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“Reincarnated as a villainess, Emi tries to rewrite her tragic fate with kindness against the game's predetermined storyline.”
The One Within the Villainess
悪役令嬢の中の人～断罪された転生者のため嘘つきヒロインに復讐いたします～
8.39
246 rank · 13,933 readers · 360 favorites
Villainess
Drama
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Synopsis
Reincarnated as a villainess, Emi tries to rewrite her tragic fate with kindness against the game's predetermined storyline.
When Emi Kobayashi unexpectedly finds herself reincarnated as Remilia Rosa Graupner—the infamous villainess from her favorite otome game—she sees it as a chance to rewrite destiny. Determined to use her gentle nature to give Remilia the happiness she was denied, Emi sets out to change how others perceive the notorious character. As she navigates her new life with kindness and compassion, she begins to forge unexpected connections with those around her. However, the otome game's storyline has its own momentum, and Emi soon discovers that altering fate is more complicated than simply being nice. As events begin to unfold that mirror the game's original plot, Emi must confront the reality that being a villainess might not be about who she is, but about the choices she makes in a world determined to cast her as the antagonist.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 10 sampled reviews
7.4
/10
What 10 readers settled on.
88%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7.5
mode 7
σ 1.91
Agreement
Polarized
σ 1.91 · split reception
The polarity gap
5.3 pts
Recommenders 8.3 · others 3.0
Yes
No
Score over time
↓ 0.60
Running avg · Oct 2022 → Apr 2026
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 8 “This manga offers an entertaining take on the villainess trope, featuring beautiful art and a perfectly paced six-volume conclusion that provides satisfying closure for both protagonists. While the...”
- 10 “This manga is an incredibly engaging read that delivers immense satisfaction when the villainess finally takes her revenge. While the heroine is infuriatingly designed to make you want to punch the...”
- 8 “This manga is a top-tier villainess story featuring an incredibly original premise, stunning art, and deep, imaginative worldbuilding. While the fast pacing suggests a shorter series of around 24...”
Verbosity
Short · 20%
Medium · 30%
Long · 50%
Read Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — The One Within the Villainess begins and ends here.
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A Manga Publication
- Format 28 × 6 ch × vol
- Total read 3h 44m approx
- Published Nov 2021 – May 2025
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M63784 catalog