The Ogre's Bride (2026)

Name: The Ogre's Bride
Rating: 9.3

Rating: 9.3

Synopsis

In a world where humans and ayakashi–supernatural beings–coexist, being chosen as an ayakashi’s bride is the ultimate honor. Yuzu, an ordinary schoolgirl, has been overlooked her whole life, eclipsed by the shadow of her sister Karin, a chosen bride. Just when Yuzu has had enough, she unexpectedly captures the heart of Reiya, a dashing ogre from a powerful clan who claims Yuzu as his own.

First Air Date: 2026-07-05

Last Air Date: 2026-09-20

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 12

Networks: Gunma TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Tochigi TV

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Top Cast

Saori Hayami as Yuzu Shinonome (voice)
Yuuichirou Umehara as Reiya Kiryuin (voice)
Manaka Iwami as Karin Shinonome (voice)
Ryota Osaka as Yota Kogetsu (voice)
Sayaka Senbongi as Toko (voice)
Natsuki Hanae as Toukichi Nekota (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2026)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Destiny (2026-07-05)

Yuzu dreams of being loved by someone, since her family has always cast her aside.
Ep. 2: Special Someone (2026-07-12)

Reiya brings Yuzu to his home and announces that she is his bride.
Ep. 3: Decision (2026-07-19)

Karin returns to her parents' house to collect personal items and finalize her adoption by her grandparents.
Ep. 4: Is Their Love for Their Brides Eternal? (2026-07-26)

As Reiya provides Yuzu with everything she needs, she is reluctant to become too dependent on him.
Ep. 5: My Rival is a Capable Secretary (2026-08-02)

Yuzu begins working for Reiya and learns more about his relationship with his secretary Takamichi.
Ep. 6: Touko and Nyankichi (2026-08-09)

While Yuzu puzzles over her feelings for Reiya, Touko explains how she and Nyankichi got together.
Ep. 7: Reiya's Secret Lover (2026-08-16)

Sakurako visits Yuzu and warns her not to get between Reiya and Takamichi.
Ep. 8: The Bewitching Visitor (2026-08-23)

Yuzu's sister and parents break into her grandparents' house and demand that she come home.
Ep. 9: Self-Awareness (2026-08-30)

Yuzu confronts Reiya about the rumors she's been hearing.
Ep. 10: The Demon Banquet (2026-09-06)

Yuzu attends the demon banquet, where she meets Reiya's parents and runs into her sister.
Ep. 11: The Bride Sisters (2026-09-13)

Years before Karin had such disdain for Yuzu, she adored her older sister.
Ep. 12: The Ogre's Bride (2026-09-20)

Yuzu says goodbye to her sister forever and embraces her new life.