Beloved Isekai Series "The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom" Is Ending
The road has come to an end for The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom (Akuyaku Reijou wa Ringoku no Outaishi ni Dekiai sareru), a series closely followed by fans of the isekai and romance genres. Written by Punichan and brought to life with the enchanting illustrations of Naruse Akari, the popular light novel series will officially conclude with its 15th volume. This final volume, which will hit shelves on June 15th, will bring the series' long-running publication history to an end.
The series first began publication in 2014 on the popular web novel platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Starting its print run in 2016 under Kadokawa's B's-LOG Bunko imprint, the work quickly became one of the most beloved and consistent examples of the "villainess" subgenre. The story follows Tiararose Lapis Clementille, who is reincarnated as the villainess of an otome game, as she receives an unexpected marriage proposal from Aquasteed Marineforest, the prince of a neighboring kingdom, contrary to the game's original plot, and the passionate love that develops thereafter.
Not limited to the light novel format, the series also features a successful manga adaptation illustrated by Hoshina. The manga version has reached a wide global fanbase, particularly for its character designs and the handling of romantic moments. The total circulation figures and digital sales success of the series are proof of the great potential this genre holds. This news of the finale is seen by fans who have long followed the characters' happiness and the obstacles they face as a harbinger of a conclusion that is both sad and satisfying.
Although the main story will be completed with the 15th volume coming in June, fans are hoping for the manga adaptation to continue and perhaps for an anime announcement in the future. In such popular series, there is usually always a possibility of seeing special chapters or spin-offs even after the main story ends. What new worlds and characters Punichan will present to us after this series is already a subject of curiosity. If you still haven't started this sweet romance, it's a great time to start the series before the final volume is released!
