Title

My Brother's Husband

Also known as: Otouto no Otto, 弟の夫, Mąż mojego brata, El marido de mi hermano, Chồng của em tôi, Der Mann meines Bruders, Il marito di mio Fratello, Le mari de mon Frère, O Marido Do Meu Irmão, 아우의 남편, My Brother's Husband -ด้วยสายใยรัก-, 弟之夫

by Gengoroh Tagame

Score from AniList: 80/100finished4 volumes28 chapters

ComedyDramaSlice of Life

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Otouto no Otto is a family drama that begins with the auspicious arrival of Mike, a Canadian who has come to pay respects to the family of his recently deceased Japanese husband Ryoji, whose only remaining immediate family member is Yaichi—an identical twin brother. As Mike gets accustomed to Japanese morays and the surprising idiosyncrasies of living with Yaichi and his daughter Kana, the sleepy Japanese suburb also learns the true meaning of family. (Source: Massive Goods)

Chapters available: 28
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 4.5/5

A gentle, thoughtful family drama about cultural difference and grief, with a patient, humane approach to queer family life.

Pros

A humane, patient portrayal of family
Clear and useful observations about cultural difference
A warm, grounded tone

Cons

The episodic pace is slow
Some lessons are stated outright

Read this if you liked:Wandering Son Yotsuba&!Wotakoi

Read the full take

Mara here. A family drama that begins with a visit and a loss might sound heavy, and it is grounded in grief, but its tone is patient and warm. Mike arrives from Canada to pay respects to the family of his late Japanese husband, and the story follows the awkward, tender business of getting to know a family that is still grieving.The strength is humanity. The story is gentle about cultural differences, and the everyday details of living together feel real. The relationships between Mike and the family members are handled with care, and no one's point of view is treated as a villain's.The limits are its pace and its occasional explanations. The narrative is episodic, and some lessons arrive a little too neatly, as if the book is teaching as well as telling. Readers who want a sharp plot may find it slow. Still, it is a sincere, thoughtful work with real emotional weight, and a valuable read for anyone interested in family, identity and growing understanding.