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Hotaru no Yomeiri mini anime draws attention for character's line

• ·A mini anime for Hotaru no Yomeiri has generated significant response for a character's line, with viewers expressing interest in scenes not depicted in the main series.

Hotaru no Yomeiri anime gains support illustration from Kusuriya no Hitorigoto mangaka

• ·The mangaka of Kusuriya no Hitorigoto, a manga series, drew a support illustration for anime Hotaru no Yomeiri, praising "Satoko's seductive charm and Shimpei's expressionless eyes".
• ·In anime episode 3, a scene where Shimpei briefly appears from behind a sliding door during Satoko's crisis drew viewer attention, with audiences responding with humorous comments.

Hotaru no Yomeiri author launches new serialisation one year after series conclusion

• ·The author of Hotaru no Yomeiri announced a new serialisation approximately one year after the original series concluded with its final 13th volume. Fans responded with praise online.

Hotaru no Yomeiri source manga concludes at volume 13; anime episode 3 airs

• ·The source manga for Hotaru no Yomeiri concluded at its final volume 13, ending the story of a killer and an heiress's life-or-death marriage.
• ·In anime episode 3, a new character, Shintokutomi Eishin, appeared, voiced by Kouki Oki, a voice actor. Viewers responded with comments about the character's extremity and the contrast in performance, with Oki's range becoming a topic of discussion.
• ·Lynn and Koki Uchiyama, the series' lead voice actors, gave an interview discussing how they expressed the heiress and killer's "mad love", including discussion of the sickly heroine's cough performance during recording.

Hotaru no Yomeiri episode 3 airs; source manga enters top 10 sales

• ·Hotaru no Yomeiri episode 3 aired on 23 October, with catch-up streaming made available on TVer.
• ·Iri, a singer-songwriter, released a music video for the opening theme song "Period" on YouTube at 21:00 on 23 October.
• ·Following the anime's broadcast start, volumes 1–3 of the source manga entered the top 10 of Hotshot Books' rankings.

Hotaru no Yomeiri episode 3 synopsis released; Okitsu Kazuyoshi cast

• ·The synopsis and preview images for Hotaru no Yomeiri episode 3 were released, describing a secret held by a character who visits as a guest.
• ·Voice actor Okitsu Kazuyoshi was announced for the role of Niitobe Eishin, a character described as the son of a police commissioner who becomes important to the protagonist.

Hotaru no Yomeiri opening theme music video premieres on YouTube 23 October

• ·Singer-songwriter iri will premiere the music video for "Period", the opening theme song of the anime series Hotaru no Yomeiri, on YouTube at 21:00 on 23 October.
• ·Episode 4 of the anime is scheduled to air, with the series continuing.

Hotaru no Yomeiri pop-up opens at Ikebukuro P'PARCO; Keikyu train runs through November 6

• ·A collaboration train with Keikyu Electric Railway will run through 6 November, while a pop-up store featuring a "red riding hood version" opens at Ikebukuro P'PARCO.
• ·An illustrator from Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon drew new artwork of Shinpei and Satoko, which viewers praised as having "incredible colour" and "beautiful" qualities.

Hotaru no Yomeiri collaboration train launches with final volume release

• ·A collaboration project between Hotaru no Yomeiri and Keikyu Electric Railway, "Hotaru no Yomeiri ~Ai ga Susumu, Omoi Kasanaru.~", began on 19 October to commemorate the release of the series' final 13th volume and the spinoff "Hotaru no Yomeiri Gaiden ―Hinikiri to Youdou―". A collaboration train has begun operating.
• ·Author Tachibana Oreko's new serialisation is scheduled to begin in winter.
• ·In anime episode 2, a scene showing protagonist Satoko displaying fireflies aired, with viewers posting reactions including "gap moe" and "cute".

Hotaru no Yomeiri volume 13 released today

• ·Hotaru no Yomeiri volume 13 was released on 19 October 2026 and appeared on Comic Natalie's same-day manga release list.

Hotaru no Yomeiri voice actors praise each other; second episode scene sparks viewer reaction

• ·Voice actors Lynn and Uchiyama Kouki discussed the appeal of a story about being drawn to someone one should not love, praising each other's voices as having "good resonance" and "strong presence"; the relationship between characters Satoko and Shimpei is noted as central to the series.
• ·After the second episode aired, a scene showing character Kotaro in tattered, half-naked condition drew viewer response, with comments calling him "another troublesome handsome man"; his appearance as a "heavy" character type following Shimpei became a topic of discussion.
• ·Among fans, an illustration of Hotaru no Yomeiri drawn by the creator of the series Frieren gained attention, with viewers praising it as "amazing art" and "incredibly beautiful and likeable".

Hotaru no Yomeiri live-action adaptation announced for 2027 broadcast

• ·A live-action adaptation of Hotaru no Yomeiri was announced, with broadcast scheduled to begin in 2027, announced at the same time as the anime series launch.
• ·Anime episode 2, "Tennyo-jima", aired on 16 October, depicting the characters Sato and Shimpei heading toward an island isolated from the outside world.

Hotaru no Yomeiri episode 2 preview released; voice actor cast announced

• ·The TV anime Hotaru no Yomeiri episode 2, "Tennyojima", had its synopsis and preview images released, showing the characters Satoko and Shimpei heading to an isolated island where Satoko encounters a world she has never seen before.
• ·Voice actor Kanon Tenki was announced for the role of Murasaki, a courtesan who rivals Satoko and is the second most popular courtesan; Tenki provided a comment on the casting.
• ·The first episode of the Hotaru no Yomeiri mini anime was distributed, with the character Kotaro's mini form receiving positive response from viewers.

Hotaru no Yomeiri final volume visual released, anime ranks second this season

• ·The final volume visual for Hotaru no Yomeiri was posted on the official X account, drawing comments praising the cover's beauty and noting its colour similarity to the first volume.
• ·The Hotaru no Yomeiri TV anime debuted at second place in this season's anime ranking, behind the consecutive leader "Kusuriya no Hitorigoto".
• ·Volumes 1–5 of Hotaru no Yomeiri are on sale at half price on Kindle, with a limited-time free distribution also underway.

Hotaru no Yomeiri anime episode 1 airs, lead character's intensity draws attention

• ·The first episode of TV anime Hotaru no Yomeiri aired, with the lead character Shinpei's "blood kiss awakening" scene and "happiness declaration" drawing viewer attention; his intense expressions of affection were noted as "frighteningly devoted".
• ·The voice actor and character information for all 17 cast members of anime Hotaru no Yomeiri has been released.

Hotaru no Yomeiri receives illustration from Sousou no Frieren creator

• ·An illustration of Hotaru no Yomeiri drawn by the creator of Sousou no Frieren, a manga series, has received praise from audiences worldwide, with comments including "How beautiful" and "The best".

Hotaru no Yomeiri official site linked to impersonated voice actor account

• ·The official website for TV anime Hotaru no Yomeiri mistakenly posted a link to a TikTok account impersonating voice actor Tsuda Kenjiro. The anime's official team apologized to Tsuda and removed the link.

Hotaru no Yomeiri ending theme song distribution begins, physical release announced

• ·TOOBOE, the artist performing the ending theme song "Yume Kokochi" for the TV anime Hotaru no Yomeiri, announced the start of distribution and music video release for the track.
• ·Non-credited opening and ending visuals were made public, and Blu-ray and DVD releases of the series have been decided.

Hotaru no Yomeiri anime begins broadcast; live-action adaptation announced for 2027

• ·The TV anime Hotaru no Yomeiri began broadcasting, and a live-action adaptation was announced simultaneously. The live-action version will air on Fuji Television in 2027.
• ·Original author Tachibana Oreko commented that she looks forward to seeing how the characters move in the real world, and the announcement drew significant response from fans.

Hotaru no Yomeiri anime series begins broadcast today

• ·The TV anime Hotaru no Yomeiri started broadcasting on 9 October. Episode 1, "Nozomanu Onkaeshi", depicts a noblewoman named Satoko proposing marriage to an assassin targeting her to survive a life-threatening situation, with the theme of a forbidden romance beginning from a life-or-death contract.
• ·The opening theme "Period", performed by iri, a singer, began advance distribution on 9 October, with the jacket artwork showing the protagonist Satoko depicted in ukiyo-e style looking back.

Hotaru no Yomeiri anime adds cast, releases new promotional video

• ·Additional cast members Kento Itou and Kenjiro Tsuda were announced for the TV anime Hotaru no Yomeiri, with a new promotional video released simultaneously.
• ·TOOBOE will perform the ending theme, titled "Yume Gokochi".
• ·Lead voice actor Kouki Uchiyama commented on his character, while Lynn, who voices the heroine, spoke about her role in the production.

Hotaru no Yomeiri anime series begins broadcast on 9 October

• ·The TV anime Hotaru no Yomeiri starts on 9 October, with the first episode depicting the protagonist proposing "marriage" to an assassin after falling into crisis, centring on the "mad love" between a dying noblewoman and the assassin.
• ·iri, who sings the opening theme "Period", will release a new single with advance distribution starting 9 October; the jacket art shows the protagonist Satoko depicted in ukiyo-e style, looking back.

Hotaru no Yomeiri opening theme "Period" gets early release date

• ·iri, who sings the opening theme "Period" for anime Hotaru no Yomeiri, will begin early distribution of the song from 10 October; the CD package jacket features the protagonist Satoko depicted in ukiyo-e style.
• ·A bookstore campaign launched to commemorate the TV anime adaptation; customers who purchase the original manga at participating stores receive an original engraved oil-blotting paper, with the source material having surpassed 5 million copies in cumulative sales.

Hotaru no Yomeiri launches first online lottery with Halloween character designs

• ·The anime series Hotaru no Yomeiri held its first online lottery featuring original artwork themed around "Hyakki Yagyou" (a procession of one hundred demons), with the main characters Satoko, Shimpei, and Kotaro depicted in Halloween costumes.

Hotaru no Yomeiri anime launches Halloween-themed online lottery

• ·Hotaru no Yomeiri held its first online lottery with original artwork featuring a "Hyakki Yagyou" (hundred demons night parade) theme, showing the main characters in Halloween costume designs.
• ·Voice actors Lynn and Uchiyama Kouki gave an interview discussing their thoughts on the series.

Hotaru no Yomeiri color vertical manga begins distribution, popup shop planned

• ·A color vertical-reading version of the original Hotaru no Yomeiri manga began distribution across digital stores on 2 October.
• ·A Hotaru no Yomeiri popup shop will open in Ikebukuro from 20 October.
• ·An advance screening of the TV anime Hotaru no Yomeiri is available on YouTube.

Hotaru no Yomeiri launches first online lottery after anime broadcast

• ·The anime series' first online lottery began sales on 1 October via FamiMa Online, featuring original artwork with a "Hyakki Yagyō" theme.
• ·Hotaru no Yomeiri ranked second in a media adaptation interest ranking for autumn chosen by manga and reading enthusiasts.
• ·An episode of Anime Dama aired on 1 October featuring talent Makino Maria visiting the Hotaru no Yomeiri production site, with voice actor Terauchi Kōichi's secrets revealed.

Hotaru no Yomeiri production visit airs on Anime Dama today

• ·Television programme Anime Dama broadcast on 1 October featured talent Makino Maria visiting the Hotaru no Yomeiri anime production site, with segments on Makino's Dragon Ball fandom and voice actor Terauchi Koichi's unreleased secrets also included.

Hotaru no Yomeiri production visited by talent Makino Mariai on upcoming broadcast

• ·Talent Makino Mariai visited the production site of Hotaru no Yomeiri, with the visit to be featured on television programme Anime Dama airing 1 October.
• ·The broadcast will also cover Makino's interest in Dragon Ball and voice actor Yamashiro Koichi's "secret", alongside a surprise visit segment to Tokyo Game Show.