The wait for one of the most talked-about dark romance anime of the fall season is nearly over. Firefly Wedding (known in Japan as Hotaru no Yomeiri) is set to premiere its first episode worldwide on Friday, October 9, 2026, bringing Oreco Tachibana’s story of a doomed noblewoman and a deadly assassin to screens across the globe. The anime will stream on Crunchyroll for international audiences, with the Japanese broadcast airing on Fuji TV’s noitaminA block.
Here is everything you need to know about the exact streaming times, where to watch, and what to expect from the first episode.
Exact Streaming Times for Episode 1 Around the World
Crunchyroll has confirmed that Episode 1 will arrive at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time on October 9, 2026 . The Japanese television broadcast begins earlier that same day at 11:30 p.m. JST on Fuji TV’s noitaminA block .
Here are the confirmed streaming times for major regions:
- United States (Pacific Time): 9:00 a.m. PT on October 9
- United States (Eastern Time): 12:00 p.m. ET on October 9
- Canada: Same times as the US
- United Kingdom: 5:00 p.m. BST on October 9
- Central Europe, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Poland: 6:00 p.m. CEST on October 9
- India: 9:30 p.m. IST on October 9
- Japan and South Korea: 11:30 p.m. JST on October 9
- Australia (Eastern Time): 2:00 a.m. AEST on October 10
- Brazil: 1:00 p.m. BRT on October 9
These times are based on Crunchyroll’s simulcast schedule and the Japanese broadcast timing. Minor adjustments can happen depending on platform uploads.
Where to Watch Firefly Wedding Worldwide
Crunchyroll is the exclusive international streaming home for Firefly Wedding. The platform will simulcast the series as part of its Fall 2026 anime lineup, making episodes available shortly after the Japanese broadcast .
In Japan, viewers can watch the series on Fuji TV’s noitaminA block every Friday at 11:30 p.m. JST. Immediately after the TV broadcast, the latest episode will also be available for free streaming for a limited time on ABEMA, TVer, and Niconico Video .
Crunchyroll has also confirmed that an English dub will be released, though a specific date for the dubbed version has not been announced yet .
What Episode 1 Is About
Episode 1 introduces Satoko Kirigaya, a young noblewoman who is beautiful, from a prestigious family, and expected to marry well. She carries a heavy secret: she has been told she has only a short time left to live .
Her dream is to marry into a noble family and become her father’s pride. That dream falls apart when she is kidnapped. Facing death, Satoko makes a desperate offer to the man sent to kill her: she proposes marriage in exchange for her survival .
The man is Shinpei Goto, a professional assassin. He accepts her proposal, but his intense and obsessive love for her brings constant trouble . The first episode shows how their dangerous bond begins.
A content warning is important here: the premiere contains mature themes, including graphic violence and attempted s*xual assault . Viewer discretion is advised.
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Main Characters and Voice Cast
Satoko Kirigaya is voiced by Lynn. Satoko is an earl’s daughter who wants to live fully despite her illness. She is determined, proud, and willing to make desperate choices to protect her family’s honor .
Shinpei Goto is voiced by Koki Uchiyama. Shinpei is a legendary assassin hired to kill Satoko. His feelings for her turn into an obsessive love that drives much of the story’s tension .
Kotaro Ogawa is voiced by Kento Ito. Ogawa serves as a guardian figure to Satoko .
Mitsueda is voiced by Kenjiro Tsuda. Mitsueda is another key figure in the story whose role unfolds as the series progresses .
The anime is directed by Takahiro Kamei at david production, the studio behind JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure and Fire Force. Scripts and series composition are handled by Yuko Kakihara (The Apothecary Diaries), with Yukiko Aikei as character designer and Nogrid composing the music .
Theme Songs and Opening Music
The opening theme song is “Period” by iri . The ending theme is “Yumegokochi” by TOOBOE . Both songs were featured in trailers released ahead of the premiere.
What Makes Firefly Wedding Different
Firefly Wedding is a josei romance set in the Meiji era. The story mixes historical romance with dark themes, including violence and obsessive love. Reviews of the first episode note that it starts with a calm, family-focused tone before shifting into darker territory .
The animation has been praised for its color design and visual composition, with Satoko’s character design standing out . Early reviews describe it as a series that earns its dark romance label and will appeal to fans of the genre who are looking for something with more edge than a typical historical love story .
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