The Perfect Prince Loves Me, the Side Character?! (2024)
A short-form boys' love isekai anime where a reincarnated man's careful plans collapse the moment a charming prince sets his sights on the wrong person.
The Perfect Prince Loves Me, the Side Character?! - Series Information
- Original Title: 当て馬キャラのくせして、スパダリ王子に寵愛されています。
- First Air Year: 2024
- Last Air Year: 2024
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (7 minutes)
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 8
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 7, 2024 (Brazil - 18)
- Networks: Tokyo MX, BS11
- Alternative Titles: The Perfect Prince Loves Me, His Rival?! (US), AteKuse (JP), 明明是个碍事配角，却被王子给宠爱了。 (CN), 明明是個炮灰配角的我，卻被完美情人的王子寵愛著。 (MO), 明明是個炮灰配角的我，卻被完美情人的王子寵愛著。 (HK), Finalizado Seguir ¿¡El príncipe perfecto me ama, el personaje secundario!? (MX), 明明是個炮灰配角的我，卻被完美情人的王子寵愛著。 (TW)
- Production Companies: Suiseisha, studio HōKIBOSHI, STUDIO MAUSU
- Production Countries: Japan
The Perfect Prince Loves Me, the Side Character?! - Plot
After finding himself reincarnated into the world of a novel, Loneal goes to great lengths to steer clear of Prince Alec, the hero, to avoid disrupting the main storyline between Alec and the heroine, Lily. However, to Loneal's great surprise, the prince becomes infatuated with...him?! "A charming physique, such as yours, more than makes up for your lack of experience." Before he knows it, he finds himself melting into the prince's arms... Why is everything so different from the novel?!
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The Perfect Prince Loves Me, the Side Character?! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Danji Haru
- Santa Hiiragi
- Mei Hanamori
- Shuu Kasumi
- Shou Shioko
The Perfect Prince Loves Me, the Side Character?! - FAQs
Where can you stream The Perfect Prince Loves Me?
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Is The Perfect Prince Loves Me based on a manga?
Yes, the anime is adapted from a manga. The series draws on the boys' love isekai genre, following a protagonist reincarnated into a novel's world. The source material blends romantic fantasy with comedic twists on classic reincarnation tropes.
Why does Prince Alec fall for Loneal instead of Lily?
Despite Loneal's efforts to keep the original story on track, Prince Alec becomes inexplicably drawn to him rather than the intended heroine, Lily. The series plays this as a central comedic and romantic mystery, subverting the isekai reincarnation formula in a boys' love direction.
What is The Perfect Prince Loves Me about?
The series follows Loneal, a man reincarnated into a novel, who desperately tries to avoid Prince Alec to preserve the original story. His plans unravel when the prince falls for him instead of the heroine. It is a boys' love isekai anime blending romance, comedy, and fantasy.
Who are the main voice actors in this anime?
The principal voice cast includes Danji Haru as Loneal Gravis, Santa Hiiragi as Prince Alec Ray Garcium, Mei Hanamori as Lily Philips, Shuu Kasumi as Zero Owen, and Shou Shioko as Noah Carlisle.
How many episodes does The Perfect Prince Loves Me have?
The series consists of 8 episodes across its single season, with each episode running approximately 7 minutes. There are also 2 additional special episodes included in a separate specials collection outside the main season.
When did The Perfect Prince Loves Me first air?
The series premiered on April 7, 2024, broadcasting on Tokyo MX and BS11 in Japan. The show concluded its run within the same year, with its single season of eight short-form episodes completing its broadcast in 2024.
Is The Perfect Prince Loves Me cancelled or renewed?
The series has ended with no renewal announced. It concluded its single season of 8 episodes in 2024. As of now, no second season has been confirmed by the production studios Suiseisha, studio HōKIBOSHI, or STUDIO MAUSU.
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