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"Promising" is the word I would use to describe MARRIAGETOXIN.

It's rare for characters to build such a genuine friendship as quickly as this one, but the circumstances and character writing for Gero and Kinosaki make it refreshing and believable. I'd also like to give a shout-out to the power system. It's a soft one, with lots of wiggle room to be used narratively; which is okay because it's not the focus of the story.

The "flavor-of-the-week" prospective marriage partners formula is fun to read. Each of new character has been developed enough to be interesting in their own right. Additionally, hints about our ... duo's respective backstories have been dropped, building the way toward a larger world beyond the current formula.

If you're looking to watch a new bud sprout into a flower, give MARRIAGETOXIN a go. It's got all the right pieces to be something good, and with any luck it'll be something great.

*Minor Spoilers: Edited Chapter 63
I’m only 9 chapters in, but Marriagetoxin has a well developed storyline and good pacing. That’s the cliff notes version, now into greater detail.

Marriagetoxin is about Hikaru Gero, an assassin for hire of the poison clan, who has to get married to succeed said clan. He does so reluctantly because the clans’ other option is his sister who is already in a relationship with another woman. He is however pretty woeful when interacting with women, and with persistence enlist the help of Mei Kinosaki to aid him in his search for a wife.

This has been a very relatable and intense yet ... lighthearted read thus far. For me the most important factor in any story is the characters and they are very well written. I personally like the MC and how he’s this badass assassin but horrible with the opposite sex. I know it’s not the most original of tropes, but his complexities are unique to him. Our main duo Gero and Kinosaki bounce off each other so well you’d think they might have been buddies for years. The only real “side” characters introduced so far is Ushio, a water user from the water clan, and Himekawa, Gero’s first wife candidate. Another positive for me is the themes blend so well. Aside from it being an action and romance, it has a bit of mystery, comedy, and drama that integrate appropriately with the story.
If you like the romance and action genre’s, give this a read.

*Post chapter 63
Okay so after catching up quite a bit, I can say the manga maintain its pace and intense action. It is a bit formulaic, as by the start of the Wind-Wheel Users/Family Bond arc you can pretty much predict the conflict and course of action. Personally this doesn’t detract from the story but if you feel it gets repetitive around chapter 30 I’d say that’s a fair argument. Still definitely worth a read.

MarriageToxin or MarriagexToxin is an very interesting manga in my opinion. The story revolves around a man named Gero who belongs to a clan of poison users. He one day meets a girl/boy (not confirmed) named Kinosaki, and Kinosaki helps him to find a wife so that his clan could continue or else his lesbian sister would have to marry a guy and produce babies. This was a synopsis of the story without spoiling.

I really like is the art in this manga, the art is just so good and the double panels in this manga are just mwah. The characters in the manga are also ... likeable. The concept is also very interesting. One thing I dislike about this manga is that the pacing can be slow at times, I guess I only feel that way because I am reading this weekly but fgs the second arc with the balzac company went for an eternity. But except that, i am enjoying this manga alot.

If you are interested, you should read this manga, it is really good plus (no pun intended) all the chapters are free on manga plus.

A unfound gem wouldn't be a half bad way to describe MarriageToxin.

MarriageToxin focus’s on two characters a killer you cant help to adore and a adorable goofy femboy and they handle them perfectly. I don't see realistic relationships much in manga but this is definitely a exception as their bond growing and motivation truly did make sense and was enjoyable to watch.

The battle system is fairly creative and enjoyable not bound by many set rules which makes it fun to watch and gives it a nice vibe that makes it feel free.

Naturally this isn't the most serious manga and it really doesn't have to be ... just watching a goofy lil femboy taking all the attention so his friend can get a date is just really fun and entertaining and kinda makes it disappointing when its eventually over.

In the end this manga is filled with childlike freedom and fun if you want a chill read about two buds, a serious action manga or a romcom MarriageToxin may be the manga for you.

Marriagetoxin is an ongoing manga that's an absolute joy to read and it needs more recognition, please give it a chance!

The art is extremely solid, if not fantastic. The panels are stuffed with details that are easy to miss if you're flying through the material, but they do so much to elevate the work as a whole—the amount of care and attention put into this aspect is actually impressive. Action scenes are crisp, easy to follow, and never boring to look at.

The characters, while not anything extraordinary, are strong. It's quite difficult not to fall in love with Gero's character when watching him navigate ... talking to women, only for him deliver the most unintentionally out-of-place response imaginable. His chemistry with Kinosaki is nothing short of brilliant—they play off of each other really well, and it's always funny. Comedy in this series is absurd to the fullest (almost in a Baki sort of way, but without the body horror). From a thug who spits lead boba at his enemies, to that time a character carved an ENTIRE violin out of a tree, only to immediately throw it at Gero, wasting his craftsmanship...absurdity is found around every corner.

The plot isn't pushing any new boundaries either, but it doesn't have too if the characters keep managing to be as fun/entertaining as they have been. All in all, Marriagetoxin deserves a read and I could not recommend it enough.

Non-spoiler review: This story has a lot of heart, great characters, adorable moments, and some intense action. It balances all these things very well and you can't help but root for Gero Hikaru who isn't the most refined man at first but seeing how much he wants to grow as a person as well as a suitable husband for some lucky woman is truly endearing. It has some fun twists and even though the story follows a formula, it hasn't gotten boring simply because the characters are so well written. The art really communicates the emotions through to the readers and the double spreads this ... manga has are some of the most beautifully intense artworks I've seen.

I HIGHLY recommend this title. What really makes this manga a cut above the rest is the fact that each of the potential wifus aren't just pretty but they actually have great personalities and their own goals they're working hard towards. They aren't bland in the slightest. Picking your favorite ship is always fun when there's so many possible couples so that's definitely a plus.