New Adaptation: The Ogre's Bride
The successful light novel series Oni no Hanayome (The Ogre's Bride) is about to conquer a new screen. An anime television adaptation has been officially confirmed, generating a wave of excitement among fans worldwide. If you're craving supernatural romance, this might be the piece for you.
celebrate this news, both Jun Togashi, the manga artist adapting the light novel, and Yū Shiroya, the original illustrator of the novels, shared commemorative illustrations that were received with great fervor by the fan community.
The story follows Yuzu, a high school student who lives under the shadow of her older sister, who was already chosen as the wife of a powerful demon. Fate takes an unexpected turn when an attractive ogre appears and claims her as his future wife.
The series has proven to be a publishing phenomenon, accumulating over 5.8 million copies sold between the light novels and their manga adaptation, solidifying its status as a success both in Japan and internationally. The anime is expected to continue this legacy.
The work began in 2019 with the publication of the light novels on Starts Publishing's Novema! platform, where it even won the grand prize of the publisher’s first short story contest for characters. The sixth novel was recently released, on January 10th. The manga adaptation, by Jun Togashi, premiered in December 2021 in the Noicomi magazine and quickly earned a place in readers' hearts, obtaining first place in the annual comic ranking for girls both in 2022 and 2023. The seventh volume of the manga will hit shelves on June 13th.
With a solid fan base and an appealing universe, this adaptation is shaping up to be one of the most promising series of the year. Although the release date and the animation studio responsible for the project have not yet been confirmed, anticipation among fans is palpable. Stay tuned for future updates to learn more details about this exciting adaptation.
