Isekai Villainess Novels & Manga 'Akuyaku Reijō no Naka no Hito' Announced for Anime Adaptation
Explore a thrilling manga where a villainess seeks revenge for her otome game fan, wrapping up an exciting journey this past Friday.
Villainess Revenge Manga Ends, Anime Adaptation Announced
A popular manga about a villainess seeking revenge on behalf of her otome game fan has concluded its story. The final chapter was published on Friday, alongside an exciting announcement about an upcoming anime adaptation.
Manga and Novel Background
The manga is an adaptation of Makiburo's light novel series, Akuyaku Reijō no Naka no Hito (The One Within the Villainess), written by Makiburo. The manga, illustrated by Nazuna Shiraume, began serialization on pixiv Comic in November 2021.
- Publisher: Ichijinsha
- Latest Volume: 6th volume to be released on June 25, 2025
The original story was serialized on Shōsetsuka ni Narō starting in May 2020, with subsequent print volumes released in 2021 and 2024.
Synopsis of the Story
The story begins when Emi, an otome game enthusiast, dies in a car accident and reincarnates as Remilia, the villainess of a game she loved. As a fan, Emi wishes to see Remilia live happily, so she tries to change her tragic fate.
However, Emi discovers that the Star Maiden, the game's heroine, also harbors the soul of another reincarnated person working toward her own goals. The Star Maiden secretly manipulates everyone, including Remilia's fiancé, the prince, turning them against her.
The shock causes Emi's consciousness to fade, but Remilia, who remains fully aware inside her own body, reclaims control. Motivated by Emi's love and realization, Remilia vows to fight back against the Star Maiden and the prince for the sake of Emi.
Visuals & Further Information
Anime Announcement
The manga's ending was accompanied by an exciting news — an anime adaptation is in the works! While details about the format and release date are still unrevealed, the project will adapt both the novels and the manga.
A tweet from the official Naka no Hito account confirms the anime's development:
#悪役令嬢の中の人 アニメ化企画、始動。
Check out the announcement here: Twitter Link
Final Thoughts
Fans of the series can look forward to seeing their favorite characters brought to life in animated form. The combination of an intriguing revenge plot and deep character dynamics makes this a highly anticipated project.
Sources:
- Akuyaku Reijō no Naka no Hito manga's epilogue chapter and Anime's Twitter account
- Comic Natalie
- Amazon link for manga