The series will air sometime in October 2026.
It was announced back in January that Oreco Tachibana’s historical fiction romance manga “Firefly Wedding” (Hotaru no Yomeiri) is getting an anime adaptation in October 2026. In its first main trailer, the series revealed the two main cast members, as well as new production staff. A new key visual has also been revealed.
Firefly Wedding
Premiere window: October 2026
Studio: David Production
Streaming platform: yet to be announced
Who are the main cast members of Firefly Wedding?
The two main voice actors joining the anime are:
- Lynn as Satoko Kirigaya
Cast comment (machine translated):
When I read the original story, I was captivated by Satoko's unwavering determination to live, to achieve her dreams, and to never give up on her own feelings. I was also mesmerized by Shinpei, who so directly confronts both madness and purity. I strongly felt that I wanted to live in this story. I am grateful for this opportunity and will do my best to perform in a way that everyone can enjoy. Thank you.
- Koki Uchiyama as Shinpei Goto
Cast comment (machine translated):
Shinpei Goto is a hitman who meets Lady Satoko Kirigaya through a certain incident. He is a complex character who shows many different sides of himself, so I would like to portray him using various approaches. I will do my best to make it enjoyable for both fans of the original work and those who are not yet familiar with Firefly Wedding, so please look forward to it.
Who are the staff working on the Firefly Wedding anime?
Takahiro Kamei directs the anime at David Productions, with Yukiko Akikei designing the characters. The new update also announced that the series composition will be done by Yuko Kakihara, while NOGRID composes the music.
What is Firefly Wedding about?
The Firefly Wedding manga, created by Oreco Tachibana, began publishing on Shogakukan’s Ura Sunday manga website and MangaONE app back in January 2023. The final chapter of the manga came out on 2 February, 2026. Two new spin-off series have also been announced.
Viz Media publishes the physical copies of the manga in English and describes the story as:
Afflicted with a heart condition, Meiji-era noblewoman Satoko is determined to secure a marriage that will benefit her family before she dies. But before she can realize her goal, she’s targeted by a mysterious assassin named Shinpei. In a last-ditch effort to save her life, she asks her would-be murderer to marry her. Her proposal isn’t sincere, but unfortunately for her, Shinpei loves as intensely as he kills. Can Satoko find a way to break the engagement without losing her life?
When is the Firefly Wedding anime coming?
The Firefly Wedding anime is set to be released in October 2026. The exact date is yet unknown.
Where can I read the Firefly Wedding manga?
You can read the digital version of the English translation of the manga on the Comikey website. Viz Media publishes the physical copies of the manga volumes in English.