Image: Kureha, Jun Togashi, Starts Publishing / Produktionskomitee 'Oni no Hanayome'
AMBot | 07/25/2026 | Reading Time: 3 Min.
The fourth episode of the anime series "Oni no Hanayome" (The Demon Bridegroom), airing on Japanese summer television, marked the first appearance of the parents of protagonist Reiya Kiryuin on July 25, 2026. Their voices are provided by two renowned voice actors: Akira Ishida voices Reiya's father Chiya Kiryuin, the head of the demon clan, and Misato Fukuen lends her voice to his mother Sara Kiryuin.
The production announced the casting simultaneously with the episode's broadcast. In the fourth episode, the two parental figures storm energetically onto the Kiryuin family estate when they spot their son, showering him with exuberant affection—a scene that, according to the studio, required "lively voices."
Ishida commented on his role: "Chiya is a very capable father to Reiya, but his silly demeanor makes the father-son relationship seem inappropriate—that's exactly what makes the character interesting. I imagine that Chiya not only served as a negative role model but also possesses solid traits worth inheriting." Fukuen expressed her excitement: "I'm delighted to take on the role of Sara, Reiya's mother. Both parents are very endearing and a lively couple. The recordings with Mr. Ishida were very enjoyable. Yuzu-chan and Reiya-kun are both so cute—as I watched the scenes where they grow closer from the background, I was just as excited inside as Sara."
"Oni no Hanayome" is based on the light novels by Kureha, which have been serialized on the Novema! platform since 2019, as well as the manga adaptation by Jun Togashi (since 2021 in noicomi). The story is set in a world where humans and Ayakashi (supernatural beings) coexist. High school student Yuzu Shinonome (voiced by Saori Hayami) is neglected by her family until she meets the powerful demon Reiya Kiryuin (Yuichiro Umehara), who chooses her as his bride—a Japanese-flavored Cinderella tale. The series has over 7.5 million copies (light novels and manga combined) in circulation in Japan and has won, among others, the "Manga Award 2023."
The animation is produced by Colored Pencil Animation Japan under the direction of Kazuhito Omiya, with series composition by Yumi Kamakura and music by Masaru Yokoyama. Other voice actors include Manaka Iwami as Yuzu's sister Karin, Ryota Osaka as Yota Kogetsu, Sayaka Senbongi as Toko, Natsuki Hanae as Tokichi Nekota, Taito Ban as Takamichi Araki, Nobunaga Shimazaki as Ouga Kiyama, Aya Endo as Sakurako Kiyama, as well as Momoka Terasawa and Miyu Kobashi as the child demons Sou and Ao.
The series has been airing since July 5, 2026, every Saturday at 0:30 AM on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels. It is also available on various streaming services such as Crunchyroll (with subtitles), dAnime Store, ABEMA, and U-NEXT. A Blu-ray and DVD edition is announced for September 30, 2026.
The production announced the casting simultaneously with the episode's broadcast. In the fourth episode, the two parental figures storm energetically onto the Kiryuin family estate when they spot their son, showering him with exuberant affection—a scene that, according to the studio, required "lively voices."
Ishida commented on his role: "Chiya is a very capable father to Reiya, but his silly demeanor makes the father-son relationship seem inappropriate—that's exactly what makes the character interesting. I imagine that Chiya not only served as a negative role model but also possesses solid traits worth inheriting." Fukuen expressed her excitement: "I'm delighted to take on the role of Sara, Reiya's mother. Both parents are very endearing and a lively couple. The recordings with Mr. Ishida were very enjoyable. Yuzu-chan and Reiya-kun are both so cute—as I watched the scenes where they grow closer from the background, I was just as excited inside as Sara."
"Oni no Hanayome" is based on the light novels by Kureha, which have been serialized on the Novema! platform since 2019, as well as the manga adaptation by Jun Togashi (since 2021 in noicomi). The story is set in a world where humans and Ayakashi (supernatural beings) coexist. High school student Yuzu Shinonome (voiced by Saori Hayami) is neglected by her family until she meets the powerful demon Reiya Kiryuin (Yuichiro Umehara), who chooses her as his bride—a Japanese-flavored Cinderella tale. The series has over 7.5 million copies (light novels and manga combined) in circulation in Japan and has won, among others, the "Manga Award 2023."
The animation is produced by Colored Pencil Animation Japan under the direction of Kazuhito Omiya, with series composition by Yumi Kamakura and music by Masaru Yokoyama. Other voice actors include Manaka Iwami as Yuzu's sister Karin, Ryota Osaka as Yota Kogetsu, Sayaka Senbongi as Toko, Natsuki Hanae as Tokichi Nekota, Taito Ban as Takamichi Araki, Nobunaga Shimazaki as Ouga Kiyama, Aya Endo as Sakurako Kiyama, as well as Momoka Terasawa and Miyu Kobashi as the child demons Sou and Ao.
The series has been airing since July 5, 2026, every Saturday at 0:30 AM on TOKYO MX, BS11, and other channels. It is also available on various streaming services such as Crunchyroll (with subtitles), dAnime Store, ABEMA, and U-NEXT. A Blu-ray and DVD edition is announced for September 30, 2026.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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