Highlights
- Diving into isekai anime and manga reveals protagonists facing unusual fates, including queens in a world of adversity.
- Themes of royalty and intrigue abound as queen protagonists navigate isekai adventures with twists, drama, and romance.
- From escaping palaces to nation-rebuilding adventures, these isekai manga offer fresh takes on royal protagonists.
Isekai anime and manga resign their protagonists to all sorts of absurd fates in outlandish worlds, though some characters are fortunate enough to be reincarnated with a silver spoon. Reincarnation as a noble is a common plot in isekai narratives, yet protagonists finding themselves as queen in their new lives is somewhat of a rare premise.
While the notion of being sheltered under royalty might give off an impression of a carefree life, these queen protagonists are in for an isekai adventure laced with adversity. From otome narratives with evil queens to reincarnated commoners ascending to the throne, these isekai anime and manga take on all sorts of themes, all while centering around a queen protagonist at the helm.
5 Ouhi-sama wa Toubouchuu
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.11/5
|
Release Date |
May 18, 2017 |
|
No. Of Chapters |
7 |
|
Author |
Utako Yumori |
A fugitive on the run from Japan finds her way to a fantasy world, ending her days as a criminal once and for all. Shize’s new life in a fantastical world is off to a good start, and her marriage to a king furthers her life of luxury as she now holds the title of the kingdom’s queen.
However, Shize’s happily-ever-after comes to an abrupt end after the head priest of the kingdom decrees her return to Earth. With all her ties to her past life now relinquished, Shize is keen on staying in this new world, no matter the cost. Ouhi-sama wa Toubouchuu follows Shize’s misadventures as she escapes the palace to fight for the life she has built. Imbued with political intrigue and melodrama, this isekai manga will satiate fans of both adventure and romance.
4 The Life Trajectory Of An Evil Queen
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.44/5
|
Release Date |
Dec 22, 2016 |
|
No. Of Chapters |
16 |
|
Author |
Kunoe Kazami |
|
Japanese Title |
Aku no Joou no Kiseki |
A college student named Mari awakens to the sight of a battlefield, with her leading the charge. After subduing the opposing forces, Mari realizes that she has been transmigrated to the body of Mary Flau Calkula, an evil queen who is the subject of her own people’s hatred. Leon Midal, the commander leading the coup d’état, was Mary’s childhood love, yet her cruelties even forced him to take up arms against her.
With Leon in her hands and the rebellion subdued, the new Mary tries to make amends and start over. Despite her attempts to reinstate the trust of the people and rebuild her nation, the old Mary’s remnants become a thorn in her side. Still, Mari is adamant in proving herself, even more so as she has a kingdom and a new lover on the line. The Life Trajectory of an Evil Queen is a romantic escapade that doubles as a nation-building adventure, a rare find within the isekai landscape.
3 Queen Of Hearts In Wonderland
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.68/5
|
Release Date |
Jun 15, 2020 |
|
No. Of Chapters |
13 |
|
Author |
Haruka Nagatsuki |
|
Japanese Title |
Fushigi no Kuni no Heart no Joou |
The monarchs of the Kingdom of Hearts mysteriously vanish, leaving the sole heir, Princess Eleanor, as the rightful ruler of the nation. In an expedited ascension, Eleanor is crowned as the queen of the Kingdom, though this very event rekindles her memories of a past life. The new queen realizes that she is trapped in an otome game, and her eventual doom-laden fate has already been sealed.
Queen of Hearts in Wonderland follows the usual otome premise of a transmigrated villainess resigned to misfortune. However, this isekai manga shakes things up a bit with a queen at the forefront, as otome villainesses tend to be mere nobles or princesses at most. Every attempt at avoiding the doom flags ends up backfiring, turning Eleanor’s misadventures into a comical affair.
2 Reincarnated As A 15-Year-Old Queen: I’m An Ex-Office Worker, But The Young King Is Interested In Me?!
Anime-Planet Rating: 3.70/5
|
Release Date |
May 28, 2020 |
|
No. Of Chapters |
12 |
|
Author |
Manimani Ononata |
|
Japanese Title |
Tensei shitara 15-sai no Ouhi deshita: Moto Shachiku no Watashi ga, Toshishita no Kokuou Heika ni Semarareteimasu!? |
A corporate slave from modern-day Japan passes away from being overworked, though she luckily opens her eyes once more as a 15-year-old queen in a fantasy world. What was supposed to be a life of luxury and glamor turns into an odd affair as the young King becomes aware that his wife’s body has been taken over by a reincarnated girl.
To make matters even more bizarre, the original queen, Emilia, often makes an appearance in the form of a ghost, further convoluting the ordeal. Emi’s second go at life was meant to be a peaceful existence, yet her royal reincarnation has brought her everything but peace. Reincarnated as a 15-Year-Old Queen checks all the boxes for a fantasy romcom, though the isekai manga doubles down with a bit of drama as well.
1 The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess To Savior
Anime-Planet Rating: 4.11/5
Pride Ivy is an abhorrent queen of a kingdom, guilty of committing crimes against her people. After she is eventually slayed by her subjects, a new Pride takes over, one that has been transmigrated from modern-day Japan. Regaining her memories at the age of eight, Pride realizes the fate that awaits her and vows to turn a new leaf.
With her fate being set in stone, Pride ensures that before she is slain by the game’s protagonist, she will rebuild the kingdom for the better. The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior is a rather unique otome anime, with a villainess’ redemption at its core.