Mr. Nobunaga's Young Bride
Mr. Nobunaga's Young Bride

Mr. Nobunaga's Young Bride

2019TV ShowEnded1 SeasonJapanese

Nobunaga was a teacher who was waiting for that kind of dating sim event to happen in real life. One day, a 14 year old girl named Kicho appears in front of him, saying that she's his wife?! Apparently she came from the Warring States era and seems to have mistaken Nobunaga for the Oda Nobunaga and tells him that she wants to have his children. An age-gap love comedy featuring a teacher with a dating sims brain and a princess with a warring states era brain!!

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Director: Unknown (Manga adaptation)Genres: Comedy, Romance, School, Shoujo, Time Travel

Plot Summary

A modern-day high school girl named Momoka is suddenly transported back in time to the Sengoku period, where she finds herself married to the powerful warlord Oda Nobunaga. She must navigate the dangerous era and her unusual marriage while trying to find a way back to her own time. This comedic twist on history blends romance, school life, and time travel elements.

Critical Reception

As an OVA tied to a manga series, 'Mr. Nobunaga's Young Bride' received a generally lighthearted reception, primarily appealing to fans of the source material and those seeking a comedic, anachronistic take on historical figures. Critical reviews were not extensive as it is a direct-to-video release, but audience reactions often highlighted the humor and the unique premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its humorous take on historical figures and anachronistic comedy.
  • Enjoyed by fans of the manga for its faithful adaptation of the characters and plot.
  • The time-travel premise and romantic elements were often cited as charming.

Google audience: Audience reviews often focus on the series' comedic value and its quirky premise. Many viewers found the juxtaposition of modern sensibilities with the Sengoku period entertaining. Some noted that while not deeply historical, it provided a fun and lighthearted escape.

Fun Fact

The premise of a modern person marrying a historical figure like Oda Nobunaga is a popular trope in Japanese fiction, often used for comedic or romantic storytelling.

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