The Misdeeds of an Extremely Arrogant Villain Aristocrat (Manga) (2026)

When one man is reborn into a fantasy novel as the villain doomed for disaster, he decides to take fate into his own hands. Can he rewrite his destiny or is his he meant for ruin? An isekai adventure about changing fate—for better or worse. The manga inspired by the hit light novel (also available from Seven Seas!)Luke Witharia Gilbert was destined to be the arrogant villain of a fantasy tale, but he was undone by his own pride and easily defeated by the hero. But when he’s reborn with full knowledge of how the story ends, Luke decides to take his fate into his own hands. Determined to survive this time, he sets aside his hubris and dedicates himself to training in earnest. His efforts shake the future in unexpected ways—quickly enlisting his sword instructor and even captivating a brilliant young lady from a noble family. In this version of the story, the bad guy might just come out on top!

THE VILLAIN REWRITES HIS ENDINGReborn as the fated villain in a world where rank defines everything, Luke Witharia Gilbert claims the top spot at his elite magic and combat academy. But being number one paints a target on his back. No sooner than he arrives, he’s challenged by Abel, the lowest-ranked student in the school and the story’s rightful hero. To avoid his villainous “bad ending,” Luke resorts to ruthless methods that shock the entire academy. What he doesn’t realize is that his fight to survive in a story he was never meant to escape will twist the story – and the people around him — beyond recognition!