Marriage Toxin, Vol. 5

マリッジトキシン [Marriage Toxin] #5

by Joumyaku (Writer), Mizuki Yoda (Illustrator)

Poison Master Hikaru Gero is about to take on his most challenging assignment yet—getting married! Gero couldn’t be more clueless when it comes to dating, but thankfully, marriage swindler Mei Kinosaki knows everything there is to know about love. Together, this unlikely pair is going to do whatever it takes to get Gero hitched—even if they have to take on the entire criminal underworld in the process!

Gero swore to protect Hamster Master Arashiyama, but she’s been kidnapped by the Beast Master! Now, Gero must team up with none other than Piichi the Hit Man Hunter to help rescue her. But the Beast Master is two steps ahead—have they been playing into his hands the whole time? And what does the unexpected return of Ushio the Water Master mean for Gero?!

Includes the bonus one-shot “Hyper Hard Special Mission,” an exciting prequel story featuring Piichi and his girlfriend, Marin!

Genres: Manga, Romance, Action, Shonen, Comics Manga

256 pages, Paperback

First published July 4, 2023

About the author

静脈 (Joumyaku or Jōmyaku) is a japanese mangaka.

Reviews

[Rosa · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is getting crazier by the minute... I'm not sure if I'll keep going with this one. You can read it in English, legally and for free at Manga Plus

[Sim · Rating 3 out of 5]

Piichi and Marin <3 let’s boost up with king goose

[Bee C · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much action and fun in this volume. Gero finally fights the Beast Master but it leaves off at a cliffhanger! We also get a fun one shot of the hunter named Piichi and his girlfriend. We learned early on in the previous volume that he’s been killing to make the world better for the life he wants with Marin. He will do anything for her. Anyway, back to Gero and the Beast Master, they look to be pushing their limits and neither is backing down. The action is a lot of fun to read and look at that I’m anticipating the next volume. We also don’t know what’s happening to Arashiyama and what she was planning. Hopefully all goes well for her.

[The Book Dragon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Gero, Piichi, and Kinsaki prepare to storm the home base of the Beast Master Clan to save Arashiyama. Kinsaki calls in a favor from the Water Master who joins Gero in his direct approach while Piichi and Kinsaki sneak in through a back door.

Everything is going well... until they reach the research lab where the head of the clan was and end up having to fight his 93 animal chimera.

But this fight will have to be concluded later, because the last chapter of this volume was a one-shot featuring Piichi and his fiancée. I have multiple concerns, but I'm glad these two are happy with each other at least.

[Brandon · Rating 4 out of 5]

There are some weaker parts of the plot here, but the art is pretty killer. Those shots of Piichi showing his wild mental process and running thoughts? All the animal 'spirits' and animal abilities? Yeah those are great! I don't much care for the actual villain here, or how the powerups work and all that, but it looks cool and embraces being a bit goofy so I enjoyed this volume.

[Log · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my fave arc I'll be real. I wish Ushio got a bigger role in this team up, and Gero's motivations are getting repetitive (he doesn't have to announce that he wants to live a happy married life in eeeeevery fight...)

[Paulette · Rating 4 out of 5]

The pacing was slightly bothersome, but this was filled with lots of action and teamwork from everyone! Gero finally leveled up even more than I thought possible??

[Jourdy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can’t believe I missed the one when it came out!! I love this series so much it’s so fun and unique and Gero is one the coolest and sweetest protagonists.

[Columbo Magnum · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good. I really enjoyed the special added chapter at the end.

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5⭐️

[Sheepy · Rating 5 out of 5]

okay there has to be more to Piichi!

[ReadingFrog · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

[bela · Rating 5 out of 5]

love marin and piichi :c ♥︎

[aurellia ✧⁠*⁠。 · Rating 4 out of 5]

FINALLY HE HAS THAT POISON BLOOD OHMYGOD my utmost respect for the man who only wants to get married but is able to come this far. im proud of you, hikaru gero 🥹💝

[Nav · Rating 4 out of 5]

Please see review of first volume of the series.

[Kathryn · Rating 2 out of 5]

meh

[ivy · Rating 4 out of 5]

it gets kinda boring, but i really love the characters and i hope gero ends up with kinosaki <3

[Paola · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gero's precious smile~ 🥺🤲🏻💗💗 Must be protected 😭🖐🏻💛