The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior
Cover of the first light novel volume, featuring (from left to right) Stale Royal Ivy, Pride Royal Ivy, and Arthur Bersford
悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。
(Higeki no Genkyō to naru Saikyō Gedō Last Boss Joō wa Min no tame ni Tsukushimasu)
GenreIsekai[1]
Novel series
Written byTenichi
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runApril 19, 2018 – present
Light novel
Written byTenichi
Illustrated bySuzunosuke
Published byIchijinsha
English publisher
ImprintIris NEO
DemographicFemale
Original runJune 4, 2019 – present
Volumes7
Manga
Written byTenichi
Illustrated byBunko Matsuura
Published byIchijinsha
English publisher
  • NA: Seven Seas Entertainment
MagazineZero-Sum Online
DemographicShōjo
Original runMarch 19, 2020 – March 18, 2022
Volumes3
Manga
Written byTenichi
Illustrated byAkiko Kawano
Published byIchijinsha
MagazineMonthly Comic Zero Sum
DemographicShōjo
Original runJune 28, 2023 – present
Anime television series
Directed byNorio Nitta
Written byDeko Akao
Music by
  • Hanae Nakamura
  • Tatsuhiko Saiki
  • Kanade Sakuma
  • Junko Nakajima
StudioOLM Team Yoshioka
Licensed bySentai Filmworks
Original networkTokyo MX, BS11, MBS
Original run July 7, 2023 – September 22, 2023
Episodes12

The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Japanese: 悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。, Hepburn: Higeki no Genkyō to naru Saikyō Gedō Last Boss Joō wa Min no tame ni Tsukushimasu, "The Final Boss, the Ultimate Villain and the Cause of the Tragedy, Is the Queen Who Does Everything for Her People") is a Japanese light novel series written by Tenichi. The series originated on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website in April 2018, before being published in print with illustrations by Suzunosuke by Ichijinsha beginning in June 2019. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Bunko Matsuura, was serialized on the Zero-Sum Online website between March 2020 and March 2022. An anime television series adaptation by OLM aired from July to September 2023.

Plot

One day, an eight-year-old girl named Pride Royal Ivy discovers she has been reincarnated in the otome game Our Ray of Light. In-game, Pride is a sadistic young girl who grows up to become a corrupt queen and serves as the final boss. Realizing this, Pride uses her skills and knowledge of the game to become benevolent, hoping that by changing her ways, this will lead to a better future for herself, her kingdom, and the people around her.

Characters

Pride Royal Ivy (プライド・ロイヤル・アイビー, Puraido Roiyaru Aibī)
Voiced by: Fairouz Ai[2]
Pride is the main protagonist, being a reincarnator. The original Pride was a monstrously selfish woman who callously abused everyone, being seen as a devil in human form; only to eventually meet her end at the hands of her younger sister. The current Pride uses her memory of the original timeline to save and protect everyone that would have been abused by her; unintentionally causing them and herself to have glimpses of the original timeline. Whenever she makes alterations to the current timeline, the actions of her original self are seemingly imprinted onto others who carry them out in her place.
Stale Royal Ivy (ステイル・ロイヤル・アイビー, Suteiru Roiyaru Aibī)
Voiced by: Maaya Uchida[2]
Stale is the adopted brother and assistant of Pride and possesses the power of teleportation. The original Pride placed him under a magical contract which forced him to obey her, taking advantage of his inability to read, and then ordered him to murder his birth mother. The current Pride has treated him with great care and compassion, notably allowing him to communicate with his birth mother, and so earning his loyalty and love.
Tiara Royal Ivy (ティアラ・ロイヤル・アイビー, Tiara Roiyaru Aibī)
Voiced by: Haruka Tomatsu[2]
Tiara is the younger sister of Pride and would have been the protagonist in the original version of events.
Arthur Beresford (アーサー・ベレスフォード, Āsā Berusufōdo)
Voiced by: Junya Enoki[3]
Arthur is the son of the Knight Captain who possesses the power to improve the vitality of plants. In the original timeline, he watched as his father died in battle while the original Pride mocked the fallen soldiers, leading him to swear vengence against her to the point of not allowing the original Tiara to get close to him due to her relation to Pride. The current Pride used her skill to enter the battle herself, saving his father's life and earning Arthur's loyalty.
Rosa Royal Ivy (ローザ・ロイヤル・アイビー, Rōza Roiyaru Aibī)
Voiced by: Kikuko Inoue[3]
Albert Royal Ivy (アルバート・ロイヤル・アイビー, Arubāto Roiyaru Aibī)
Voiced by: Toshiyuki Morikawa[3]
Gilbert Butler (ジルベール・バトラー, Jirubēru Batorā)
Voiced by: Kōji Yusa[3]
Roderick Beresford (ロデリック・ベレスフォード, Roderikku Beresufōdo)
Voiced by: Hiroki Yasumoto[4]
Clark Darwin (クラーク・ダーウィン, Kurāku Dāwin)
Voiced by: Toshihiko Seki[4]
Callum Bordeaux (カラム・ボルドー, Karamu Borudō)
Voiced by: Daisuke Ono[4]
Eric Gilchrist (エリック・ギルクリスト, Erikku Girukuriesuto)
Voiced by: Takuma Nagatsuka[4]
Alan Berners (アラン・バーナーズ, Aran Bānāzu)
Voiced by: Hiro Shimono[4]
Val (ヴァル, Varu)
Voiced by: Junichi Suwabe[5]
Sefek (セフェク, Sefeku)
Voiced by: M.A.O[5]
Kemet (ケメト, Kemeto)
Voiced by: Shizuka Ishigami[5]

Media

Light novel

Written by Tenichi, the series began serialization on the novel posting website Shōsetsuka ni Narō on April 19, 2018.[6] The series was later acquired by Ichijinsha, who began publishing the series in print with illustrations by Suzunosuke on June 4, 2019.[7] As of August 2023, seven volumes have been released.[8]

In June 2021, Seven Seas Entertainment announced that they licensed the series for English publication.[9]

Volume list

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 June 4, 2019[7]978-4-75-809177-0March 3, 2022 (digital)
April 26, 2022 (print)[10]		978-1-64-827842-6
2 March 3, 2020[11]978-4-75-809242-5April 28, 2022 (digital)
May 31, 2022 (print)[12]		978-1-63-858265-6
3 January 7, 2021[13]978-4-75-809326-2August 11, 2022 (digital)
February 21, 2023 (print)[14]		978-1-63-858704-0
4 September 2, 2021[15]978-4-75-809394-1February 2, 2023 (digital)
August 22, 2023 (print)[16]		978-1-68-579628-0
5 April 4, 2022[17]978-4-75-809452-8December 5, 2023 (print)[18]979-8-88843-071-2
6 November 2, 2022[19]978-4-75-809503-7April 23, 2024 (print)[20]979-8-88843-440-6
7 August 2, 2023[8]978-4-75-809570-9——

Manga

A manga adaptation, illustrated by Bunko Matsuura, was serialized on Ichijinsha's Zero-Sum Online website from March 19, 2020, to March 18, 2022.[21] As of January 2022, the series' individual chapters have been collected into three tankōbon volumes.[22] In October 2022, it was announced that the manga adaptation had been cancelled due to the poor health of the artist.[23] A new manga adaptation, illustrated by Akiko Kawano, began serialization in Ichijinsha's Monthly Comic Zero Sum magazine on June 28, 2023.[24]

Seven Seas Entertainment is also publishing the manga adaptation in English.[9]

First manga

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 October 24, 2020[25]978-4-75-803554-5April 5, 2022[26]978-1-64-827843-3
2 April 30, 2021[27]978-4-75-803602-3June 28, 2022[28]978-1-63-858323-3
3 January 31, 2022[22]978-4-75-803703-7February 14, 2023[29]978-1-63-858728-6

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on October 28, 2022. It is produced by OLM and directed by Norio Nitta, with Deko Akao writing the scripts, Hitomi Kōno designing the characters, and Hanae Nakamura, Tatsuhiko Saiki, Kanade Sakuma, and Junko Nakajima composing the music.[2] It aired from July 7 to September 22, 2023, on Tokyo MX and other networks.[lower-alpha 1] The opening theme song is "Kyūseishu" (救世主, "Savior") by Tsukuyomi, while the ending theme song is "Pride" by ChoQMay.[4] Sentai Filmworks licensed the series, and is streaming it on HIDIVE.[31] Muse Communication also licensed the series in Asia-Pacific.[32]

Episode list

No.Title [33][lower-alpha 2]Directed by [lower-alpha 3]Written by [lower-alpha 3]Storyboarded by [lower-alpha 3]Original air date [35]
1"The Selfish Princess Awakens"
Transcription: "Wagamama Ōjo wa Me o Samasu" (Japanese: ～我儘王女は目を覚ます～)		Jōji ShimuraDeko AkaoNorio NittaJuly 7, 2023 (2023-07-07)
2"The Villainous Princess Makes a Request of Her Brother"
Transcription: "Gokuaku Ōjo wa Gitei ni Negau" (Japanese: ～極悪王女は義弟に願う～)		Mayu NumayamaDeko AkaoNorio NittaJuly 14, 2023 (2023-07-14)
3"The Heretical Princess and the Knights"
Transcription: "Gedō Ōjo to Kishidan" (Japanese: ～外道王女と騎士団～)		Takahiro HirataDeko AkaoNorio NittaJuly 21, 2023 (2023-07-21)
4"The Worst Princess and the Young Man's Vow"
Transcription: "Saitei Ōjo to Chikai no Seinen" (Japanese: ～最低王女と誓いの青年～)		Nozomi IshiiDeko AkaoTomoko AkiyamaJuly 28, 2023 (2023-07-28)
5"The Wicked Princess and the Sword"
Transcription: "Kokuaku Ōjo to Ken" (Japanese: ～酷悪王女と剣～)		Jōji ShimuraTakashi IfukubeAkiko NagashimaAugust 4, 2023 (2023-08-04)
6"The Selfish Princess Passes Judgment"
Transcription: "Jikochū Ōjo wa Sabaku" (Japanese: ～自己中王女は裁く～)		Mayu NumayamaMichihiro TsuchiyaKōsaku TaniguchiAugust 11, 2023 (2023-08-11)
7"The Coldhearted Princess and the Quitter"
Transcription: "Reikoku Ōjo to Yameru Hito" (Japanese: ～冷酷王女とヤメルヒト～)		Yūki MoritaTakashi IfukubeNorio NittaAugust 18, 2023 (2023-08-18)
8"The Insolent Princess and the Judgment"
Transcription: "Burei Ōjo to Sabaki" (Japanese: ～無礼王女と裁き～)		Ken'ichi NishidaTakashi IfukubeTomoko AkiyamaAugust 25, 2023 (2023-08-25)
9"The Cruel Princess and the Criminal"
Transcription: "Zankoku Ōjo to Zainin" (Japanese: ～残酷王女と罪人～)		Akira IshiiDeko AkaoNorio Nitta
Akira Ishii		September 1, 2023 (2023-09-01)
10"The Coldhearted Princess Sneaks In"
Transcription: "Hakujō Ōjo wa Sennyū Suru" (Japanese: ～薄情王女は潜入する～)		Mayu NumayamaMichihiro TsuchiyaAkiko NagashimaSeptember 8, 2023 (2023-09-08)
11"The Merciless Princess and the Order"
Transcription: "Sankoku Ōjo to Meirei" (Japanese: ～惨酷王女と命令～)		Nozomi IshiiTakashi IfukubeTomoko AkiyamaSeptember 15, 2023 (2023-09-15)
12"The Treacherous Princess Faces the Future"
Transcription: "Akugyaku Ōjo wa Mirai ni Mukau" (Japanese: ～悪虐王女は未来に向かう～)		Sayaka YamaiDeko AkaoNorio NittaSeptember 22, 2023 (2023-09-22)

Reception

In 2021, the manga adaptation was nominated for the Next Manga Awards in the web category.[36]

Notes

  1. ↑ Tokyo MX listed the series premiere on July 6 at 24:00, which is effectively July 7 at midnight JST.[30]
  2. ↑ All English titles are taken from HIDIVE.[34]
  3. 1 2 3 Information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.

References

  1. ↑ "Series: The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel)". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Pineda, Rafael (October 27, 2022). "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Novels Get TV Anime in July 2023". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Cayanan, Joanna (April 26, 2023). "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Anime's 1st Video Reveals More Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Pineda, Rafael (May 18, 2023). "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen Anime Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artists". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 8, 2023). "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Anime's 2nd Promo Video Previews Opening Theme". Anime News Network. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  6. ↑ 悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。〜ラスボスチートと王女の権威で救える人は救いたい〜 (in Japanese). Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  7. 1 2 悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。 (in Japanese). Ichijinsha. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  8. 1 2 悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。7 (in Japanese). Ichijinsha. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  9. 1 2 Pineda, Rafael (June 29, 2021). "Seven Seas Licenses Classroom of the Elite, My Next Life as a Villainess Side Story Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  10. ↑ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel) Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  11. ↑ 悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。２ (in Japanese). Ichijinsha. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  12. ↑ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  13. ↑ 悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。３ (in Japanese). Ichijinsha. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  14. ↑ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  15. ↑ 悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。４ (in Japanese). Ichijinsha. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  16. ↑ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel) Vol. 4". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
  17. ↑ 悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。５ (in Japanese). Ichijinsha. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  18. ↑ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel) Vol. 5". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
  19. ↑ 悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。６ (in Japanese). Ichijinsha. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  20. ↑ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel) Vol. 6". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
  21. ↑ 悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。. Zero-Sum Online (in Japanese). Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  22. 1 2 悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。 3巻 (in Japanese). Ichijinsha. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  23. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (November 7, 2022). "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Manga Canceled Due to Author's Poor Health". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 7, 2022.
  24. ↑ 「ラス為」コミカライズ版の新章がゼロサムでスタート、プライドの新たな物語. Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. June 28, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  25. ↑ 悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。 1巻 (in Japanese). Ichijinsha. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  26. ↑ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Manga) Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  27. ↑ 悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。 2巻 (in Japanese). Ichijinsha. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  28. ↑ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Manga) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  29. ↑ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Manga) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
  30. ↑ 『悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。』7月6日（木）より放送開始！ 第2弾PVと追加キャラクター＆キャスト情報、新たなキービジュアルが公開！. Animate Times (in Japanese). June 8, 2023. Retrieved June 8, 2023.
  31. ↑ Mateo, Alex (March 2, 2023). "Sentai Filmworks Announces New Partnership With MBS, Licenses The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 2, 2023.
  32. ↑ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (June 13, 2023). "Muse Asia Licenses The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen, Gene of AI Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
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  35. ↑ "Hōsō Haishin Jōhō | Terebi Anime "Higeki no Genkyō to naru Saikyō Gedō Last Boss Joō wa Min no tame ni Tsukushimasu"" 放送・配信情報 | TVアニメ『悲劇の元凶となる最強外道ラスボス女王は民の為に尽くします。』 [Broadcast/Distribution Information | TV Anime "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior"]. lastame.com (in Japanese). Retrieved July 7, 2023.
  36. ↑ Loveridge, Lynzee (June 21, 2021). "Voting Opens for Next Manga Awards 2021". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
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