In a Japan where humans and **"ayakashi"** coexist. The girl **Yuzu Shinonome**, who can see ayakashi, grew up compared to her excellent sister and neglected by her family.
One day, Yuzu is suddenly named "my bride" by **Reiya Kiryuin**, the young lord of the Kiryuin house — an **oni at the apex of the ayakashi**. Though Reiya is rumored to be cold, he pours bottomless kindness and deep love on Yuzu, in this **oni x bride doting romance**.
Produced by Colored Pencil Animation Japan, OP "Hitokoto" by ClariS. Premieres July 4, 2026 👹
📝 魅力・見どころ・特徴 ネタバレ控えめ
01① An Oni × Bride Doting Romance
The greatest charm is the doting romance where the rumored-cold **oni lord Reiya** pours **bottomless kindness and deep love** only on Yuzu, whom he chose as his bride.
To Yuzu, who grew up unloved by her family, only Reiya pours unstinting love — this gap-doting strikes the heart.
A sweet, bittersweet love story set in the ayakashi world 👹
02② Yuzu, a Girl Who Can See Ayakashi
The heroine Yuzu is a girl who, though human, has the special power to **see ayakashi**.
Her circumstances — compared to her excellent sister and neglected by family — give the story depth.
The sight of a mistreated girl being loved, her fate moving greatly, warms the heart ✨
03③ Reiya, an Oni at the Apex of the Ayakashi
The one who chose Yuzu as his bride is **Reiya**, the young lord of the Kiryuin house — an **oni at the apex of the ayakashi**.
Despite being a mighty presence rumored to be cold, the gap of showing kindness before Yuzu is a charm.
Watch the mysterious, sweet oni lord voiced by Yuichiro Umehara 💕
04④ A World Where Humans and Ayakashi Coexist
Set in a Japan where **humans and ayakashi coexist**.
Within a Japanese-style, fantastical world, the love of the human Yuzu and the ayakashi Reiya is depicted.
Watch the mysterious, beautiful world unique to ayakashi works ✨
05⑤ The Popular Pairing of Saori Hayami × Yuichiro Umehara
A popular voice pairing — Yuzu voiced by Saori Hayami and Reiya by Yuichiro Umehara.
A delicate heroine and a mysterious, sweet oni lord — they deliver the relationship with sure performances.
Watch the sweet, bittersweet story by an acclaimed double lead 🎤
06⑥ Themes by ClariS & Ikusaburo Yamazaki
The opening theme is "Hitokoto" by ClariS.
The ending theme is "Shinsei" by Ikusaburo Yamazaki.
Watch for songs by star artists that color the ayakashi doting-romance world 🎵
07⑦ For Fans of Ayakashi Romance
Irresistible for fans of ayakashi romances like 'Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits' and doting romances.
You can savor a sweet Cinderella story where a mistreated girl is loved.
A Japanese-style, fantastical, sweet and bittersweet love story 👹
08⑧ 📺 Broadcast & Streaming Info
Premiere: July 4, 2026 (Sat) 24:30~
Channels: TOKYO MX, BS11 and others (fastest on d Anime Store, ABEMA)
Studio: Colored Pencil Animation Japan
Check the official site for the latest info 📱
💡 注目ポイント・展開予想 軽めネタバレ
The story is expected to center on Yuzu, chosen as the bride of the oni lord Reiya, being loved in the ayakashi world as her fate moves greatly.
It depicts Yuzu, neglected by her family, changing as she touches Reiya's bottomless love.
Why the rumored-cold Reiya is kind only to Yuzu — the fate of an ayakashi doting romance is the biggest point to watch.
🧾 これまでのあらすじ ネタバレあり
This is a new anime starting in summer 2026.
In a Japan where humans and ayakashi coexist. The girl Yuzu Shinonome, who can see ayakashi, grew up compared to her excellent sister Karin and neglected by her family.
One day, Yuzu is suddenly named "my bride" by Reiya Kiryuin, the young lord of the Kiryuin house — an oni at the apex of the ayakashi. Though Reiya is rumored to be cold, he pours bottomless kindness and deep love on Yuzu, and her fate moves greatly.
✅ 観る・注目するおすすめポイント
Wholeheartedly recommended for fans of ayakashi romances and doting romances.
Especially resonates with those who want a sweet Cinderella story where a mistreated girl is loved.
A Japanese-style, fantastical, sweet and bittersweet love story.
👀 トリビア・驚きの小ネタ集
・A representative work of the popular women's genre of "a mistreated heroine doted on by an ayakashi."
・Yuzu's voice actor Saori Hayami and Reiya's Yuichiro Umehara are popular VAs who co-star in many works.
・The OP is by ClariS and the ED by Ikusaburo Yamazaki, star artists.
💫 未回収の伏線 ネタバレあり
Points to watch in the work:
● Why did the rumored-cold Reiya choose Yuzu as his bride?
● Is there a secret hidden in Yuzu's power to "see ayakashi"?
● What becomes of the relationship between Yuzu, neglected by family, and her family?
● How is the human-ayakashi bride relationship received by those around them?
● How far does the bond between Yuzu and Reiya deepen?
● Watch the sweet, bittersweet fate of a Japanese-style ayakashi doting romance.
💌 次シーズンで絶対バズる名セリフ予想
● "You are my bride."
—Reiya's fate-changing line, choosing Yuzu.
● "Before me, you don't have to push yourself."
—Reiya's deep love, pouring kindness on the mistreated Yuzu.
The kind words the rumored-cold Reiya shows only to Yuzu make viewers' hearts flutter.
Once it airs, sweet, bittersweet lines should color the story 👹