The Titan's Bride (Japanese: 巨人族の花嫁, Hepburn: Kyojinzoku no Hanayome) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by the artist Itkz. It has been serialized in the web manga magazineScreamo since 2019, and has been collected into two tankōbon volumes by Suiseisha. The series follows the relationship between Kōichi Mizuki, a human student, and Caius Lao Bistail, a giant prince who summons Kōichi to his world.
The series was adapted into a television anime series by Studio Hōkiboshi and Comet Company in 2020. Episodes stream on the digital distribution platform ComicFesta Anime; versions of each episode that are edited to remove sexually explicit content broadcast on Tokyo MX, and stream on YouTube and Niconico. English-language translations of both the manga and anime are syndicated by the digital distribution platform Coolmic, which simulcast the anime series during its original broadcast run.
On January 25, 2021, it was announced the anime will receive an anime dub produced by Ascendent Animation.[2]
Synopsis
High school basketball player Kōichi Mizuki is suddenly summoned to a world populated by giants. He is met by Caius Lao Bistail, the prince of the world, who immediately asks Kōichi to marry him.
Characters
Kōichi Mizuki (水樹 晃一)
Voiced by: Kent Itō (Japanese); Edward A. Mendoza (English)[1][3]
A high school basketball player who is suddenly summoned to Tildant, a world populated by giants and other mythological creatures.
Caius Lao Bistail (カイウス・ラオ・ビステイル)
Voiced by: Yūki Ono (Japanese); Kiba Walker (English)[1][3]
The prince of Tildant, who asks Kōichi to be his bride.
The Titan's Bride is written and illustrated by Itkz. It has been serialized as a digital comic by publisher Suieseisha under their Screamo label since 2019, and is published as collected tankōbon volumes under their Glanz BL Comics imprint. An English-language translation of the series is published by the digital distribution platform Coolmic.[1] The series is published in print in English by Seven Seas Entertainment since 2022.[6] Seven Seas Entertainment states that the print editions "will feature the completely uncensored original art not available in other editions."[7] As of October 2024, Seven Seas have published Volumes 1 to 5 of The Titan's Bride, with Volume 5 being released on January 24, 2025.[8]
On March 18, 2020, The Titan's Bride publisher Suiseisha announced that the series would be adapted into a television anime series. The series is produced by Studio Hōkiboshi and Comet Company, with the primary production staff composed of Rei Ishikura [ja] as director, Eeyo Kurosaki as scriptwriter, and Shinichi Yoshikawa as both character designer and chief animation director.[4][25]The Titan's Bride stars Kento Itō [ja] as the voice of Kōichi and Yūki Ono as the voice of Caius,[1] who also perform the series' theme song.[26] The first trailer for the series was released on June 19, 2020.[27]
The series premiered on July 5, 2020.[4] Two versions of each episode are produced: a "premium edition" that airs on the digital distribution platform ComicFesta Anime, which includes sexually explicit content, and an edited version that airs on Tokyo MX, YouTube, and Niconico which removes sexually explicit content.[4][28] In English-language markets, the series is licensed by the digital distribution platform Coolmic.[29]
After winning a basketball tournament, Kōichi Mizuki is magically summoned by Prince Caius Lao Bistail to Tildant, a world ruled by titans. Caius declares that Kōichi is his bride, and initiates sex with him.
Kōichi agrees to stay with Caius for a period of one month; in exchange, Caius agrees to not do anything to Kōichi against his will, and to return Kōichi to his home world after the month has concluded. Caius explains to Kōichi how titan society is open about sex and sexuality, and they engage in frottage in a public garden.
Caius' former fiancée arrives at the party with a mysterious smile, hinting at undisclosed intentions. Meanwhile, Koichi begins to develop special feelings for Caius, leading to a potential shift in their relationship dynamics. This development raises the question of whether the emotional distance between Koichi and Caius is beginning to change.
Koichi falls ill, and the only cure is a rare fruit that grows exclusively in the Country of Beasts. Caius decides to embark on a journey to find this fruit, but Koichi insists on accompanying him. Together, they venture into the mysterious Country of Beasts, known as Fobal. What challenges and discoveries await them in this uncharted territory?
As Koichi's condition deteriorates, he and Caius desperately seek the elusive raisa fruit. During their quest, they encounter two beastmen named Bery and Baro, who propose a deal. This raises questions about whether their offer will save Koichi and what Bery and Baro's true intentions might be.
While Caius accompanies Bery to make the trade, Koichi is kidnapped by Baro. Despite Koichi's cries for Caius, Bery and his men surround Caius, preventing him from coming to Koichi's aid. During this tense situation, Baro discovers that Koichi is in heat, adding another layer of urgency and complexity to their predicament.
Just as Baro is about to take advantage of Koichi, who is in heat, Caius arrives to rescue him. After dealing with Baro, Caius explains Koichi's condition and commands Baro to retrieve the raisa fruit. As they wait, Caius attempts to calm Koichi. The question remains: will Baro succeed in saving Koichi?
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"To Vow Love at the Center of the World" (Japanese: 世界の中心で愛を誓ったものたち)
July 19, 2020 (2020-07-19)
Since arriving at Tildant, Koichi has met many people, faced numerous challenges, and learned new things, all with Caius by his side. As Koichi begins to lose consciousness, he utters a significant message to Caius. The urgency heightens as they await Baro's return with the raisa fruit. The story of the bride of a titan reaches its dramatic climax.
Other media
An audio drama CD was included with the first tankōbon volume of the manga series, featuring Itō and Ono as Kōichi and Caius, respectively.[1]
A The Titan's Brideweb radio series premiered on ComicFesta Radio on July 10, 2020. Episodes were released twice-weekly, and featured interviews with the series' voice cast.[30]
