The Barbarian’s Bride (Himekishi wa Banzoku no Yome) Reveals New Key Visual & Main PV #2 + Theme Songs — Broadcast Starts April 9, 2026
TV anime Himekishi wa Banzoku no Yome (姫騎士は蛮族の嫁) has revealed a new key visual and the second main promotional video (Main PV #2). Alongside the trailer, the anime also announced its theme songs and confirmed its nationwide broadcast rollout.
Broadcast starts April 9, 2026 (Japan)
The series will begin airing on Thursday, April 9, 2026, with broadcasts across 22 stations nationwide including AT‑X, TOKYO MX, BS NTV, Kansai TV, and WOWOW.
Broadcast schedule (selected channels)
- AT‑X: Thursdays 21:30 (repeat: Mondays 09:30 / Wednesdays 15:30)
- TOKYO MX: Thursdays 22:30
- BS NTV (BS Nippon TV): Thursdays 25:00
- Kansai TV: Thursdays 25:45
- WOWOW: Tuesdays 25:00 from April 14 (all episodes free broadcast)
Note: Broadcast times may change. Please check your local listings for the latest information.
Theme songs announced
- Opening theme: Mayu Maeshima – “BEAUTIFUL”
- Ending theme: sajou no hana – “Shirubeki Koto”
New key visual
The newly released key visual showcases the cast stepping into a wider, more vivid world—hinting at the story’s expanding scope and the everyday life that begins after the fateful “capture” premise.

Main PV #2 (Trailer)
The second main PV is now available, featuring new scenes, additional characters, and a first listen at the theme songs. You can watch it here:
About the series
Himekishi wa Banzoku no Yome is a fantasy romance story about Serafina, the strongest “princess knight” of a western kingdom, who is defeated in battle and taken captive by the eastern barbarians. But instead of the fate she expects, she’s met with an unexpected proposal—and a new life among people she once considered enemies.
Official links
- Official website: https://himekishi-anime.com/
- Announcement (Key Visual & PV #2): https://himekishi-anime.com/news/article012.html
- Broadcast info: https://himekishi-anime.com/news/article013.html