More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers.

More than a Married Couple, but Not Lovers. is a TV anime produced by studio MOTHER, adapted from the manga by Yuuki Kanamaru. Set around a unique school cohabitation program that pairs students as mock married couples, the series follows Jirou Yakuin as he navigates an unexpected partnership, all while chasing his true feelings. With a cast including Shiori Sakurazaka and Akari Watanabe, the show blends comedy, romance, and ecchi elements into an irresistible mix. Directed by Junichi Yamamoto with series composition by Toshihisa Arakawa, this is a must-watch for fans of heartfelt romantic comedy anime.

Imagine a high school where students are required to take a course unlike any other: a graded "Couple Practical" that evaluates how well two students of opposite genders can coexist and demonstrate compatibility under constant video surveillance. For quiet and reserved third-year student Jirou Yakuin, this course comes with both anticipation and anxiety. When the partner assignments are announced, however, his carefully held hopes are shattered by a single twist of fate — he finds himself paired with Akari Watanabe, a lively gyaru whose personality couldn't be further from his own. Neither of them got the partner they were hoping for, and to make matters more complicated, their respective crushes ended up assigned to each other. Now these two mismatched strangers must figure out how to navigate daily life together, all while being watched and graded. Can two people with nothing in common find a way to make it work?