明男と人間女」4巻発売、梅原裕一郎と羊宮妃那が出演のボイスコミック公開. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 29, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (July 10, 2025). "The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife TV Anime Delayed to 2026". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 10, 2025.
  4. ^ a b c Cayanan, Joanna (September 10, 2025). "The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife TV Anime's 1st Promo Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, Theme Songs, January 2026 Delay". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  5. ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 10, 2025). "The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife TV Anime Reveals January 8 Debut, More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 10, 2025.
  6. ^ a b Cayanan, Joanna (December 20, 2025). "The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife Anime Reveals 2 New Cast in 2nd Promo Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  7. ^ Iwatobineko [@iwawotobuneko] (March 1, 2021). 透明男×人間女 (Tweet) (in Japanese). Retrieved October 24, 2024 – via Twitter.
  8. ^ 透明男と人間女～そのうち夫婦になるふたり～. Pixiv Comic (in Japanese). Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  9. ^ 透明人間と盲目の女性の恋物語「透明男と人間女」、岩飛猫のサイン色紙当たる企画も. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. November 28, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
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  11. ^ Hazra, Adriana (July 2, 2022). "Seven Seas Licenses Raven of the Inner Palace, The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife, 10 More Titles". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
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  14. ^ 透明男と人間女～そのうち夫婦になるふたり～2 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  15. ^ "The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  16. ^ 透明男と人間女～そのうち夫婦になるふたり～3 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  17. ^ "The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  18. ^ 透明男と人間女～そのうち夫婦になるふたり～4 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  19. ^ "The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife Vol. 4". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  20. ^ 透明男と人間女～そのうち夫婦になるふたり～5 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  21. ^ "The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife Vol. 5". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  22. ^ 透明男と人間女～そのうち夫婦になるふたり～6 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  23. ^ "The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife Vol. 6". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  24. ^ 透明男と人間女～そのうち夫婦になるふたり～7 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved June 6, 2025.
  25. ^ "The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife Vol. 7". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
  26. ^ Loo, Egan (November 27, 2024). "The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife Manga Gets TV Anime in 2025". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
  27. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (August 2, 2025). "Crunchyroll to Stream This Monster Wants to Eat Me, My Status as an Assassin, 6 More Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
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  30. ^ "Watch The Invisible Man and His Soon-to-Be Wife - Crunchyroll". Crunchyroll. Retrieved January 8, 2026.
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