If you’ve been following the love triangle between Jiro, Akari, and Shiori, you’re probably wondering whether there’s more anime to come. With the manga returning after a long pause and no second season officially announced, the road ahead for More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers is as unsettled as the romance itself.

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Season 1 release year: 2022 · Manga series start: 2018 · Manga hiatus start: May 2024 · Manga return announcement: March 2025 · Episodes in season 1: 12 · MyAnimeList score (season 1): 7.4/10

Quick snapshot

1Confirmed facts
2What’s unclear
  • Whether manga return will trigger an anime renewal
  • If a season 2 would adapt remaining chapters or wait for more
  • Exact date for first new chapter post-hiatus
3Timeline signal
  • Manga started in 2018 and went on hiatus May 2024 (YouTube – Season 2 Release Date Situation)
  • Return announced March 2025 (YouTube – Season 2 Release Date Situation)
  • Author stated manga expected to conclude late 2026 (YouTube – Season 2 Release Date Situation)
4What’s next
  • New manga chapters expected to resume in 2025
  • Any season 2 announcement would likely come after manga ends
  • Streaming platforms (Crunchyroll) hold rights for potential continuation

Anime sequels often follow a pattern tied to source material completion — here’s how the numbers line up.

Key facts about More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers
Attribute Value
Anime title (English) More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers
Anime title (Japanese) Fuufu Ijou, Koibito Miman
Author Yūki Kanamaru
Manga debut 2018
Anime premiere October 2022
Episodes 12
Streaming platform Crunchyroll
Manga hiatus start May 2024
Manga return announced March 2025

Is there a season 2 of More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers?

Current renewal status

  • As of May 2026, no official announcement from the production committee or Crunchyroll has been made regarding a second season (The Review Geek – renewal/cancellation tracker).
  • There has been no official statement about season 2 renewal from the anime makers (The Review Geek).
  • Season 1 covered approximately the first 29 chapters of the manga, leaving plenty of source material unadapted (YouTube – Season 2 Release Date Situation).

Why a season 2 is considered unlikely (industry rumors)

  • Reddit discussions suggest low probability due to the manga hiatus and sales performance — though these are community speculation, not official.
  • Season 2 typically requires strong manga sales and studio availability. No studio has been attached.

The pattern: a popular first season with no renewal after four years usually signals the production committee is waiting for the manga to conclude before committing.

For fans hoping for a quick green light, the production committee holds the decision — and so far, they remain silent.
The upshot

Fans hoping for a second season soon are stuck in limbo. The production committee holds the cards, and without a green light, the anime remains a one-season story.

Did the More Than a Married Couple manga end?

Manga timeline: from 2018 to hiatus

  • The manga series “Fuufu Ijou, Koibito Miman” began publication in 2018 under author Yūki Kanamaru.
  • It went on indefinite hiatus in May 2024.

Official return after one-year pause

  • In March 2025, the official Instagram account announced the manga will resume after a one-year pause.
  • The author has confirmed the series has entered its final arc, and the manga is expected to conclude sometime in late 2026 (YouTube – Season 2 Release Date Situation).

The implication: the manga is not finished — it’s actively building toward its ending. That gives a potential anime adaptation a clearer roadmap.

Who does Jiro end up with in More Than a Married Couple?

Current relationship status in the manga (as of March 2025)

  • Jiro is paired with Akari Watanabe in the practical training program, but he initially has a crush on childhood friend Shiori Sakurazaka.
  • Over the course of the story, Jiro develops romantic feelings for Akari.

Jiro’s feelings: Akari vs. Shiori

  • No definitive ending has been published as the manga is ongoing.
  • The series title itself captures the tension: “more than a married couple, but not lovers.”

The trade-off: fans are split between Akari (the forced partner) and Shiori (the first love). With the manga in its final arc, a resolution is expected within a year or two.

Why this matters

The love triangle is the engine of the story. Whoever Jiro ends up with will define the series’ legacy — and influence whether the anime gets a second season to capture that moment.

Does Jiro confess to Akari in More Than a Married Couple?

Key confession moments in the manga

  • A TikTok video claims Jiro reveals his “secret confession” — but that clip is fan-edited speculation, not canon.
  • In the manga as of the latest chapters, Jiro has not made a formal confession that changes their official status.

TikTok clip showing a confession scene

  • The clip allegedly shows Jiro confessing, but it does not match any published chapter timeline.

The catch: the series thrives on will-they-won’t-they tension. A confession would shift the entire dynamic, so the author is likely saving it for the climax.

Which K-drama season 2 is coming in 2026?

Differentiation: this is an anime, not a K-drama

  • “More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers” is a Japanese anime, not a Korean drama.
  • Disney+ Singapore published a list of K-dramas coming in 2026, none of which include this series.

Upcoming K-drama season 2 in 2026 (Disney+ Singapore list)

  • No information about a K-drama adaptation of “More Than a Married Couple” exists.

Why this matters: confusing the anime with K-drama season 2 rumors misleads fans. The source material is manga, not a webtoon or K-drama script.

Upsides

  • Manga returning provides source material for anime continuation.
  • Author is actively wrapping up the story, giving a clear ending to adapt.
  • High demand from the romance anime community.

Downsides

  • No official renewal after 4 years.
  • Production committee may wait until manga ends entirely.
  • Studio availability for a second season is uncertain.

Timeline

  • 2018: Manga series ‘Fuufu Ijou, Koibito Miman’ begins publication.
  • October 2022: Anime adaptation premieres on Crunchyroll (YouTube – Season 2 Release Date Situation).
  • May 2024: Manga goes on indefinite hiatus.
  • March 2025: Official announcement that the manga will return after a one-year pause.
  • 2025 (no confirmed date): Expected resumption of manga chapters.
  • Late 2026 (projected): Manga conclusion per author statement (YouTube – Season 2 Release Date Situation).

Confirmed facts

  • The manga is returning from hiatus as of March 2025.
  • No season 2 has been greenlit by any official source (The Review Geek).
  • Crunchyroll streams the first season.

What’s unclear

  • Whether the manga’s return will increase the chance of an anime renewal.
  • If a season 2 would adapt remaining manga content or wait for more chapters.
  • The exact date for the first new chapter post-hiatus.

Quotes

“Bad news for fans — a second season is unlikely under current conditions.”

— Reddit user in r/fuufuijou

“We are officially making our grand return after a long hiatus.”

— Official Instagram post (more-than-a-married-couple-but-not-lovers)

For the anime community, the More Than a Married Couple fandom, the decision is clear: keep reading the manga to see the story through, and temper expectations for a second season until an official announcement arrives. For Crunchyroll subscribers, the alternative is simple — stream the existing 12 episodes and join the discussion forums while the manga builds toward its finale.

Additional sources

youtube.com, change.org

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a season 2 of the More Than a Married Couple anime?

No, as of May 2026 there has been no official renewal or cancellation announcement (The Review Geek).

Why did the More Than a Married Couple manga go on hiatus?

The manga went on indefinite hiatus in May 2024. The author has not publicly detailed specific reasons.

When is the More Than a Married Couple manga coming back?

The official Instagram account announced a return in March 2025, with new chapters expected to resume later that year.

How many volumes of the manga are there?

As of the hiatus, the series has over 70 chapters collected in multiple volumes (YouTube – Season 2 Release Date Situation).

Does the anime cover the entire manga?

No, season 1 adapts approximately the first 29 chapters. The manga continues well beyond that (YouTube – Season 2 Release Date Situation).

Is Jiro in love with Akari or Shiori?

Jiro starts with a crush on Shiori but develops strong feelings for Akari over time. The manga has not resolved which relationship wins.

Who is the voice actor for Jiro in the English dub?

The English dub features voice actors assigned by Crunchyroll’s dubbing team. The specific actor can be found on the streaming platform’s cast page.