Summary

  • 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.

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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

Ouhi-sama wa Toubouchuu Manga

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

The Life Trajectory of an Evil Queen

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.

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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

Queen of Hearts in Wonderland Manga

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

Reincarnated as a 15-Year-Old Queen: I’m an Ex-office Worker, but the Young King Is Interested in Me?!

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.

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With comical narratives and absurd settings, these isekai manga are laced with pure, unadulterated humor.

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

The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen Anime
The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior
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Release Date
July 7, 2023
Studio
OLM
Japanese Title
Higeki no Genkyou to Naru Saikyou Gedou Last Boss Joou wa Tami no Tame ni Tsukushimasu
Number of Episodes
12

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.

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