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The Yamada Wife

“Newlywed Nozomi must move to rural in-laws' home after brother-in-law's disappearance, navigating mother-daughter-in-law dynamics.”

The Yamada Wife

42,741 rank · 145 readers · 1 favorites
Josei Comedy Drama Slice of Life
82 chapters · 20 volumes · 1999 - 2008 · Manga
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Newlywed Nozomi must move to rural in-laws' home after brother-in-law's disappearance, navigating mother-daughter-in-law dynamics.

Nozomi has married Shinji, an office worker in Tokyo, and is enjoying her newly-wed lifestyle. Until suddenly, Shinji's older brother runs off with his new family, forcing Nozomi to move into Shinji's family's home in the sticks! This is a cheerful manga about the struggles of mother and daughter-in-laws. (Source: Media Do International/Beaglee)

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A Manga Publication

  • Format 82 × 20 ch × vol
  • Total read 10h 56m approx
  • Published Jan 1999 – Jan 2008
  • Source Manga media type
  • Ref. BS-M53396 catalog

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