The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess

The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess (Japanese: ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々, Hepburn: Hikikomari Kyūketsuki no Monmon)[lower-alpha 1] is a Japanese light novel series written by Kotei Kobayashi and illustrated by Riichu. SB Creative began publishing the series in January 2020, with eleven volumes having been released as of May 2023. A manga adaptation by the novel's illustrator began serialization in Monthly Big Gangan in December 2021. As of January 2023, the series' individual chapters have been collected into two volumes. An anime television series adaptation by Project No.9 premiered in October 2023.

The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess
Cover of the first light novel volume
ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々
(Hikikomari Kyūketsuki no Monmon)
GenreAdventure, fantasy, yuri[1]
Light novel
Written byKotei Kobayashi
Illustrated byRiichu
Published bySB Creative
English publisher
ImprintGA Bunko
DemographicMale
Original runJanuary 11, 2020 – present
Volumes12
Manga
Written byKotei Kobayashi
Illustrated byRiichu
Published bySquare Enix
English publisher
  • NA: Square Enix
MagazineMonthly Big Gangan
DemographicSeinen
Original runDecember 25, 2021 – present
Volumes2
Anime television series
Directed byTatsuma Minamikawa
Written byKeiichirō Ōchi
Music byGo Shiina
StudioProject No.9
Licensed bySentai Filmworks
Original networkTokyo MX, BS NTV, MBS, AT-X
Original run October 7, 2023 – present
Episodes3

Characters
Terakomari Gandesblood (テラコマリ・ガンデスブラッド, Terakomari Gandesuburaddo)
Voiced by: Tomori Kusunoki[2]
Villhaze (ヴィルヘイズ, Viruheizu)
Voiced by: Sayumi Suzushiro[2]
Karen Helvetius (カレン・エルヴェシアス, Karen Eruveshiasu)
Voiced by: Yoko Hikasa[2]
Nelia Cunningham (ネリア・カニンガム, Neria Kaningamu)
Voiced by: Fairouz Ai[3]
Karla Amatsu (アマツ・カルラ, Amatsu Karura)
Voiced by: Miyuri Shimabukuro[3]
Sakuna Memoir (サクナ・メモワール, Sakuna Memowāru)
Voiced by: Manaka Iwami[3]
Millicent Bluenight (ミリセント・ブルーナイト, Mirisento Burūnaito)
Voiced by: Sora Amamiya[4]
Melca Tiano (メルカ・ティアーノ, Meruka Tiāno)
Voiced by: Reina Ueda[4]
Tio Flat (ティオ・フラット, Tio Furatto)
Voiced by: Saku Mizuno[4]
Gertrude (ガートルード, Gātorūdo)
Voiced by: Rina Hidaka[5]
Koharu Minenaga (峰永 こはる, Minenaga Koharu)
Voiced by: Hina Kino[5]
Chaostel Conte (カオステル・コント, Kaosuteru Konto)
Voiced by: Natsuki Hanae[5]
Belius Innu Cerberus (ベリウス・イッヌ・ケルベロ, Beriusu Innu Kerubero)
Voiced by: Masaaki Mizunaka[5]
Melakonsi (メラコンシー, Merakonshī)
Voiced by: Tasuku Hatanaka[5]
Johan Helders (ヨハン・ヘルダース, Yohan Herudāsu)
Voiced by: Yūsuke Kobayashi[5]
Arman Gandesblood (アルマン・ガンデスブラッド, Aruman Gandesuburaddo)
Voiced by: Jun Fukushima[5]

Media

Light novel

Written by Kotei Kobayashi and illustrated by Riichu, SB Creative began publishing the series on January 11, 2020.[6] As of October 2023, twelve volumes have been released.[7]

In August 2021, Yen Press announced that they licensed the series for English publication.[8]

Volumes
No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 January 11, 2020[6]978-4-81-560465-3April 19, 2022[1]978-1-97-533949-4
2 May 14, 2020[9]978-4-81-560551-3September 20, 2022[10]978-1-97-533951-7
3 September 11, 2020[11]978-4-81-560743-2December 13, 2022[12]978-1-97-533953-1
4 January 14, 2021[13]978-4-81-560890-3April 18, 2023[14]978-1-97-533955-5
5 May 13, 2021[15]978-4-81-560985-6September 19, 2023[16]978-1-97-537260-6
6 September 14, 2021[17]978-4-81-561203-0February 20, 2024[18]978-1-97-537964-3
7 January 14, 2022[19]978-4-81-561378-5——
8 May 13, 2022[20]978-4-81-561642-7——
9 October 14, 2022[21]978-4-81-561643-4——
10 January 14, 2023[22]978-4-81-561910-7——
11 May 15, 2023[23]978-4-81-562137-7——
12 October 14, 2023[7]978-4-81-562138-4——

Manga

A manga adaptation, illustrated by the novel's illustrator Riichu, began serialization in Square Enix's Monthly Big Gangan magazine on December 25, 2021.[24] As of January 2023, the series' individual chapters have been collected into two tankōbon volumes.[25]

The manga adaptation is published in English on Square Enix's Manga Up! app.[26]

Volumes
No. Japanese release date Japanese ISBN
1 June 23, 2022[27]978-4-75-757986-6
2 January 25, 2023[25]978-4-75-758363-4

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced at the "GA Fes 2023" livestream on January 5, 2023. It is produced by Project No.9 and directed by Tatsuma Minamikawa, with scripts supervised by Keiichirō Ōchi, character designs handled by Tomoyuki Shitaya, and music composed by Go Shiina.[2] The series premiered on October 7, 2023, on Tokyo MX and BS NTV.[3][4] The opening theme song is "Red Liberation" by fripSide, while the ending theme song is "Nemurenai" (眠れない) by MIMiNARI featuring Tomori Kusunoki.[28] Sentai Filmworks has licensed the series outside of Asia.[29]

Episodes
No.Title [30][31]Directed by [30]Written by [30]Storyboarded by [30]Original air date [32]
1"The Shut-in Vampire Goes Outside"
Transcription: "Hikikomori Kyūketsuki, Soto ni Deru" (Japanese: 引きこもり吸血鬼、外に出る)		Kazuo NogamiKeiichirō ŌchiTatsuma MinamikawaOctober 7, 2023 (2023-10-07)
2"A Sudden Insurrection"
Transcription: "Gekokujō, Boppatsu" (Japanese: 下剋上、勃発)		Kiyotaka TakezawaKeiichirō ŌchiHiroaki TakagiOctober 14, 2023 (2023-10-14)
3"The Darkness of the Shut-in Vampire Princess"
Transcription: "Hikikomori Kyūketsuki no Yami" (Japanese: ひきこもり吸血姫の闇)		Kōsuke ShimotoriKeiichirō ŌchiTatsuma MinamikawaOctober 21, 2023 (2023-10-21)
4"The Mercy of the Lonely Crimson"
Transcription: "Kokō no Tomurai" (Japanese: 孤紅の恤)		TBATBATBAOctober 28, 2023 (2023-10-28)

Reception

Demelza from Anime UK News liked the illustrations, while harshly criticizing the story and characters.[33] Rebecca Silverman from Anime News Network liked the illustrations and thought the writing was "solid", while also criticizing the characters, especially Vill and Komari.[34]

Notes
  1. Hikikomari is a pun on the Japanese word hikikomori and the main protagonist named Terakomari.

References
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  2. Mateo, Alex (January 5, 2023). "The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Light Novels Get TV Anime". Anime News Network. Retrieved January 5, 2023.
  3. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (March 17, 2023). "The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess TV Anime's Promo Video Reveals October Premiere, More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
  4. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (August 18, 2023). "The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Anime's 3rd Promo Video Reveals October 7 Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved August 18, 2023.
  5. Cayanan, Joanna (September 24, 2023). "The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess Anime Reveals More Cast". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
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  7. ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々12 (in Japanese). SB Creative. 3 July 2023. Retrieved July 3, 2023.
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