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A review by arthurrusznak95
I'm in Love with the Villainess (Manga) Vol. 1 by Aonoshimo, Inori
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
My first manga review. I have been reading manga for almost 15 years now, but this is the first time I have decided to write down my thoughts on a recently read volume. I track all my manga reading on a different platform, and it never occurred to me to share my thoughts on series in this medium.
I'm In Love With The Villainess is an unconventional take on the romance genre, even by Japanese standards. Rei is a common office worker who, after a hard day of work, loves to get home and relax by playing her favourite dating sim, Revolution. She is not interested in wooing the male characters of the game; she is actually in love with her rival, the villainess, Claire. One day, Rei wakes up in the world of the game as her alias, Rae Taylor. Rae obsesses over her love interest with so much passion that it turns into masochism and also turns her into a stalker.
In the span of four chapters, we get to know the male love interests, who are more intriguing than our two main characters. They have an aura of mystery around them, which makes you want to learn more about them. Additionally, the discussion between Rae and Claire's father behind closed doors gives us things to look forward to in the following volumes regarding the politics of the world and what made the father accept Rae as Claire's maid.
The art is good but average—nothing too exceptional, nothing too poor.
While I am unsure how soon I will catch up with this series, it has piqued my interest enough to make me curious about what will happen next.
I'm In Love With The Villainess is an unconventional take on the romance genre, even by Japanese standards. Rei is a common office worker who, after a hard day of work, loves to get home and relax by playing her favourite dating sim, Revolution. She is not interested in wooing the male characters of the game; she is actually in love with her rival, the villainess, Claire. One day, Rei wakes up in the world of the game as her alias, Rae Taylor. Rae obsesses over her love interest with so much passion that it turns into masochism and also turns her into a stalker.
In the span of four chapters, we get to know the male love interests, who are more intriguing than our two main characters. They have an aura of mystery around them, which makes you want to learn more about them. Additionally, the discussion between Rae and Claire's father behind closed doors gives us things to look forward to in the following volumes regarding the politics of the world and what made the father accept Rae as Claire's maid.
The art is good but average—nothing too exceptional, nothing too poor.
While I am unsure how soon I will catch up with this series, it has piqued my interest enough to make me curious about what will happen next.