Oreco Tachibana’s popular Firefly Wedding (Hotaru no Yomeiri) manga officially entered its final arc on October 20, 2025, signaling the impending conclusion of the romantic suspense series. The announcement was made via Shogakukan’s Manga ONE app on October 6, setting the stage for the dramatic finale of Satoko and Shinpei’s intertwined fates.
The Journey to the Final Arc
The Firefly Wedding manga, which began serialization on Shogakukan’s Ura Sunday manga website and MangaONE app in January 2023, has captivated readers with its unique blend of historical romance and suspense. The series reached its ninth compiled book volume as of September 2025.
The story, set in Japan’s Meiji era, follows Satoko, a noblewoman afflicted with a heart condition, who seeks a politically advantageous marriage before her health declines. Her plans are dramatically derailed when she becomes the target of a mysterious assassin named Shinpei. In a desperate bid for survival, Satoko proposes marriage to her would-be killer, only to discover Shinpei’s intense and unwavering devotion. The series explores the complex and dangerous relationship that blossoms from this unconventional arrangement.
International Recognition and Publication
Firefly Wedding has garnered significant attention both in Japan and internationally. It was nominated in the Best Shōjo Manga category of Kodansha’s 48th annual Manga Awards in 2024 and won the grand prize at NTT Solmare’s “Minna ga Erabu!! Denshi Comic Taishō 2024” competition. The series also ranked first in the Nationwide Bookstore Employees’ Recommended Comics list of 2024 and was ranked third in AnimeJapan’s “Manga We Want to See Animated” poll in 2025.
For English-speaking audiences, the manga is released digitally by Comikey and Viz Media. Viz Media also undertakes the physical publication of the volumes, with the fourth volume released in October 2025.
Oreco Tachibana’s Previous Works
Oreco Tachibana, known for her ability to craft complex narratives and strong female characters within rigid social contexts, first gained prominence with her Promise Cinderella manga. That series began in 2018 and concluded with its 16th volume in 2022. Her successful transition to Firefly Wedding has cemented her reputation in the manga industry.
As Firefly Wedding heads towards its conclusion, fans are eagerly anticipating how the intricate romance and dangerous entanglements of Satoko and Shinpei will resolve.
