The romantic comedy "More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers." has arrived on YouTube, complete with English dub and subtitle options. This 12-episode series, which aired in Fall 2022, explores the chaotic dynamics of a high school class forced into a "marriage practical."
Produced by studio MOTHER, the anime follows Jirou Yakuin, who is unexpectedly paired with the lively Akari Watanabe for a mandatory cohabitation exercise. Both students harbor crushes on other classmates, leading to a tangled web of fake relationships, jealousy, and unexpected romantic developments as they attempt to achieve the highest possible "couple" rating. It's a premise that leans heavily into the "fake dating" trope with a school-life twist.
The series, adapted from Yuki Kanamaru's manga, garnered a 7.6 rating on MyAnimeList from over 230,000 voters. It offers a blend of humor and genuine romantic tension, characteristic of many popular rom-coms that delve into complex love polygons and the awkwardness of teenage relationships.
With all 12 episodes now accessible on YouTube, viewers can easily binge the complete story. The availability across multiple platforms, including the English dub, makes this a straightforward recommendation for fans of the genre looking for a completed series.
