Season 1 of the anime adaptation of Villainess Level 99 has left fans in awe of its incredible plot and complex characters. Written by Satori Tanabata, the story follows Yumiella Dolkness, a college student who reincarnated into another world after dying in an unfortunate accident. However, she ends up in a world where the country fears her dark hair. This makes Yumiella realize she is now the secret boss of the otome game she played before dying.
Hoping for a blissful life, Yumiella decides to level up to survive, spending her entire childhood doing so. However, upon entering the academy at age fifteen, she mistakenly maxes out her level to 99 instead of the usual level 10 required, making her the most powerful person in the country. Now, she must prove she is not a threat and find a way to live peacefully.
With the end of season one, fans have been clamoring for something new yet akin to Yumiella’s adventures. So, this list features the best anime shows for fans looking for stories similar to Villainess Level 99.
I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss
This anime had fans squealing just from reading the title. Unlike Yumeilla, the villainess of the series, Aileen d’Autriche, is not as powerful as an entire nation. However, her fiancee is. The story centers around the life of Aileen, who gets transported into an Otome game as the villainess. Unfortunately, every road leads to her doom. To change her fate, she decides to court the game’s final boss, the demon king Claude. However, courting the demon king is easier said than done, making Aileen increasingly anxious as time passes.
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen
The anime follows the life of Pride, a terrible tyrannical queen known for abusing her subjects daily. Although her actions result in her death by her people, Pride gets reincarnated into a modern-day version of herself. Knowing how the game progresses, the new Pride must fix the issues caused by her other self. At the same time, she must help the nation thrive and progress toward a better future.
Trapped In A Dating Sim: The World Of Otome Games Is Tough For Mobs
This anime was eye-opening for many fans. This is because it is the only otome anime that features a male protagonist. The story follows the life of an office worker who dies suddenly and finds himself reincarnated as Leon in an otome game. He finds himself in a world where women call the shots while characters like him are mere extras. Leon is forced to find a way to survive this absurd game as he learns that not all otome games are easygoing.
Why Raelina Ended Up At The Duke’s Mansion
The story follows the adventures of Rinko, a student who passes away in an unfortunate accident. However, she wakes up as Raelina, an extra in a novel who is expected to die at the beginning. To avoid dying as a supporting character, Raeliana plans a fake engagement with the male lead, Duke Noah Voltaire Wynknight. She asks him to pose as her fiancee in exchange for her silence concerning the royal seal. This famous anime was adapted from a manhwa of the same name and incorporates troupes similar to other shows in this subgenre.
Doctor Elise: The Royal Lady With The Lamp
Despite not being an otome game, the protagonist, Elise, is a spoilt and rude empress. After being assassinated for her wicked actions, she is reincarnated into the modern world as Aoi. Here, she chooses to atone for her sins by treating people, such as doctors. However, she once again gets killed, this time in a plane crash. Again, she wakes up as Elise in her former life. Now, she looks to garner the attention of her people not as an empress but as a doctor. The story adds a unique spin to the subgenre, making it a must-watch for new fans.
