The mad isekai romance of Rae and Claire is already one of the most popular romance anime of Fall 23. Like so many other isekai anime, I'm in Love with the Villainess also has plenty of source materials for fans to discover!
Despite being first published by Inori as an amateur work as recently as 2018, the yuri romance has had a lot of success, meaning there are many different versions to discover!
The Many Media Adaptations of I'm in Love with the Villainess
Here is every version of I'm in Love with the Villainess that currently exists:
- Web Novel – first published in 2018
- Light Novel – first published in 2019
- Manga – first published in 2020
- Manhwa – first published in 2023
- Anime – first aired in 2023
As with many isekai anime, I'm in Love with the Villainess started as a self-published web novel series by Inori on Shousetsuka ni Narou.
After it found success on the popular fan site, I'm in Love with the Villainess was licensed and sold as a light novel. Hanagata provides the illustrations for the light novel series.
Those light novels have since been adapted into a manga series, drawn by Aonoshimo, running in the magazine Comic Yuri Hime.
In January 2023, I'm in Love with the Villainess was adapted into a Korean webtoon, with art by TSTeam.
The success of those adaptations has led to the anime series, animated by studio Platinum Vision and directed by Hideaki Ooba.
The I'm in Love with the Villainess Spin-off Series
It's also worth mentioning that I'm in Love with the Villainess has also had some spin-offs in its relatively short lifespan!
Inori is currently writing a new version of the story set from Claire's perspective, titled She's So Cheeky for a Commoner!
That new story is currently following the same route as the original. First published on Shousetsuka ni Narou in 2021, the light novel adaptation started last year.
There is also a food-based manga spin-off currently titled I'm in Love with the Villainess: Maid's Kitchen. This short series was designed to promote the anime and follows Rae and Lene as they cook for Claire.
What Version of I'm in Love with the Villainess is the Anime Based On?
While it's likely the anime takes some inspiration from the various adaptations, it's primarily based on the light novel.
In many cases like this where an isekai web novel gets multiple adaptations, the light novel is regarded as the main source. The light novel is usually the most refined version of the creator's story and also comes with the first illustrations bringing the vision to life.
The adaptation is likely to take some inspiration from the manga, especially from a visual standpoint. However, the manga itself will also be based on the light novels.
A clue to the anime's inspirations can be seen in the character design credits. Illustrators of both the Villainess' light novel (Hanagata) and manga (Aonoshimo) are credited as original character designers, alongside the anime's designer Youko Satou.
Is the I'm in Love with the Villainess Light Novel Finished?
The original web and light novel series of I'm in Love with the Villainess has been completed. Overall, there are five volumes of the light novels.
Initially, the light novels were published in digital format only. However, most have since also been published as paperbacks.
The I'm in Love with the Villainess light novel series is published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment and is available in most digital stores and in paperback with many major booksellers.
What About the I'm in Love with the Villainess Manga's Status?
The I'm in Love with the Villainess manga is still ongoing. Chapters are published monthly in the yuri magazine Comic Yuri Hime, with chapter 35 published in October 2023.
So far, seven volumes of the manga have been released, with five of them currently available officially in English.
The manga series is also being published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment, and volumes are available at most manga bookstores.
Unfortunately, the series isn't being simulpublished online as with some popular titles, such as those from Shonen Jump.
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