Hotaru no Yomeiri（ホタルの嫁入り） is officially getting a TV anime on Fuji TV’s nationwide Noitamina block in October 2026. Alongside the announcement, a teaser visual and key staff details were revealed, plus a limited-time free manga preview to help new fans catch up fast. ✨
Hotaru no Yomeiri Gets a TV Anime in 2026
Shogakukan confirmed that Hotaru no Yomeiri will be adapted into a TV anime. The series is slated to air in October 2026 on Noitamina, one of Japan’s best-known late-night anime blocks.
The original manga, created by Oreco Tachibana, is currently serialized on Shogakukan’s Manga ONE app. It quickly built buzz for its intense character chemistry and suspenseful turns, and the new anime announcement arrives with a striking teaser visual that sets the mood right away.
A Meiji-Era Romance Thriller With a Deadly Twist
The story is set in Japan’s Meiji era, where status and family pressure can decide a person’s future. Satoko Kirigaya（桐ヶ谷紗都子）is a noblewoman who wants to make her father proud by marrying into the right household.
Everything breaks when she’s abducted, and survival becomes the only plan that matters. Cornered, she makes a desperate proposal to Shinpei Goto（後藤進平）, a ruthless assassin who happens to be there at the worst possible moment.
Satoko calls it a “marriage,” but Shinpei hears something else entirely. What starts as a split-second lie turns into a dangerously devoted relationship, with mystery and violence never far behind.
Studio and Key Staff: david production Leads
Animation production is being handled by david production, a studio with a strong reputation for dynamic action and expressive character work. With this premise, that’s a very promising match.
The anime is directed by Takahiro Kamei, with character designs by Yukiko Aikei. Comments released with the announcement highlight a focus on emotional nuance, sharp tension, and battles that don’t pull their punches.
Broadcast Window and Where to Follow Updates
The broadcast window is set for October 2026 on Noitamina across the Fuji TV network. Details like the main cast, streaming availability, and a first trailer have not been announced yet.
For the most reliable updates as new information drops, bookmark the Official anime site. That’s where you’ll typically see the next wave of reveals first.
How to Read the Manga Now With Free Chapters
If you want to experience the story before the anime hits, there’s a limited-time free reading campaign running right now. On Manga ONE, chapters 1 through 20 will be available for free during the campaign period listed in the announcement.
You can start here: Read free chapters on Manga ONE. Several other digital comic stores may also offer free volumes, but availability and details can vary by platform.
Official X Campaign and What Fans Can Win
There’s also a social campaign for fans who love collecting early promo goods. The official anime X account is running a follow-and-repost giveaway, with five winners receiving a signed teaser-visual poster from creator Oreco Tachibana.
If you like dark romance with a suspense bite, this is a perfect “get in early” moment. Sample the opening chapters while they’re free, then keep an eye out for cast reveals and the first full trailer as October 2026 gets closer. Follow updates here: Official X account.
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