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If you loved What It Takes to Be a Villainess, you're in for a treat. This Comedy, Drama, Fantasy manga (2018) is beloved for its Politics, Reincarnation, Heterosexual elements, and the titles below share that same DNA — handpicked based on community votes, overlapping genres, and thematic similarities. Each recommendation is ranked by reader affinity on AniList.

What It Takes to Be a Villainess cover

What It Takes to Be a Villainess

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6.8/10
By Hae-On Ju2018MANGA164 ch.Finished

With a broken heart, Hwayoung falls headfirst into the river by accident but wakes up as infamous villainess Satiana Altisee Kaylon. Coming to terms with her new life as sole daughter of House Kaylon, Satiana is soon chosen as a candidate for the next empress! In the palace full of schemers and liars, she must become a cold-blooded villainess to win her royal seat by the crown prince - or her new family will face grave danger! Will being perfectly evil really be enough? ‘Cause even villains need love! Based on the hit novel. (Source: Tappytoon)

Top 12 Manga Similar to What It Takes to Be a Villainess

Villains Are Destined to Die cover
#3
Match69%

Villains Are Destined to Die

20208.4MANGA
DramaFantasyRomance

Villains Are Destined to Die shares the Drama, Fantasy, Romance genres and similar themes: Reincarnation, Full Color, Female Protagonist.

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The Abandoned Empress cover
#4
Match69%

The Abandoned Empress

20176.1MANGA
DramaFantasyRomance

The Abandoned Empress shares the Drama, Fantasy, Romance genres and similar themes: Full Color, Female Protagonist.

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Empress of Another World cover
#5
Match83%

Empress of Another World

20167.0MANGA
ComedyDramaFantasy

Empress of Another World shares the Comedy, Drama, Fantasy genres and similar themes: Politics, Heterosexual, Full Color.

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The 101st Heroine cover
#6
Match80%

The 101st Heroine

20196.1MANGA
ComedyDramaFantasy

The 101st Heroine shares the Comedy, Drama, Fantasy genres and similar themes: Reincarnation, Full Color, Female Protagonist.

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Ginger and the Cursed Prince cover
#8
Match74%

Ginger and the Cursed Prince

20207.0MANGA
ComedyFantasyRomance

Ginger and the Cursed Prince shares the Comedy, Fantasy, Romance genres and similar themes: Heterosexual, Full Color, Female Protagonist.

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Light and Shadow cover
#9
Match74%

Light and Shadow

20167.7MANGA
DramaFantasyRomance

Light and Shadow shares the Drama, Fantasy, Romance genres and similar themes: Politics, Heterosexual, Full Color.

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Angel or Villainess cover
#10
Match71%

Angel or Villainess

20206.5MANGA
DramaFantasyRomance

Angel or Villainess shares the Drama, Fantasy, Romance genres and similar themes: Politics, Full Color, Female Protagonist.

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The Soulless Duchess cover
#11
Match71%

The Soulless Duchess

20196.9MANGA
DramaFantasyRomance

The Soulless Duchess shares the Drama, Fantasy, Romance genres and similar themes: Heterosexual, Full Color, Female Protagonist.

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Ophelia the Oracle Queen cover
#12
Match71%

Ophelia the Oracle Queen

2022MANGA
DramaFantasyRomance

Ophelia the Oracle Queen shares the Drama, Fantasy, Romance genres and similar themes: Full Color, Female Protagonist.

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What is What It Takes to Be a Villainess about?

With a broken heart, Hwayoung falls headfirst into the river by accident but wakes up as infamous villainess Satiana Altisee Kaylon. Coming to terms with her new life as sole daughter of House Kaylon, Satiana is soon chosen as a candidate for the next empress! In the palace full of schemers and liar...

How many chapters does What It Takes to Be a Villainess have?

What It Takes to Be a Villainess has 164 chapters.

What genre is What It Takes to Be a Villainess?

What It Takes to Be a Villainess belongs to the Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance genres.

What are the best manga similar to What It Takes to Be a Villainess?

The top manga similar to What It Takes to Be a Villainess include The Reason Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion, This Villainess Wants a Divorce!, Villains Are Destined to Die. These share key genres and themes with What It Takes to Be a Villainess.