If you enjoyed seeing Scarlet fight back after her broken engagement in May I Ask for One Final Thing?, you’re likely looking for more tales where wronged noblewomen turn the tables on their insufferable ex-fiancés. So, whether you’re drawn in by the drama, empowerment, or simply watching terrible princes get what they deserve, these 12 anime will fulfill that same desire.
1. My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
Studio Silver Link struck gold in 2020 with this anime, creating such a hit that it spawned multiple seasons and a huge fanbase. The show turns the villainess trope on its head by depicting Catarina Claes as adorably clueless rather than cunning. Reborn as the antagonist in her favorite otome game, where every storyline ends with her demise or exile, she utilizes her gaming know-how to dodge doom flags and unearths friendships instead.
While May I Ask for One Final Thing? centers on revenge post-broken engagement, this series carries a similar theme of the “accused villainess who refuses to be a victim.” It’s ideal if you desire something lighthearted yet focused on a woman determined to not let her “villain” title shape her fate.
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- 246 Pages - 10/11/2022 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
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2. 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy
This 2024 anime from Studio Kai and Hornets follows Rishe Weitzner, who has relived her broken engagement to the crown prince seven times due to a time loop. Each cycle begins the moment her engagement is annulled, compelling her to navigate varied lives as a merchant, maid, and knight. The twist? In her seventh loop, the prince—who ended her previous life—proposes marriage, and she accepts to break the cycle. This mirrors May I Ask for One Final Thing? during the public broken engagement scene that sets everything in motion.
The anime emerged as one of the highlights of Winter 2024, breathing new life into the familiar villainess tropes. Whereas Scarlet aspires for revenge post-one broken engagement, Rishe has already endured this humiliation six times and has learned to convert it into an opportunity.
3. I’m in Love with the Villainess
Rae Taylor is reborn into her favorite otome game, but she has no interest in the princes at all because she’s smitten with Claire François, the game’s so-called villainess. The anime becomes particularly engaging by delving into class differences, discrimination, and what it truly means to be labeled a villain in noble society. What connects this to May I Ask for One Final Thing? is the shared questioning of why certain women are labeled as villainesses in the first place.
Studio Platinum Vision adapted this in 2023, garnering a devoted fanbase for its LGBTQ+ representation and insightful social commentary. While Scarlet seeks revenge, Rae aims to shield Claire from the game’s negative outcomes, and both narratives challenge the perception of who the true villains are within aristocratic structures.
- Used Book in Good Condition
- George Trombley (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 376 Pages - 08/22/2014 (Publication Date) - Learn From Zero (Publisher)
- Ken Fukuyama, Yuki Fukuyama (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 246 Pages - 10/11/2022 (Publication Date) - Independently published (Publisher)
- Used Book in Good Condition
- Sumiko Uo (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 6 Pages - 01/01/2005 (Publication Date) - QuickStudy (Publisher)
4. The Apothecary Diaries
Studio OLM and TOHO Animation collaborated on this 2023 adaptation, and it became a significant topic of discussion that year. While this doesn’t strictly follow the villainess narrative, the palace intrigue and swirling false accusations deliver similar excitement to May I Ask for One Final Thing?
Maomao, a pharmacist, is kidnapped and sold into the imperial palace as a servant; she strives to maintain a low profile, but her medical expertise continuously pulls her into mysteries. She must repeatedly exonerate people (herself included) by employing her detective skills and medical knowledge. If you enjoyed watching Scarlet navigate the politics of noble society after her public disgrace, Maomao’s keen intellect slicing through court intrigues will undoubtedly captivate you.
5. Tearmoon Empire
Princess Mia faces execution by guillotine during a revolution, only to wake up as her 12-year-old self, armed with a chance to rectify past mistakes using her blood-stained diary from the future. The brilliance of this series lies in Mia’s somewhat selfish and cowardly nature, as her self-serving actions are misinterpreted as shrewd political strategy. Reflecting themes similar to May I Ask for One Final Thing?, the narrative illustrates a noblewoman betrayed by her society, tasked now with rewriting her own destiny.
Produced by Studio Deen in 2023, this adaptation of Nozomu Mochitsuki’s light novel series showcases Mia’s combination of self-interest and unexpected heroism, presenting a different perspective than Scarlet’s direct quest for vengeance. Ultimately, both women refuse to conform to their “villain” roles.
6. Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord
Both this series and May I Ask for One Final Thing? feature female characters labeled as villains due to uncontrollable circumstances and misunderstandings. Yumiella Dolkness finds herself reincarnated in an otome game as a side character designated to be the secret final boss, but she unintentionally levels up to 99 before the narrative even commences. The poor girl simply wishes to go unnoticed and graduate peacefully, but her immense power and dark magic thwart that goal as everyone suspects she is the Demon Lord.
Studio Madhouse produced this adaptation in 2024 from Tanabata Satori’s light novel. Yumiella’s social awkwardness combined with her disconnect between her self-perception and how others view her creates an entertaining dynamic while delivering the same “wrongly accused yet skilled” protagonist appeal that makes Scarlet intriguing.
7. The Tale of the Outcasts
Less focused on aristocratic revenge than May I Ask for One Final Thing?, The Tale of the Outcasts is a historical fantasy that delves into themes of being ostracized and labeled as malevolent by those who fear the unknown. Wisteria is a young girl cursed and rejected by society, living alone until she meets Marbas, a demon who becomes her protector.
Animated by Studio Oddjob, the series features stunning visuals and a haunting ambiance. The relationship between the outcast and her guardian mirrors Scarlet’s journey of finding unexpected allies after her disgrace. If the emotional impact of false accusations and societal rejection resonated with you in Scarlet’s story, this anime will strike a similar chord.
8. The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt
A thrilling ride from beginning to end, The Genius Prince’s Guide to Raising a Nation Out of Debt shares numerous parallels with May I Ask for One Final Thing?, particularly regarding political maneuvering, strategic thinking, and battling against prejudice in aristocratic society. Prince Wein aims to sell his kingdom for a lucrative retirement, but he inadvertently initiates brilliant political maneuvers that bolster his realm, aided by his assistant Ninym, who deftly manages everything while facing discrimination as a member of the Flahm clan.
Though Wein’s objectives diverge from Scarlet’s revenge plot, both narratives showcase clever protagonists who refuse to conform to the corrupt noble systems. The thrill derives from witnessing intelligent individuals outsmart those who underestimate them.
9. My Happy Marriage
This 2023 anime from Kinema Citrus became a major Netflix sensation with its beautiful historical backdrop and heartwarming romance. Miyo Saimori is treated like a servant by her family following her mother’s death, enduring years of mistreatment from her stepmother and stepsister. When marriage time arrives, she’s sent off to wed the ostensibly cold and cruel Kiyoka Kudou, yet their relationship gradually blossoms into something wonderful.
Even though it isn’t strictly a villainess story, My Happy Marriage shares themes with May I Ask for One Final Thing?, exploring a woman betrayed by those meant to care for her, thrust into undesirable circumstances, and awakening her strength amid adversity. Both Miyo and Scarlet begin as victims of the noble society’s cruelty but refuse to remain broken.
The anime secured a second season following overwhelming fan enthusiasm, demonstrating audiences’ affection for watching underestimated women come into their own.
10. I Shall Survive Using Potions!
Though more focused on adventure than May I Ask for One Final Thing?, I Shall Survive Using Potions! still features a woman who is underestimated while using her unique powers to flourish against the odds.
Kaoru Nagase dies and is reborn in a fantasy world with the ability to create any potion she can imagine, which she employs to navigate dangerous situations, aid others, and utterly alter the world’s economic landscape. Discrimination and exploitation are challenges she faces throughout the narrative, yet like Scarlet, she’s uninterested in being anyone’s victim.
Viewers revel in watching a capable woman refuse the roles others attempt to impose on her, whether as a villainess or a helpless damsel.
11. The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady
We can all agree that there aren’t enough excellent isekai featuring female leads, and finding a quality yuri isekai is even rarer. Fortunately, this one is a true gem you won’t want to overlook!
Princess Anisphia witnesses an injustice and decides to aid Euphyllia in restoring her honor, forging an extraordinary alliance. While Scarlet confronts her broken engagement head-on, Euphyllia’s tale investigates rebuilding her life after public disgrace with the support of someone who believes in her.
The anime caught attention for its LGBTQ+ themes and the evolving relationship between its two protagonists. Both narratives challenge the inequitable systems permitting noblewomen to be discarded when they no longer serve political interests.
12. With Vengeance, Sincerely, Your Broken Saintess
This 2025 anime from Animation ID parallels May I Ask for One Final Thing? almost beat for beat, featuring another woman who snaps after being betrayed by those she trusted the most. Lua is a saintess who heals by absorbing others’ pain into her own body until her best friend and love interest betray her utterly, transforming her from a gentle healer into a figure seeking revenge using her newfound sadistic abilities. Where they diverge is in tone and revenge methodology, with Lua’s tale leaning into the darker transformation from saint to something much more sinister.
The light anime format aired from July to September 2025, crafted by Imagica Infos and Imageworks Studio. Both Scarlet and Lua start as women who sacrifice for others before embracing their “villain” identities after being betrayed, making this a must-watch for anyone yearning for that betrayal-to-vengeance storyline.
