I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons

The story is set in a fantasy world reminiscent of historical Europe, centered around kingdoms like the Astar Kingdom and the Delbaran Kingdom.

Society is structured with a clear hierarchy of royalty and nobility, including dukes and barons, where political marriages are commonplace.

Leticia, the fiancée of Prince Clarke, has spent her life enduring a brutal educational regimen to become the perfect royal consort.

Fed up with the constant pressure and dreaming of freedom, she decides her only way out is to have the engagement broken.

Her grand plan involves finding another, more suitable bride for the prince, hoping he'll choose someone else over her.

However, the seemingly cool and perfect Prince Clarke appears to have his own thoughts on the matter, leading to a series of comedic and heart-fluttering misunderstandings.

Leticia

Voiced by: Haruka Shiraishi

The protagonist and a duke's daughter who is completely burned out from her "princess lessons."

She's a clever and determined young woman whose sole focus is orchestrating the end of her engagement to the prince so she can finally relax.

Prince Clarke

Voiced by: Jun Fukuyama, Yū Kobayashi (10 years old)

The handsome and highly capable prince of the Astar Kingdom and Leticia's official fiancé.

While he appears cool and collected on the surface, he seems amused by Leticia's schemes and may be more involved than he lets on.

Nadir

Voiced by: Wataru Hatano, Io Sahara (12 years old)

Prince Clarke's trusted aide and, to Leticia's frustration, her very own older brother.

His position places him in the awkward spot of being caught between his duty to the prince and his sister's desperate escape plans.

Brianna

Voiced by: Yuka Saitou

The daughter of a baron and another candidate for the position of the prince's consort.

Leticia sees her as a potential key to her freedom, hoping the prince will fall for her instead.

Louis

Voiced by: Shun Horie

The third prince of the neighboring Delbaran Kingdom.

His arrival adds a new layer of political and romantic complexity to the situation.

Lyle

Voiced by: Shunichi Toki

Louis's loyal and observant attendant who accompanies him on his visit.

Lily

Voiced by: Miki Sonozaki

Leticia's head attendant, who has been looking after her since she was a child.

She watches over Leticia's antics with a mixture of concern and affection.

Maria

Voiced by: Rie Suegara

A maid who serves Leticia, offering her support through the daily struggles of noble life.

Princess Lessons (Consort Education)

This refers to the extremely rigorous and demanding education that Leticia is forced to undergo to become a worthy consort for the prince.

It covers a wide range of subjects, from politics and history to etiquette and the arts, all taught with relentless strictness, which is the source of all of Leticia's suffering.

There is no information available regarding any awards received by this series.

The series has been met with great commercial success, with its combined novel and manga sales surpassing 3 million copies by November 2024.

Its popularity stems from its lighthearted take on the "villainess" trope, focusing on a relatable protagonist who just wants a break.

The author's stated goal was to create a story where no character is purely evil and everyone has human-like flaws, which has resonated with many readers.

Opening Theme

"Kimi to shika Koi shinai" (I'll Only Fall in Love with You)

Artist: Jun Fukuyama

Lyrics: Yohei Matsui

Composition & Arrangement: John Kanda

Ending Theme

"Alibi na Curtsy" (An Alibi Curtsy)

Artist: DIALOGUE+

Lyrics: Makoto Furuya

Composition: Tomoya Tabuchi

Arrangement: Masato Nakayama

Light Novel

The original story was written by Izumi Sawano and first appeared on the self-publishing website "Shōsetsuka ni Narō" from August 2018 to May 2019.

It was later acquired for official publication by Shufu to Seikatsu Sha under their PASH! Books and PASH! Bunko imprints, featuring illustrations by Miru Yumesaki.

Manga

A manga adaptation, with art by Uri Sugata and character designs by Miru Yumesaki, began serialization in March 2020.

It has been published across several of Shufu to Seikatsu Sha's digital platforms, including Comic PASH!, PASH UP!, and Comic PASH! neo. The manga is noted to be an arranged version of the original novel's plot.

TV Anime

An anime television series adaptation aired in Japan from January to March 2025.

The series was produced by EMT Squared and directed by Shinobu Tagashira.

Web Radio

Starting in January 2025, a monthly web radio program titled "'I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons' Jun Fukuyama's Too-Deep Love Radio" is hosted by Jun Fukuyama, the voice of Prince Clarke.

The author, Izumi Sawano, has stated that she wanted to write a story that didn't feature any truly evil characters.

Her intention was to create a cast of characters who all feel human and flawed, hoping that readers would connect with their "human-like" qualities and imperfections.

Production Staff

Original Creator: Izumi Sawano

Original Character Design: Uri Sugata, Miru Yumesaki

Director & Character Design: Shinobu Tagashira

Series Composition: Tomoko Konparu

Music: Yuki Hayashi, Naoyuki Chikatani

Animation Production: EMT Squared

Production Committee: I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons Production Committee (YTE, Shufu to Seikatsu Sha, Nikkatsu, Muse, Pony Canyon, EMT Squared, BS Fuji, Jinnan Studio)

Blu-ray Release

The anime will be released on two Blu-ray volumes in Japan.

Volume 1 (Episodes 1-6): April 25, 2025

Volume 2 (Episodes 7-12): June 4, 2025

Broadcast & Streaming

The series premiered on TOKYO MX and BS Fuji in Japan, with nationwide broadcasts on AT-X.

It was exclusively streamed on FOD, with rental options available on other platforms like Prime Video and d Anime Store a few days after the initial broadcast.