Kotoko’s original work, illustrated by Kaname Hanamiya, “The Final-Boss Prince Is Somehow Obsessed with the Chubby Villainess: Reincarnated Me”, is set to receive a TV anime adaptation. The main cast has been announced, featuring Haruka Shiraishi and Takeo Otsuka.
A motion comic PV has also been released, showcasing illustrations from the original manga along with voice performances: Shiraishi as Celine and Otsuka as Wilfred. Kaname Hanamiya also provided special congratulatory illustrations for the announcement.
Teaser Visual:
Motion Comic PV:
Special illustrations from Kaname Hanamiya:
At AnimeJapan 2026, taking place at Tokyo Big Sight on March 28–29, the anime will be featured in a stage event at the d Anime Store booth with the main cast, while works will also be exhibited at the Infinite booth.
CAST:
Haruka Shiraishi as Celine
Takeo Otsuka as Wilfred
STAFF:
Director: Naoyuki Kuzuya
Assistant Director: Shuusaku Kato
Series Composition / Script: Mitsutaka Hirota
Character Design: Fumino Kakihata, Yukiko Sekita
Produce: infinite
Animation Production: STUDIO LINGS
The original manga is published by Kadokawa Shoten and distributed across multiple digital manga platforms. It has achieved over 70 million downloads worldwide. The English version of the series is published by Manga Mirai.
The story of is described as follows:
After dying of illness, she reincarnated as Celine, the spoiled, obese, and unpopular villain from a popular novel.
If things continue as they are, she’ll die a miserable death at the hands of the prince, just as the story tells…!
“I want to live a peaceful life in this life,” Celine vows to do everything she can to reform herself and fight to the best of her ability.
Her efforts will bear fruit…or so she thought…but before she knows it, she’s caught up in an unexpected love and obsession!?
The reincarnation fantasy of a fat villain who’s loved too much by a yandere begins!
Source: Comic Natalie
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