Get Ready for The Ogre's Bride Anime This July!
The excitement for Kureha's light novel series, The Ogre's Bride, is building! A full promotional video and a new key visual were recently released, unveiling the anime's theme songs, additional staff members, and its highly anticipated premiere date. Prepare for a captivating romantic fantasy debuting on July 4.
Theme Songs Revealed: ClariS and Ikusaburo Yamazaki Lead the Way
The anime will feature stellar musical performances. The popular vocal duo ClariS performs the opening theme song, "Hitokoto" A Word. Fans can get "Hitokoto" digitally on July 5 at midnight JST (July 4 at 11:00 a.m. EDT). ClariS also announced an additional concert, "Musubi-yo" Final Night, in Tokyo on September 18 as part of their 15th Thanks Tour.
Acclaimed actor and singer Ikusaburo Yamazaki performs the ending theme song, "Shinboshi." Yamazaki's powerful vocals are set to provide a compelling close to each episode, perfectly complementing the anime's enchanting narrative.
New Staff Members Join Production Team
A talented team is crucial for bringing The Ogre's Bride to life. Several key staff members have been announced, ensuring a high-quality visual and auditory experience for viewers.
Newly announced staff members include:
- Art Director, Art Setting: MAI MAI
- Color Key Artist: Akiko Shibata
- Compositing Director of Photography: Tomoyoshi Ishizuka
- Editing: Junichi Itou
- Sound Director: Kazuhiro Wakabayashi
- Sound Production: Rakuonsha
These individuals join director Kazuhito Omiya at Colored Pencil Animation Japan, scriptwriter Yumi Kamakura, character designers Hikari Tanaka and Hiroko Shigekuni, and music composer Masaru Yokoyama.
Premiere Details: Where and When to Watch
The Ogre's Bride anime premieres in Japan on July 4 at 24:30 (effectively July 5 at 12:30 a.m. JST).
It will be broadcast on Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV, and stream on d Anime Store, ABEMA, U-NEXT, and Anime Hodai. The series will later expand to nine more channels and streaming platforms across Japan, ensuring broad accessibility.
The Ogre's Bride: Story and Voice Cast
Set in a Japan where humans and demons co-exist peacefully, the story follows Yuzu Shinonome, an ordinary high school girl living in her older sister's shadow. Her life changes dramatically when a beautiful ogre claims her as his bride.
The captivating cast includes:
- Saori Hayami as Yuzu Shinonome
- Yuichiro Umehara as Reiya Kiryuin
- Manaka Iwami as Karin Shinonome
- Ryota Osaka as Yota Kogetsu
- Sayaka Senbongi as Toko
- Natsuki Hanae as Tokichi Nekota
- Taito Ban as Takamichi Araki
- Nobunaga Shimazaki as Ouga Kiyama
- Aya Endo as Sakurako Kiyama
- Momoka Terasawa as Sou
- Miyu Kobashi as Ao
A Proven Success Story: From Novel to Screen
Kureha's light novel series began on Novema! in 2019, winning the grand prize at the First Novema! Character Short Story Contest. The ninth volume was released in May 2024.
Jun Togashi launched the manga adaptation in Noicomi magazine in December 2021, winning Noicomi's annual comic ranking in the girl comics category in 2022 and 2023. MangaPlaza is releasing the manga in English.
With over 5.8 million copies in circulation for the novels and manga combined, the series' popularity is undeniable. It also inspired a successful live-action film that opened on March 27, selling 146,000 tickets for over 200 million yen in its opening three days. This widespread appeal across various media formats sets a strong precedent for the anime's anticipated success.
Prepare for a Summer of Romance and Fantasy!
With its intriguing premise, talented voice cast, celebrated musical artists, and dedicated production team, The Ogre's Bride anime is set to be a standout release this summer season. The promotional video and theme song previews have only heightened anticipation. Get ready to be swept away into a world where destiny, love, and the supernatural intertwine. Don't miss the premiere on July 4!
