Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister explained

Ja Kanji:甘神さんちの縁結び
Ja Romaji:Amagami-san Chi no Enmusubi
Genre:Romantic comedy[1]
Type:manga
Author:Marcey Naito
Publisher:Kodansha
Magazine:Weekly Shōnen Magazine
Imprint:Shōnen Magazine Comics
First:April 21, 2021
Volumes:17
Type:tv series
Director:Yujiro Abe
Studio:Drive
Network:TXN (TV Tokyo), BS NTV
First:October 2, 2024
Episodes:24
Portal:yes

is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Marcey Naito. It was originally published as a one-shot in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine in December 2020, before beginning serialization in the same magazine in April 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by Drive premiered in October 2024.

Plot

The series follows Uryū Kamihate, a high school student who is aiming to pass the entrance exams to the Kyoto University's medical school. After living in an orphanage for much of his life following the death of his mother, he comes to live at Amagami Shrine, where the head priest asks him to marry one of his three granddaughters. Uryū and the Amagami sisters also have to contend with various issues, such as the shrine being in danger of closing down due to financial issues. Through flashforwards, it is implied that Uryū will eventually marry one of the sisters, even though he doesn't want to at all, and actively tries to avoid it at all costs.

Characters

A high school student aiming to enter Kyoto University's medical school. He was inspired to become a doctor after his mother's death. Despite being engrossed in studying most of the time, he managed to bond with the Amagami siblings in spite of their rough start and is destined to marry one of the siblings in order to continue the legacy of Amagami Shrine. Because he believes that God did not answer his prayers for his mother to get better, he initially does not believe in spirituality or religion, and hates the idea of relationships and having a significant other. Initially, he has no romantic feelings for any of the girls at all, and refuses to marry any of them, wanting to get away from them and the shrine as soon as possible. However, he eventually warms up to the girls and starts treating them better. He's very capable of doing household chores and cooking which the Amagami siblings adore very much. A frequent running gag of Uryu revolves around him getting caught in awkward situation where the Amagami siblings, Yuna in particular, keep on chiding him for being perverse.
  • The eldest daughter and an art major at a university with a playful personality. It is later revealed that she was actually adopted into the Amagami family and that her real name is . She has had a crush on Uryū since their short encounter few years ago, even though he does not reciprocate at all. Uryu's encouragement at the time led her to become more decisive and more carefree which allowed her to leave her dark childhood behind which helps shape her current personality.
  • The second sister, who has a tsundere personality. She excels academically despite having a poor command of English. She strives to preserve the legacy of the Amagami Shrine. She likes cats. Her birth name is .
  • The youngest sister, who is a member of her school's track-and-field club. She is a mature middle school scholar despite her age. However, she has a complex about her small breasts. She fell in love with Uryū after the incident involving a time loop. It is later revealed that she too was adopted into the Amagami family and that she was born .
  • The grandfather of the Amagami sisters and the chief priest of Amagami Shrine, who started caring for the sisters after the death of their mother.
  • A doctor and the dormitory mother at the orphanage where Uryū used to stay at. She was the one who encouraged Uryū to stay at the Amagami Shrine.
  • A senior priestess at the Tsukigami Shrine and a mentor to the Amagami sisters.
  • Uryu's childhood friend from the orphanage who shares his dream of entering Kyoto University's medical school. She has had a crush on Uryu since their time at the orphanage and is dismayed by his newfound relationship with the Amagami sisters.

    • Media

    Manga

    Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister is written and illustrated by Marcey Naito, who had previously worked as assistant under Negi Haruba on The Quintessential Quintuplets.[2] It was originally published as a one-shot in Kodansha's manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Magazine on December 2, 2020, as part of a competition with three other one-shots where readers could vote on which would be serialized.[1] [2] It received the most votes among readers, and began serialization in the same magazine on April 21, 2021.[3] To promote the manga, a voiced comic video was released on Weekly Shōnen Magazine official YouTube channel on April 8, 2021. Kodansha has collected its chapters into individual volumes. The first volume was released on July 16, 2021; advertisements featuring Ai Kayano, Sora Amamiya, and Ayane Sakura were released to commemorate the release of the first volume. As of October 17, 2024, seventeen volumes have been released.

    The series is licensed in English digitally by Kodansha USA.[4] During their panel at Anime NYC 2022, Kodansha USA announced a print release for Fall 2023.[5]

    Volumes

    Anime

    An anime television series adaptation was announced during a livestream that celebrated the manga's second anniversary and Naito's birthday on April 21, 2023.[6] [7] It is produced by Drive and directed by Yujiro Abe, with Hiroshi Watanabe serving as assistant director, Yasuko Aoki writing the scripts, Haruko Iizuka designing the characters, and Ryo Kawasaki and Tomoyuki Kono composing the music.[8] The series premiered on October 2, 2024, on TV Tokyo and its affiliates, and is set to run for 24 episodes.[9] The opening theme song is performed by Momoiro Clover Z,[10] while the ending theme song is performed by Sumire Uesaka, Kaede Hondo and Shion Wakayama as the three Amagami sisters.[11] Crunchyroll is streaming the series.[12] Plus Media Networks Asia licensed the series in Southeast Asia and broadcasts it on Aniplus Asia.[13]

    Episodes

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: ja:週マガで真島ヒロと渡辺静がコラボ、春場ねぎ推薦の新鋭によるラブコメ読み切りも. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/407128. Natalie. November 5, 2021. December 2, 2020. Japanese.
    2. Web site: ja:マガジン読切『甘神さんちの縁結び』連載化 五等分の花嫁アシスタントが描くラブコメ. https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2180743/full/. Oricon. November 5, 2021. Japanese. January 3, 2021.
    3. Web site: ja:甘神さんちの縁結び：「マガジン」史上最速で連載化 4月21日スタート 「五等分の花嫁」“陰の立役者”のラブコメ. https://mantan-web.jp/article/20210223dog00m200019000c.html. Mantan, Inc.. November 5, 2021. Japanese. February 24, 2021.
    4. Web site: Mateo. Alex. Kodansha Comics Licenses Falling Drowning, Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister, Fungus and Iron, Lightning and Romance, More Manga. Anime News Network. January 26, 2022. January 26, 2022.
    5. Web site: Fall 2023 New Print Licensing Announcement. kodansha.us. Kodansha USA. November 24, 2022. November 23, 2022.
    6. Web site: ja:『甘神さんちの縁結び』テレビアニメ化 マガジン人気作で巫女三姉妹とのラブコメ. https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2276270/full/. Oricon. April 21, 2023. Japanese. April 21, 2023.
    7. Web site: Mateo. Alex. Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister Manga Gets TV Anime. Anime News Network. April 21, 2023. April 21, 2023.
    8. Web site: Loo. Egan. Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister TV Anime Reveals Staff, 2024 Premiere. Anime News Network. September 15, 2023. September 15, 2023.
    9. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister TV Anime Reveals October Debut, Half-Year Run. Anime News Network. June 14, 2024. June 14, 2024.
    10. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister Anime's Main Promo Video Unveils Opening Theme Song, October 1 Debut. Anime News Network. August 20, 2024. August 20, 2024.
    11. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Tying the Knot With an Amagami Sister Anime Reveals More Cast, Ending Theme. Anime News Network. September 15, 2024. September 15, 2024.
    12. Web site: Hazra. Adriana. Crunchyroll to Stream Re:Zero's 3rd Season, Nina the Starry Bride, Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister Anime. Anime News Network. May 6, 2024. May 6, 2024.
    13. Web site: Aniplus Asia . September 13, 2024 . 【 】'Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister' is premiering on ANIPLUS in Fall 2024✨ Stay tuned for more details ⛩️ . September 13, 2024 . Facebook.

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