Fans eagerly awaiting ‘The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom’ can finally rejoice! Official character art has been released for the much-anticipated TV anime, giving us our first glimpse at the enchanting protagonists: Tiararose, Aquasteed, Hartknights, and Akari. This exciting reveal builds anticipation for the series, which is set to begin its broadcast in Japan in January 2026.
The anime is an adaptation of the popular isekai fantasy light novel series, ‘The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom.’ Penned by Puni-chan and beautifully illustrated by Akeno Naruse, the original story first graced the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in March 2026. Enterbrain publishes the print version under their B’s Log Bunko imprint, boasting an impressive 14 volumes to date.
Bringing this captivating world to life is director Takayuki Hamana at Studio Deen. Yoshimi Narita handles the series composition, ensuring a faithful yet fresh narrative, while Majiro is responsible for the delightful character designs.
The story introduces us to Tiararose Lapis Clementille, a Japanese woman who finds herself reincarnated into the world of an otome game called ‘Lapis Lazuli Ring.’ Her fate seems sealed as the game’s designated antagonist, facing a dire outcome. However, just when things look bleak, her life takes an unexpected and joyous turn: the crown prince from a neighboring kingdom steps in and proposes to her, completely derailing her villainous destiny and setting her on a new, promising path.