The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess

The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess (Japanese: ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々, Hepburn: Hikikomari Kyūketsuki no Monmon) is a Japanese light novel series written by Kotei Kobayashi and illustrated by Riichu. SB Creative began publishing the series in January 2020, with ten volumes having been released as of January 2023. A manga adaptation by the novel's illustrator began serialization in Monthly Big Gangan in December 2021. As of January 2023, the series' individual chapters have been collected into two volumes. An anime television series adaptation by Project No.9 is set to premiere in October 2023.

The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess
Cover of the first light novel volume
ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々
(Hikikomari Kyūketsuki no Monmon)
GenreAdventure, fantasy[1]
Light novel
Written byKotei Kobayashi
Illustrated byRiichu
Published bySB Creative
English publisher
ImprintGA Bunko
DemographicMale
Original runJanuary 11, 2020 – present
Volumes10
Manga
Written byKotei Kobayashi
Illustrated byRiichu
Published bySquare Enix
MagazineMonthly Big Gangan
DemographicSeinen
Original runDecember 25, 2021 – present
Volumes2
Anime television series
Directed byTatsuma Minamikawa
Written byKeiichirō Ōchi
Music byGo Shiina
StudioProject No.9
Original run October 2023 – scheduled

Characters
Terakomari Gandesblood (テラコマリ・ガンデスブラッド, Terakomari Gandesuburaddo)
Voiced by: Tomori Kusunoki[2]
Villhaze (ヴィルヘイズ, Viruheizu)
Voiced by: Sayumi Suzushiro[2]
Karen Helvetius (カレン・エルヴェシアス, Karen Eruveshiasu)
Voiced by: Yoko Hikasa[2]
Nelia Cunningham (ネリア・カニンガム, Neria Kaningamu)
Voiced by: Fairouz Ai[3]
Karla Amatsu (アマツ・カルラ, Amatsu Karura)
Voiced by: Miyuri Shimabukuro[3]
Sakuna Memoir (サクナ・メモワール, Sakuna Memowāru)
Voiced by: Manaka Iwami[3]

Media

Light novel

Written by Kotei Kobayashi and illustrated by Riichu, SB Creative began publishing the series on January 11, 2020.[4] As of January 2023, ten volumes have been released.[5]

In August 2021, Yen Press announced that they licensed the series for English publication.[6]

Volume list
No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 January 11, 2020[4]978-4-81-560465-3April 19, 2022[1]978-1-97-533949-4
2 May 14, 2020[7]978-4-81-560551-3September 20, 2022[8]978-1-97-533951-7
3 September 11, 2020[9]978-4-81-560743-2December 13, 2022[10]978-1-97-533953-1
4 January 14, 2021[11]978-4-81-560890-3April 18, 2023[12]978-1-97-533955-5
5 May 13, 2021[13]978-4-81-560985-6——
6 September 14, 2021[14]978-4-81-561203-0——
7 January 14, 2022[15]978-4-81-561378-5——
8 May 13, 2022[16]978-4-81-561642-7——
9 October 14, 2022[17]978-4-81-561643-4——
10 January 14, 2023[5]978-4-81-561910-7——

Manga

A manga adaptation, illustrated by the novel's illustrator Riichu, began serialization in Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine on December 25, 2021.[18] As of January 2023, the series' individual chapters have been collected into two tankōbon volumes.[19]

Volume list
No. Japanese release date Japanese ISBN
1 June 23, 2022[20]978-4-75-757986-6
2 January 25, 2023[19]978-4-75-758363-4

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced at the "GA Fes 2023" livestream on January 5, 2023. It is produced by Project No.9 and directed by Tatsuma Minamikawa, with scripts supervised by Keiichirō Ōchi, character designs handled by Tomoyuki Shitaya, and music composed by Go Shiina.[2] The series is set to premiere in October 2023.[3]

Reception

Demelza from Anime UK News liked the illustrations, while harshly criticizing the story and characters.[21] Rebecca Silverman from Anime News Network liked the illustrations and thought the writing was "solid", while also criticizing the characters, especially Vill and Komari.[22]

References
  1. "The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess, Vol. 1 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  2. Mateo, Alex (January 5, 2023). "The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Light Novels Get TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  3. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 17, 2023). "The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess TV Anime's Promo Video Reveals October Premiere, More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  4. ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々 (in Japanese). SB Creative. 15 November 2019. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  5. ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々10 (in Japanese). SB Creative. 15 November 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  6. Mateo, Alex (August 20, 2021). "Yen Press Licenses 8 Manga, 4 Novels for February 2022". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  7. ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々2 (in Japanese). SB Creative. 12 March 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  8. "The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess, Vol. 2 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  9. ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々3 (in Japanese). SB Creative. 7 July 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  10. "The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess, Vol. 3 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  11. ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々4 (in Japanese). SB Creative. 12 November 2020. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  12. "The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess, Vol. 4 (light novel)". Yen Press. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  13. ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々5 (in Japanese). SB Creative. 29 March 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  14. ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々6 (in Japanese). SB Creative. 14 July 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  15. ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々7 (in Japanese). SB Creative. 18 November 2021. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  16. ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々8 (in Japanese). SB Creative. 21 March 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  17. ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々9 (in Japanese). SB Creative. 10 August 2022. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  18. Pineda, Rafael (November 29, 2021). "The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Light Novels Get Manga". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  19. ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々 2 (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
  20. ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々 1 (in Japanese). Square Enix. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  21. Demelza (June 24, 2022). "The Vexations of a Shut-In Princess Vampire Volume 1 Review". Anime UK News. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
  22. Silverman, Rebecca; Morrissy, Kim (May 21, 2022). "The Spring 2022 Light Novel Guide". Anime News Network. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
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