Why I Adopted My Husband: The True Story of a Gay Couple Seeking Legal Recognition in Japan

In 2023, Tokyopop released this one-shot comic based on the real-life story of a gay couple in Japan navigating the country's legal system to gain recognition for their relationship. Adapted from a popular webcomic, it documents the couple's personal journey through the bureaucratic hurdles of a society that does not legally recognize same-sex marriage. The series is notable for bringing a candid, firsthand account of LGBTQ+ family rights in Japan to a Western audience.