My Broken Mariko

My Broken Mariko
Volume cover, featuring Tomoyo Shiino
マイ・ブロークン・マリコ
(Mai Burōkun Mariko)
GenreDrama[1]
Manga
Written byWaka Hirano
Published byKadokawa
English publisher
MagazineComic Bridge
Original runJuly 16, 2019 – December 17, 2019
Volumes1

My Broken Mariko (Japanese: マイ・ブロークン・マリコ, Hepburn: Mai Burōkun Mariko) is a Japanese web manga series written and illustrated by Waka Hirano. It was serialized on Kadokawa's web-based manga magazine for adult women Comic Bridge from July to December 2019. A live-action film adaptation premiered in September 2022.

Plot

Tomoyo Shiino, an office worker, receives news that her friend Mariko Ikagawa has died by suicide. Having met Mariko recently without noticing any signs of distress, Tomoyo is consumed by guilt over her inability to recognize Mariko's suffering. Determined to do something for her late friend, Tomoyo resolves to steal Mariko's ashes, believing that Mariko's abusive father—who subjected her to psychological and sexual violence—would not give her a proper memorial.

Armed with a knife, Tomoyo breaks into the Ikagawa household and seizes the ashes, intending to scatter them at Marigaoaka Cape, a place Mariko had once expressed a desire to visit. However, during her journey, she is robbed of all her belongings except the ashes. Soon after, a mysterious young man named Makio appears, offering her money and assistance. Though suspicious of his intentions, Tomoyo accepts his help and eventually reaches Marigaoaka Cape.

Upon arrival, overwhelmed by grief and guilt, Tomoyo impulsively attempts to jump off a cliff. However, at the last moment, she spots a girl who bears an uncanny resemblance to Mariko being pursued by a stalker. Acting on instinct, Tomoyo rushes to intervene, setting in motion a series of events that force her to confront her own despair and the unresolved pain of Mariko's death.

Characters

Tomoyo Shiino (シイノ トモヨ, Shīno Tomoyo)
Portrayed by: Mei Nagano[2]
Mariko Ikagawa (イカガワ マリコ, Ikagawa Mariko)
Portrayed by: Nao[2]
Makio (マキオ)
Portrayed by: Masataka Kubota[2]
Mariko's father
Portrayed by: Toshinori Omi[2]
Kyoko Tamura (タムラ キョウコ, Tamura Kyōko)
Portrayed by: Yō Yoshida[2]

Media

Manga

Written and illustrated by Waka Hirano, My Broken Mariko was serialized on Kadokawa's web-based manga magazine for adult women[3] Comic Bridge from July 16 to December 17, 2019.[4][5] Kadokawa collected its four chapters in a single tankōbon volume, released on January 8, 2020.[6]

In North America, the manga was licensed for English release by Yen Press.[7] The volume was released on November 10, 2020.[8]

Live-action film

In January 2022, it was announced that the manga would receive a live action film adaptation, starring Mei Nagano as Shiino.[9] The film premiered on September 30, 2022.[10]

Reception

My Broken Mariko won the Tokyo News Services' TV Bros magazine Bros. Comic Award 2020.[11] It won the New Face Award at the 24th Japan Media Arts Festival in 2021.[12] It ranked fourth on Takarajimasha's Kono Manga ga Sugoi! list of best manga of 2021 for female readers.[13]

References

  1. ^ "My Broken Mariko". Yen Press. Archived from the original on June 26, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e Hodgkins, Crystalyn (April 24, 2022). "Live-Action My Broken Mariko Film Reveals 4 More Cast Members". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on April 24, 2022. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  3. ^ ありそうでなかった！女性が読む “青年誌”ー。『COMIC BRIDGE online（コミックブリッジ オンライン）』3月20日(火)創刊！ (Press release) (in Japanese). Kadokawa Corporation. March 20, 2018. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022 – via PR Times.
  4. ^ Comic Bridge Editorial Department [@COMICBRIDGE] (July 16, 2019). 【新連載】『マイ・ブロークン・マリコ 』作:平庫ワカ(@MuicoMu)それは、ひとつのニュースから始まった。女同士の魂の結びつきを描く、鮮烈なロマンシス・ストーリー。本日より配信開始です！https://comic-walker.com/contents/detail/KDCW_CB01201022010000_68/ #ComicWalker #マイブロークンマリコ (Tweet) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on August 4, 2025. Retrieved August 4, 2025 – via Twitter.
  5. ^ Comic Bridge Editorial Department [@COMICBRIDGE] (December 17, 2019). 【『マイ・ブロークン・マリコ』コミックス全1巻／1月8日(水)発売‼️】本日終着地を迎えた『マイ・ブロークン・マリコ』。単行本は1月8日、マリコとシイちゃんの姿を描いたショート描き下ろしと、平庫ワカ先生@MuicoMuのデビュー作『YISKA-イーサカ-』を収録して発売です。 (Tweet) (in Japanese). Archived from the original on August 4, 2025. Retrieved January 21, 2022 – via Twitter.
  6. ^ 「マイ・ブロークン・マリコ」単行本化、骨になった親友と最初で最後の旅. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. January 8, 2020. Archived from the original on November 27, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  7. ^ Mateo, Alex (May 22, 2020). "Yen Press Licenses Sword Art Online: Progressive - Transient Barcarolle, Heterogenia Linguistico, My Broken Mariko Manga". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  8. ^ Sherman, Jennifer (November 10, 2020). "North American Anime, Manga Releases, November 8–14". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on November 21, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  9. ^ Pineda, Rafael (January 20, 2022). "My Broken Mariko Manga Gets Live-Action Film This Fall". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  10. ^ 牛丼かき込み、たばこふかす…永野芽郁が新境地見せた「マイ・ブロークン・マリコ」. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. September 24, 2022. Archived from the original on September 28, 2022. Retrieved September 29, 2022.
  11. ^ Mateo, Alex (October 22, 2020). "My Broken Mariko Manga Wins Bros. Comic Award 2020". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on January 21, 2022. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  12. ^ Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 12, 2021). "Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!, On-Gaku, March comes in like a lion Win Media Arts Awards". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 12, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  13. ^ Mateo, Alex (December 21, 2020). "Kono Manga ga Sugoi! Editors Unveil 2021 Rankings". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 17, 2020. Retrieved January 21, 2022.

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