Villainess/Reincarnation/Isekai - (shoujosei)
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A certain otome RPG takes place in the Valschein Kingdom, where dark hair is stigmatized to an abnormal degree. Yumiella Dolkness is the daughter of a count, hated from birth due to her pitch-black locks—and she is also the hidden boss! In a twist of fate, at five years of age, Yumiella recalls memories of her past life in Japan. Uninterested in the romance aspect of the original game, she begins to dedicate herself to training her rare dark-type magic. Despite this, Yumiella's goals are clear: avoid becoming the hidden boss and stay out of the limelight. Upon entering the magic academy, however, she shakes the foundation of the kingdom when her level 99 status comes to light. Whether a physical brawl or magic duel, her abilities are unmatched, and coupled with her black hair, she sticks out like a sore thumb. To make matters worse, the original heroine begins suspecting she is the demon lord! Can the deadpan noble girl achieve her wish of a peaceful life? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Cardinal, a researcher who loves light novels, had been reincarnated as the villainous daughter of an otome game. Her banishment flag is raised, but oblivious to the game's storyline, she doesn't know how to overcome or avoid it. She makes the critical decision to live on her own and become a villainess until the very end! She'll rise up in this unknown world embracing her new role. (Source: Shousetsuka ni Narou, translated)
Ophelia reincarnated as the villainess of an otome game. I am supposed to live a peaceful school life, but because of the cruel heroine, I'm heading straight to the bad end! I refuse such a life! If that is what is going to happen, I will use the secret tricks known by the previous players to rush into my preferred villainess route! But somehow, it seems that the capture targets are doting on me more than in the original story...? (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
Before reincarnating as the villainess Isabella Ali Rottenstein, she was just one of the many fans of the game Love☆Magical. While most fawned over the handsome and charming love interests, in her eyes, none could hold a candle to her most beloved Ursch Schneiver. Sure, he was somewhat plain and a mere supporting character running the gacha store, but even so, she invested all her money just to see his bright expressions. Now, they are no longer separated by a screen. While Isabella's role in the story would normally be to commit evil deeds and obstruct the heroine, she wants nothing to do with it! Ursch is just too cute... well, she might as well marry him! [Written by MAL Rewrite]
On the day before her downfall, Lady Tiararose Lapis Clementille recalls that she is in an otome game that she had once played in her former life. She used to adore the main love interest Prince Hartknights Lapis-Lazuli Lactomuth, but unfortunately, she was not reincarnated as the heroine, but rather as is his worst enemy—the villainess fiancée. At their graduation ceremony, without blinking an eye, Hartknights condemns Tiararose for alleged crimes, breaks off his engagement, and proclaims the heroine Akari as his new bride-to-be. No matter whether Tiararose is innocent, he banishes her from the kingdom. But before her sentence can be carried out, a shocking figure appears. Aquasteed Marineforest, the prince of a powerful neighboring country, has been harboring feelings for Tiararose for quite some time, and announces his intention to marry her! Adored by the prince of another kingdom, what awaits the villainess on her path to a happy ending? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
With her silky blonde hair and large blue eyes, Ruri Morikawa should have been the most beautiful and popular girl. However, she has never been quite so fortunate; her oblivious "best friend" Asahi Shinomiya has somehow always stolen the spotlight, causing others to detest the Ruri whom Asahi cherishes. When they are summoned to another world, this cycle repeats once again, and Ruri is ultimately banished. Alone in the wilderness, Ruri stumbles upon a cottage in a neighboring kingdom. There, she learns that she is someone "beloved by the spirits": a person whose mere existence can shake countries to the core and instigate bloody wars. Along with the cute fairies that follow her wherever she goes, she gains a magic bracelet that can transform her into a fluffy white cat. Hoping to learn more about the world, Ruri travels to the capital and receives direct protection from the Dragon King Jade. The two begin to foster a close bond, even though he thinks that she is only a cat! As Ruri struggles with the lie she has fallen into, a war is brewing between the Dragon King's army and the one led by the figurehead Priestess Asahi. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Aria, a former high school girl reincarnated as an ordinary aristocratic daughter. Her meeting was arranged with Prince Eugene, rumored to be strange and eccentric. During the meeting when he reveals that in his past life he was Oda Nobunaga, Aria is convinced that this is the reason why all the other wedding arrangements for the prince went wrong. But Eugene gets curious about her when she accepts his strange story. Thus begin Aria's day of being aggressively courted by the world's most powerful prince who's capable of unifying entire nations! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
Pride Royal Ivy is the final boss and all-around scum in the otome game Our Ray of Light. She committed innumerable crimes—from enslaving her adopted brother in a soul-binding contract to abusing her position against the servants in the household. In short, she is a villain of pure evil. A normal high school student in Japan reincarnates into the eight-year-old body of Princess Pride. The first order of business: survive to see another day. Using her cheat-like abilities, she resolves to save her father, rescue the kingdom, and become a kind and benevolent ruler. And so, Pride resolves to change her fate, no matter what it takes! [Written by MAL Rewrite]
With her sole hobbies being reading and cooking, Tsukina Mizumori is a lonesome woman in her 30s who keeps to herself. As such, she unsurprisingly rejects the offer of becoming a savior for another world after being summoned by an orb that calls itself God. Despite growing out of bothersome adventures, Tsukina has no choice but to do what It says—though not before being given a few benefits to make her life easier. With the help of a magic pendant, Tsukina is able to start her own book cafe on the outskirts of town. Her first customer ends up being Il Soeil—captain of the Knights of Othel and a fellow bookworm. Exhausted from dealing with the other savior, who prefers to spend her time with the prince instead of learning spells, Il comes to appreciate the charming business and soon takes a liking to the owner. For three months, Tsukina is content with her peaceful life and her status as an anonymous savior. However, when God grants her a visit to warn her about the other savior, the otherwise self-assured bibliophile might not be able to hide her secret any longer. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
By the seventh loop, Rishe Irmgard Weitzner knows all too well how her condemnation will go: with her engagement broken and an expulsion from her family. Each iteration, she has been thrown back to that exact moment, but she has lived her life differently each time. In the first loop, she became a merchant; in the second an herbalist; in another a handmaiden; and in the sixth a knight. Yet, no matter which occupation, she has always died at the age of 20. Rishe's sixth life ended at the hand of Arnold Hein, the emperor of the neighboring country. However, at the start of her seventh loop, Arnold offers her a shocking proposal: become his fiancée and live in the lap of luxury by his side. In her previous lives, Rishe never had the chance to visit his country due to the war. Thus, she jumps at the opportunity to fulfill her long-held dream of seeing the world. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
In the world of Maydare, where great magicians pull the strings of fate, there lived the "Scarlet Witch." She was condemned as the most wicked of them all. Makia is a descendant of that fabled "worst witch." Lately, Makia has been having dreams about a high school girl named Kazuha Oda... who turned out to be the person Makia was in her previous life! However, it so happened that Kazuha was murdered by a mysterious stranger... (Source: Square Enix)
One day, the Marquess's daughter Julianne suddenly regained the memories of her previous life and reflected on her behavior up to this point. A life of luxury, bullying her siblings and stalking her fiancé... A horrible personality and overweight appearance, devoted only to wrongdoings that belonged to the villainess of the novel she read in her past life. In any case if it is a "serves you right" fate from now on, then it will be after I get a beautiful body and soul! She, who thought this, started a diet together with showing a wholehearted devotion to her family—?! (Source: AlphaPolis, translated)
Fifteen years ago, the land was saved through the dedication of the revolutionaries and the young Kaid, who valiantly infiltrated the tyrannical ruler's household under the alias "Helt." Memories remain fresh, and even now, the enmity against the former rulers has not faded. These feelings of resentment are a cross that 15-year-old orphan Shirley Hince must bear. In her previous life, she was the ignorant daughter of that household and lover of her servant Helt. Even if she did not actively take part in their tyranny, she feels that this rebirth is her chance to atone for her sins. So, she resolves to dedicate her entire life and meager abilities to a church as a nun. Before she can, however, she is sent to work as a maid for Lord Kaid Falloa, the current ruler. Face to face with her former lover, old memories and painful feelings resurface. In time, Shirley must confront both the sins of her past and the love that never quite faded in her heart. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Alicia is the eldest daughter of the noble Williams family—a bloodline that excels in dark magic. Her jet-black hair and golden eyes command a powerful presence, but her most unique features are, without a doubt, her sharp tongue and malevolent nature. By all means, she is a villainess, but also a fictional character from an otome game! As an ardent admirer of Alicia, a young, unnamed woman wishes to be her. Fortunately, a sleepy truck driver grants her wish in a bizarre twist of events—killing and consequently reincarnating her as a seven-year-old Alicia inside the game. With sufficient knowledge of how the game plays out, "Alicia" is confident that she will go down as the greatest villainess in history as long as she endeavors to work hard. However, she soon begins to realize that escaping Alicia's fate is not so simple as it seemed. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
"Brother, I loved you since before I was born!" Corporate slave Rina Yukimura was reincarnated as the villainess Ekaterina from an otome game. In her past life, she was obsessed with the brother of the villainess, Alexei, but seeing him in real life is so much better than in the game! It's just that, her brother's upbringing is just so sad that she cries every time she thinks about it! "Okay! I'm going to escape mine, and my country's destruction flag and make sure everyone lives happily!" Thus the villainess from the prestigious 400-year-old Yurinova Dukedom along with her sharp-tongued tendencies back when she was a corporate slave forged on forward. With her common sense and knowledge of history, she plans on saving her brother and overcoming all the game events. For some reason, as time went by, her talented brother became more and more of a siscon. Wait no, he was a siscon to begin with, but she's more than happy to spend more time with her brother as a brocon and siscon. And as time went by, her plan to avoid the heroine and the prince death flag has become more and more messed up. Why? No no, the two of them are good people, and good friends, but... "Prince, stay far far away from me." Even so, the settings of the otome game she played before are completely messed up in this world, nothing is the same. Anyways! The evil villainess Ekaterina will do her best for the sake of her brother! (Source: Shousetsuka ni Narou, translated)
A salaryman was suddenly killed one day. When he woke up, for some reason he became Kotone Kisaragi, the selfish daughter of a famous family. Taking over the life of the daughter who was disowned by her parents' house, he decided to lead a normal daily life. However, because of the original Kotone, he can't live a normal life! (Source: Gentosha, translated)
Romance is great and all, but nothing satisfies Yulia Nogah quite as much as a hefty profit! Betrothed to the marquis's son Ramor Curion when she was little, she paid little heed to his rude personality, focusing rather on the potential business opportunities from his title. As she has never had an emotional attachment to him, Yulia doesn't care when he annuls their engagement to be with Julie Banache. It turns out that Miss Banache has delusions of grandeur, believing herself to be the main character of a popular novel in which the protagonist is loved by many noblemen, including a marquis's son and the prince of the country. She has superimposed everyone in her life onto the characters—Yulia as the villainess, Ramor as the secondary male lead, and First Prince Rudonik Reino Palacio as Miss Banache's fated one—using the plot as a forteller of future events. But fiction is only fiction, and the one behind the book's publication is Yulia herself. Never one to miss out on a profit, she has taken every opportunity to expand her businesses, and romance is just another lucrative venture! [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Scarlet el Vandimion has the most unfortunate and arduous task of being engaged to Kyle von Pallistan, the second prince. Not only is he crude and arrogant, but he also bullies her to no end. For the sake of her family, Scarlet has learned to endure, keep it cool, and tolerate his childish ways. However, with another girl hanging off his arm, Kyle breaks off his engagement with Scarlet and accuses her of evil deeds that she never committed. Even so, she is not fazed; Scarlet asks for only one final thing... Most have forgotten the nickname she earned in her childhood, but at this moment, they are all too aware. Clenching her fists, the Mad Dog Princess shows that her true passion has always been the exhilarating, heart-pumping action of violence and bloodshed. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
I was reborn as a villainous daughter in a reverse harem otome game. After being sick with a high fever at the age of 10, Pia Rockwell suddenly remembered her past life as a university student in Japan. But far from going down the villainess route, all this super timid girl wants is to finally use her knowledge from when she was a grad student studying to get her doctorate in paleontology. Her ultimate goal is to become a commoner, excavate fossils, build a museum, and then become a curator. So in order to escape the villainess route and avoid being deported by her fiancé during the graduation ball, Pia decides to avoid the upcoming hurt and heartache and asks to break off her engagement to Rufus, the Prime Minister's son. But will her cunning fiancé let her go that easily? (Source: MU)
Anise suddenly gets a message on her phone one day asking whether she'd be willing to lend her their aid. As if responding to her thoughts, it chooses for her and she finds herself suddenly summoned into the world of an otome game. While Anise is dumbfounded at her situation, Hime, the girl who is summoned with her declares, "I'm the Saintess!" As a result, Anise is treated as useless and driven out. If things were to continue to go on like this, then the general of the neighboring country will die. Hime, as the saint, will take over, and a tragic ending will be met. To avoid that and take her life into her own hands, Anise resolves to save the general, change the scenario, and just settle down somewhere. That was what she planned, however... (Source: Shousetsuka ni Narou, translated)
On the outside, otome villainess Lieselotte Riefenstahl seems foul in every way, a purely evil character. However, as revealed in her diary, she was always hiding both her pain and her true feelings for Prince Siegwald Fitzenhagen. While she keeps this locked away, an evil witch ultimately possesses her, leading to her demise—a tragic end for the tsundere villainess. This is how the story always goes, an end coded into the game MagiKoi. Broadcasting club members Aoto Endou and Shihono Kobayashi decide to play this game. In another universe, Prince Siegwald hears their voices, believing it to be a divine revelation from a god and goddess. These voices clue him into something he never noticed before: Lieselotte is actually overwhelmingly adorable! There are no resets in this game, and just one chance to change the future for the ill-fated villainess. In years to come, these two entities, who would guide the country to prosperity and greatness, would be known as play-by-play Endou and color commentator Kobayashi! [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Knowledgeable, dignified, and beautiful, Letizia Charriere is the pinnacle of noblewomen, yet she stoops so low as to harass the girl that her fiancé, Crown Prince Dion Allenflal, favors. After he annuls their engagement, Letizia's lips turn upward... it all went according to her plan. Years ago, the studious Letizia had discovered her marriage to the prince could incite a civil war, potentially tearing the country apart. So, she diligently worked all these years to have him break off their engagement. However, before Letizia can leave the scene, the king collapses, causing a flood of memories to flow into her head. She recalls a place called Japan, where she lived as a nurse protecting people. Unable to turn her back on someone in need, she uses these memories to perform CPR on the king and resuscitate him. The matter finally settled, Letizia goes to live in the countryside, lazing away each day with alcohol and food; but this respite from politics and duty is short-lived. The arrival of Second Prince Claude Allenflal marks the start of a new series of trials for the young noblewoman, and as she works toward living a life of luxury and ease, Letizia makes a name for herself as an unparalleled healer. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
In a fortuitous moment, the beautiful Mary Albert comes to a sudden realization: the world she currently lives in is not modern Japan, but the world of an otome game she once played—and she is the main villain! In the game's original story, Mary tormented the main heroine. And in the end, she was made an outcast, banished to the frigid northern continent. Now Mary has a second chance, and she intends to do the exact same thing all over again. Along with her attendant Adi, Mary will do what it takes to ensure her own demise. However, since it is not in her nature, none of her malicious efforts go as planned, and the anything-but-evil villainess and her snarky attendant race headlong toward a doomed ending. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Within the Kingdom of Ei's opulent inner court is the thriving Maiden Court, where the empress and the four imperial consorts are chosen from five prominent clans. Among them, one pristine consort-in-training, Reirin Kou, stands out as the perfect candidate for the future empress. Her virtue and elegance are unrivaled, and she is flawless—save for her extremely sickly constitution. Compared to the court's gentle butterfly, the boorish Keigetsu Shu is like a sewer rat. Always staring at Reirin with bitter envy, Keigetsu is a disgrace to the Maiden Court. During the night of a rare comet sighting, Keigetsu's jealousy reaches its peak, and she attempts to murder Reirin by pushing her off a balcony. Reirin is quickly saved from death, and Keigetsu is imprisoned to await her execution. Unbeknownst to all, Keigetsu has cast a spell to swap bodies with Reirin in order to steal all that belongs to her. But while Keigetsu is hindered by Reirin's frail body, Reirin fully embraces freedom and physical strength for the first time in her life, determined to live—no matter whose face she wears. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Rosalia, a Marquis' daughter, for some reason only lived within the premises of the Marquis' residence. One day when she was sixteen, she fell in love with a red-headed knight who wandered into the garden by accident. It was at that moment the powerful Marquis' daughter felt something trigger―A knight who is a reincarnator, but doesn't realize that he's a capture target in an otome game and the main villainess, who began to change once she met the knight. The heroine who has been reborn with the knowledge of the game would be the fall of Rosalia, however, it does not go through according to the scenario... "What are you?! You're the villainess, aren't you?" "Villain? You think you could play such an outrageous role? I am a genuine villainess." (Source: Shousetsuka ni Narou, translated)
Ordinary office worker Rei Oohashi wakes up one day to find herself as Rae Taylor, the heroine of her favorite otome game, Revolution. Surrounded by attractive men all vying for her attention would be any maiden's dream—but that is not the case for Rae! None of them can hold a candle to the villainess, Claire François, whose blonde, drill-shaped ringlets only accentuate her haughty irresistible charm. In the original story, Claire harasses and bullies the heroine, which drives the latter closer to the male love interests. But Rae has no intention of pursuing any of the men; her heart is set on Claire herself! Unused to being on the receiving end of affection, Claire is left at the mercy of Rae's endless teasing. With the power of true love, can Rae successfully convey her heartfelt feelings to the villainess? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Penniless Reiko Kujouin is an everyday frugal orphan living on her own. However, despite her less-than-favorable conditions, she is able to attend the prestigious Meisei Private Academy thanks to a full scholarship. On the first day of school, a girl named Yuria Sakurada barges into Reiko, accusing her of being a villainess who flaunts her wealth and status. But this is a far cry from the truth. Wealth? She has barely enough to eat every day. Status? She is from a fallen noble family at best. Believing that Yuria is suffering from delusions, Reiko is too kind to break the truth to her. This is the beginning of Reiko's high school life—the story of an anything-but-rich "villainess" taking each day in stride. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Reincarnated as the villainess, Elizabeth Fontini fought against her fate, but it was all for naught. Repeated misunderstandings compounded with unfortunate circumstances lead to her inevitable downfall, and Elizabeth is banished to the nunnery. However, what most thought to be punishment is actually Elizabeth's long-awaited freedom! Life as a sister isn't too bad, but her short respite is muddled by the arrival of Leonid Guardhelm, the head knight of her former kingdom. Not even he can put a damper on the optimistic girl's mood. Utilizing her past life's experiences as an event planner, Elizabeth sets out to revolutionize culinary arts and bring a sweet flavor to everyone's lives, one home-cooked dish at a time. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Villainess Lupina is cursed to relive the last week of her life in a countless loop. Drowning in sorrows and regrets, she is constantly being abandoned by the prince. However, one day, she's guided by a mysterious voice and time rewinds to her childhood. On that fateful day, her life took an unexpected turn... (Source: Micro Magazine-sha, translated)
Lauraris Eldanus ruled the country with an iron fist. The end to her reign of terror came by the hand of a hero...or so it should have been. However, three hundred years later, the former empress makes her grand reappearance in the form of a young maiden. And yet, the person inside is the same old granny?! Apparently, God gave her a second chance as thanks for the peace that was brought about by her own death. With her second chance, she desires a peaceful life, and yet the world seems to still be filled with one bad apple after another. This is the long-awaited comicalization of the exhilarating fantasy of the strongest girl who can't overlook evil! (Source: AlphaPolis, translated)
Azusa Suzuhara moves to another world on the way home from overtime! In dangerous places, she was helped by handsome and beautiful knights, and was treated as like a princess. Even though she a has hobby of saving money, she is loved by the knights and the handsome prince? (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
In the Tearmoon Empire, Princess Mia was a foul, spoiled, and selfish royal, so it's no wonder she spent years in prison and was ultimately executed. Twelve-year-old Mia wakes up with the memory of a sharp guillotine and a ratty diary beside her, detailing the years she spent in that filthy dungeon—too scary! Wanting to avoid her unenviable future, Mia decides to reform her image. From now on, she will begrudgingly act like a saint, fix the problems in society before they get out of hand, and even share some of her sweets with others! While others see her as wise and benevolent, Mia knows inside that she is only doing this for herself. But a good deed is a good deed, and so Princess Mia sets out to change her future one step at a time. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Although Emi Kobayashi is heartbroken over her own death, she realizes she has reincarnated as her favorite character from an otome game—the villainess Remilia Rosa Graupner. Emi is kind and generous by nature and therefore determined to give Remilia the life she deserves. Her warmth soon charms every key character, and she ensures Remilia's bright future. For a decade, Remilia has watched over Emi from the inside, satisfied as long as the tender-hearted Emi was happy herself. The arrival of the protagonist, Pina Blanche, envelops Emi's world in darkness. From the beginning, Pina shows her true colors, resorting to underhanded methods to destroy Remilia's reputation until everyone turns against her. When despair overwhelms Emi, control over her body returns to Remilia. But Remilia is not so forgiving that she will simply let Pina have her way. She swears to take revenge and show everyone who wronged Emi the power of a true villainess. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
She may dress ordinarily, come from a poor family, and work on a farm—but 17-year-old Lina Randall is no peasant. In fact, she is the daughter of a Count. But because of droughts in recent years, her family's once-thriving agricultural territory was ruined, leaving them with a considerable debt they had to sell their possessions off to pay back. On a day like any other, Lina receives a letter from the King stating that a royal banquet will be held to find a bride for the third prince, and all eligible female suitors are invited. A week later, Lina reluctantly arrives in her unspectacular attire at a room full of beautiful women, all vying to stand beside the prince, Lord Gilberto. Upon laying eyes on the prince for the first time, Lina is immediately taken aback, his aura far too stunning and radiant for her to behold! Thinking she could never capture the prince's heart, Lina hopes to return home as soon as possible. But—as fate would have it—when Lina is selected as one of the final five contenders, she cannot help but become ever more intertwined with the dazzling prince and his royal affairs. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
I reincarnated into the world of a European online novel?! When I realized I was in a novel world without route branching, I hit a wall from the very beginning for one simple reason. The main character of the original novel is a former doctor, but there is no way I can cheat and do the same. I can't help but wonder what I can do as a former mourning woman against so many capture characters. If this happens, I will aim to become a nightingale in this world! A medical slapstick romance that involves a former mourning woman who is wild and has not a single romantic bone in her body. (Source: Shogakukan, translated)
Living the workaholic life in her mid-20s, Sei never expected she’d be summoned to another world, let alone obtain the power of a living Saint. And she especially didn’t expect to be totally ignored by the locals! While the kingdom desperately needs a hero, it turns out Sei was just the backup option. Left alone, she explores her newfound powers at the royal Research Institute, unraveling the mysteries of magic potions. As she helps the sick and the dying, her talents reveal themselves. Might Sei be the Saint this world needs after all? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
What's a girl to do when she's reincarnated into a game full of her biases, and as the antagonist to boot? Simple—do whatever it takes to make them shine, of course! When I'm reborn into the body of the villainess Eldia, I'm determined to play my role to perfection for the loves of my life...but how was I supposed to know that one impulsive mistake I made years ago would bring such drastic changes to the story!? (Source: Yen Press)
When Lizzia Rietberg realized that she reincarnated into an otome game, she resolved to dedicate her all to this next life. Even as a mob character, she was content with being in the background, avoiding the main plot. However, she is dragged into the limelight when she unwittingly catches the eye of Bernhardt "Bern" Eus Brunsmeier, the final villain of the prince's route! Lizzia and Bern become engaged soon after, spending time together and steadily growing closer. Save for a hint of darkness in Bern's past, all seems well—until Lizzia enters high school and witnesses the main story begin to unfold before her very eyes. All Lizzia wishes for is to protect those precious to her and save Bern from his own downfall. However, this is no easy task—as the heroine grows closer to the prince, hints begin to arise that Lizzia may not be the only one who knows this is the world of a game... [Written by MAL Rewrite]
I was reborn as a princess in the world an otome game with memories of my previous life. Wait, what? I'm the heroine's love rival? You're kidding! I have no intention of falling in love with any of those pathetic guys, because the one I like is a support character, the Commander of the Royal Knights. Except the Heroine, after being reincarnated in this shitty game where the support characters are way better than the love interests, is threatening to bring down my own life with flags, and I am determined to strike them down. (Source: Shousetsuka ni Narou, translated)
The novel The Saint Beloved by the Prince is set in the land of Lacia, where spirits control the elements, each of which is overseen by a "Spirit King." On rare occasions, these Spirit Kings may bless a single human, granting them immense magical control over their respective element. The heroine, Amelia Logan, and the villainess, Claudia Leitzya, are two sides of the same coin, blessed by the Light and Dark Spirit Kings respectively. However, while Amelia is beloved, Claudia is hated and rejected due to her dark skin, ebony locks, and aptitude for dark magic. After dying in modern-day Japan, Sakura is reborn as an infant Claudia. While difficult at first, Claudia tries to adjust to this new life, all the while accompanied by the Dark Spirit King Gerald. But even this task is far from easy; people fear her at first glance, no matter how she acts toward them. Still, Claudia is set on changing her fate from the novel, proving she is a good person and breaking free from the shackles of a "villainess." [Written by MAL Rewrite]
A young office lady's life in modern-day Japan used to be consumed by the neverending tedium of her desk job; her only solace was reading web novels. One particular story caught her eye, about the Baroness Misano defeating the noblewoman Ronia Gavisera and winning the heart of Ronia's ex-fiancé Schneider. After finishing the novel, she couldn't help but wish there had been a more peaceful conclusion—and this was her last thought before she died. In her next life, she is reborn as the very same Ronia whom she had pitied. This time however, she resolves to remain free from the conflict between herself and Misano. However, the plot of the novel cannot change, and despite never instigating anything, Ronia is expelled from school, disowned by her family, and her engagement is ruined. This is not Ronia's downfall; this is her chance at freedom! Free of her past, she opens up a cafe, leisurely spending her days with a piping cup of coffee. Soon, this peaceful life gains a new splendor with the arrival of four beast-kin, a race of human-animal hybrids. While most shy away from them in fear, Ronia can't help but be enchanted by their fluffiness! [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Claire, a daughter of the esteemed duke, is faced with a sudden annulment of her engagement to Prince Asbert, the Prince of the great Kingdom of Noston. Being scorned as the fallen duke's daughter and labeled as the villainess, Claire leaves everything behind and heads towards a new place in order to gain her true self back. (Source: Shousetsuka ni Narou, translated)
Iris, a lover of otome games, dies in a tragic traffic accident one night after work. The next moment, she opens her eyes to a very different situation. She finds herself on her knees in a church, where she quickly realizes that she has become Iris Lana Armelia, the main antagonist of the otome game she played just hours before her death. Now, the final scene at the end of the game is playing out before her eyes: Edward Tom Tasmeria—the second prince of the kingdom and Iris' fiancé—publically annuls their engagement and condemns Iris over her rude remarks to Yuuri Noir, with whom Edward is in a relationship. Possessing memories of both her current life as a duke's daughter and her life in Japan, Iris knows what will happen next. After she returns home, her father tries to banish her to a church, where she will live out the rest of her days as a nun. However, Iris refuses to accept her fate, and she convinces her father to make her the acting lord of Armelia. Armed with the knowledge and skills from her previous life, Iris now sets out to bring prosperity to her land and its people. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
The earl's daughter Sadie has made quite a name for herself as the villainess of the century during the ten years that her body was hijacked. When she realizes she has gotten back in her original body, Rufus, the commander of the knights, is in the middle of breaking off their betrothal. Even when she tells him the truth that her body has been hijacked, he refuses to believe her. Thus, Sadie begins to look for the culprit as well as the cause of the body-switching. Meanwhile, Rufus cannot hide his confusion over Sadie's sudden change in personality... The story unfolds as the two slowly get closer to each other, overcoming a slew of misunderstandings along the way. (Source: Kodansha USA)
Konoha Satou has a dark history. After all, she spent her teen years writing self-indulgent fantasy romance fics—like her Dark History. But since she's become its most despicable villainess, remembering every last detail is now a matter of life-and-death. Having avoided the first couple of death flags, Satou's suddenly left in the dark when a mysterious stranger returns from the Lily Kingdom—a character she doesn't recall writing in the original script. Although Yomi claims to be her ally, can Satou really trust a character she knows nothing about in such a dangerous world? (Source: Yen Press)
Subaru, a high school girl with beautiful, athletic legs, is transported to a land of burning heat, where hot sands ripple! Subaru's adventure begins as she searches for the "Treasure of the Stars" in order to save the man she is destined to kiss in her dream. Whose were those lips on that day? A kiss lures you into the Arabian Nights of destiny! (Source: Kadokawa, translated)
Sena Shirai, a teenage shut-in, thoughtlessly wishes for her school to explode or the world to be destroyed so she will not have to venture outside. On her 18th birthday, she decides to leave the safety of her home on a whim, only to die in a traffic accident shortly thereafter. When Sena is reborn into a fantasy world where magic users make up half the population, she discovers that her unique abilities are "Explode" and "Destroy." Believing that she is a danger to others, she spends most of her second childhood living in isolation with her mother in Ludfalla Forest. Even after her mother passes away, Sena remains in the forest and becomes known as a witch amongst the townspeople. On the day she turns 18 again, she has a chance encounter with a handsome stranger who collapses and requires care until he regains consciousness. The young man, Keith, encourages Sena to break through her physical and emotional boundaries, culminating in a suggestion that they journey together. Will Sena take charge of her future this time around, or is she fated to relive her forlorn past? [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Oriana, a seventeen-year-old magic student, suddenly dies alongside her boyfriend, Vincent. However, she returns from death in the body of her seven-year-old self with the memories of her past life intact—except for the knowledge of what killed her. She fantasizes for years about reuniting with her beloved, but when they finally meet, Vincent doesn’t remember her! Can she make Vincent fall in love with her again and avoid the death that started this mysterious time loop? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)
Through a handheld mirror connected to another world, college student Ichika shares a friendship with a boy named Cecil—one that only her older sister, Karen, knows about. When Karen and the mirror disappear one day, Ichika is devastated. But grief turns to shock a year later when she, too, is sent to the world on the other side, only to find her lost sister and a grown-up Cecil! Except...why are her sister's first words to her "I've missed you, Karen"? And why is everyone else calling her "Ichika"?! In a world where her name and her past have been stolen, Ichika must find a way to forge her own destiny! (Source: Yen Press)