Review of "The Prince's Favorite is the Villainess": A new love story with an unexpected pairing

"The Prince's True Love is the Villainess" - A sweet and forbidden love story

"The Prince's Favorite is the Villainess" is a TV anime series that aired from January 10 to March 14, 2022, and is based on the original manga by Re:mimu. The series, which has a total of eight episodes, each five minutes long, but has a dense story, tells the story of a corporate slave office lady who is reincarnated into the world of a girls' game and is at the mercy of a forbidden love with the prince as the villainess.

story

"Maybe the prince...he really likes the villainess?"

One day, the main character, a corporate slave, is reincarnated into the world of her favorite otome game, "Starry Love Astrolabe." What's more, she is reincarnated as Diana, the game's villain. Prince Sirius, who is supposed to marry the game's heroine, suddenly becomes close to Diana for some reason. Diana tries to seduce the prince in order to avoid the bad ending, but rather than showing any disgust, the prince looks at her with heated eyes. A sweet and lustful forbidden love story begins, where a union leads to a bad ending.

character

Sirius Iver

Voice actor: Tomohito Takatsuka

He appears in the otome game "Starry Love Astrolabe" and is the target of the heroine. He is the prince of the Kingdom of Iver, and has a straightforward personality. He is attracted to Diana, the villainous young lady. Sirius' purity and love for Diana are at the center of the story, and his actions and words leave a strong impression on the viewer.

Diana Dearfel

Voice actor: Akira Sekine

The villainess who appears in the otome game "Starry Love Astrolabe". However, inside she is a corporate slave who has been reincarnated as Diana. In her previous life, as a game player, she was a fan of Sirius, and even after reincarnation she is still harboring those feelings and is confused about her relationship with Sirius in real life. Diana's conflict and growth are part of the appeal of the story.

Chris

Voice actor: Shibuya Ayano

The main heroine of the otome game "Starry Love Astrolabe." Although she is a commoner and soothing character, she has a strong sense of justice and is capable of acting like a protagonist. Her presence influences the relationship between Diana and Sirius, creating tension in the story.

Spica Diafel

Voice actor: Nakamura Shugo

Spica is the target of the heroine in the otome game "Starry Love Astrolabe". He is Diana's cousin and a light-hearted, playful character. Spica's witty talk and actions add humor to the story and entertain the viewers.

staff

The director of this work is Kihizuki, the scriptwriter is Kurosaki Eyo, the character designer and chief animation director is Yoshikawa Shinichi. The color design is Washimi, the art setting is Uegaki Yukiko, the art director is Maeda Taichi, the cinematographers are Kuwa Yoshito and Jian Jiaying, the editor is Yasuda Natsuki, the sound director is Nishiyama Hiroki, the sound production is Studio Mouse, the animation production is studio HōKIBOSHI, and the production is Suiseisha. These staff members work together to create a dense story in a short time.

Broadcast information

"The Prince's Favorite is the Villainess" was broadcast on TOKYO MX and BS11 every Monday from 1:00 to 1:05. It is also available online and can be viewed on AnimeFesta, YouTube, Niconico Video, d Anime Store, U-NEXT, Animehodai, Video Market, and JOYSOUND. In particular, the first episode was released on AnimeFesta in December 2021.

episode

• #1 Entering the 18+ route with my favorite prince!? (2022/01/10)
• #2 Why? The prince won't give up on the villainess! (2022/01/17)
• #3 Why the Prince Loves the Villainous Lady (2022/01/24)
• #4 New characters and secret missions! (2022/02/07)
• #5 I really like and love the villainess (2022/02/14)
• #6 This is the intersection of non-official routes (2022/02/21)
• #7 What are the conditions for a truly bad ending? (2022/03/07)
• #8 The future is not yet decided (2022/03/14)

Theme song

The theme song for this series is "Making the Astrolabe Crazy," written, composed, and arranged by Hiiragi Rion, and sung by Takatsuka Tomohito, who plays Sirius Iver. The song's distinctive melody and lyrics symbolize the forbidden love between Sirius and Diana, and resonate deeply with viewers.

Related Titles

There are also spinoffs and premium versions of "The Prince's Favorite is the Villainess." In addition, the new program "The Prince's Favorite is the Villainess" special ~ Prince Sirius's important announcement with never-before-seen footage! will also be broadcast, which fans cannot miss. Through these related works, you can enjoy the story even more deeply.

Ratings and Recommendations

"The Prince's Favorite is the Villainess" is a short but dense story with attractive characters. In particular, the forbidden love between Sirius and Diana has the power to draw viewers in. Also, don't miss the setting that skillfully incorporates the worldview of girls' games and the production that highlights the individuality of each character.

This work is especially recommended for those who like otome games and reincarnation stories. The story unfolds in a short time, making it easy for busy modern people to enjoy. In addition, the relationship between Sirius and Diana and the interactions with other characters are full of highlights, so you will find something new no matter how many times you watch it.

Furthermore, the voice actors' performances are also superb, with Tomohito Takatsuka as Sirius and Akiyoshi Sekine as Diana being particularly impressive. Music is also an important element in adding excitement to the story, and the theme song "Make the Astrolabe Crazy" is a must-listen.

"The Prince's Favorite is the Villainess" is sure to be loved by many viewers as a sweet and forbidden love story. Please give it a watch.