A teaser trailer for The Villainess is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom has been unveiled, offering the first glimpse of the TV anime’s visuals.
The anime is scheduled to debut in January 2026.
The Villainess is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom is adapted from the light novel series crafted by Puni-chan and illustrated by Akeno Naruse. The narrative follows the villainess Tiara Rose, who receives a proposal from Aquasteed, the crown prince of a neighboring kingdom, after her initial engagement is annulled.
The light novel series is published under KADOKAWA’s B’S-Log Bunko label and has been ongoing since 2016, a few months subsequent to the web novel’s Shosetsuka ni Naro release. There are currently 14 volumes available as of 2023.
- 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)
Additionally, a The Villainess is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom manga and otome game exist. The announced anime cast members will reprise their roles from the game.
Staff
• Director: Takayuki Hamana (The Witch and the Beast, Magical Girl Lyrical NANOHA Reflection)
• Series composer: Yoshimi Narita (Shikimori’s Not just a Cutie)
• Character designer: Majiro (UniteUp! -Uni:Birth-)
• Animation production: Studio Deen
Cast
• Mai Fuchigami as Lapis Clamentile
• Yuichiro Umehara as Aquasteed Marinforest
• Takuya Sato as Hartknights Lapis Lazuli Lactomuth
• Yumiri Hanamori as Akari
Source: KADOKAWAanime YouTube channel
