Nina the Starry Bride
Original Title：星降る王国のニナ
Languages:
- English: Nina the Starry Bride
- Japanese: 星降る王国のニナ
- Chinese: 辰星降临之国的妮娜
Nina the Starry Bride (Japanese: 星降る王国のニナ, Hoshifuru Ōkoku no Nina) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Rikachi. It began serialization in Be Love magazine in October 2019. As of November 2024, the series has been collected into 15 tankōbon volumes. The manga won the 46th Kodansha Manga Award in the shōjo category in 2022. The story revolves around Nina, an orphan in the fantasy kingdom of Fortuna, who is chosen by Prince Azure to impersonate the deceased Princess Alisha due to their similar blue eyes. Nina is meant to marry the prince of a neighboring kingdom, but she and Azure develop feelings for each other. An anime television series adaptation by Signal.MD premiered in October 2024, consisting of 12 episodes. The opening theme is "nina" by Maaya Sakamoto, and the ending theme is "Hoshi no Dengon" by Nao Tōyama. The series combines elements of fantasy, romance, and political intrigue, making it popular among readers and viewers.