The Ogre's Bride' TV Anime Sets Premiere Date With New Promo

The Ogre's Bride marks a major adaptation milestone with a confirmed July 4, 2026 premiere following a fresh promo. The original novel began in 2020 by Kureha, with Yu Shiratani illustrating nine volumes; a manga adaptation by Jun Togashi started in 2022, released in English by MangaPlaza. Crunchyroll picked up the series. The team includes director Kazuhito Omiya, series composition by Yumi Kamakura, and character designs by Hikari Tanaka, with Colored Pencil Animation Japan handled the animation. The Japanese cast features Saori Hayami, Yuichirō Umehara, Manaka Iwami, and others. The story blends ayakashi romance with human themes, as Yuzu faces family pressure while a powerful ayakashi pursues her as a bride.