I'm in Love with the Villainess (Japanese: 私の推しは悪役令嬢。, Hepburn: Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijō) is a Japanese light novel series written by Inori and illustrated by Hanagata. It was serialized online between January 2018 and February 2021 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[edit]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 Bauer Kingdom's princes. Instead, she sets her heart on Claire François, 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 chance of it happening. Characters[edit]Rae TaylorThe main protagonist, previously known as Oohashi Rei before she died of overwork and reincarnated as the player character of her favorite otome game, Revolution. As she's gay, Rae has no interest in the game’s capture targets; in fact, she becomes vexed when they pay attention to her. Instead, she aims to give Claire François a happy ending; falling in love with her. At the end, the two get married and adopt twin daughters.Claire FrançoisThe "villainess" of the original game and current target of Rae's affection. Claire is a noble who believes 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. At the end of the story, Claire and Rae are married and working as teachers.Rod BauerThe eldest heir within the Bauer Kingdom's royal family and first in line to the throne. He is an energetic young man who becomes interested in Rae, much to her dismay. Rod is the most popular capture target within the game.Thane BauerThe second heir within the Bauer 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 BauerThe third heir within the Bauer 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 JurRae's roommate and best friend. Her family was once a noble house, but they become commoners after falling from grace and becoming impoverished. She almost realized Rae is not her old friend anymore; since the other Rei woke up in her, Misha believes something is wrong with her head.Media[edit]Light novels[edit]Five volumes of the official light novel were published digitally by GL Bunko from February 26, 2019 to August 26, 2021. The light novels featured cover art and additional illustrations by Hanagata. In 2021 Ichijinsha announced it would begin publishing the light novels in paperback, with volume 1 released on December 18, 2021. 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]
Spin-off[edit]She’s so Cheeky for a Commoner! is a retelling of the original series from Claire François' perspective. It began serialization online on May 25, 2021 on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō.[17] GL Bunko published the first light novel volume digitally on February 28, 2022, with Hanagata returning for cover design and additional illustrations. At Anime Expo 2022, Seven Seas Entertainment announced that they licensed the spin-off for English publication.[18]
Manga[edit]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.[21] It has been licensed in North America by Seven Seas Entertainment.
Reception[edit]In Anime News Network's Fall 2020 Light Novel Guide the series was generally received positively, though not as strongly as other yuri titles released 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."[30] 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."[31] 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.[32] In March 2021, I'm in Love with the Villainess placed 5th in AnimeJapan's annual Manga We Want to See Animated Ranking.[33] 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.[34] It was also nominated for the same award and placed 8th out of 50 nominees in 2022.[35][36] References[edit]
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How many volumes does I'm in love with the villainess have?I'm in Love with the Villainess. How many chapters does I'm in love with the villainess have?It is currently complete at 113 chapters (including the epilogue), and a light novel and manga adaptation currently having been published.
Is im in Love with a Villainess good?In short, this story was fairly enjoyable to read and if you like yuri (lesbian) romance novels it's worth picking up. That being said, it is one that falls short of said yuri romance in volume one but will likely greatly build it up more with future volumes.
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