The Ogre's Bride

The Ogre's Bride (2026)



鬼の花嫁

9.0 2026 — Japan

Director: Chihiro Ikeda

Cast: Ren Nagase, Ai Yoshikawa, Kentaro Ito, Toshinori Omi, Rin Kataoka

Fantasy Romance
In a world where Japan thrives under a fragile peace between humans and demons, Yuzu navigates high school life while forever overshadowed by her older sister—the chosen bride of a demon lord. That all changes when a stunning, otherworldly ogre steps into her life and declares her his own, sparking a destiny she never saw coming.

More About This Film

The Ogre's Bride is a 2026 Japanese fantasy romance drama directed by Chihiro Ikeda and based on Kureha's popular light novel series Oni no Hanayome. Set in a Japan where humans coexist with supernatural beings, the story centers on an ordinary young woman whose life changes when she becomes connected to a powerful ogre clan.

The live-action adaptation combines romance, fantasy, and Japanese supernatural folklore, bringing the source material's human-and-ayakashi setting to the screen. Ren Nagase, Ai Yoshikawa, Kentarô Itô, and Machiko Ono are among the principal cast.

  • The original Japanese title is Oni no Hanayome.
  • Chihiro Ikeda directed the live-action film from a screenplay by Manato Hamada and source material by Kureha.
  • Ren Nagase and Ai Yoshikawa are among the leading performers.
  • The film premiered theatrically in Japan on March 27, 2026.
  • The film grossed approximately $3.9 million worldwide and had an IMDb rating around 7.3/10 from early users.

Where to Watch

The Ogre's Bride was first released theatrically in Japan, with digital availability varying by territory.