Otoyomegatari

Description

From Yen Press:
Acclaimed creator Kaoru Mori (Emma, Shirley) brings the nineteenth-century Silk Road to lavish life, chronicling the story of Amir Halgal, a young woman from a nomadic tribe betrothed to a twelve-year-old boy eight years her junior. Coping with cultural differences, blossoming feelings for her new husband, and expectations from both her adoptive and birth families, Amir strives to find her role as she settles into a new life and a new home in a society quick to define that role for her.

Note: Nominated for the 4th and 6th Manga Taisho. Won the 7th annual Manga Taishou Award in 2014 and the intergénérations prize at the Angoulême International Comics Festival in 2012.

Type

Manga

Related Series

Kaoru Mori Shuuishuu (Side Story)

Associated Names

A Bride's Story

A història de uma noiva

Arojen Morsiamet

Aron morsiamet

Bride Stories

Brudens Fortellinger

Cô Dâu Thảo Nguyên

Gelinin Hikayeleri

Historia de Novias

I giorni della sposa

I giorni delle spose

La historia de una novia

Opowieść Panny Młodej

Pariya-san wa Otoshigoro

The Bride's Stories

Young Bride's Story

Οι ιστορίες της νύφη

История молодой невесты.

Історія молодої нареченої

قصة عروس

दुलहीहरूको कथा

बेहुलीहरूको कथा

เจ้าสาวแห่งทางสายไหม

乙嫁語り

姊嫁物語

少女新娘物语

신부이야기

Groups Scanlating

Duralumin

Hatachi scans

IIChan Translation Group

Maigo

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Latest Release(s)

c.112 by TBSP 2 months ago

v.5 c.27.5 by TBSP 5 months ago

v.4 c.22.5 by TBSP 5 months ago

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Status in Country of Origin

15 Volumes (Ongoing)
13 Wide-ban Volumes (Ongoing)

Completely Scanlated?

Anime Start/End Chapter

N/A

User Reviews

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Forum

2 topics, 6 posts

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User Rating

Average: 8.8 / 10.0 (1719 votes)

Bayesian Average: 8.76 / 10.0

51%

22%

14%

Last Updated

May 3rd, 2025 9:16pm PDT - 2 days ago

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Genre

Comedy Drama Historical Romance Seinen Slice of Life
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Author(s)

Artist(s)

Year

Original Publisher

Enterbrain (2008, 2021)

Serialized In (magazine)

Fellows! (Enterbrain)

Harta (Enterbrain)

Aokishi (Kadokawa)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

Yen Press (14 Vols - Ongoing)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #128

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Monthly Pos #98

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3 Month Pos #65

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6 Month Pos #55

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Year Pos #63

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List Stats

On 6993 reading lists

On 2915 wish lists

On 170 completed lists

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On 1141 custom lists

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Forum Posts Click to view the forum

“Otoyomegatari” sparking interest in Central Asian and Iranian history and a desire to see more historical series about it

5 months ago

manga discussion

3 years ago

User Comments [ Order by usefulness ]

Gorgeous

by akari_mizunashi
16 years ago

Rating: 9.5 / 10.0

This is, without contest, the most visually impressive manga I have ever read. The detail that does into every single panel is just mind-boggling. I think Mori must be superhuman to be able to draw this amazingly in the short time a manga artist has to finish a work.

So far, I haven't reached the point in the story where the plot takes over, although if the plot style Mori used in Emma is the one she usually uses, it'll pick up soon. The first few chapters are purely atmospheric. And they are beautifully so. Mori expertly portrays this world and draws us into it without ever relying on sensationalism or romanticism. It feels more like a period drama than a comic.

That said, this is a setting-driven story. The characters are of secondary importance. They all have very realistic, sympathetic personalities, but most aren't developed deeper than their designated "types." Amira herself is a Mary Sue through and through, but she's such a well-done one that I found myself actually loving her as Mary Sues are intended to be loved. Her prepubescent husband doesn't have much in the way of a personality at all yet, but his character design is so adorable that it would be hard to dislike him at all. They act more like brother and sister than husband and wife, but somehow Amira and her husband are the cutest couple I've ever come across in manga.

... Last updated 16 years ago

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a really interesting one..

by chyola
16 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

The artwork is beautiful!
I can't wait to see how Mori is going to develop this one! Both the story and the characters are very interesting and captivating. As with Mori's other work you find a heartwarming charm in both plot and characters. It got great potential! I have a feeling this will be a really interesting one..

... Last updated 16 years ago

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Artwork is enough to rate this a 10!

by 9diov
16 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

One of the best artwork out there in a manga. This is the first manga of Mori sensei that I read but she totally gained my respect. It takes ages just to draw a panel with such details. That also requires tons of research on the clothing, the architecture, etc...

Story-wise, this manga is a bit slow. But who cares, isn't it a norm for a slice-of-life to be slow?

... Last updated 16 years ago

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I love it

by dark mage
16 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I love it so far. This is a different kind of manga set in an era which really fascinates me. I love how the relationship between the main characters develop. But one thing that still bugs me a little bit is the vast age difference, but its understandable when you consider the era that this manga takes place in. However the stunning artwork more than compensates for it. Apart from that I like the drama and the romance. The translation group is doing a great job and I hope they keep up the good work

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good so far

by flapple
16 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

this is good, it has its own style that makes it very unique and enjoyable, on the down side i cant seem to get over the giant age difference, and the female being older at that. Yes, it makes the story sound even more realistic but its a problem im gonna have to get used to since i plan to read more.

looking forward to more.

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Don't pass this up!

by Gynok
16 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

seriously don't just ignore this and think it's like any other 'boring' historical manga. It has the most gorgeous artwork, with a plot and tone that feels just magical. this is a manga that you can truly lose yourself in. It's just the beginning of what i hope will be a long, wonderful journey.

... Last updated 12 years ago

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fantastic

by cyttonmyface
16 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

as expected from the mangaka of Emma. this new story looks very promising. a bit of realism tied to the manga is always nice. her art is meticulously detailed, making her work very unique and beautiful to look at. The pace is slow, which is fine but there is a draw back, since her chapters are released at a very slow pace. i wish she would work faster ^^. The story is engrossing. Just FYI, her works take a bit to draw you in but it is definitely worth reading

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Breathtaking

by makoz
16 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

Only 3 chapters out, but wow, the art is just beautiful and detailed. The story has barely been unfolded, but i'm already captivated by the characters and settings. I cannot wait to read more of it.

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Amazing art!

by Helaine
16 years ago

Rating: N/A

WOW. I'll give 10/10 just for the art. 0.0

Seriously, this is sooo different from Emma. In emma her drawing style is still unattractive (the human's face) but now I think everything is beautiful. The backgrounds, the face, and THE CLOTHING. I would kill my own arm if I have to sketch and ink all those patterns... wow!

10/10 for the art! Since it's only 2 chapters scanlated so far, I can't give you a review about the storyline yet... sorry XD

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I applaud thee, Mori Kaoru!

by asaliah1116
16 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

The early 90's introduced the term 'Girl Power' courtesy of Spice Girls. In reality, the female race had always been powerful. Not just in physical strength but mental and emotional as well. In truth, females had always been on par with the males and this was translated well in Mori Kaoru's latest period work.

I applaud her bravery and effort in delving into the never before illustrated world when the Silk Road was the main transportation highway that bridged Asia and Europe. She had also made a complete 180 in portraying a young nomadic married woman, a kind of protagonist that no ordinary mangaka can/will never touch even with a 10-foot pole.

I love the details of her work, her art is as excellent as ever. Polished and mature, clean and precise. I especially was impressed with her impression of the native dresses, something that I have noticed that had been drawn with such care ever since 'Emma'.

About rabbit hunting...I'm disappointed by a person's review about Mori-sensei lacking sensibility and sensitivity. The protagonist was hunting the rabbits for food for her family, not for fun. In 'Emma' there was a mentioned fox hunting activity which was more barbaric in nature as it is a sport to hunt down foxes for the pure fun of it. Plus, the setting was 19th century, probably even before that and along the straits of the Silk Road known to be a harsh environment to live in. They were people who valued necessity over frivolity. For that, the rabbit hunting was completely justified.

A lovely story from Mori Kaoru, a worthy work preceeding the mammoth that was 'Emma'.

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