There are many Villainess Manhwas out there and I must admit, that I love that premise, although it is a bit (alright alright VERY) overused by now. Most of the time someone reincarnates in the body of the villainess and completely changes her ways and she becomes kind of a saint or at least a “good girl”. Even when they just go back in time, they often leave their villainous side behind. While I love reading a good redemption story, it’s also nice to have a change of pace. With these 5 Villainess Manhwa recommendations, you can read about an actual villainess – or at least a scheming and manipulative female lead.
Here is a short overview:
- The villainess turns the Hourglass
- The way to protect the female lead’s older brother
- The Villainess lives again
- Beware the Villainess
- I fell into a Reverse Harem Game!
I must say that “The villainess lives again” is actually one of my favorites, but because she falls short as a “true villainess” I gave the Manhwa only third place. The whole ranking was kind of hard, because I also really really love Melissa with her whole attitude, but it is mainly a comedy, that’s why this is also a bit lower on this list. Aaaah guys…. I don’t know… just read them all 🙂
Villainess Manhwa recommendations:
1.The villainess turns the Hourglass
Official summary tappytoon: “After her lowly mother married a count, Aria enjoyed a life full of luxury while harassing her gentle stepsister Mielle. Several years later, Aria is about to be executed when Mielle reveals that she wickedly tricked Aria into building the bad reputation that ultimately brought her to the scaffold. Just as Aria desperately wishes she could change her fate, she sees a curious hourglass that takes her back into the past. Now, Aria can destroy Mielle by using her own tactics against her like a true villainess. The power of the hourglass is on her side… Can Aria take everything from Mielle, or will her actions change the past in ways she couldn’t have imagined? Based on the hit novel.”
Why is this on the Villainous Manhwa list?
Aria doesn’t care about anything but her revenge. All she thinks about is how useful someone is to her (poor Sarah) and how she can use certain people or situations to her advantage. The only one who can really fluster her is the crown prince. She get’s really flustered and angry often and also makes mistakes but all in all, she is a pretty cunning villainess.
You should read if you:
- live for the revenge plot (Mielle is pretty cunning)
- love it when the female lead has a special trick/skill up her sleeve (the Hourglass)
- like to see the antagonist(s) suffer – not torture but humiliation
A true villainess in a Romance Manhwa:
2. The way to protect the female lead’s older brother
This one is not licensed yet, so I can only share the title picture with you and there is no link to the official site. I will update this article, as soon as this changes.
Summary: The story is about Roxana Agriche who isn’t the main villainess of a 19+ reverse harem novel, but rather part of a really psychotic family of assassins: the Agriches. Because she reincarnated, she knows the plot: After the death of her brother Cassis Pedelian the heroin Sylvia will go on a rampage and Roxana will end up getting killed. That’s why she tries to protect Cassis when her family kidnaps him while trying to keep up the act of torturing him so her father doesn’t get suspicious.
Why is this on the Villainous Manhwa list?
Because she tries to stay alive in her rotten family Roxana has gotten quite violent herself. She doesn’t flinch by seeing blood and carries out the tasks her father wants her to do. She is also quite annoyed with some of her siblings and punishes them from time to time. In line with family tradition, she gained a special skill: she trained poisonous butterflies that eat everything in seconds when she gives the command. Although she finds comfort in her interactions with Cassis her goal still is: survival. A true cunning villainess (although rather pitiful).
You should read if you:
- like to read a Romance Manhwa with godlike art
- love stories with moderate gore (it’s not too heavy for my taste)
- like to read about Romance in horrible circumstances
Romance Manhwa list:
3.The Villainess lives again
Official summary on tappytoon: “From childhood, Artezia Rosan’s happiness was dependent on ensuring the success of her brother. As a master manipulator and schemer, she became his most valuable ally in seizing the empire’s throne. That’s exactly why her brother’s betrayal cut so deeply when Artezia was imprisoned as punishment for all of her crimes. Soon after being rescued by Grand Duke Cedric Ebron, she vows to help him overthrow the cruel new emperor by sacrificing her own life with forbidden magic. Now waking up several years earlier back in time, she will forsake her own family to help Cedric at all costs. They say that blood is thicker than water, but can Artezia destroy her brother while her own romance blossoms amidst the chaos?”
Why is this on the Villainous Manhwa list?
I know guys…to call this fluffy gentle blond a “villainess” could be far-fetched – but hear me out: The first panels say “She was the tyrant’s schemer, the villainess who destroyed the empire and the enemy who stole away his family and lover (Cedric’s family is meant here)”. So after she schemed (including murders) for her brother and her mother, Artezia gets blamed for everything and ends up dead without arms, legs, or a tung. Yes. Look at this:
In order to go back in time, she bites her severed tongue and draws a magic circle with her blood. She planned to sacrifice herself to turn back time but ended up going back in time herself. So, she uses this chance to keep scheming – but this time for a good cause. She is still ruthless when it comes to her enemies, that’s why this is on the list.
You should read if you:
- like Romance Manhwas with a very calm and collected female lead
- love to read about a shy but capable male lead
- like seeing the antagonists getting manipulated
Villainess Manhwa recommendations:
4. Beware the Villainess
Official summary on tapas: “Sit back and take in this romantic tale of an angelic heroine and her devoted suitors as they vie for the depths of her love… or not. This story’s about to go through some edits! After an accident, a modern-day college student awakens as the story’s villainess, Melissa Foddebrat. She’s far from anyone’s favorite, but she IS the daughter of the duke. Determined to live it up, this new Melissa is doing things her way — antiquated society, be damned! All idiots, prepare to step aside or perish!“
Why is this on the Villainous Manhwa list?
This is Melissa’s plan: “I won’t be the storybook’s absolutely wicked villainess, or turn into a reformed saint. And I certainly won’t try to seduce these idiotic male characters.” And she lives by that. Her main goal is to protect Yuri from her male love interests and she does so ruthlessly and violently.
You should read if you:
- like seeing friends and morals being valued more than Romance (there is Romance, although it starts later)
- need some new Manhwa Memes
- love it when the female lead is badass (physically and mentally)
Villainess Manhwa recommendations:
5. I fell into a Reverse Harem Game!
Official summary on tapas: „I woke up in a strange bed, with not just one, but two lovers beside me! In this game of love, affection, and deception, I’m Elvia, the Imperial Princess, with a gaggle of men vying for my favor. Sounds great, right? Except this means I’m also stuck as the villainess while the main character is my manipulative maid, Arielle! She’s out to bring me down, and she’s got plans for my harem of men. But I know all her secrets because I can see her player notifications. Can I beat her at her own game?”
Villainess Manhwa recommendations:Why is this on the Villainous Manhwa list?
Her name is Elvia Violette Cecelia and she is the villainous princess of the Violette empire. After the reincarnation, she is not as cruel as the original princess but she still spouts orders („kneel!“ „Leave“ and so on) and manipulates the people around her to get to her goal. She is also quite cruel at the beginning but she really embraces her role as the master of all these love interests.
Villainess Manhwa recommendation: you shouldread if you:
- like to see multiple abs on multiple occasions
- love to read about an interesting twist in the usual otome game scenario: She doesn’t get the choices herself but sees what the player is choosing
- like to see relationships develop from hate or submission to affection and truste
FAQs
Villainess Manhwa recommendations where the “villainess” is actually a villainess? ›
Aileen d'Autriche is the protagonist of I'm the Villainess, and like Katarina before her, this reincarnated bad girl knows she has no plot armor to protect her -- so she must make her own.
Who is the protagonist of Isekai Villainess? ›Aileen d'Autriche is the protagonist of I'm the Villainess, and like Katarina before her, this reincarnated bad girl knows she has no plot armor to protect her -- so she must make her own.
What genre is beware of the Villainess? ›Beware the Villainess! is a comedy Korean Webtoon written by Bbongdda Mask and drawn by Pureunkanna.
What is the Villainess protagonist? ›Melissa Foddebrat is the main protagonist of the novel and manhwa Beware the Villainess!.
How many volumes of death is the only ending for the Villainess? ›Death Is the Only Ending for the Villainess or Villains Are Destined to Die a Manhwa or Novel by Gwon Gyeoeul, Story & Art by SUOL in English Version in High-Quality, Romance series. Currently, three physical volumes are out in Korean, and one physical volume is out in Japanese.
What is the best villainess Manhwa? ›- 8 What It Takes To Be A Villainess.
- 9 The Villainess Wants A Divorce. ...
- 10 Villains Are Destined To Die. ...
- 11 Not-Sew-Wicked Stepmom. ...
- 12 The Perks Of Being A Villainess. ...
- 13 The Villainess Turns The Hourglass. ...
- 14 How To Win My Husband Over. ...
- 15 Roxana. ...
Vyver is one of the most powerful and memorable villains in Isekai Anime because of his knowledge of both technology and magic and his unflinching commitment to his goal.
Is Beware of the Villainess lgbt? ›Character Information
Yuri Elizabeth is a lesbian character from Beware of the Villainess!.
An anime television series adaptation was announced on December 13, 2022. It will be produced by Platinum Vision and directed by Hideaki Ōba, with scripts written by Ayumu Hisao, character designs handled by Yōko Satō, and music composed by Noriyuki Asakura and Usagi to Uma.
Who is the antagonist in I'm the villainess anime? ›Lilia Reinoise (pronounced Lilia Rainworth) is the main Antagonist of the Light Novel/Anime/manga "I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss (悪役令嬢なのでラスボスを飼ってみました, Akuyaku Reijō Nanode Rasubosu o Katte Mimashita)".
Who is the male lead in the villainess Hourglass? ›
Crown Prince Asterope Franz, also known by his alias Asher, is a main character of the series The Villainess Turns the Hourglass. He is the current Crown Prince of the Empire as well as the love interest of Aria Roscente.
What is the ending of villainess? ›The Villainess Ending Explained. Lee Joong-sang stages a “rescue” of Sook-hee from the agency's custody. After that, she is taken to her place. Sook-hee reaches and Lee Joong-sang's men time the detonation.
Who does Katarina Claes like? ›Geordo Stuart
Katarina herself is very much in love with him and would do anything to protect her position as his fiancée.
Scarlett was a villainess whose life has repeated 108 times in total. The duke's redheaded, red-eyed daughter summoned fear and terrorized the nation as a ruthless queen. In all of her 108 lifetimes, she always ended up dying at the age of 28.
What is the full title of my next life as a villainess? ›My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (乙女ゲームの破滅フラグしかない悪役令嬢に転生してしまった…, Otome Gēmu no Hametsu Furagu Shika Nai Akuyaku Reijō ni Tensei Shiteshimatta… Otome Gēmu no Hametsu Furagu Shika Nai Akuyaku Reijō ni Tensei Shiteshimatta…?) is an anime series based on the light novels of the same name.
Is the villainess a new heroine? ›The Villainess Is the New Heroine | WEBTOON. After being reincarnated in the worst written novel ever, Anastacia Hans, the illegitimate daughter of the duke is destined to wed the alpha and later be executed by him. How can the villainess of the story be able to change her fate? Is it even possible?
What is the most famous webtoon manhwa? ›- Wind Breaker.
- True Beauty.
- Tower of God.
- Heartstopper.
- Boyfriends.
- Lore Olympus.
- I want to be a cute anime girl.
- Noblesse.
As expected, Solo Leveling is the all-time favorite manhwa of fans as the series has a record 334,977 user votes on the MyAnimeList.
What is the most popular Isekai manhwa? ›- 1 The Reason Why Raeliana Ended Up At The Duke's Mansion.
- 2 My Life As An Internet Novel. ...
- 3 Beware The Villainess! ...
- 4 Lout Of Count's Family. ...
- 5 Second Life Ranker. ...
- 6 Latna Saga: Survival Of A Sword King. ...
- 7 The Villainess Is A Marionette. ...
- 8 Author Of My Own Destiny. ...
The God of Isekai resembles a humanoid in a trucker's grey and blue jump suit and cap. Over that he wears a laurel crown, and a greek toga and cloth. He also sports a long white beard that goes down to his chest, while his eyes radiate bright white light that makes it impossible for any mortal being to view his face.
Who is the weakest isekai character? ›
- 1 STRONGEST: Ainz Ooal Gown (Overlord)
- 2 WEAKEST: Sato Kazuma (KonoSuba) ...
- 3 STRONGEST: Shin Wolford (Wise Man's Grandchild) ...
- 4 WEAKEST: Subaru Natsuki (Re:Zero - Starting Life In Another World) ...
- 5 STRONGEST: Tanya Von Degurechaff (Saga Of Tanya The Evil) ...
- 1 Lady Eboshi Wants To Protect Iron Town (Princess Mononoke)
- 2 Ty Lee's Sweet And Ditzy Personality Strongly Contrasts Her Teammates (Avatar: The Last Airbender) ...
- 3 Aokiji Allowed Nico Robin To Escape In The Past (One Piece) ...
There is one canon gay character, and everything else is up to interpretation. However, the ending is what makes this book, and so I gotta give the other readers who tagged it LGBT credit.
What is the age rating for my next life as a villainess? ›| Publisher | J-Novel Heart; Illustrated edition (March 2, 2021) |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-1718366657 |
| Reading age | 13 - 17 years |
| Item Weight | 6.4 ounces |
| Dimensions | 5 x 0.5 x 7.25 inches |
Millidiana Claes (ミリディアナ・クラエス) or formerly known as Millidiana Adeth is the wife of Luigi Claes and the mother of Katarina Claes and Keith Claes who is comically shown to be constantly scolding Katarina when she acted out of her role as a noble.
Is villainess a reverse harem? ›9 This Is Technically Not A Reverse Harem
And for it to be a "reverse" harem, the men would have to be the only ones involved in the storyline.
A yuri manga anthology based on the hit My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! light novels, manga, and anime! A brand-new anthology brought to you by the highly popular doom-avoidance-strategy romantic comedy! This book features nine stories focusing on the heroines and their dazzling emotions!
Does my next life as a villainess have an OVA? ›"My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!" OVA: I Met My Destined One... (TV Episode 2021) - IMDb.
Who is the strongest character in my next life as a villainess? ›Despite her low magic stat, Catarina is the physically strongest female in the series, having built up her muscles through farming and climbing trees.
Is Katarina a villain? ›Katarina Du Couteau, also known as The Sinister Blade, is a villainous playable character in the multiplayer online battle arena game League of Legends and the titular villain protagonist of the Katarina comic.
Who is the blue haired guy in my next life as a villainess? ›
Sora is a tall and well-built man with light blue eyes and hair. He has a beauty mark on the right side of his cheek.
Who is the daughter in the Villainess reverses the Hourglass? ›Aria is the daughter of Carin Roscente, a prostitute who managed to raise her social status immensely by marrying into the family of Count Roscente (the richest noble family in the empire), and Chloe Piast, the heir of the Marquis of Piast in the Kingdom of Croa.
How many chapters does the Villainess turns the Hourglass? ›Story. Within the light novel series, the main story is divided into a total of 252 chapters and 23 arcs: The Villainess Turns the Hourglass. A New Meeting.
Who turns back the Hourglass in the Villainess? ›The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass follows the story of Aria Roscente, a prostitute's daughter who was supposed to live a life of luxury following her mother's marriage into the family of Count Roscente.
Who does Olivia end up with in the villainess is a marionette? ›According to the novel The Lady of the Black Rose, after Kayena's downfall, Olivia apparently had a 'happy ending' presumably with Raffaello since she was the 'heroine' and he was the 'male lead' (the 'second male lead' Regef too fell later since he was the villainous tyrant).
How did Eckles betray Penelope? ›Later in the novel Eckles' love for Penelope grows into obsession where he wants her for himself only. The turning point of their relationship is when Eckles betrays her by bringing Ivonne back, so Penelope will rely only on him, which causes her to hate Eckles because she fails his route.
Is Katarina Claes evil? ›Katarina Claes (in Japanese: カタリナ・クラエス, Katarina Kuraesu), also known as Lady Claes and Bakarina is the main "villainous" protagonist of the webnovel, light novel, manga and anime series I Reincarnated into an Otome Game as a Villainess With Only Destruction Flags.
Who married Katarina? ›Katarina was the daughter of Sigismund I of Poland and Bona Sforza of Milan. She married Johan (III) in Vilnius in 1562.
Who does Nicol end up with in my next life as a villainess? ›Game Routes
If the heroine captures Nicol successfully, she will become friends with Sophia and gain her blessing to marry Nicol. The two will live happily ever after.
9 Katarina: The Sinister Blade
Age: Katarina is the oldest daughter of her family at somewhere between 25 and 30 years old, seemingly agreed upon to be about 27 as she was present during the Ionian war. Height: She is about 5'5" tall. Birthday: Her exact birth date is unknown, but she is Cassiopeia's older sister.
Who is 9 Beware of the Villainess? ›
Nine is a male werewolf taking the form of a light blue-haired young man with long unkempt hair on the sides and back (back when he was on the streets) and tall. He has pink eyes as well as a ribbon tied lower to the back of his head.
Who is the daughter in the villainess lives twice? ›Artizea is the daughter of Miraila Rosan and heir to the Rosan Marquisate. She became the only heir after her father's siblings all died from poisoning when she was 6 months old.
How old is Katarina Claes? ›| Katarina Claes | |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 (first year), 18 (currently) |
| Birthday | 24 June |
| Statistics | |
| Gayness | 7 |
It's so sad, but fortunately since this is an otome game you get to interject him and tell him that no in fact you also are in love with him. And so as usual, Catarina dumps Geordo and goes with Nicol, as Sofia continues to ship them in the background.
Is Fortune Lover a real game? ›FORTUNE LOVER ~Trial Version~ (FORTUNE LOVER 体験版) is a original Mini PC Game included in the Blue-ray releases of the My Next life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! as a bonus disc. Each disc contains a 15-30 minute trial game, showing a preview of the events within the world of the original game.
What is Katarina Claes real name? ›| Gender: | Female |
|---|---|
| Age: | 15 - 16 |
| Portrayed by: | Maaya Uchida (Japanese) Jeanne Tirado (English) |
| Status: | Alive |
| Media of origin: | My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! |
It was officially announced on Twitter that the anime film is set to premiere in 2023, which might either be a spin-off or a sequel to My Next Life as a Villainess anime series. We expect the news of My Next Life as a Villainess Season 3 post-movie.
Who is Claire in love with the villainess? ›Claire François is the deuteragonist and the title character of the I'm in Love with the Villainess light novel and manga series. She is a noble hailing from the François house, one of the most influential houses in the Bauer Kingdom, and is the original villainess of an otome game called Revolution.
Who is the protagonist of Isekai villainess? ›Aileen d'Autriche is the protagonist of I'm the Villainess, and like Katarina before her, this reincarnated bad girl knows she has no plot armor to protect her -- so she must make her own.
Is there an isekai with a female protagonist? ›Sword Art Online, Bofuri, and Inuyasha are just some of the titles that showcase brilliant and powerful female main characters in isekai anime.
Who is the protagonist in the villainess reverses the hourglass? ›
The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass follows the story of Aria Roscente, a prostitute's daughter who was supposed to live a life of luxury following her mother's marriage into the family of Count Roscente.
Who is the protagonist in otome game no Hametsu flag? ›Maria Campbell. Maria is the main heroine of the game.
Who is the antagonist in my next life as a villainess? ›She is now Katarina Claes, the antagonist of the otome game, who nastily hounded the protagonist until the end. Knowing all the possible outcomes of the game, she realizes that every single possible route ends with Katarina being murdered or exiled!
What anime has 5 female protagonists? ›Shirobako is slice-of-life anime about five women, Aoi, Ema, Midori, Shizuka, and Misa, who have been friends since high school and bonded over their love for anime while in their school's animation club. They promise each other to pursue careers in the anime industry with the goal to create their own show one day.
Who is the daughter in the villainess reverses the Hourglass? ›Aria is the daughter of Carin Roscente, a prostitute who managed to raise her social status immensely by marrying into the family of Count Roscente (the richest noble family in the empire), and Chloe Piast, the heir of the Marquis of Piast in the Kingdom of Croa.
Who is Katarina Claes love interest? ›Geordo Stuart
Katarina herself is very much in love with him and would do anything to protect her position as his fiancée.
Game Routes
If the heroine captures Keith successfully, and gets the happy end, just like the time with Prince Geordo, since Katarina had been criminally harassing the couple, she was deprived of her status and exiled. After that, Keith left the Claes house and married the heroine after eloping together.