"Kekkon Ring Monogatari," originally published in Monthly Big Gangan and adapted into an anime in January 2024, is a romantic comedy fantasy about newlyweds. The story follows the protagonist Sato, who arrives in another world and marries five princesses of diverse races in order to defeat the Abyss King, a threat to the world. He then journeys to obtain the five rings each princess possesses. The story features five princesses who marry Sato, each of whom is a different race and possesses their own unique and charming heroines. Here, we'll take a look at the five main characters!
Krystle Novati Nocanatica, Human Princess, Representative of the Land of Light
The princess of Nocanatica, the Land of Light. Targeted by the Abyss King, who leads an army of darkness and seeks to destroy the world, she fled to another world (modern-day Japan where Satou lives) with the sage Alabasta, where she spent 10 years. In modern-day Japan, her name is Nonaka Himeno. Satou calls her Hime. Her unusually Japanese appearance makes her stand out, and she also excels in school. Although she has had feelings for Satou, who she grew up with, she returns to her original world to fulfill her mission as the Princess of the Ring. Although she has a talent for magic, having spent her childhood in modern-day Japan, she did not receive any combat training, including magic, and for a while was labeled incompetent.
How she met Satou!
Sato and Hime grew up together as childhood friends and had feelings for each other. However, when she was destined to return to her original world, she gave up on her love. She was originally meant to marry someone else, but when Sato came along, she chose Sato as her partner at the last minute, and the two became a happy couple. After receiving the ring, Sato, now tasked with the mission of becoming the King of Rings, embarks on a journey to travel to five countries and receive five rings from five princesses.
Representative of the Land of Wind: Elf Princess Nephritis Romka
The princess of the Land of Wind, Romka. She is an elf and 57 years old (though elves have long lifespans and appear young). Extremely shy and withdrawn, she has long been a reclusive princess. She often covers herself up, but she yearns for the outside world and is actually a strong-willed person. The reasons behind Nephrittis's state were her overprotective brother with a complicated siscon, the elves' desire to keep the ring out of the world, and a tragic event that occurred between them in the past.
How she met Sato!
When Sato came to Romka in search of the ring, she fled in terror, covering herself with a cloth. Afterward, Sato was held captive by Nephrittis's brother, Jade, but was eventually taken away by the elf elder Peridote and forcibly introduced to Nephrittis. Nephritis was so frightened by Sato's sudden appearance that she threw up on the spot, making for a humiliating sight. However, after being attacked by the Abyss King's forces, she made up her mind and decided to embark on a journey with Sato as the princess of the Land of Wind.
Representative of the Land of Fire: Cat Princess Granat Nidakitta
The princess of the Land of Fire, Nidakitta. A cat. She excels in physical ability and has a bold, warlike personality. Despite being a princess, she is also the strongest warrior of the Cat Tribe and the leader of a mercenary group. Her combat abilities are exceptional, and she regularly undergoes combat training. Believing that her husband must be stronger than her, she repeatedly duels fierce warriors from around the world in what she calls matchmaking.
How she met Sato!
In the duel to decide her husband, she defeats Sato with a single blow, but she still believes it is her duty as the Princess of the Ring to marry Sato. To convince everyone around her, she tries to fix the match, but Sato herself refuses. They then train with Marth and defeat the vanguard of the Abyss King who has invaded, leading to a rematch. As a result, Granat, defeated by Sato, accepts Sato as his marriage partner and immediately attempts to force them into childbearing.
Water Country Representative: Dragon Princess Saphir Martha
The princess of the Water Country, Martha. A dragon-man, she is intelligent and skilled in scheming. While rational and straightforward, she dotes on her younger sister, Saphir, and supports her relationship with Marth, who falls in love with Saphir. Compared to the other princesses, she has a childlike build and is physically weaker, but she has a trump card: she can transform into a giant dragon.
How I Met Sato!
As soon as Sato arrived in the Water Kingdom, Sapphire and Sato signed a ring contract. Large monster attacks were occurring frequently in Martha, and the king became fascinated with a fortune teller who could perfectly predict these events, and kept him by his side. Sapphire sensed that this was a disturbing force that could destroy the nation, and together with Sato and his companions, he immediately recruited them and set out to uncover the conspiracy swirling around Martha.
Representative of the Land of Earth, Dwarf Princess Ambal Idanokan
Princess of the Land of Earth, Idanokan. The dwarves had already been defeated and wiped out in the battle with the Abyss King. The few surviving dwarves were a mechanical, artificial princess created before their extinction. Entrusted with a ring, Ambal was transported through time and space to Sato's world, where she patiently awaited the Ring King's appearance.
How she met Sato!
Attacked by the Abyss King at the ruins of the dwarf country of Idanokan, Satou and his friends are transported to Satou's world by Alabasta. Upon returning to modern-day Japan, Satou encounters Ambar, who had been sealed away in a shrine in the mountains. Ambar had the ability to return to Anusul, but Hime, fearing the loss of Satou, refused to return, temporarily postponing the story. Amber wanted to know the meaning of her wait and was prepared to see Satou through whatever choice he made, but Satou decided to return to Anusul and returned with the five princesses to face the Abyss King's army.
[Marriage Ring Story] Summary of the Five Princesses and How They Met
This time, we've summarized the five princesses who appear in the Wedding Ring Story: Krystle (Hime), Nephrites, Granat, Saphir, and Amber! Each heroine has their own unique personality, but I thought they were all fascinating characters! I'm really looking forward to seeing these heroines in action in the anime!
