The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior

Pride Royal Ivy wakes up in a new life knowing she’s destined to be the final boss and wicked queen of an otome game. As a sharp, powerful crown princess with uncanny knowledge of the plot, she decides she won't play the villain the original story expects. Instead of spreading despair, Pride flips the script, protecting the male leads and anyone she can, using her power and wit to rewrite outcomes. The show follows her efforts to dodge traps set by fate, build strange alliances, and redefine what a so-called final boss can do, while sibling dynamics and court intrigue complicate her attempts to keep everyone safe without falling into the old game's patterns.

Created by Deko Akao and Tenichi and released in 2023, the animated series features voice work from Fairouz Ai, Maaya Uchida, Haruka Tomatsu, Junya Enoki, and Kikuko Inoue, grounding the eccentric cast in lively performances.

As of now, the series hasn't received major industry awards or nominations, though it has drawn attention from genre fans and seasonal anime roundups for its unusual premise and cast.

The show has prompted online conversation about flipping otome and villainess conventions, and fans quickly produced cosplay and fan art centered on Pride and her sisters. Its playful tone and confident lead have made it a frequent topic among viewers who like anime that pokes fun at its own setup.

Audience scores and reviews emphasize the show's humor, clever subversion of common romance-game tropes, and focus on family ties and identity. With a vote average of 8.1/10 from 54 votes, viewers often praise the voice performances and the way the series balances lighthearted comedy with questions about power, reputation, and what it means to choose who you want to be.