Manga series explore themes of infidelity and divorce

New installments of manga series in Japan continue to depict narratives centered on infidelity, marital betrayal, and the subsequent pursuit of divorce.

One series follows the emotional complexities of a woman involved in an affair that leads to a marriage takeover, highlighting the social isolation that can follow such actions. Another series focuses on a wife’s quest for justice after discovering her husband’s infidelity on their tenth wedding anniversary. In that story, the protagonist attempts to gather evidence independently to secure alimony and hold her spouse accountable.