The highly-anticipated anime adaptation of The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King, also known as The Barbarian's Bride, has been delayed, with its release now scheduled for April 2026. Originally set to premiere in October 2025, the production team announced the postponement to prioritize quality improvements. Studio Jumondo, known for Villainess Level 99, is helming the animation, with Takayuki Tanaka directing the series.
The official statement from the production committee reads:
We sincerely thank you for your continued support of Princess Knight is a Barbarian’s Bride . The broadcast of this work, originally scheduled for October 2025, has been rescheduled to April 2026 in order to further improve its quality. We deeply apologize to everyone who has been looking forward to the broadcast for the inconvenience and concern this may cause. Our entire staff will continue to do their utmost to make this a series that you will cherish for years to come. We humbly ask for your understanding. Future updates will be announced on the official website and the official X (formerly Twitter). We sincerely ask for your continued support of the TV anime The Barbarian’s Bride .
The anime boasts a talented voice cast, including Sayumi Suzushiro as Serafina de Lavillant, Satoshi Inomata as Veor, Kana Hishikawa as Tsetsi, and Aki Toyosaki as Marcius. Fans can get a glimpse of their performances in the main trailer, titled The Barbarian’s Bride – Main Trailer | Anime Release Date Delayed to April 2026, available on the official website.
Crunchyroll shared a trailer for The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King below:
What is The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King about?
The Barbarian’s Bride, also known as Himekishi wa Barbaroi no Yome or The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King, originates from a Japanese manga by Noriaki Kotoba. The series began serialization in Kodansha’s Bessatsu Shonen Magazine in January 2021, captivating readers with its unique blend of fantasy, romance, and cultural exploration. The anime adaptation was first announced in October 2024, generating significant buzz among manga fans eager to see the story brought to life on screen.
Seven Seas Entertainment, which licensed the manga for English audiences, describes the story as follows:
Serafina de Lavillant, the strongest female knight in the West, was sent to subjugate the barbaric tribes of the East. But when her mission fails spectacularly, she’s captured alive and imprisoned. Humiliated and dreading what horrific torture she’ll endure, she asks to be put to death. To her surprise, rather than tearing her limb from limb, the tribe leader asks for her hand…in marriage! Will Serafina face a cruel and abusive arranged marriage? Or will she discover that these tribes aren’t as barbaric as she was led to believe?
The narrative promises a compelling journey, challenging preconceived notions of “barbarism” while weaving a tale of unexpected alliances and personal growth. As Studio Jumondo works to refine the anime, fans can anticipate further updates via the official website and X account.
