[Light Novel] The Ogre's Bride
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Volume 1 Light Novel Cover:
Alt titles: 鬼の花嫁, Oni no HanayomeWritten by Kureha
Illustrated by Yū Shiroya
Published by Starts Publishing
Imprint Starts Shuppan Bunko
Original run October 28, 2020 – present
Volumes 9Synopsis: (Taken from anilist.co)
This is a Japan where humans and supernatural ayakashi coexist in harmony. Being chosen to be the bride of a powerful ayakashi is both a dream and an honor. Yuzuko, an ordinary high school girl, has grown up being compared unfavorably to her sister, the chosen bride of a fox spirit. One day, however, Yuzuko meets a man of exceptional beauty, and her destiny will be dramatically changed.
"I have found her. My bride."
His name is Reiya Onryuin, an oni who stands at the top of the ayakashi world. Yuzuko is bewildered by Reiya's all-consuming love, but she escapes her family and finds her place by Reiya's side...?
(Source: Novema, translated)
Additional information
This is written by the same author as "Bride of the Barrier Master", which is currently licensed by Yen Press.
The Ogre's Bride is scheduled to have an anime release next year (2026), and I would love to be able to read the original light novels. Right now, there are over 5.8 million copies sold (including electronic sales) in Japan. Currently, there are 9 volumes of the light novel published in Japanese. I hope this series will be put into suggestion for licensing!
There is also a manga adaptation, which would be great to be localised by J-novel club as well, but I'm more interested in the Light Novel.
