Key Facts
The staff for the anime adaptation of Yakiimo and Kurokawa's manga 'Saved by the Ice-Cold Prince Embrace' (also known as 'What Saved the Stand-In for the Aristocratic Daughter Was the Cold-Hearted, Cruel Ice Prince's Love') has unveiled the second teaser promotional video, additional cast members, and a July 7 premiere date. The video previews the ending theme song 'Tokete Kirameru' (Melting and Shimmering) performed by neNna, with lyrics and music by singer-songwriter Yakiimo.
New Cast and Broadcast Details
The newly announced cast includes:
- Cheryl Sashebal
- Countess Sashebal
- Nina
- Tomas
The anime will debut on July 7 on the tvk channel at 9:55 p.m. JST, followed by streaming on various services in Japan at 10:00 p.m. JST.
Production Team
The anime is directed by neNna at studios in collaboration with Comic Spira. Sound direction is handled by Yakiimo, with sound effects by Kurokawa. Production coordination is led by the team, and the title logo was designed by neNna and Cheryl Sashebal.
Story and Background
Comic Spira releases the manga in English, describing the romantic fantasy: Katrina, the illegitimate daughter of a count and his maid, suffers mistreatment from her stepsister and stepmother. When her stepsister is ordered to learn proper conduct from a cruel northern prince, the countess sends Katrina instead. To her surprise, the prince is kind, and love blossoms in the wintry countryside.
Yakiimo originally posted the story on Shōsetsuka ni Narō in July 2023. Kurokawa began the manga adaptation under Comic Spira's isekai fantasy label in January 2025. The third compiled volume was published on May 18, with over 1.5 million downloads. The term 'light anime' was coined in 2022 to describe a faster, lower-cost production process.
FAQ
When does the 'Saved by the Ice-Cold Prince Embrace' anime premiere?
The anime premieres on July 7 on tvk at 9:55 p.m. JST, followed by streaming in Japan.
Who performs the ending theme song?
The ending theme 'Tokete Kirameru' is performed by neNna, with lyrics and music by singer-songwriter Yakiimo.
What is the story about?
Katrina, an illegitimate daughter, is sent to a northern prince rumored to be cruel, but finds him kind instead. A romantic fantasy unfolds.