The television anime adaptation of Oreko Tachibana's acclaimed Firefly Wedding (Hotaru no Yomeiri) manga has expanded its voice cast ahead of its broadcast run. The official production channels confirmed that Kazuyuki Okitsu has joined the ensemble to voice Eishin Nitobe, the son of the Metropolitan Police Department superintendent general, adding a crucial dramatic layer to the unfolding historical thriller.
Production Pedigree and Broadcast Details
The series is helmed by director Takahiro Kamei, whose previous credits include Urusei Yatsura, working alongside animation powerhouse david production. Character designs are crafted by Yukiko Aikei (Your Lie in April), while Yūko Kakihara handles series composition and scripts. Musical arrangements are provided by NOGRID, complemented by opening theme song "Period" performed by Iri and ending theme "Yumegokochi" by TOOBOE.
The anime debuted on Fuji TV's prestigious Noitamina programming block, with Crunchyroll providing simultaneous international streaming. The voice cast is anchored by Lynn as Satoko Kirigaya and Kōki Uchiyama as Shinpei Gotō, supported by Kent Itō and Kenjirō Tsuda.
Manga Background
Oreko Tachibana launched the original historical romance manga on Shogakukan's Manga ONE application in January 2023. English publisher Viz Media outlines the intense narrative premise:
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.
Alongside the ongoing broadcast, the franchise is slated to receive a live-action television adaptation in 2027.
