The Barbarian’s Bride anime series has been officially confirmed for a Fall 2025 release. A new promotional video has introduced the main cast, showcasing the designs of the central characters and giving fans a preview of their voices. The key visual features the protagonist Serafina de Lavillant and the barbarian leader Veor, highlighting their complex relationship.
The upcoming anime is adapted from Noriaki Kotoba’s shonen manga of the same name, which debuted in Kodansha’s Bessatsu Shonen Magazine in January 2021. The manga is still ongoing, with eight volumes currently released and three available in English through Seven Seas Entertainment.
Main Cast and Production Details
The Barbarian’s Bride
The Barbarian’s Bride anime will feature Sayumi Suzushiro as Serafina de Lavillant and Satoshi Inomata as Veor. Hana Hishikawa will voice Cersei, while Aki Toyosaki will play Alyssa Marsius. The cast members are well-known for their roles in popular series like Bocchi the Rock! and Laid-Back Camp, which has heightened excitement among fans.
The series will be produced by Jumondo studios, known for its high-quality animation. While the full staff lineup has not yet been revealed, more details on production and additional cast members are expected to be announced in the coming months.
Story Overview
The Barbarian’s Bride
The Barbarian’s Bride follows Serafina de Lavillant, the strongest female knight in the West, who is tasked with subjugating the Eastern tribes. When her mission fails, she is captured and humiliated, believing she will face a brutal execution. However, instead of death, Veor—the tribe leader—asks for her hand in marriage. As Serafina struggles to understand her new role, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about the so-called barbarian tribes.
The promotional video not only introduced the cast and character designs but also offered a brief look at the anime’s art style and animation. The key visual depicts Veor holding an embarrassed Serafina in his arms, hinting at the complex dynamic between the two leads. Fans are eagerly awaiting more updates as the release window approaches.
My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 12 (overall episode 25) has been officially delayed by a week. According to the anime’s official website and social media account, the episode was originally scheduled for release on March 24, 2025. However, it will now air on March 31, 2025, at 10:30 pm JST on Tokyo MX and other networks, including Netflix. This marks the first delay the series has experienced since the second season began airing on January 6, 2025.
The production team cited production issues as the reason for the delay. While they didn’t provide specific details about the problem, they issued an apology to fans for the inconvenience. The staff assured viewers that the episode will air without further disruptions and thanked them for their continued support.
Revised Release Schedule and Streaming Details
Notice of Episode Delay We regret to inform that episode 12 of My Happy Marriage Season 2 has been postponed due to production delays. We apologize for the delay and will announce the streaming schedule as soon as it is confirmed. — Netflix Anime (@NetflixAnime) March 20, 2025
My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 12 is now set to premiere on March 31, 2025, at 10:30 pm JST on Tokyo MX. It will also air on other networks at the following times:
Tokyo MX – March 31, 2025, at 10:30 pm JST BS11 – March 31, 2025, at 11:00 pm JST KBS Kyoto and Sun TV – April 1, 2025, at 12:00 am JST TV Aichi – April 1, 2025, at 1:30 am JST AT-X – April 1, 2025, at 9:30 pm JST
Additionally, the episode will be available for streaming on Netflix worldwide on March 31, 2025, at 10:30 pm JST.
Instead of episode 12, the series will rebroadcast episode 14 from the first season, titled Another Kudo Residence, on March 24, 2025, during its usual time slot.
Production and Cast Information
My Happy Marriage (Credits: Netflix)
My Happy Marriage season 2 is produced by Kinema Citrus and has been streaming on Netflix worldwide since its premiere. The series has maintained a consistent release schedule until this unexpected delay.
The anime features a talented cast, including Reina Ueda as Miyo Saimori, Kaito Ishikawa as Kiyoka Kudo, Hiro Shimono as Yoshito Godo, and Ryotaro Okiayu as Tadakiyo Kudo. Other cast members include Kikuko Inoue as Fuyu Kudo, Yuya Uchida as Naoshi Usui, and Haruka Tomatsu as Kaoruko Jinnouchi.
Story Expectations
Following the intense events of episode 11, My Happy Marriage season 2 episode 12 is expected to focus on Miyo Saimori and Kiyoka Kudo’s confrontation with Naoshi Usui. Naoshi is determined to bring Miyo into his team, but Kiyoka will protect her at all costs. Meanwhile, Arata Usuba’s true motives are likely to be revealed, adding another layer of complexity to the plot.
The delayed episode is anticipated to deliver a major turning point in the story as Miyo and Kiyoka face one of their toughest challenges yet. The emotional stakes are higher than ever, with the fate of their relationship and Miyo’s future hanging in the balance.
