The Margrave's Daughter & the Enemy Prince Manga Ends, Iris-Focused Side Story Coming
The Margrave's Daughter & the Enemy Prince manga has reached the end of the road. According to the news announced on August 26, 2026, the beloved shoujo series has concluded with its final chapter. But there is also good news for fans: The story isn't completely over—a side story focusing on Iris, one of the series' beloved characters, is on the way.
A specific date for when the side story will begin publication has not yet been announced, but the announcement is expected to be made shortly through the official accounts of the magazine where the main series is published. The original manga was known for its story, which began with a political marriage between the daughter of a margrave who governed the border region and the prince of an enemy kingdom, and gradually turned into a romantic drama. It had earned a loyal following among shoujo and josei readers, especially with its intrigue-filled court relationships and strong female lead.
The Margrave's Daughter & the Enemy Prince is known as a joint project by writer Hashimoto Mitsuki and illustrator Fujita Nagisa. The series first began serialization in 2020 in Comic PASH! magazine and has been collected into 7 volumes to date. Starting as a light novel adaptation, the series managed to reach a much wider audience with its manga version. Thanks to its structure blending political fantasy and romance, it was cited as one of the important examples of the "smart and resolute female lead" trend that has grown popular in recent years.
Although the final news saddened the series' followers, the decision for a side story focusing on Iris created quite a stir. Despite being a supporting character in the main story, Iris became a fan favorite due to her sharp wit, loyalty, and the mysteries surrounding her past; her getting a story told from her own perspective means the universe will deepen even further. Such side stories usually offer the opportunity to complete character development and world-building that couldn't be fully explored in the main series.
For now, it's unclear how many chapters the side story will run or whether it will be published as a separate volume. However, the fact that the universe isn't completely closing after the main series' finale keeps alive the possibility of a future anime adaptation. Especially given the recent increase in anime interest in shoujo and villainess-themed series, such a continuation story is seen as a strategic move to maintain the series' popularity. When the official date and cover image for the side story are shared, we will continue to share them with you.
