Why the 100th Fantasy Novel Is the Charm for Anime Adaptations
Discover an exciting fantasy series on J-Novel Club about a woman falsely accused of plotting to assassinate a saint. Dive into this gripping story today!

Exciting News: 'The 100th Time's the Charm' Gets an Anime Adaptation!
A popular fantasy light novel series is making its way to the small screen! Drecom announced during their panel at Anime Expo that The 100th Time's the Charm will be adapted into an anime. The series is written by Yūji Yūji and illustrated by Nami Hidaka.
About the Series
The full title is quite a mouthful: The 100th Timeʼs the Charm: She Was Executed 99 Times, So How Did She Unlock 'Super Love' Mode?! – Her 100th Life Begins as She Awakens to Her True Power.
Hidaka also created a special illustration to celebrate this exciting news.
The Story in a Nutshell
J-Novel Club is releasing the novels in English and describes the plot as follows:
Alphina is falsely accused of plotting to assassinate Saint Debonaire. Every time she is executed for a crime she didn't commit, time rewinds. But after 99 attempts, she faces her fate once more—this time, she discovers she can hear people's true feelings and realizes everyone secretly loves her! Can she use this newfound power to escape her grim destiny?
Manga Adaptation
The story has also been adapted into a manga, launched in June 2023 on Drecom's website. J-Novel Club is working to release the manga in English as well.
Final Thoughts
This series combines fantasy, mystery, and a touch of romance, making it a must-watch for fans of engaging and unique stories. Stay tuned for more updates on the anime release!
Sources: Drecom panel at Anime Expo (Kalai Chik), press release