The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love Vol. 01

The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love Vol. 01

Can one would-be villainess fend off multiple handsome suitors’ advances to simply live a peaceful life? Or will the game force a happy ending no matter what?

From a mundane existence to an extraordinary adventure! Luciana, once an ordinary woman, now finds herself reincarnated as the stunning villainess of an otome game. Well aware of impending plot twists, she’s ready to rewrite her destiny and avoid catastrophe. She hatches a brilliant plan to live a peaceful life and avoid troublesome suitors. What could possibly go wrong?

Surprise! These persistent men refuse to take a hint! And if that weren’t enough, she also possesses incredible, unparalleled magical abilities. What about this world has made her so special?

Biographical Notes:

Touya is the author of The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love, which was originally released as a light novel series in Japan.

Ren Sakuma is the illustrator of The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love manga adaptation.

Title Notes:

Based on hit, Award winning Wen Novel, The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love is an adaptation of a hit web novel turned print novel, which won the 2022 Next Light Novel Award in the Trade Paperback category.

The popular reincarnated-villainess genre, in which a woman is reincarnated as the female love rival in a dating sim centered around a female protagonist and a host of love interests, is hot right now among manga readers thanks to hilarious hit titles in the genre such as My Next Life as a Villainess.

This series’ gorgeous art, determined heroine, attractive male cast, and entertaining, comedic character interactions make it a welcome and fresh entry.

The story will appeal to fans of otome content, which targets mainly women readers; it’s a genre that is known for featuring romance and attractive male characters.

More details on Touya, Ren Sakuma:

Touya’s Twitter account

More works by Touya

Ren Sakuma’s Twiiter account