“Reincarnated villainess with black hair and level 99 magic tries to avoid her destined role.”
Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss But I'm Not the Demon Lord
悪役令嬢レベル99 ~私は裏ボスですが魔王ではありません~
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Synopsis
Reincarnated villainess with black hair and level 99 magic tries to avoid her destined role.
A certain otome RPG takes place in the Valschein Kingdom, where dark hair is stigmatized to an abnormal degree. Yumiella Dolkness is the daughter of a count, hated from birth due to her pitch-black locks—and she is also the hidden boss! In a twist of fate, at five years of age, Yumiella recalls memories of her past life in Japan. Uninterested in the romance aspect of the original game, she begins to dedicate herself to training her rare dark-type magic. Despite this, Yumiella's goals are clear: avoid becoming the hidden boss and stay out of the limelight. Upon entering the magic academy, however, she shakes the foundation of the kingdom when her level 99 status comes to light. Whether a physical brawl or magic duel, her abilities are unmatched, and coupled with her black hair, she sticks out like a sore thumb. To make matters worse, the original heroine begins suspecting she is the demon lord! Can the deadpan noble girl achieve her wish of a peaceful life?
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 6 sampled reviews
What 6 readers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.34 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 1.17
Running avg · Oct 2020 → Oct 2024
- 7 “This story is a light, fun read featuring an overpowered female lead with charming deadpan expressions and a refreshingly realistic, slow-burn romance. While the plot focus feels somewhat...”
- 8 “The protagonist is a genuinely interesting and cute character, whose "don't give a fuck" introverted personality makes her highly relatable. However, the story relies heavily on generic otome...”
- 9 “This manga masterfully utilizes isekai tropes as a stylistic backdrop rather than a vehicle for tired power fantasies, allowing for a refreshing, grounded slice-of-life romcom. The narrative excels...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss But I'm Not the Demon Lord begins and ends here.
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- Published Feb 2020 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M52531 catalog