My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! is an ongoing manga by Satoru Yamaguchi, with 15+ volumes as of 2026. Maria Campbell wakes up in the body of Catarina Claes, the villainess of an otome game she loved — a character destined to be exiled or killed in every route. Using her foreknowledge, she frantically befriends every capture target to avoid her doom flags, completely unaware that everyone is falling in love with her in the process. A comedy-romance isekai beloved for its oblivious protagonist.
Use the sections below for the full reading order, volume list, and follow-up recommendations.
All My Next Life As A Villainess Volumes in Order
Read in publication order from Vol. 1 to the latest.
- My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Manga) Vol. 1
- My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Manga) Vol. 2
- My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Manga) Vol. 3
- My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Manga) Vol. 4
- My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Manga) Vol. 5
- My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Manga) Vol. 6
- My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Manga) Vol. 7
- My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Manga) Vol. 8
- My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Manga) Vol. 9
- My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Manga) Vol. 10
- My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Manga) Vol. 11
- My Next Life as a Villainess, Vol. 12
My Next Life As A Villainess Reading Order
Doom Flag Avoidance Arc (Volumes 1–8)
Catarina (Maria’s reincarnation) works through childhood and the academy years, befriending every character who was supposed to hate her, while constantly catastrophizing about her impending doom. The comedy comes from her intensity contrasted with everyone else’s obvious affection.
Post-Academy Arc (Volumes 8–15+)
After surviving the game’s original route, Catarina faces new doom flags in post-academy life. New characters and darker elements are introduced while maintaining the comedy-romance core.
Where to Read My Next Life As A Villainess
Manga Plus offers free access to the first and latest chapters. Physical volumes are available from the publisher. We recommend buying official volumes to support the creator.
Frequently Asked Questions About My Next Life As A Villainess
- What order should I read My Next Life as a Villainess? Read Vol. 1 to the latest in order. A spinoff (Fortune Lover II arc) continues after the main series.
- How many Villainess volumes are there? As of 2026, the main series has 15+ volumes. Ongoing.
- Is the Villainess anime good? Yes. Two seasons by Silver Link are lighthearted, faithful adaptations that work well for the comedy format.