is a Japanese light novel series written by Satori Tanabata with illustrations by Tea. It initially began serialization as a web novel published on the user-generated novel publishing site Shōsetsuka ni Narō in June 2018. It was then acquired by Fujimi Shobo who began to publish it as a light novel under their Kadokawa Books imprint in May 2019. A manga adaptation illustrated by Nokomi began serialization in Enterbrain's B's Log Comic magazine in February 2020. An anime television series adaptation produced by Jumondou aired from January to March 2024.
Premise Yumiella Dolkness was a college student who reincarnated into another world after dying in an accident. Unfortunately for her, she is now in a world where her dark hair and dark magic are reviled and feared by the country. Yumiella recognizes her new self as the secret boss of an otome RPG, Light Magic and the Hero, which she played before she died. Hoping for a peaceful life away from her absent family, she decides to level grind in order to survive, spending her childhood doing so. However, upon entering the country's academy at age fifteen, Yumiella discovers that she went overboard; Level 10 was the highest expected from students, but she maxed out at Level 99, making her the most powerful person in the country. With her plans turned upside-down, Yumiella must navigate everyone's wariness and the country's politics to find her place in the world and join the original game's heroes in defeating the Demon Lord, all while attempting to dispel the negative preconceptions regarding her dark hair and magic.
Characters Main characters
The main character. She was a Japanese college student who reincarnated as the secret boss of the otome game Light Magic and the Hero following the Demon Lord's defeat, possessing extremely powerful dark magic. She spent her childhood level-grinding, becoming level 99 in the process. Many students in her school are terrified of her.
The son of a lord on the frontier, who is talented at wind magic. He is a childhood friend of Prince Edwin. Patrick is the straight man in the story's comedy. Unlike most students, he doesn't fear Yumiella and has a crush on her. Ryu Yumiella's pet dragon, who was originally meant to be found by Alicia. Ryu considers Yumiella and Patrick his parents.
The heroine of the game. She possesses a weak level of light magic, but Yumiella eventually helps her level up.
The daughter of Duke Hillrose, the leader of the radical nobles. She is hopelessly in love with Prince Edwin. Like Patrick, she doesn't fear Yumiella. Demon Lord The game's final boss. He seeks revenge against the royal family for being sealed; but has no aspirations for world domination.
Capture targets The original love interests of the otome game, who are antagonistic towards Yumiella, but they soon begin to warm up to her.
The second prince of the kingdom. He is a magic swordsman able to wield the four classical elements (fire, wind, earth, and water).
A magic prodigy, able to wield the four classical elements even better than Edwin.
A master swordsman.
Other characters Duke Hillrose The leader of a group of radical nobles who oppose the King. He is Eleonora's father. Rita A maid who works for Yumiella. Sara Rita's younger sister, who is held hostage by Count Dolkness to force Rita to poison Yumiella. Yumiella soon rescues her and hires her. Ronald The school principal, who took over on the King's orders after the Headmaster resigned. Unlike the Headmaster, he is supportive of Yumiella. Jessica Monford A student who once requested Yumiella's help in saving her town from a dragon. Baron Monford Jessica's father. Linus A spy from the Kingdom of Remlest who once tried to convince Yumiella to move to his kingdom. Captain Adolf A general who works for the King. Count Dolkness Yumiella's father. He despises his daughter. Headmaster The former unnamed school principal, who quit due to his fear of Yumiella. King The Kingdom's ruler and Edwin's father. Unlike his son, he is supportive of Yumiella and intends to use her to help in their fight against the Demon Lord. Queen The King's wife and Edwin's mother. She respects Yumiella's strength.
Media Light novel Written by Satori Tanabata, the series began serialization as a web novel on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō on June 15, 2018. It was later acquired by Fujimi Shobo, which began publishing it as a light novel with illustrations by Tea under their Kadokawa Books imprint on May 10, 2019. It has been collected in six volumes as of January 2024. The series is licensed in English by J-Novel Club.
Manga A manga adaptation illustrated by Nokomi began serialization in Enterbrain's B's Log Comic magazine on February 5, 2020. It has been collected in six volumes as of July 2026. The manga series is licensed in English by One Peace Books.
Anime An anime television series adaptation was announced on March 24, 2023. It is produced by Jumondou and directed by Minoru Yamaoka, with scripts written by Fumihiko Shimo, character designs handled by Hitomi Kaiho and Lo Ho Kim, and music composed by Kana Utatane. The series aired from January 9 to March 26, 2024, on AT-X and other networks. The opening theme song is "Love or Hate?", performed by Mayu Maeshima, while the ending theme song is , performed by Fairouz Ai and Rina Hidaka as their respective characters. The first episode features an insert song titled "Ray of Light" performed by Hanatan, which serves as opening of Light Magic and the Hero. Crunchyroll streamed the series. Plus Media Networks Asia licensed the series in Southeast Asia.
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See also The Ossan Newbie Adventurer, Trained to Death by the Most Powerful Party, Became Invincible, another light novel series with the same illustrator
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