Anime Announcement: Saved by the Ice Cold Prince’s Embrace Gets Light Anime This July
Digital publisher Funguild has announced that Saved by the Ice Cold Prince’s Embrace, written by Hokuhoku Yakiimo and illustrated by Kusabi Kurokawa, is getting a light anime adaptation. The series is set to premiere this July on TV Kanagawa.
Story Overview
The story follows Katrina, the illegitimate daughter of a count and his maid, who lives a harsh life under her stepfamily. When her stepsister is ordered to relocate and be disciplined by a feared prince in the north, Katrina is sent in her place. Expecting cruelty, she instead finds a surprisingly kind prince, opening the door to a romantic fantasy set in a snowy landscape.
Additional Details
- Original story was first published on Shosetsu ni Naro in July 2023
- Manga adaptation began in January 2025 under Funguild’s Comic Spira label
- Volume 2 released on January 19
- Over 1.5 million downloads recorded
- English version available via MangaPlaza
About Light Anime
The term light anime was introduced by Dai Nippon Printing in 2022, referring to a style of anime production that is created faster and at a lower cost compared to traditional animation.
More details about the adaptation, including staff and cast, are expected to be announced soon.
Source: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-01/saved-by-the-ice-cold-prince-embrace-manga-gets-light-anime-in-july/.236022
Anime Update: Liar Game TV Anime Set for Two Consecutive Cours
The upcoming anime adaptation of Liar Game, based on the manga by Shinobu Kaitani, has been confirmed to run for two consecutive cours, meaning it will air for about six months without breaks. The announcement was made during the AnimeJapan 2026 stage event.
Story Overview
A college student named Nao Kanzaki is suddenly invited into a mysterious game after receiving 100 million yen. Thrust into the LIAR GAME, she must navigate a dangerous world built on deception and betrayal. With her honest nature putting her at a disadvantage, she teams up with a genius former con artist, Shinichi Akiyama, to survive the psychological battles ahead.
Cast
- Saya Hitomi as Nao Kanzaki
- Takeo Otsuka as Shinichi Akiyama
- Kazuhiro Nakaya as Leronira
- Nobuo Tobita as Kazuo Fujisawa
- Yoji Ueda as Mitsuo Tanimura
- Yasutaka Tomioka as Teruyuki Eda
- Shoya Ishige as Takahiro Kikuzawa
- Ryosuke Asano as Hiroto Kitamura
- Taro Kiuchi as Tetsuzo Sato
- Riko Akechi as Makiko Tamura
- Toshinari Fukamachi as Daisuke Danno
- Naoya Miyase as Kosuke Tsunoda
- Misuzu Yamada as Reina Nishihara
- Taihi Kimura as Shingo Fujita
- Misano Sakai as Jun Hosoe
- Aya Gomazuru as Yuki Makihara
- Ryo Nishizawa as Fumio Matsubara
- Taku Yashiro as Takayoshi Miura
- You Daichi as Hitomi Miyahara
Staff
- Chief Director: Yuzo Sato
- Director: Asami Kawano
- Series Composition and Script: Tatsuhiko Urahata
- Character Design: Kei Tsuchiya
- Sound Director: Kisuke Koizumi
- Animation Studio: Madhouse
Additional Details
- Original manga ran from 2005 to 2015 in Weekly Young Jump by Shueisha
- 19 total volumes released
- New short series Liar Game The Last Game began on February 25
- Previously adapted into live action dramas, films, online series, and a stage play in 2023
