I'm in Love with the Villainess

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I'm in Love with the Villainess
I'm in Love with the Villainess light novel volume 1 cover.jpg
First light novel volume cover
私の推しは悪役令嬢
(Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou)
GenreIsekai, romantic comedy, yuri
Novel series
Written byInori
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runJanuary 14, 2018 – Febuari 21, 2021
Light novel
Written byInori
Illustrated byHanagata
Published byGL Bunko
English publisher
Original runFebruary 26, 2019 – present
Volumes4
Manga
Written byInori
Illustrated byAnoshimo
Published byIchijinsha
English publisher
MagazineComic Yuri Hime
Original runJune 18, 2020 – present
Volumes2
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I'm in Love with the Villainess (Japanese: 私の推しは悪役令嬢, Hepburn: Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou) is a Japanese light novel series written by Inori and illustrated by Hanagata. It began serialization online in January 2018 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō.[1] It was acquired by GL Bunko, who published the first light novel volume digitally in February 2019. The light novel has been licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.

A manga adaptation with art by Anoshimo has been serialized in Ichijinsha's yuri manga magazine Comic Yuri Hime since June 18, 2020. It has been collected into two tankōbon volumes and also licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.[2]

Plot[]

Oohashi Rei, an ordinary office worker, is overworked to death and suddenly finds herself reincarnated as Rae Taylor, the heroine of her favorite otome game, Revolution. However, Rae has no interest in the game's three original romance routes with the Blume Kingdom's princes, instead she sets her heart on Claire Francois— the game's main antagonist. Using her knowledge of the game's events that are yet to come, Rae tries to give Claire a happy ending before the coming revolution destroys any case of it.

Characters[]

Rae Taylor

The main protagonist, previously known as Oohashi Rei before she died of overwork and reincarnated as the player character of her favorite otome game, Revolution. She has no interest in the game’s capture targets and instead aims to give Claire François a happy ending.

Claire François

The "villainess" of the original game and current target of Rae's affection. Claire is a noble who believe in the current aristocratic system within the kingdom and often has a low view on commoners, especially Rae. This only serves to make her flustered and confused by Rae's interest in her.

Rod Bauer

The eldest heir within the Blume Kingdom's royal family and first in line to the throne. He is a energetic young man who becomes interested in Rae, much to her dismay. Rod is the most popular capture target within the game.

Thane Bauer

The second heir within the Blume Kingdom's royal family. Thane is often stoic and feels his abilities are inferior to his brothers, giving him a complex about it. Thane is considered as the least popular capture target within the game.

Yu Bauer

The third heir within the Blume Kingdom's royal family. A charismatic and attractive prince type who uses charm to mask a cunning mind. Yu is the second most popular capture target within the game.

Misha Jur

Rae's room-mate and best friend. Her family was once a noble house but they become commoners after falling from grace and becoming impoverished.

Media[]

Light novels[]

The first light novel volume was published digitally by GL Bunko on February 26, 2019. As of February 2021, four volumes have been published. The light novel has been licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.[3] On March 19, 2021, Seven Seas issued a statement that they would be releasing a new version of volume one due to the localization decisions in the original omitting several paragraphs.[4]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 February 26, 2019[5]—September 24, 2020 (e-book)
November 10, 2020 (paperback)[6]		978-1-64505-863-2
2 August 26, 2019[7]—January 7, 2021 (e-book)
February 23, 2021 (paperback)[8]		978-1-64505-953-0
3 August 26, 2020[9]—June 3, 2021 (e-book)
July 6, 2021 (paperback)[10]		978-1-64827-557-9
4 February 26, 2021[11]—TBA (e-book)
TBA (paperback)		—
5 August 26, 2021[12]—TBA (e-book)
TBA (paperback)		—

Manga[]

A manga adaptation is written by Inori and illustrated by Anoshimo. It began serialization in Ichijinsha's yuri manga magazine Comic Yuri Hime on June 18, 2020.[13] It has been licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 December 18, 2020[14]978-4758021937March 25, 2021 (e-book)
July 27, 2021 (paperback)[15]		978-1-64827-800-6
2 June 17, 2021[16]978-4758022637TBA (e-book)
TBA (paperback)		—

Reception[]

In Anime News Network's Fall 2020 Light Novel Guide the series was generally received positivity, though not as strongly as other yuri titles releasing at the time. However it was noted that "if Rae and Claire both start off as almost intensely difficult to like, they do undergo enough of a change by about midway through the novel that makes them much easier to root for."[17]

Others had more positive reception to the series. Erica Friedman, the founder of Yuricon, awarded the first light novel an overall score of nine. Friedman also praised the series for its frank discussion of LGBT identity writing "And then you hit a moment when Misha, Rae’s best friend, roommate and foil, turns to Rae and asks, 'Are you gay?'…and the characters have a frank discussion about sexuality."[18] Nicki Bauman noted that the series open focus on LGBT themes in its characters and storytelling was not typical of the yuri genre and proposed that it might signal change in Yuri themes and stories.[19]

In March 2021, I'm in Love with the Villainess placed 5th in AnimeJapan's annual Manga We Want to See Animated Ranking.[20] In June 2021, the series was nominated for the Best Printed Manga category in the Next Manga Awards and placed 17th out of 50 nominees.[21]

References[]

  1. ^ "私の推しは悪役令嬢。". Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese). Retrieved March 29, 2021.
  2. ^ "Seven Seas Licenses I'm in Love with the Villainess Manga". Anime News Network. February 2, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  3. ^ "Seven Seas Licenses I'm in Love With the Villainess Novels, Roll Over and Die Manga". Anime News Network. April 22, 2020. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  4. ^ "I'm in Love with the Villainess Author Responds to Alterations in English-Language Release". Anime News Network. March 19, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  5. ^ "私の推しは悪役令嬢。【Kindle限定特典あり】 (GL文庫) Kindle版". Amazon (in Japanese). Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  6. ^ "Book: I'm in Love with the Villainess (Light Novel) Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  7. ^ "私の推しは悪役令嬢。2【Kindle限定特典あり】 (GL文庫) Kindle版". Amazon (in Japanese). Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  8. ^ "Book: I'm in Love with the Villainess (Light Novel) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  9. ^ "私の推しは悪役令嬢。3【Kindle限定特典あり】 (GL文庫) Kindle版". Amazon (in Japanese). Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  10. ^ "Book: I'm in Love with the Villainess (Light Novel) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  11. ^ "私の推しは悪役令嬢。4【Kindle限定特典あり】 (GL文庫) Kindle版". Amazon (in Japanese). Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  12. ^ "私の推しは悪役令嬢。5【Kindle限定特典あり】 (GL文庫) Kindle版". Amazon (in Japanese). Retrieved August 18, 2021.
  13. ^ "I'm in Love with the Villainess Yuri Light Novels Get Manga". Anime News Network. May 16, 2020. Retrieved March 28, 2021.
  14. ^ "私の推しは悪役令嬢。(1)". Ichijinsha (in Japanese). Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  15. ^ "Book: I'm in Love with the Villainess (Manga) Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  16. ^ "私の推しは悪役令嬢。(2)". Ichijinsha (in Japanese). Retrieved June 12, 2021.
  17. ^ Rebecca Silverman (November 20, 2020). "The Fall 2020 Light Novel Guide". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  18. ^ Friedman, Erica (2020-09-17). "I'm in Love With the Villainess, Light Novel Volume 1". Okazu. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  19. ^ Bauman, Nicki (2021-03-30). "LGBTQ Light Novel Review – I'm in Love with the Villainess Vol. 2". yurimother. Retrieved 2021-07-07.
  20. ^ Joseph Luster (March 27, 2021). "Top 10 Manga Fans Want to Be Animated According to Anime Japan Poll". Crunchyroll. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
  21. ^ Loveridge, Lynzee (August 24, 2021). "Kaiju No. 8, Oshi no Ko Win Next Manga Awards Web, Print Categories". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 24, 2021.

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