The production of the anime television series "Oni no Hanayome" (The Demon's Bride) has been confirmed for the year 2026. First insights are provided by a teaser visual and a short preview clip, supplemented by information on the main cast and production team.

The story is set in a Japan where humans and supernatural beings (Ayakashi) coexist. It is a Japanese-style variation of the Cinderella material. The focus is on high school student Yuzu Shinonome, who receives no affection within her family, and Reiya Kiryūin, the heir to a leading demon family.

The voice cast includes:

- Saori Hayami as Yuzu Shinonome
- Yūichirō Umehara as Reiya Kiryūin

The series is directed by Kazuhito Ōmiya. The animation work is handled by Colored Pencil Animation Japan, the Japanese branch of the Chinese studio Oni no Hanayome: Anime-Adaption für 2026 angekündigtColored Pencil Animation.

The teaser visual shows Yuzu with a melancholic expression, while Reiya holds her from behind, suggesting a possessive gesture. The short preview clip contains the first voice samples of the two main characters.

The series combines elements of Japanese folklore with modern fairy tale storytelling and focuses on the relationship between human and supernatural characters.