The dark romance manga adaptation Hotaru no Yomeiri (Firefly Wedding), created by Oreco Tachibana, is officially scheduled to premiere on Japanese television starting October 9, 2026, according to the official production committee announcements. The series will air weekly on Fridays at 23:30 on Fuji Television’s renowned “Noitamina” programming block, bringing the high-stakes historical drama to nationwide audiences.
Broadcast Schedule and Television Networks
According to the official broadcast details, television viewers can catch new episodes of Hotaru no Yomeiri on Fuji TV’s Noitamina slot beginning October 9, 2026, every Friday night. Additional satellite and cable broadcasts are slated to launch the following week, with AT-X scheduled to begin airing the series on October 16, 2026, every Friday at 23:00. AT-X has also scheduled weekly repeat broadcasts for Tuesdays at 11:00 and Thursdays at 17:00.
Streaming Platforms and Digital Availability
Digital distribution for Hotaru no Yomeiri kicks off on October 9, 2026, with new episodes rolling out across multiple Japanese streaming platforms every Friday at 24:00. Viewers looking for free, limited-time catch-up viewing can access recent episodes on ABEMA, TVer, and Niconico Live Broadcasting.
For subscribers seeking unlimited viewing, the series will be hosted across a broad array of platforms, including:
- ABEMA Premium and Amazon Prime Video
- Disney+ and DMM TV
- Multiple dアニメストア channels (including Prime Video, LINE Manga, and Niconico branches)
- FOD, Hulu, J:COM STREAM, and Lemino
- milplus, Netflix, TELASA, and U-NEXT
- WOWOW On Demand, Anime Times, Anime Houdai, and Bandai Channel
Additionally, rental streaming options will be available through Amazon Prime Video, Google TV, HAPPY! 動画, J:COM STREAM, milplus, music.jp, TELASA, Niconico Channel, Bandai Channel, Video Market, and MovieFull Plus. The production committee notes that specific streaming start dates and availability may vary by platform and service.
Production Background and Source Material
The anime adaptation is produced by the Hotaru no Yomeiri Production Committee, drawing directly from the original manga series written and illustrated by Oreco Tachibana and published by Shogakukan.
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