The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat
Japanese light novel series
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The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat (極めて傲慢たる悪役貴族の所業, Kiwamete Gōmantaru Akuyaku Kizoku no Shogyō) is a Japanese light novel series written by Yukiha Kuroyuki and illustrated by Uodenim. It began serialization as a web novel on Kadokawa's Kakuyomu website in October 2022. It later began publication under Kadokawa Shoten's Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko imprint in June 2023. A manga adaptation illustrated by Micro began serialization on Kadokawa's KadoComi website in September 2024.
| The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat | |
First light novel volume cover | |
| 極めて傲慢たる悪役貴族の所業 (Kiwamete Gōmantaru Akuyaku Kizoku no Shogyō) | |
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| Genre | Fantasy, isekai[1] |
| Novel series | |
| Written by | Yukiha Kuroyuki |
| Published by | Kakuyomu |
| Original run | October 25, 2022 – present |
| Light novel | |
| Written by | Yukiha Kuroyuki |
| Illustrated by | Uodenim |
| Published by | Kadokawa Shoten |
| English publisher | |
| Imprint | Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko |
| Original run | June 1, 2023 – present |
| Volumes | 3 |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Yukiha Kuroyuki |
| Illustrated by | Micro |
| Published by | Media Factory |
| English publisher |
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| Imprint | MF Comics |
| Magazine | KadoComi |
| Original run | September 23, 2024 – present |
| Volumes | 2 |
Synopsis
One day, the protagonist wakes up and realizes that he has been reincarnated as Luke Witharia Gilbert, a villainous noble in a fantasy novel. The protagonist remembers that Luke is fated to lose to the novel's protagonist and will suffer a bad ending. In order to avoid that, he strives to get stronger.
Characters
- Luke Witharia Gilbert (ルーク・ウィザリア・ギルバート, Rūku Uizaria Girubēto)
- Alice Lune Lonsdale (アリス・ルーン・ロンズデール, Arisu Rūn Ronsudēru)
- Voiced by: Asami Seto (PV)[2]
- Mia Cline Lennox (ミア・クライン・レノックス, Mia Kurain Renokkusu)
- Abel (アベル, Aberu)
- Lily Acril Lumley (リリー・エイクリル・ラムリー, Rirī Eikuriru Ramurī)
Media
Light novel
Written by Yukiha Kuroyuki, The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat began serialization as a web novel on Kadokawa's Kakuyomu website on October 25, 2022.[3] It later began publication with illustrations by Uodenim under Kadokawa Shoten's Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko light novel imprint on June 1, 2023. Three volumes have been released as of May 31, 2024.[4] The series is licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.[5]
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | North American release date | North American ISBN | ||
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| 1 | June 1, 2023[6] | 978-4-04-113646-1 | October 2, 2025 (digital) November 11, 2025 (print)[7] | 979-8-89561-312-2 | ||
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| 2 | November 1, 2023[8] | 978-4-04-113728-4 | February 5, 2026 (digital) March 10, 2026 (print)[9] | 979-8-89561-313-9 | ||
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| 3 | May 31, 2024[4] | 978-4-04-114919-5 | May 26, 2026 (digital) July 7, 2026 (print)[10] | 979-8-89561-314-6 | ||
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Media
A manga adaptation illustrated by Micro began serialization on Kadokawa's KadoComi website on September 23, 2024.[11] The manga's chapters have been compiled into two tankōbon volumes as of March 2026.[12] The manga is also licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.[13]
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | North American release date | North American ISBN |
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| 1 | April 23, 2025[14] | 978-4-04-811428-8 | August 25, 2026[15] | 979-8-89765-944-9 |
| 2 | March 23, 2026[12] | 978-4-04-685133-8 | — | — |
Other
In commemoration of the release of the first light novel volume, a promotional video containing vocal performances and narration from Asami Seto was uploaded to the Kadokawa Anime YouTube channel in June 2023.[2]
See also
- From Overshadowed to Overpowered, another light novel series with the same illustrator