The upcoming TV anime based on the isekai fantasy light novel series The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom revealed character art for four of its main characters today: Tiararose , Aquasteed , Hartknights and Akari . The series will broadcast in Japan beginning in January 2026. Tiararose Aquasteed Hartknights Akari The original The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom light novel series began publication on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in March 2026. Enterbrain publishes a print version in Japan under their B's Log Bunko imprint, with 14 volumes published to date. Puni-chan writes and Akeno Naruse illustrates the series. Takayuki Hamana directs the TV anime at Studio Deen, with series composition by Yoshimi Narita and character designs by Majiro. RELATED: The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom Anime Unveils Teaser Trailer The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom follows Tiararose Lapis Clementille, a Japanese woman who reincarnates into the otome game Lapis Lazuli Ring . She’s supposed to be the game's antagonist, but her bad day turns good when the crown prince of another nation proposes to her. Source: The Villainess Is Adored by the Prince of the Neighbor Kingdom on X (formerly Twitter)
