As of July 2026, My Happy Marriage has announced a three-episode special for later in the year and released a Tanabata-themed illustration.
My Happy Marriage participated in the 2026 Tanabata marketing push across Japanese entertainment. On July 7, the series' official X account released a limited Tanabata illustration, joining other franchises like Sakamoto Days and Chibi Maruko-chan in the seasonal event. The illustration generated fan engagement on social media.
Alongside the illustration, the series announced a three-episode special for 2026. The special was mentioned in a roundup of Tanabata greetings published by Anime News Network, which noted that the special is scheduled for later in the year. No further details about the special's content or release date have been provided.
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Anime News Network published a five-part roundup of Tanabata greetings from across the anime, manga, and video game industries on July 7, 2026. The collection includes wishes and illustrations from official accounts for series such as Bungo Stray Dogs, Detective Conan, My Hero Academia, Sakamoto Days, Doraemon, Chibi Maruko-chan, Hell's Paradise, and Dragon Quest. Video game franchises like Final Fantasy, Monster Hunter, and Like a Dragon also participated, alongside creators including Hideo Kojima, Yuki Kaji, and Shoko Nakagawa. Several series tied their posts to new releases: the second season of Yoroi Shin Den Samurai Troopers premiered on July 7, My Happy Marriage released a special Tanabata illustration and announced a three-episode special for 2026, and My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked began airing on July 8. The roundup also features greetings from manga titles like Chiikawa, MARRIAGETOXIN, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You, as well as from studios Tatsunoko Production and Square Enix.
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On July 7, 2026, official X accounts for multiple anime and character franchises released Tanabata-themed limited illustrations and shots, including Sakamoto Days, My Happy Marriage, Chibi Maruko-chan, Kuromi, Gudetama, Chopper, Marriage Toxin, Tatsunoko Production's Doronbo gang, and Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You. Fan reactions ranged from praise for the art to speculation about character relationships.