Bibliograph

Why I adopted my husband, a manga memoir by Yuta Yagi ; translator, Katie Kimura

Type

Label

Why I adopted my husband, a manga memoir by Yuta Yagi ; translator, Katie Kimura

Language

eng

resource.biographical

autobiography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

T, for teen

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Why I adopted my husband

Nature of contents

comics graphic novels

Oclc number

1348479143

Responsibility statement

a manga memoir by Yuta Yagi ; translator, Katie Kimura

Summary

"As a gay couple living in Japan (where gay marriage is not yet legal), Yuta and Kyota have found a unique loophole in order for the government to recognize their union: Kyota adopted Yuta.This nonfiction manga depicts how the two men met and fell in love, their life together for the last twenty years, their struggle to communicate their relationship to their families, their anxieties about the future, and their determination to live happily and carefree as any other married couple, while they strive for independence and equal rights in a changing cultural landscape. "--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The ins and outs of being gay -- What is same-sex marriage? -- Motives for getting married -- The merits of adult adoption -- How we met -- Our relationships -- Coming out -- A mother's advice -- Final boss: Father -- In Kyota's case -- Marriage blues? -- The earthquake and a decision -- To City Hall -- The effect of a ring -- In Okinawa -- Dinner with the family -- Buying a house -- Saving for retirement -- Discussing graves -- A new day dawns -- Bonus comic -- Same-sex marriage through official documents/contracts -- Does Japan really need same-sex marriage? -- How to fill out the adoption form -- Merits and discussions regarding adoption -- Afterword

Target audience

adolescent

Classification