Assassin needs a wife, hires a scammer. What could possibly go wrong?
Season 1 • Episode 11
UpcomingFor centuries, the deadly arts have been perfected by Masters, and Five Great Families hold the greatest power and influence. Hikaru Gero, an heir to the Gero family, lives in the underworld as an elite assassin. When his sister is pressured to produce an heir, Hikaru asks Mei Kinosaki, a brilliant marriage swindler, to find him a bride. The most challenging mission of his life begins!
Acting
Wakayama's smug delivery sells every con
Writing
Genre juggling that shouldn't work but absolutely does
Production
Sharp character designs, each suitor instantly readable
Haruki Ishiya
Hikaru Gero (voice)
Shion Wakayama
Mei Kinosaki (voice)
Anna Nagase
Kyoko Himekawa (voice)
Mariya Ise
Shizuku Ushio (voice)
Asaki Yuikawa
Shiori Ureshino (voice)
Soma Saito
Genya Naruko (voice)
Hinano Shirahama
Kimie Arashiyama (voice)
Shimba Tsuchiya
Piichi Nakagawa (voice)
Haruka Shiraishi
Akari Gero (voice)
Isamu Yusen
Toshiki Hanamaki (voice)
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The manga runs in Jump+, same digital magazine that spawned Spy x Family—explaining the 'domestic assassin' overlap in timing.
The 'go-kon' marriage interview structure parodies actual Japanese omiai traditions, weaponizing social ritual into comedy.
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