

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
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.