Marry My Husband (Japanese version)

Review:

9.5/10 is my rating.

This rendition was masterfully done. The evil characters, the villains, were truly vile and the hero and heroine were perfect characters to root for. If you like revenge plots, romance, and time travel this is an outstanding addition to the genres. I am not a huge fan of time travel, but I felt like this was time travel done right. I highly recommend it to fans of live versions of Webtoons, fans of romance and anyone that enjoys a good drama. I think it is more than worth the watch even if you have watched the Korean version and/or read the Webtoon. This is different enough to be interesting.

Spoilers

The chemistry between the leads in this version is more intense and it spends a little more time on their relationship which I liked. Conversely it spent a little less time on what it was like leading up to and being married to her ex in the previous timeline. In this Japanese version there are understated glances and quiet intimacy, making every shared moment—whether a tense office encounter or a late-night confession—feel electric yet authentic. It’s less flashy than the Korean version’s idol-driven gloss, but the emotional depth hits harder, especially in Ji-won’s shift from broken to badass. The “evil girl” (the backstabbing friend, likely Jung Soo-min’s counterpart) is next-level vicious here—her schemes are colder, more calculated, with a personal edge tied to Ji-won’s recent romantic history that makes her betrayal sting more. This focus on the friend’s current rivalry, rather than past grudges, keeps the stakes immediate and raw.

The Japanese version also dials back the childhood bullying flashbacks that weighed down the Korean drama, opting for tighter pacing (10-12 episodes vs. Korea’s 16). Instead, it emphasizes Ji-won’s present-day relationships—her messy ex, her workplace allies, and that slow-burn with Ji-hyuk—which gives it a more mature, grounded vibe. The time-loop mechanic feels less gimmicky here, used sparingly to highlight Ji-won’s growth rather than convoluted twists. Negatives? Some side characters (like the quirky coworker squad) get less shine, and the supernatural rules aren’t as fleshed out as in the webtoon

Synopsis

Air Date: June 27, 2025

Number of Episodes: 10

Runtime per Episode: Approximately 60 minutes

Genres: Romance, Drama, Fantasy Originally a hit Korean webtoon (and web novel) by Seong So Jak, Marry My Husband follows a betrayed woman who time-slips back a decade to reclaim her life. The Japanese version, Watashi no Otto to Kekkon Shite, reimagines this tale with a gentler, more introspective lens, centering on office worker Kanbe Misa (Fuka Koshiba), who awakens in her past after a fatal betrayal by her husband and best friend. No longer content as a sidelined supporter, Misa schemes to pair her cheats together while rising at her company—until a chance spark with the kind-hearted executive Suzuki Wataru (Takeru Satoh) stirs unexpected warmth, blending her calculated payback with budding self-discovery and quiet romance amid corporate whispers and lingering shadows.Major Characters

• Kanbe Misa (Fuka Koshiba): The resilient protagonist who time-travels back to rewrite her fate, evolving from a passive victim to a savvy avenger who prioritizes personal growth over pure spite.

• Suzuki Wataru (Takeru Satoh): A compassionate department manager and Misa's new romantic interest, offering steady support that helps her heal and question her revenge-driven path.

• Esaka Reina (Sei Shiraishi): Misa's scheming childhood best friend and betrayer, whose manipulative ambition drives much of the interpersonal drama with sharper, more chilling intensity.

• Hirano Tomoya (Yû Yokoyama): Misa's unfaithful husband, a self-serving opportunist whose cruelty sparks her transformation and fuels the story's emotional core.