Popular 'comic Spira' Series 'Substitute Bride Saved by the Cruel Ice Prince's Love' to Get TV Anime Adaptation in July 2026!
FunGuild has announced that its popular isekai fantasy series will be adapted into a TV anime in July 2026 using the cost-efficient 'Light Anime®' technology. The show will air on TVK, and an official social media account has been launched.
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FunGuild Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; President: Yomiko Umeki) has decided to produce a TV anime adaptation of the hit series 'Substitute Bride Saved by the Cruel Ice Prince's Love' (Manga: Kusabi Kurokawa / Original Work: Yakimo Hokuhoku), published under their isekai fantasy label 'comic Spira'.
■ Anime Information
The TV anime 'Substitute Bride Saved by the Cruel Ice Prince's Love' will be produced as a 'Light Anime®' and is scheduled to air on TVK in July 2026. The official X account for the anime has opened today. Please stay tuned for further updates!
- Broadcast Period: July 2026
- Broadcaster: TVK
▼ Official Anime X Account
https://x.com/migawari_offcl (@migawari_offcl)
What is 'Light Anime®'?
It is a new animation production workflow developed by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) that significantly suppresses the time and cost required for animation production compared to conventional methods. The term 'Light Anime®' is used to represent the desire to provide anime more affordably and timely to meet the needs of consumers who want to enjoy a variety of anime works more casually and quickly.
■ Comments
◆ Original Author: Yakimo Hokuhoku
'I am extremely happy and honored to have my work animated. My heart is still full of surprise and joy! This opportunity was made possible thanks to the support of all involved parties and our readers. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in the production. I hope you all enjoy it!'
◆ Manga Artist: Kusabi Kurokawa
'Congratulations on the anime adaptation! As the person in charge of the manga version, I am very happy to be blessed with such a wonderful opportunity. This is all thanks to everyone who has supported the work so far. Personally, I cannot wait to see Katrina and Clarence with voices and movement. I hope many people enjoy their story. Please look forward to both the original novel and the manga!'
■ Anime Information
The TV anime 'Substitute Bride Saved by the Cruel Ice Prince's Love' will be produced as a 'Light Anime®' and is scheduled to air on TVK in July 2026. The official X account for the anime has opened today. Please stay tuned for further updates!
- Broadcast Period: July 2026
- Broadcaster: TVK
▼ Official Anime X Account
https://x.com/migawari_offcl (@migawari_offcl)
What is 'Light Anime®'?
It is a new animation production workflow developed by Dai Nippon Printing Co., Ltd. (DNP) that significantly suppresses the time and cost required for animation production compared to conventional methods. The term 'Light Anime®' is used to represent the desire to provide anime more affordably and timely to meet the needs of consumers who want to enjoy a variety of anime works more casually and quickly.
■ Comments
◆ Original Author: Yakimo Hokuhoku
'I am extremely happy and honored to have my work animated. My heart is still full of surprise and joy! This opportunity was made possible thanks to the support of all involved parties and our readers. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who participated in the production. I hope you all enjoy it!'
◆ Manga Artist: Kusabi Kurokawa
'Congratulations on the anime adaptation! As the person in charge of the manga version, I am very happy to be blessed with such a wonderful opportunity. This is all thanks to everyone who has supported the work so far. Personally, I cannot wait to see Katrina and Clarence with voices and movement. I hope many people enjoy their story. Please look forward to both the original novel and the manga!'