Hotaru no Yomeiri anime introduces new character Eishin Nitobe

The TV anime ‘Hotaru no Yomeiri’, based on the manga by Oreko Tachibana, has released details for its third episode, titled ‘Mimamoru Nezumi’. The episode introduces a new character, Eishin Nitobe, voiced by Kazuyuki Okitsu.

Nitobe is described as the son of the Police Commissioner, appearing as an intellectual character with glasses. While initially presenting as a calm and polite young man, the episode reveals a darker side to his personality, particularly when consuming alcohol. The plot follows the protagonist, Satoko Kirigaya, as she works at a brothel named ‘Iseki’ while searching for a way to escape Tennyo Island.

The series is produced by david production and features a voice cast including Lynn and Koki Uchiyama. The third episode is scheduled to broadcast on October 23, 2026.