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Firefly Wedding Anime
The Meiji-era romance thriller everyone is searching for. When it premiered, when new episodes drop, and exactly where to watch them — all on one page.
Quick Answer
Premiered Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:30 p.m. JST on Fuji TV's Noitamina block.
New episodes every Friday · Streaming internationally on Crunchyroll from day one · Expected run of 12 episodes (one cour) · Dubbed in 12 languages including English — dub date TBA.
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Next episode airs Friday 11:30 p.m. JST on Fuji TV.
Crunchyroll adds it shortly after broadcast.
What Is Firefly Wedding?
Firefly Wedding (Japanese title Hotaru no Yomeiri) is a romantic thriller set in Japan's Meiji era, adapted from Oreco Tachibana's manga of the same name. If you've seen it called "The Firefly Bride", that's a literal translation of the Japanese title — same story.
Satoko Kirigaya seems to have everything: she's beautiful, the daughter of a nobleman, and at the perfect age to marry. She's also terminally ill, with little time left. Before she can secure a marriage that would redeem her worth in her family's eyes, she becomes the target of a mysterious assassin, Shinpei Gotō. To survive, she makes a desperate proposal — of marriage. The problem: when it comes to love, Shinpei takes "until death do us part" very seriously.
| Original manga | By Oreco Tachibana, serialized on Shogakukan's MangaONE app and Ura Sunday website since January 2023 — Grand Prize winner at the 2024 Digital Comic Awards; reported at 4 million+ copies in circulation (September 2025), with the publisher citing a total print run of over 5 million by October 2026 |
| Manga status | Main story concluded February 2026 (spin-off chapters followed through August 2026) · 12 volumes out now, with the 13th and final volume on October 19, 2026 · English release by VIZ Media (print & digital) and Comikey (digital) |
| Studio | david production (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Fire Force) |
| Director | Takahiro Kamei (the 2022 Urusei Yatsura reboot) |
| Themes | OP: "Period" by iri · ED: "Yumegokochi (Trance)" by TOOBOE |
| Early screening | Episodes 1–3 screened in advance at United Cinema Toyosu on September 6, 2026 |
| Live action | Fuji TV has announced a Japanese live-action TV adaptation for 2027, revealed immediately after episode 1 aired |
Watch the Official Trailer
The official main trailer below premiered on September 17, 2026 on Fuji TV's official anime YouTube channel — it's the first footage released with the opening theme "Period" by iri.
Video © Oreco Tachibana / Shogakukan / Firefly Wedding Production Committee · posted by the official Fuji TV Anime Channel (@noitaminaofficial) on YouTube
More Official Videos
| Video | What it is | Link |
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| Teaser PV | The first teaser (March 25, 2026) — Satoko's blood-soaked first meeting with Shinpei in the cell | Watch on YouTube |
| Teaser PV 2 | Second teaser (August 2, 2026) — revealed Kōtarō Ogawa (Kent Ito), Mitsueda (Kenjiro Tsuda) and the ending theme | Watch on YouTube |
| Non-credit OP | The full creditless opening — "Period" by iri | Watch on YouTube |
| Mini anime | "Choitashi" — the official comedic mini anime, episode 1 "Failed Bodyguard" | Watch on YouTube |
All of the above are posted by the official Fuji TV anime channel. Full episodes are not on YouTube — see the streaming table above for where to watch legally.
Where & When It Streams
| Platform | Region | Availability | Notes |
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| Fuji TV Japan TV | Japan | Oct 9, 2026, Fridays 11:30 p.m. JST | Noitamina programming block, weekly broadcast |
| Crunchyroll | North & Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, Middle East, CIS, Indian subcontinent | Same day as Japan (Fridays) | Japanese audio + English subtitles · Dubbed in 12 languages (English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, French, Castilian Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Polish) — dub dates TBA |
| AT-X Japan | Japan | From Oct 16, Fridays 11:00 p.m. | Repeats Tuesdays 11 a.m. and Thursdays 5 p.m. |
| TVer / ABEMA / Niconico | Japan | From midnight after each broadcast | Latest episode free for a limited time |
| ABEMA Premium / Prime Video / Disney+ / DMM TV / d Anime Store / Hulu | Japan | To follow the broadcast | Subscription services; each platform sets its own per-episode timing |
| Netflix | Select regions in Asia | From Oct 10, 2026 | Regional rollout varies by territory |
| Muse Communication | Southeast Asia | Simulcast | Regional licensing partner for Southeast Asia |
Crunchyroll releases each new subtitled episode at 9:00 a.m. PT / 12:00 p.m. ET on Fridays — about 90 minutes after the Japanese broadcast (5:00 p.m. UK, 6:00 p.m. CEST). Episodes can occasionally slip by an hour or two, so check the app for the exact time in your region.
What 11:30 p.m. JST Means Where You Are
Firefly Wedding airs Fridays at 11:30 p.m. in Japan. That's:
| Timezone | Day & Time |
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| Pacific Time (PT) | Friday, 7:30 a.m. |
| Mountain Time (MT) | Friday, 8:30 a.m. |
| Central Time (CT) | Friday, 9:30 a.m. |
| Eastern Time (ET) | Friday, 10:30 a.m. |
| Brasília Time (BRT) | Friday, 11:30 a.m. |
| UK Time (BST) | Friday, 3:30 p.m. |
| Central Europe (CEST) | Friday, 4:30 p.m. |
| Türkiye (TRT) | Friday, 5:30 p.m. |
| India (IST) | Friday, 8:00 p.m. |
| Vietnam (ICT) | Friday, 9:30 p.m. |
| Philippines (PHT) | Friday, 10:30 p.m. |
| Australia ACDT | Saturday, 1:00 a.m. |
Times shown for the October–early November period (daylight saving in effect). Add one hour to local times after DST ends.
Firefly Wedding Episode Schedule
Episodes air every Friday at 11:30 p.m. JST. The official count hasn't been formally confirmed, but the series is reported at 12 episodes (one cour) — which lands the finale on December 25, 2026.
- Episode 1Friday, October 9, 2026Aired
- Episode 3Friday, October 23, 2026Upcoming
- Episode 4Friday, October 30, 2026Upcoming
- Episode 5Friday, November 6, 2026Upcoming
- Episode 6Friday, November 13, 2026Upcoming
- Episode 7Friday, November 20, 2026Upcoming
- Episode 8Friday, November 27, 2026Upcoming
- Episode 9Friday, December 4, 2026Upcoming
- Episode 10Friday, December 11, 2026Upcoming
- Episode 11Friday, December 18, 2026Upcoming
- Episode 12Friday, December 25, 2026Finale (expected)
Beyond episode 1, all dates are projections from the weekly Friday slot. If a broadcast break is announced, we'll update this list.
Who's Who in Firefly Wedding
| Role | Played By | Character |
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| Lead (Japanese) | Lynn | Satoko Kirigaya — the noblewoman with little time left |
| Lead (Japanese) | Kōki Uchiyama | Shinpei Gotō — the assassin who takes the vows seriously |
| Supporting | Kent Itō | Kōtarō Ogawa |
| Supporting | Kenjirō Tsuda | Mitsueda |
Behind the scenes: series composition and scripts by Yūko Kakihara, character designs by Yukiko Aikei (Your Lie in April), and music by NOGRID.
Does Firefly Wedding Have a Happy Ending?
"Firefly Wedding ending" is one of the most-searched phrases about the series — understandable, given that the premise starts with a dying bride and an assassin groom. If that's you, here's the spoiler-free version:
The manga finished its main story in February 2026, so the ending exists and is complete in print (12 volumes out now, with the 13th and final volume arriving October 19, 2026; the English edition comes from VIZ Media). Broadly, readers describe the ending as bittersweet rather than traditionally happy, with deliberate echoes of Romeo and Juliet throughout. It's a story about a short, intense marriage — the title tells you it isn't pretending otherwise.
We won't post specifics here. If you want the full breakdown, the manga's final volume is the source — and going in unspoiled is the better experience.
Watch These Next
Historical romance with sharp edges is having a moment. Series that Firefly Wedding fans are also watching:
| Series | Why it fits |
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| My Happy Marriage | Meiji-era Japan, an arranged marriage that turns real — the closest tonal cousin |
| The Apothecary Diaries | Historical setting, a sharp heroine outmaneuvering everyone around her |
| Kamisama Kiss | A human and a dangerous supernatural man bound by an unexpected arrangement |
| A Sign of Affection | Gentle, character-first romance for the quieter weeks between episodes |
| Yona of the Dawn | A noblewoman on the run who grows sharper with every episode |
Firefly Wedding — Quick Answers
When did the Firefly Wedding anime come out?
Friday, October 9, 2026, at 11:30 p.m. JST on Fuji TV's Noitamina block in Japan. Crunchyroll started streaming it internationally the same day.
Is Firefly Wedding out yet?
Yes. Episode 1 aired October 9, and the series runs weekly. Episode 2 arrives on Friday, October 16.
Where can I watch Firefly Wedding?
Outside Japan: Crunchyroll (North and Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, the CIS region, the Indian subcontinent) — new subtitled episodes Fridays at 9:00 a.m. PT. Muse Communication covers Southeast Asia, and Netflix carries it in select Asian regions. In Japan: Fuji TV's Noitamina block, AT-X from October 16, free limited-time streaming on TVer/ABEMA/Niconico, plus subscription services including ABEMA Premium, Prime Video, Disney+, DMM TV, d Anime Store and Hulu.
How many episodes will Firefly Wedding have?
The series is reported at 12 episodes (one cour), running weekly to December 25, 2026 — though the production committee hasn't published an official count. This page will be updated if that changes.
Will there be an English dub?
Yes. Crunchyroll's Fall 2026 lineup lists Firefly Wedding dubbed in 12 languages — English, Latin American Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, German, French, Castilian Spanish, Italian, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Polish. No dub premiere date has been announced and no English cast has been revealed; dubs typically follow the subtitled run by a few weeks.
What is "The Firefly Bride"?
"The Firefly Bride" is a literal translation of the Japanese title Hotaru no Yomeiri (hotaru = firefly, yomeiri = taking a bride), and it's the name some readers search for. The official English title of both the manga (VIZ Media) and the anime (Crunchyroll) is Firefly Wedding — same series either way.
Does Firefly Wedding have a happy ending?
Spoiler-free: the manga is complete (concluded February 2026), and its ending is widely described as bittersweet rather than traditionally happy, with Romeo-and-Juliet overtones. See the section above — we don't post specifics.