Nina the Starry Bride(Japanese:Tinh hàng る vương quốc のニナ,Hepburn:Hoshifuru Ōkoku no Nina,lit."Nina from the Kingdom of Falling Stars" )is a Japanesemangaseries written and illustrated by Rikachi. The series began serialization inBe Lovein October 2019. As of November 2024, the series has been collected into fifteentankōbonvolumes. Ananimetelevision series adaptation produced bySignal.MDpremiered in October 2024. It was Signal.MD's final anime production.
| Nina the Starry Bride | |
 Firsttankōbonvolume cover | |
| Tinh hàng る vương quốc のニナ (Hoshifuru Ōkoku no Nina) | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Fantasy[1] |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Rikachi |
| Published by | Kodansha |
| English publisher | |
| Magazine | Be Love |
| Demographic | Josei |
| Original run | October 1, 2019– present |
| Volumes | 15 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Kenichiro Komaya |
| Written by | Yuka Yamada |
| Music by | Natsumi Tabuchi |
| Studio | Signal.MD |
| Licensed by | Crunchyroll |
| Original network | Tokyo MX,BS Asahi |
| Original run | October 10, 2024–December 26, 2024 |
| Episodes | 12 |
In 2022,Nina the Starry Bridewon the 46thKodansha Manga Awardin theshōjocategory.
Premise
editNina is an orphan living in the fantasy land of Fortuna. Discovered by Prince Azure, her unusual blue eyes bears a similarity to the deceased Princess Alisha, who was due to be married off to a powerful neighboring country. Thus, Prince Azure hatches a plot to have Nina take Princess Alisha's place, but the two become drawn to each other.
Characters
edit- Nina(ニナ)
- Voiced by:Minami Tanaka[2](Japanese);Jill Harris[3](English)
- Azure(アズール,Azūru)
- Voiced by:Yūichirō Umehara[2](Japanese); Ben Stegmair[3](English)
- Sett(セト,Seto)
- Voiced by:Koki Uchiyama[2](Japanese);Austin Tindle[4](English)
- Muhulum(ムフルム,Mufurumu)
- Voiced by:Nao Tōyama[5](Japanese);Emi Lo[6](English)
- Dytus(ダイタス,Daitasu)
- Voiced by: Tatsuya Tomizawa[5](Japanese); Daniel Van Thomas[3](English)
- Yor(ヨル,Yoru)
- Voiced by:Seiichiro Yamashita[7]
- Bidoh(ビドー,Bidō)
- Voiced by:Kaito Ishikawa[7]
- Toat(トート,Tōto)
- Voiced by:Shun Horie[7]
- Hikami(ヒカミ)
- Voiced by:Mitsuki Saiga[8]
- Anne(アン,An)
- Voiced by:Masumi Tazawa[8]
Media
editManga
editWritten and illustrated by Rikachi, the series began serialization inBe Loveon October 1, 2019.[1]As of November 2024, the series' individual chapters have been collected into fifteentankōbonvolumes.[9]
In February 2021,Kodansha USAannounced that they licensed the series for English publication.[10]During their panel atAnime NYC2022, Kodansha USA announced a print release for Fall 2023.[11]
Volumes
edit| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 13, 2020[12] | 978-4-06-518717-3 | April 13, 2021 (digital) October 24, 2023 (print)[13] | 978-1-63-699045-3(digital) 978-1-64-651860-9(print) |
| 2 | July 13, 2020[14] | 978-4-06-520217-3 | May 11, 2021 (digital) December 26, 2023 (print)[15] | 978-1-63-699097-2(digital) 978-1-64-651861-6(print) |
| 3 | October 13, 2020[16] | 978-4-06-520983-7 | June 8, 2021 (digital) March 5, 2024 (print)[17] | 978-1-63-699148-1(digital) 978-1-64-651862-3(print) |
| 4 | February 12, 2021[18] | 978-4-06-522365-9 | August 17, 2021 (digital) May 14, 2024 (print)[19] | 978-1-63-699303-4(digital) 978-1-64-651863-0(print) |
| 5 | June 11, 2021[20] | 978-4-06-523658-1 | October 19, 2021 (digital) June 25, 2024 (print)[21] | 978-1-63-699420-8(digital) 978-1-64-651864-7(print) |
| 6 | October 13, 2021[22] | 978-4-06-525681-7 | February 22, 2022 (digital) September 24, 2024 (print)[23] | 978-1-63-699632-5(digital) 978-1-64-651865-4(print) |
| 7 | February 10, 2022[24] | 978-4-06-526769-1 | August 16, 2022 (digital) October 29, 2024 (print)[25] | 978-1-68-491399-2(digital) 978-1-64-651866-1(print) |
| 8 | July 13, 2022[26] | 978-4-06-528572-5 | December 20, 2022 (digital) March 11, 2025 (print)[27] | 978-1-68-491600-9(digital) 978-1-64-651867-8(print) |
| 9 | November 11, 2022[28] | 978-4-06-529878-7 | May 2, 2023 (digital) April 29, 2025 (print)[29] | 978-1-68-491893-5(digital) 978-1-64-651990-3(print) |
| 10 | March 13, 2023[30] | 978-4-06-531144-8 | August 15, 2023 (digital) June 24, 2025 (print)[31] | 979-8-88-933100-1(digital) 979-8-88-877058-0(print) |
| 11 | August 10, 2023[32][33] | 978-4-06-532772-2 978-4-06-532789-0(SE) | January 9, 2024 (digital) August 26, 2025 (print)[34] | 979-8-88-933421-7(digital) 979-8-88-877204-1(print) |
| 12 | December 13, 2023[35] | 978-4-06-534052-3 | May 14, 2024 (digital)[36] | 979-8-88-933490-3 |
| 13 | April 12, 2024[37] | 978-4-06-535302-8 | September 10, 2024 (digital)[38] | 979-8-89-478011-5 |
| 14 | September 12, 2024[39] | 978-4-06-536824-4 | February 11, 2025 (digital)[40] | 979-8-89-478369-7 |
| 15 | November 13, 2024[9] | 978-4-06-537571-6 | — | — |
Anime
editAnanimetelevision series adaptation was announced on November 30, 2023.[2]It is produced bySignal.MDand directed by Kenichiro Komaya, with scripts written by Yuka Yamada, character designed by Kyoko Taketani, and music composed by Natsumi Tabuchi.[41]The series premiered on October 10, 2024 onTokyo MXandBS Asahi.The opening theme song (from episode 02 onwards) is "nina" performed byMaaya Sakamoto,while the ending theme song is "Hoshi no Dengon" (Messages From the Stars) performed byNao Tōyama.[5]Crunchyrollis streaming the series three days ahead of its Japanese broadcast.[42][3]The series was Signal.MD's final anime production as the studio will merge withProduction IGin June 2025.[43]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title [44][45] | Directed by [44] | Written by [44] | Storyboarded by [44] | Original release date [46] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Origin of Sin" Transliteration: "Tsumi no Hajimari"(Japanese:Tội のはじまり) | Kazuho Kunimoto | Yuka Yamada | Shinji Ushiro | October 10, 2024 |
| 2 | "The Lost Name" Transliteration: "Usinawareta Namae"(Japanese:Thất われた danh tiền) | Ikuhiro Matsui | Yuka Yamada | Shinji Ushiro | October 17, 2024 |
| 3 | "The Night of Dreams" Transliteration: "Yume Saku Yoru"(Japanese:Mộng tiếu く dạ) | Kazuya Mitsuhashi | Yuka Yamada | Shinji Ushiro | October 24, 2024 |
| 4 | "The Day of Departure" Transliteration: "Shuttatsu no Hi"(Japanese:Xuất lập の nhật) | Kumaneko Ankoku | Yuka Yamada | Shinji Ushiro | October 31, 2024 |
| 5 | "Crimson Eyes" Transliteration: "Shinku no Hitomi"(Japanese:Thâm hồng の đồng) | Kazuya Mitsuhashi | Yuka Yamada | Shinji Ushiro | November 7, 2024 |
| 6 | "The First Princess" Transliteration: "Hajimete no Hime"(Japanese:はじめての cơ) | Kazuho Kunimoto | Yuka Yamada | Shinji Ushiro | November 14, 2024 |
| 7 | "The Great Nation's Dream" Transliteration: "Taikoku no Yume"(Japanese:Đại quốc の mộng) | Ryū Yajima | Yuka Yamada | Shinji Ushiro | November 21, 2024 |
| 8 | "Memories of Blood" Transliteration: "Chi no Kioku"(Japanese:Huyết の ký ức) | Ikuhiro Matsui | Yuka Yamada | Shinji Ushiro | November 28, 2024 |
| 9 | "The Window of Love" Transliteration: "Kesō no Mado"(Japanese:Huyền tưởng の song) | Kaihang Chen | Yuka Yamada | Shinji Ushiro | December 5, 2024 |
| 10 | "Mouth of Money, Heart of Gall" Transliteration: "Kōmitsu Fukuken"(Japanese:Khẩu mật phúc kiếm) | Ryū Yajima | Yuka Yamada | Shinji Ushiro | December 12, 2024 |
| 11 | "The Love that Cannot Be" Transliteration: "Aite Awazaru Koi"(Japanese:Phùng ひて phùng わざる luyến) | Pei Ni Hong | Yuka Yamada |
| December 19, 2024 |
| 12 | "The Fate of the Stars" Transliteration: "Hoshi no Yukue"(Japanese:Tinh のゆくえ) | Kazuho Kunimoto | Yuka Yamada |
| December 26, 2024 |
Reception
editNina the Starry Bridewon the 46thKodansha Manga Awardin theshōjocategory in 2022.[47]Yuka Shiraishi fromReal Soundlisted the series as the sixth Best Manga in 2021.[48]
Brianna Fox-Priest fromOtaku USApraised character designs and story, and stated "There are more thrilling romance manga out, but this one has room to grow. Judging by the covers of future installments,Nina The Starry Bridehas more story to unfold ".[49]As part ofAnime News Network's spring 2021 manga guide, Rebecca Silverman and Lynzee Loveridge reviewed the series for the website. Silverman praised the main protagonist, artwork, story, and stated "It is worth reading. The art is clean and shows some beautiful use of detail especially in the clothes, there is just enough intrigue to keep things moving". Loveridge had similar opinions about the series.[50]
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External links
edit- Official manga website(in Japanese)
- Official anime website(in Japanese)
- Nina the Starry Bride(manga) atAnime News Network's encyclopedia