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The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen
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) 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 premiered in July 2023.
| 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) | |
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| Genre | Isekai[1] |
| Novel series | |
| Written by | Tenichi |
| Published by | Shōsetsuka ni Narō |
| Original run | April 19, 2018 – present |
| Light novel | |
| Written by | Tenichi |
| Illustrated by | Suzunosuke |
| Published by | Ichijinsha |
| English publisher | |
| Imprint | Iris NEO |
| Demographic | Female |
| Original run | June 4, 2019 – present |
| Volumes | 7 |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Tenichi |
| Illustrated by | Bunko Matsuura |
| Published by | Ichijinsha |
| English publisher | |
| Magazine | Zero-Sum Online |
| Demographic | Shōjo |
| Original run | March 19, 2020 – March 18, 2022 |
| Volumes | 3 |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Tenichi |
| Illustrated by | Akiko Kawano |
| Published by | Ichijinsha |
| Magazine | Monthly Comic Zero Sum |
| Demographic | Shōjo |
| Original run | June 28, 2023 – present |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Norio Nitta |
| Written by | Deko Akao |
| Music by |
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| Studio | OLM Team Yoshioka |
| Licensed by | Sentai Filmworks |
| Original network | Tokyo MX, BS11, MBS |
| Original run | July 7, 2023 – present |
| Episodes | 8 |
Characters Edit
- Pride (プライド, Puraido)
- 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 (ステイル, Suteiru)
- 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 (ティアラ)
- 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 (アーサー, Āsā)
- 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 (ローザ, Rōza)
- Voiced by: Kikuko Inoue[3]
- Albert (アルバート, Arubāto)
- Voiced by: Toshiyuki Morikawa[3]
- Gilbert (ジルベール, Jirubēru)
- Voiced by: Kōji Yusa[3]
- Roderick (ロデリック, Roderikku)
- Voiced by: Hiroki Yasumoto[4]
- Clark (クラーク, Kurāku)
- Voiced by: Toshihiko Seki[4]
- Callum (カラム, Karamu)
- Voiced by: Daisuke Ono[4]
- Eric (エリック, Erikku)
- Voiced by: Takuma Nagatsuka[4]
- Alan (アラン, Aran)
- Voiced by: Hiro Shimono[4]
- Sefek (セフェク, Sefeku)
- Voiced by: M.A.O[5]
- Val (ヴァル, Varu)
- Voiced by: Junichi Suwabe[5]
- Kemet (ケメト, Kemeto)
- Voiced by: Shizuka Ishigami[5]
Media Edit
Light novel Edit
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 Edit
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
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| 1 | June 4, 2019[7] | 978-4-75-809177-0 | March 3, 2022 (digital) April 26, 2022 (physical)[10] | 978-1-64-827842-6 |
| 2 | March 3, 2020[11] | 978-4-75-809242-5 | April 28, 2022 (digital) May 31, 2022 (physical)[12] | 978-1-63-858265-6 |
| 3 | January 7, 2021[13] | 978-4-75-809326-2 | August 11, 2022 (digital) February 21, 2023 (physical)[14] | 978-1-63-858704-0 |
| 4 | September 2, 2021[15] | 978-4-75-809394-1 | February 2, 2023 (digital) August 22, 2023 (physical)[16] | 978-1-68-579628-0 |
| 5 | April 4, 2022[17] | 978-4-75-809452-8 | December 5, 2023 (physical)[18] | 979-8-88843-071-2 |
| 6 | November 2, 2022[19] | 978-4-75-809503-7 | — | — |
| 7 | August 2, 2023[8] | 978-4-75-809570-9 | — | — |
Manga Edit
A manga adaptation, illustrated by Bunko Matsuura, was serialized on Ichijinsha's Zero-Sum Online website from March 19, 2020, to March 18, 2022.[20] As of January 2022, the series' individual chapters have been collected into three tankōbon volumes.[21] In October 2022, it was announced that the manga adaptation had been cancelled due to the poor health of the artist.[22] A new manga adaptation, illustrated by Akiko Kawano, began serialization in Ichijinsha's Monthly Comic Zero Sum magazine on June 28, 2023.[23]
Seven Seas Entertainment is also publishing the manga adaptation in English.[9]
First manga Edit
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 24, 2020[24] | 978-4-75-803554-5 | April 5, 2022[25] | 978-1-64-827843-3 |
| 2 | April 30, 2021[26] | 978-4-75-803602-3 | June 28, 2022[27] | 978-1-63-858323-3 |
| 3 | January 31, 2022[21] | 978-4-75-803703-7 | February 14, 2023[28] | 978-1-63-858728-6 |
Anime Edit
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 premiered on July 7, 2023, on Tokyo MX and other networks.[a] 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.[30] Muse Communication also licensed the series in Asia-Pacific.[31]
Episode list Edit
| No. | Title [32][b] | Directed by [c] | Written by [c] | Storyboarded by [c] | Original air date [34] |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "The Selfish Princess Awakens" Transcription: "Wagamama Ōjo wa Me o Samasu" (Japanese: ～我儘王女は目を覚ます～) | Jōji Shimura | Deko Akao | Norio Nitta | July 7, 2023 |
| 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 Numayama | Deko Akao | Norio Nitta | July 14, 2023 |
| 3 | "The Heretical Princess and the Knights" Transcription: "Gedō Ōjo to Kishidan" (Japanese: ～外道王女と騎士団～) | Takahiro Hirata | Deko Akao | Norio Nitta | July 21, 2023 |
| 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 Ishii | Deko Akao | Tomoko Akiyama | July 28, 2023 |
| 5 | "The Wicked Princess and the Sword" Transcription: "Kokuaku Ōjo to Ken" (Japanese: ～酷悪王女と剣～) | Jōji Shimura | Takashi Ifukube | Akiko Nagashima | August 4, 2023 |
| 6 | "The Selfish Princess Passes Judgment" Transcription: "Jikochū Ōjo wa Sabaku" (Japanese: ～自己中王女は裁く～) | Mayu Numayama | Michihiro Tsuchiya | Kōsaku Taniguchi | August 11, 2023 |
| 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 Morita | Takashi Ifukube | Norio Nitta | August 18, 2023 |
| 8 | "The Insolent Princess and the Judgment" Transcription: "Burei Ōjo to Sabaki" (Japanese: ～無礼王女と裁き～) | Ken'ichi Nishida | Takashi Ifukube | Tomoko Akiyama | August 25, 2023 |
| 9 | "The Cruel Princess and the Criminal" Transcription: "Zankoku Ōjo to Zainin" (Japanese: ～残酷王女と罪人～) | TBA | TBA | TBA | September 1, 2023 |
Reception Edit
In 2021, the manga adaptation was nominated for the Next Manga Awards in the web category.[35]
Notes Edit
References Edit
- ^ "Series: The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel)". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b c d 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.
- ^ a b c d e f 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.
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ 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.
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- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel) Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel) Vol. 4". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved April 26, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Light Novel) Vol. 5". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved May 22, 2023.
- ^ 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.
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- ^ a b 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 「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.
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- ^ 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.
- ^ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Manga) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior (Manga) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 28, 2022.
- ^ 『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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Sutōrī | Terebi Anime "Higeki no Genkyō to naru Saikyō Gedō Last Boss Joō wa Min no tame ni Tsukushimasu"" STORY | 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。』 [Story | TV Anime "The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior"]. lastame.com (in Japanese). Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ "Stream The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior on HIDIVE". HIDIVE. Retrieved July 7, 2023.
- ^ "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.
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External links Edit
- Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese)
- Official manga website at Zero-Sum Online (in Japanese)
- Official anime website (in Japanese)
- The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen (light novel) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia