
Hotaru no Yomeiri
TV · Fall 2026 · 12 episodes · Airing
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On the surface, Satoko has it all—she’s beautiful, the daughter of a nobleman, and at a prime age for marriage. Unfortunately, she is also quite ill and only has a short time left to live. Before she can secure a marriage that will redeem her worth in her family’s eyes, she finds herself the target of the mysterious assassin Shinpei, and her plans are put in jeopardy. In order to save herself, she makes a desperate proposal—of marriage! When it comes to love, however, Shinpei takes “until death do we part” seriously.
The verdict
Season picksMust watchFall 2026In Meiji-era Japan a frail noblewoman targeted for murder promises marriage to the psychotic swordsman hired to kill her, and he falls for her for real. A twisted maiden-and-yandere love story with thrilling direction and gorgeous animation. Pitched at women who write love letters to death row, but nearly anyone can love it.
Satoko KirigayaMainLynn · Japanese voice
Shinpei GotouMainKouki Uchiyama · Japanese voice
MitsuedaSupportingKenjirou Tsuda · Japanese voice
Koutarou OgawaSupportingKento Itou · Japanese voice
YukariSupportingKanon Amane · Japanese voice
Eishin NitobeSupportingKazuyuki Okitsu · Japanese voice
Juubei KirigayaSupportingKazuhiro Yamaji · Japanese voice
Miwako KirigayaSupportingHika Tsukishiro · Japanese voice