Umarekawattemo Mata, Watashi to Kekkon shitekuremasu ka or Will You Marry Me Again if You are Reborn, is the beautiful memoir of an elderly couple. Old and ill, our main couple reminisce about their life together, embracing the good and the bad. A heartwarming tale that tugs on your heartstrings like nothing else.
Plot: 10/10 – The plot of this story is our main couple, Toranosuke Ibuki and Kaoru Okouchi, remembering their life up until now. They reflect on how the met, how they grew up, how they married, how they raised a family of their own. Toranosuke is in the hospital, and it’s clear he probably doesn’t have much time left. Surrounded by his loved ones, he and his beloved wife Kaoru spend their days loving as much as they can.
Characters: 10/10 – Toranosuke Ibuki is the second son of an establish family. Kaoru Okochui is a servant of his household. She is treated as one of the family by this kind household cast, allowing for a beautiful relationship to grow. Surrounded by a large cast of family and friends, every scene is rife with personality. Our main couple is incredibly endearing. This story may not be long, but we feel their struggles and triumphs right along with them. The author does an amazing job of immediately capturing the reader to drag them along with their life.
For me, this story is a perfect 10/10. It delivers on the romance, the story, the characters, the sadness. It’s lighthearted and heart wrenching and beautiful and so real. That’s what makes this story impactful, how real everything feels. Life is full of ups and downs, beautiful moments and tragic moments. It doesn’t shy away from any of those. This is truly a work of art and one of the best mangas I’ve ever had the pleasure to read. I would recommend this to anyone.
