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

More...

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

Search for all releases of this series

Status in Country of Origin

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

Completely Scanlated?

Anime Start/End Chapter

N/A

User Reviews

N/A

Forum

2 topics, 6 posts

Click here to view the forum

User Rating

Average: 8.8 / 10.0 (1719 votes)

Bayesian Average: 8.76 / 10.0

51%

22%

14%

Last Updated

April 28th, 2025 10:24am PDT - 2 days ago

Image [Report Inappropriate Content]

Genre

Comedy Drama Historical Romance Seinen Slice of Life
Search for series of same genre(s)

Categories

Log in to vote! Show all (some hidden)

Category Recommendations

Usagi Yojimbo

My Misraised Husband

Boku wa Chikyuu to Utau - "Boku Chikyuu" Jiseidai Hen

Dear Mine

Itoshii Kimi to, Seiryaku Kekkon - Ijippari Fuufu, Shoya kara Kozukuri Hajimemasu

Recommendations

Emma

Bonnouji

Basara

Akagami no Shirayukihime

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 #87

(-6)

Monthly Pos #95

(-5)

3 Month Pos #65

(+10)

6 Month Pos #55

(-6)

Year Pos #61

(-48)

List Stats

On 6991 reading lists

On 2913 wish lists

On 171 completed lists

On 200 unfinished lists

On 1141 custom lists

Note: You must be logged in to update information on this page.

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 ]

Superb attention to details and authencity

by Ultramarinus
14 years ago

Rating: N/A

Being a Turk myself, this whole manga felt something that came out of an Anatolian nomadic tribe documentary. The motifs on the carpets, the jewelry, the clothes, you can find those exact ones still widely used throughout the region in rural areas. The attention to details is through and through in both drawings and how many Turkic people still live in Middle Asia steppes. It's a warm story about everyday life, may be compared to Vinland Saga's current farm arc if someone needs an example.

My sincere respects to Kaoru Mori for spending this much effort to prepare a correct portrayal of those people of that time. It's beautiful and it's true. It's also an ultra rare opportunity to be introduced to this rich, mostly unknown culture.

As for the age difference, I think people are bothered only because the male is still a minor by today's norms. People married and still do in certain regions of the world as early as 14-15, we still have folk songs from old times about such couples and how it was considered purely normal. If someone could take care of their living and fulfill roles in a family, they were eligible for marriage. It's pretty much a cultural and historical difference between the old times and today, I think people should be able to accept that much when reading about a foreign land 150 years ago.

As for deeming rabbit hunting cruel.. Well, I guess they didn't have supermarkets back then which had meat chopped and clean so you can dump the cruelty on someone else with a credit card.

... Last updated 14 years ago

Was this comment useful? Yes

Loved it

by enaikelt
14 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I was a little hesitant at first, and always put it off. It's true that the art is stunning and the author has really done her research, but it was the story that I liked. Otoyomegatari has a very simple, slice of life story, simple romances, no wangst. It makes for a very relaxing read, and the characters really grow on you. If you liked stories like Dear Mine, you would like this.

Was this comment useful? Yes

khm

by Romashk
14 years ago

Rating: N/A

Wow, ancient huh?. This is around the same time frame when Emma and Shirley lived. If the researcher guy ever goes home in one piece, he'll probably meet one of those two characters. And some people don't get that 13/15 is like an independent adult for the people with that, or similar, customs(then and now). Would you be as surprised, if he was 18 and she was 26?
I am rather thankful, to the author, for not glorifying(too much) the harsh living conditions and environment of that time. Plus she added some things for cultural contrast(the glasses, single shot rifle etc) and chose an interesting time for the backdrop, just like she did with "Emma".

Anyway. This is NOT a one person super hero action kind of manga. It has some romance and adventure, but it's mostly a calm shoujo manga with occasional exciting situations.

Was this comment useful? Yes

Beautiful detailed art, dull story

by niteangel
14 years ago

Rating: 7.0 / 10.0

Very beautiful, well-drawn with high attention to detail, which is clear from the very first breathtaking panel in the intricate patterns of textiles, ornaments, and clothing. Some panels, can be works of art on their own.

True to its "slice of life" and "historical" label, Otoyome-gatari is basically about the day-to-day lives of these people in a village of some ancient middle-eastern territory. I'm not well-versed in the history of that time, but as far as I can tell, it's not based on a major historical conflict. I mean, the historical aspect doesn't add anything interesting besides the clothing, textile, architecture, etc. nothing to the plot. They're hunting rabbits and that's the plot of an entire chapter. And nothing else happens. It's as interesting as buying a whopper from Burger King. And there's a spot where there's some conflict, but you're just kind of like "are you serious?" and it feels really cardboard-y.

I was hoping for character and story, but it's lacking. It's dull. The main female character is portrayed as a one-dimensional, perfect, slightly vapid, being. The romance is between a 20 year old woman and a 12 year old boy who hasn't even gone through puberty, which I didn't even realize until like a couple chapters in, because she alternates between acting like she's 12 herself or his mother. It's just so boring. I read up to Ch.10, then got too bored to continue.

It's a good series to appreciate the art, or learn how to draw, and maybe get a sense for that place and time period, but not for entertainment. Should take a look, but don't expect anything out of the story. Once you read the first chapter or so, you've read the whole thing.

Also, just a note, some nudity, but nothing sexual.

... Last updated 14 years ago

Was this comment useful? Yes

Beautiful and Enticing

by MangaGhost
14 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

The art is simply beautiful. A real talent. The story is unique in that it gives us a glimpse into the richness of a different culture. The dialogue and narration are also well done (great job on the translating!). Nice transitions from panel to panel. I believe the backdrop occurs during the Crimean War in the 1850s, as the last chapter I read mentioned conflict between the British and the Russians. The series has only just gotten started, but I'm really interested in seeing where its going.

If you are a shonen junkie and all you know are high action series like Bleach or Dragon Ball with its numerous power-ups then this series is probably not for you. I like some Shonen too, but this is not one of those series. If you don't mind a slower pace and a historical setting then definitely give this series a try.

Was this comment useful? Yes

Wonderful and subtle

by spikebaby
14 years ago

Rating: N/A

Though it can be exciting and dramatic when it wants to be, Otoyomegatari mostly succeeds because of it's mono no aware technique which Kaoru Mori is a master at, plus it's well written and realistic characters. The art is crazy detailed and always beautiful and distinctive. It's a masterpiece.
The comedy and drama are subdued and while it does seem slice of life it has a great plot as well and all in all is a fantastic manga you must read. Being up to date in
scanlations would probably show you that it's not boring and slowpaced, or meh. It's quite outstanding.

... Last updated 14 years ago

Was this comment useful? Yes

I love this one

by Kei_Kurono
15 years ago

Rating: 9.5 / 10.0

I love this story. Kaoru Mori most be a true autentical genius, 'cuz her art and plots are very interesting. When I saw a time ago how she draw an Amira ridding sketch I told myself "that is when i saw and art masterpiece". I recomend very much this.

Was this comment useful? Yes

Give it a try.

by m0u5e
15 years ago

Rating: N/A

I think the genre, "historical" usually turns people away. Don't, give it a try, because I was pleasantly surprised. Has some cool interesting facts, but above all the story is about character interactions and amazing art.

Was this comment useful? Yes

Meh

by Xadro
15 years ago

Rating: 6.0 / 10.0

The art is beautiful i have to give credit for that, but for the rest it reads like a history book and is rather boring overall, and yeah i know its slice of life but still it could have been interesting

Was this comment useful? Yes

Love this manga

by rain_tears0123
15 years ago

Rating: N/A

I love this series. Hoping the scan group keeps working on it 🙂
I read Emma and this series. MORI Kaoru's works give me a lot of warm, silent and gentle feelings!

Was this comment useful? Yes

Pages (9) [ First ...2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ]