Firefly Wedding is a Meiji-era romantic thriller from David Production that premiered on October 9, 2026. Here is what to know about its release, characters and story.
Release Date and Where to Watch
The anime debuted on Fuji TV’s noitaminA block on Fridays at 11:30 p.m. JST. Crunchyroll streams it as it airs. Episode 2 follows on October 16. An exact episode count was not confirmed in the sources reviewed.
What Is the Story About?
Satoko Kirigaya is a noblewoman who wants to prove her worth to her family after being abducted by unknown men. She makes a desperate marriage proposal to Shinpei Gotō, a notorious assassin who was first tasked with killing her. Early coverage describes it as a romance thriller, and preview reports mention bloody content.
Main Characters and Cast
- Satoko Kirigaya, voiced by Lynn.
- Shinpei Gotō, voiced by Kōki Uchiyama.
- Kōtarō Ogawa, voiced by Kent Itō.
- Mitsueda, voiced by Kenjirō Tsuda.
Who Is Behind the Anime?
David Production, known for JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and Fire Force, animates the series. Takahiro Kamei directs, Yūko Kakihara oversees the scripts, Yukiko Aikei designs the characters, and NOGRID composes the music. TOOBOE performs the ending theme, “Yumegokochi.”
The Manga Behind It
The series adapts Oreko Tachibana’s manga, which ran on Shogakukan’s Ura Sunday website and the MangaONE app from January 2023 to February 2026. Viz Media announced English volumes in 2024. The anime itself was announced in January 2026.
Is It a Romance or a Thriller?
Both, and that tension drives the story. Satoko and Shinpei’s bond forms under threat, so tender moments sit beside danger. If you want a closer look at that balance, read our piece on whether Firefly Wedding is a romance or a psychological thriller.
Sources: Anime News Network, Anime Corner, Wikipedia.