Episode 2 of Hotaru no Yomeiri aired October 16, 2026, bringing Kotaro back in a battered state and sparking debate over whether he’ll be the next “heavy” love interest alongside assassin Shinpei.
Fall 2026 anime season brings Hotaru no Yomeiri, a dark Meiji-era romance between an obsessive assassin and a terminally ill countess, animated by david production. Premieres October 2026.
A live-action adaptation of Hotaru no Yomeiri has been confirmed for Fuji TV in 2027, announced immediately after the anime’s first episode aired, sending fans into a frenzy.
A full-color vertical (webtoon-style) manga adaptation of Tachibana Oreko’s Hotaru no Yomeiri launched on digital storefronts on October 2, with early chapters available for free.
The Aniplex One Focus livestream has unveiled the main cast, a teaser visual, and a January 2027 premiere date for the Bless TV anime, airing on Fuji TV’s Noitamina block.
The cast of TV anime Hotaru no Yomeiri attended a special preview screening at United Cinema Toyosu on Sept. 6, wearing kimono and playing fun on-stage games ahead of the Oct. 9, 2026 Fuji TV debut.
A preview screening and talk event for TV anime Hotaru no Yomeiri was held in Tokyo on September 6, featuring voice cast Lynn, Koki Uchiyama, and Kento Ito in kimono.
Niina Hanamiya joins the cast of The Elusive Samurai’s second anime season as Mima. The new season began airing July 17 on Fuji TV’s Noitamina block, streaming on Crunchyroll.
The theatrical finale of the Mononoke trilogy, Chapter 3: Jajin, is coming to Blu-ray and DVD on October 21, 2026, packed with a special booklet, stickers, and hand-drawn visual cards.
The Firefly Wedding TV anime has unveiled a second teaser video, revealing its October 9 premiere on Fuji TV’s Noitamina block, an ending theme by TOOBOE, and two new cast members.
The TV anime Nigejozu no Wakagimi Season 2 has dropped its main PV, showing Tokiyuki’s group mobilizing to reclaim Kamakura. Nakajima Kento sings the new OP “Onigoto.” Premieres July 17, 2026.
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress will celebrate its 10th anniversary with a POP UP STORE tour at five Loft branches across Japan starting in June 2026, featuring three new illustrations of Mumei in special outfits.
