Kazuho Fujitani's New Romantic Fantasy Manga "Koi no Hate made, Yoyami no Ou ni Sarawarete" Meets Readers with Its First Volume

Overlap, one of Japan's leading publishers, released the first volume of mangaka Kazuho Fujitani's new and captivating romantic fantasy series "Koi no Hate made, Yoyami no Ou ni Sarawarete" to readers on May 8, 2026. Published under the Gardo Comics f label, this work tells the story of Princess Lunafilia's changing destiny after encountering a dark Demon King.

The story revolves around Princess Lunafilia, who has been ostracized by her family since childhood due to a leg ailment and yearns for death. While being forcibly married to the cruel ruler of an enemy country, she is abducted by the demon Cain, known as the "King of Night Darkness" and feared by the people. However, Cain refuses to kill Lunafilia, stating that he finds her existence "too insignificant to kill." This unexpected refusal forces the princess, who had given up on everything, to confront life and hold on. The series is described as a "pampering romantic fantasy" between an overly doting Demon King and a lonely princess.

Mangaka Kazuho Fujitani is an experienced name who has previously produced works in various genres such as "Borei Madoushi no Hiroiage Hanayome" (The Ghost Mage's Adopted Bride) and "Rojiura Porno Cinematic" (Back Alley Pornographic Cinematic). This demonstrates Fujitani's wide range of storytelling. Publisher Overlap is a dynamic company established in 2011 or 2012, operating in various media fields such as manga, novels, animation, and games. The Gardo Comics f label specifically targets shojo and josei (for women) manga, focusing on romantic and fantasy stories. The series