The popular manga 'Hotaru no Yomeiri' by mangaka Oreco Tachibana is being adapted into a TV anime, and it has been announced that Natsuko Abe will newly take on the role of Aoi. This official information was released on the anime version's X/Twitter account, and the character is established as the mentor of the protagonist Satoko and is portrayed as a kind-hearted courtesan.
Broadcast Details and Schedule
The anime 'Hotaru no Yomeiri' premiered on October 9 and is aired on Fuji TV's Noitamina slot every Friday at 23:30. Additionally, simultaneous streaming is available on Crunchyroll, with an English dub also provided. The main cast includes Rin as Sakiko Kirigaya and Koki Uchiyama as Shinpei Goto.
Production Staff and Music
The animation is produced by david production, with Takahiro Kamei as director. Yukiko Aiso is involved in character design, and Yuko Kakihara handles series composition and script. Moreover, the music is by NOGRID, with the opening theme song 'Period' performed by Iri and the ending theme 'Yume Gokochi' by TOOBOE.
Original Work and Future Developments
The original manga began serialization in Shogakukan's manga app 'Manga ONE' in January 2023, and its 13th volume was released on October 19. The work is also available in English, published by Viz Media. Additionally, a live-action television drama adaptation is planned for 2027, with further media expansions anticipated.
