The television adaptation of Hotaru no Yomeiri (Firefly Wedding) is officially heading to the small screen this fall. The series will begin its run on October 9 at 11:30 p.m. as part of Fuji TV's prestigious noitaminA programming block. To mark the announcement, the production team released a debut promotional video that showcases the show's visual direction and previews the opening theme, "Period," performed by artist iri.
David Production is spearheading the project, with Takahiro Kamei directing and Yuuko Kakihara managing series composition. The latest update also fills out the technical roster, adding Yasufumi Soejima as concept artist and Kouhei Honda as art director. The team includes a wide array of talent from recent industry hits, such as prop designers Ryou Hirata and Naohiro Washio, alongside color designer Ayaka Nakamura.
Based on the historical romance manga by Oreco Tachibana, the series has maintained a steady release schedule since its 2023 debut on MangaONE. While the anime prepares for its autumn launch, the manga continues to expand its reach, with Viz Media currently managing the English-language print releases. With the staff list now largely finalized, the primary remaining question is how the studio will balance the manga's intense dramatic shifts across the upcoming cour.
