[Starts Publishing Co., Ltd.] The latest installment of “The Demon Bride” to be adapted into a TV anime! Five new Starts Publishing paperbacks go on sale Sunday, September 28th
Starts Publishing Co., Ltd. Press Release: September 27, 2025 To Members of the Media The latest installment of “Demon Bride” to be made into a TV anime! Five new Starts Publishing paperback titles go on sale Sunday, September 28th Novel submission sites “Widow Strawberry” and “Berry’s Starts Publishing Co., Ltd. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Shuichi Kikuchi), which operates “Novema!” and “Novema!”, will begin selling new titles in the “Starts Publishing Bunko” series at bookstores nationwide from Sunday, September 28th. ■Work information
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/607/2017/607-2017-99adc92de2f4f1e2d34e239cb51e3c78-597×842.jpg “The Demon’s Bride Short Story Collection – The Happy Everyday Life of the Little Demon and Everyone Else” The original novel of the TV anime series, which has sold over 5.8 million copies in total Written by Kureha, illustrated by Shiratani Yu 726 yen including tax (660 yen 10% tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-1804-8 【Synopsis】 Yuzu, an ordinary high school student neglected by her family, becomes the bride of a demon, the most powerful ayakashi. This book contains 25 stories, including short stories not included in the printed book, as well as new, exclusive short stories, including interactions between Yuzu and Reiya not depicted in the main story, as well as details about their pasts and unexpected sides and anecdotes of the characters around them! This is the long-awaited “Demon Bride” series, a collection of short stories filled with happiness, featuring not only Yuzu and Reiya, but also the daily lives of the baby demons and everyone else. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/607/2017/607-2017-19aa700a62930180d3601a7973a88289-769×522.jpg “The Ice Bride: Until the Noh Mask Girl Who Lost Her Smile Finds Happiness” Written by Ciano, Illustrated by Kagari Mizuno ¥803 including tax (¥730 10% tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-1806-2 【Synopsis】 Sara lost her parents to demons, lost her memories, and lost her smile. She was scorned by the head of the Orii family, the emotionless “Ice Noh Mask Girl.” Blessed by the goddess of weaving, she continues to weave protective cloths without a second thought. One snowy day, Sara was saved from collapse by Yato, the head of the Kurosu family and the most powerful god of war. For some reason, he was strongly attracted to her and proposed marriage to her. However, Ayako, the daughter of the head family, is driven by jealousy and plots a scheme. Nevertheless, Yato remains faithful to Sara, and her frozen heart begins to melt. Eventually, it turns out that the cloth Sara weaves has the special power Yato desires…? The story of their reunion and memories is bound together by eternal love. “With You, the Farthest Place in the World” Written by Ren Nitta, illustrated by Ragu Miwano ¥781 including tax (¥710 10% tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-1803-1 【Synopsis】Chiharu lost his sister in an accident and has closed his heart. Relying on a local torii gate that is said to grant any wish, he passes through it in an attempt to bring his sister back to life…and finds himself in Japan 50 years ago. Confused and at a loss by this revelation, a girl his age named Miu calls out to him and he ends up staying at her family’s guesthouse. As they spend time together every day, the distance between them grows closer. However, she also has a serious secret… “I will never give up on my future with you.” A boy meets girl story full of hope, set in Japan 50 years ago, as he moves forward with his girlfriend, who is in the farthest place in the world!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/607/2017/607-2017-cc02bc37a7c5d45250ace8b6b38a01c0-768×523.jpg “1 Billion Yen Pregnant Contract Bride: Reversed Marriage of a Hated Child Used by Her Younger Sister” Written by Kiriuchi Akira, illustrated by Nekotsuki Yuki 814 yen including tax (740 yen 10% tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-1805-5 【Synopsis】 Natsuka was raised in a storehouse, shunned as the child of a low-class demon. Her younger sister, Fuuka, who was not related by blood, took in her older sister, a low-class demon, and was loved by everyone as a kind-hearted sister who devotedly supported her. However, in reality, she used and oppressed Natsuka to raise her own reputation. One day, a man named Hakurou appears, overwhelming her with his handsome appearance. “I’ve come to take you, my bride.” In reality, he is the lord of the country’s most powerful demon… and in order to make Natsuka his bride, he heaps 1 billion yen in dowry on the family…?! Natsuka, who believed herself to be worthless after being claimed as the only one capable of giving birth to Hakurou’s child, becomes pregnant with the lord’s child and is filled with love… ◆Anti-Blue “Our Flaming Circle” Written by Rokujo Noeru, Illustrated by Hanamori 759 yen including tax (690 yen 10% tax), ISBN: 978-4-8137-1807-9 【Synopsis】 Osuke moves to Tokyo after being accepted into university. His family is poor and he receives no money from his parents. Still wanting to enjoy her university life, she joins an events club, but is shocked by the disparity between her and the others. As a university student, she needs money to do anything. One day, she meets Kouki, a wealthy man from a family of doctors. He has perfect money and background, and is well-liked, so she is jealous, but they grow closer. However, Kouki also has extraordinary feelings for her… As they spend time together, each other’s true feelings begin to emerge, and a certain incident causes their relationship to change drastically. This is an anti-coming-of-age story about two polar opposites. ■Contact Information: Starts Publishing Co., Ltd., Public Relations Department, Mr. Sasaki TEL: 03-6202-0311 Email: contact-stp@starts-pub.jp Click here for PDF Press release attachments
