Get Ready for the Firefly Wedding: Hotaru no Yomeiri Anime Arrives Fall 2026
Exciting news for manga fans! The beloved historical romance Hotaru no Yomeiri (also known as Firefly Wedding) is officially getting a TV anime adaptation. The series is set to light up screens in October 2026, and it’ll be part of the prestigious noitaminA block on Fuji TV. To celebrate the announcement, a stunning teaser visual has been released, giving us a first glimpse at the anime’s aesthetic.
This adaptation has been entrusted to a fantastic team of creators who are sure to bring the manga’s captivating world to life. The production studio behind hits like JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken is on board, promising a high-quality viewing experience.
Meet the Creative Team
Here’s a quick look at the key staff members steering this project:
| Role | Staff Member | Notable Previous Works |
|---|---|---|
| Director | Kamei Takahiro | Episode Director for Urusei Yatsura (2022) and JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 5: Ougon no Kaze |
| Character Design | Aikyou Yukiko | Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso, Cider no You ni Kotoba ga Wakiagaru |
| Animation Production | David Production | – |
About the Manga: A Smash Hit Success
The source material, created by Tachibana Oreco, first began serialization in January 2023 on the MangaONE app. Its popularity has skyrocketed, with the tenth volume hitting shelves in December 2024 and a staggering 3.5 million copies currently in circulation. It’s no surprise that it has caught the eye of anime producers.
For international fans, the manga is already available in English. Comikey started publishing it digitally in June 2023, and Viz Media snatched up the print license in May 2024. The fourth volume is out now, with the fifth scheduled for release in January 2025.
Accolades and Recognition
Hotaru no Yomeiri isn’t just popular with readers; it’s also a critical darling. The series snagged tenth place in the web category of the 10th Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Taisho and ranked ninth in the Female Readers division of the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! 2024 rankings. It was also nominated for both the 48th Kodansha Manga Awards and the 71st Shogakukan Manga Awards, cementing its status as a must-read title.
What’s It All About? A Quick Synopsis
Meet Satoko, the elegant eldest daughter of the distinguished Kirigaya family. Despite a queue of suitors drawn to her beauty, she has rejected every marriage proposal due to a secret she harbors: a serious heart condition. Determined to settle down for her father’s sake, her life takes a wild turn when she is kidnapped by a band of mercenaries.
Her captor is the legendary assassin Gotou Shinpei, who has been ordered to kill her. In a desperate bid for survival, Satoko tries to bargain with him, but when that fails, she makes a crazy, last-ditch offer: she proposes marriage, pretending it was love at first sight. To her utter shock, Gotou Shinpei accepts. Now, on the run and tied to this enigmatic killer, Satoko must navigate a dangerous escape and maintain her loving wife act, all while trying to figure out who this mysterious man really is.
Stay Updated
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Official Site: https://hotaru-anime.com/
Official X (Twitter): @hotaru_anime_pr
Source: PR Times
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