Tearmoon Empire

Tearmoon Empire[lower-alpha 1] is a Japanese light novel series written by Nozomu Mochitsuki. The series began publication on the novel posting website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in August 2018; it was later acquired by TO Books, who are publishing the series in print with illustrations by Gilse. A manga adaptation, illustrated by Mizu Morino, began serialization on the Comic Corona manga website in August 2019. An anime television series adaptation by Silver Link premiered in October 2023.

Tearmoon Empire
First light novel volume cover
ティアムーン帝国物語 ～断頭台から始まる、姫の転生逆転ストーリー～
(Tiamūn Teikoku Monogatari: Dantōdai kara Hajimaru, Hime no Tensei Gyakuten Sutōrī)
GenreFantasy[1]
Novel series
Written byNozomu Mochitsuki
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runAugust 13, 2018 – present
Light novel
Written byNozomu Mochitsuki
Illustrated byGilse
Published byTO Books
English publisher
ImprintTO Bunko
DemographicFemale
Original runJune 10, 2019 – present
Volumes14
Manga
Written byNozomu Mochitsuki
Illustrated byMizu Morino
Published byTO Books
English publisher
  • NA: J-Novel Club
MagazineComic Corona
DemographicShōjo
Original runAugust 12, 2019 – present
Volumes6
Anime television series
Directed byYūshi Ibe
Produced by
  • Hiroyuki Aoi
  • Kai Minegishi
  • Tomoyuki Oowada
  • Akihiro Sotokawa
  • Yutaka Suwa
Written byDeko Akao
Music byKōji Fujimoto
StudioSilver Link
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkTokyo MX, BS11, MBS
Original run October 8, 2023 – present
Episodes3

Plot

At the collapsed Tearmoon Empire, 20-year-old Princess Mia Luna Tearmoon, who was scorned as a selfish princess, was executed through guillotine. However, instead of dying, she awakens to find herself back in her 12-year-old body, initially believing the event to be dream, before finding her diary covered in her blood from the execution and containing the entries she made prior to the event. Pleading to avoid the execution at all cost, she decides to rebuild the empire. As such, she would "put her own safety first". Her supposedly selfish action, mixed with her knowledge from her first life, somehow charms the people around her instead as she works hard to turn her enemies in her first life to be her allies.

Characters
Mia Luna Tearmoon (ミーア・ルーナ・ティアムーン, Mīa Rūna Tiamūn)
Voiced by: Sumire Uesaka[2]
The protagonist of the series and the sole princess of Tearmoon Empire. At 20 years old, a revolution leads to her execution, but she somehow leaps back through time and wakes up a twelve-year-old. Thus, she begins to right what once went wrong and starts to fix the empire's problems while armed with a diary from the future. When it comes to saving her own skin, Mia spares no effort. Thanks to the strings of misunderstandings encircling her and her knowledge of the future, the princess who was once known as "Selfish Princess who ruined Tearmoon" eventually becomes known as "The Great Sage of the Empire". On the surface, they couldn't be more different. At their core, they were one and the same. Beneath the delusions surrounding her lay an arrogant, coward and slightly-selfish persona that hid a lovable idiot even further below. Because by God, she was trying despite her flaws.
Anne Littstein (アンヌ・リトシュタイン, Annu Ritoshutain)
Voiced by: Tomori Kusunoki[3]
One of the most loyal subjects of Mia and her right hand. She is Mia's personal maid-in-waiting. In the previous timeline, she and Ludwig were the only ones who stood alongside Mia until the end.
Ludwig Hewitt (ルードヴィッヒ・ヒューイット, Rūdovuihhi Hyūitto)
Voiced by: Yuichiro Umehara[3]
One of the most loyal subjects of Mia and her left hand (Right hand regarding political matters). He works at Golden Moon Ministry. In the previous timeline, he and Anne were the only ones who stood alongside Mia until the end.
Abel Remno (アベル・レムノ, Aberu Remuno)
Voiced by: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka[4]
The second prince of the Kingdom of Remno. In the previous timeline he was a playboy and gambler stuck in the shadows of his older brother. In the current timeline he instead takes up horsemanship and starts developing a romantic relationship with Mia.
Sion Sol Sunkland (シオン・ソール・サンクランド, Shion Sōru Sankurando)
Voiced by: Shun Horie[4]
First Prince of Sunkland. A skilled swordsman and a firm believer in justice. In the previous timeline he helped Tiona lead the revolutionary army and was the one who adjudicated Mia's execution. In the current timeline he slowly becomes Mia's friend.
Tiona Rudolvon (ティオーナ・ルドルフォン, Tiōna Rudorufon)
Voiced by: Kanon Takao[5]
Daughter of Outcount Rudolvan. Outcounts in Tearmoon are lesser nobles that are often looked down upon by the central nobility. In the previous timeline this included Princess Mia herself. After her father's assassination, believed to have been ordered by the noble family, Tiona led the Revolutionary Army, eventually bearing witness to Mia's execution. In the current timeline Mia helps save her from bullying and humiliation leading to an eventual friendship.
Rafina Orca Belluga (ラフィーナ・オルカ・ヴェールガ, Rafīna Oruka Vēruga)
Voiced by: Nao Tōyama[5]
Daughter of Duke Belluga of the Holy Principality of Belluga. In the principality her father, the Duke, is the highest human power, with only god above him. This makes her functionally equivalent to a princess in power and duties. Known as a Saint she has a strong sense of right and wrong and believes that commoners and nobles are both beloved creations of god. In the previous timeline she despises Mia and helps Sion and Tiona from behind the scenes. In the current timeline Mia initially tries to avoid her as much as possible to avoid incurring her wrath again. Through a series of misinterpretations Rafina eventually comes to believe in Mia's prowess and righteousness. Leading to them eventually becoming good friends.
Keithwood (キースウッド, Kīsuuddo)
Voiced by: Toshiki Masuda[6]
Sion's personal attendant. He is often at a loss when trying to control his master, or shepherd those around him.
Liora Lulus (リオラ・ルールー, Riora Rūrū)
Voiced by: Fuko Saito[6]
Chloe Forkroad (クロエ・フォークロード, Kuroe Fōkurōdo)
Voiced by: Rie Takahashi[6]
Dion Alaia (ディオン・アライア, Dion Araia)
Voiced by: Makoto Furukawa[6]

Media

Light novels

Written by Nozomu Mochitsuki, the series began publication on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō novel posting website on August 13, 2018.[7] In June 2019, the series was acquired by TO Books, who published the series in print with illustrations by Gilse.[8] As of September 2023, fourteen volumes have been released.[9]

In November 2019, J-Novel Club announced that they licensed the novels for English publication under their J-Novel Heart imprint.[10]

Volumes
No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 June 10, 2019[8]978-4-86-472815-7February 24, 2020[11]978-1-71-837148-4
2 November 9, 2019[12]978-4-86-472872-0July 19, 2020[13]978-1-71-837150-7
3 February 10, 2020[14]978-4-86-472914-7December 12, 2020[15]978-1-71-837152-1
4 June 10, 2020[16]978-4-86-699005-7March 27, 2021[17]978-1-71-837154-5
5 October 10, 2020[18]978-4-86-699065-1July 19, 2021[19]978-1-71-837156-9
6 January 9, 2021[20]978-4-86-699096-5September 23, 2021[21]978-1-71-837158-3
7 May 10, 2021[22]978-4-86-699180-1March 7, 2022[23]978-1-71-837160-6
8 September 10, 2021[24]978-4-86-699279-2July 4, 2022[25]978-1-71-837162-0
9 January 8, 2022[26]978-4-86-699376-8January 5, 2023[27]978-1-71-837164-4
10 May 10, 2022[28]978-4-86-699487-1October 5, 2023[29]978-1-71-837166-8
11 September 10, 2022[30]978-4-86-699572-4——
12 January 10, 2023[31]978-4-86-699704-9——
13 April 10, 2023[32]978-4-86-699804-6——
14 September 9, 2023[9]978-4-86-699938-8——

Manga

A manga adaptation, illustrated by Mizu Morino, began serialization on the Comic Corona manga website on August 12, 2019.[33] As of April 2023, its individual chapters have been collected into six tankōbon volumes.[34]

In May 2022, J-Novel Club announced that they also licensed the manga.[35]

Volumes
No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 January 20, 2020[36]978-4-86-472902-4August 24, 2022 (digital)[37]
July 10, 2023 (print)		978-1-71-837752-3
2 August 15, 2020[38]978-4-86-699026-2October 5, 2022 (digital)[37]
October 9, 2023 (print)		978-1-71-837753-0
3 May 15, 2021[39]978-4-86-699181-8December 28, 2022 (digital)[37]
January 8, 2024 (print)		978-1-71-833855-5
4 February 15, 2022[40]978-4-86-699449-9March 8, 2023 (digital)[37]
May 13, 2024 (print)		978-1-71-837755-4
5 September 15, 2022[41]978-4-86-699573-1——
6 April 15, 2023[34]978-4-86-699807-7——
7 October 14, 2023[42]978-4-86-699976-0——

Theatrical

A theatrical adaptation of the novel series ran in Tokyo from September 9 to 13, 2020. It was directed by Yuki Shinome and written by Suika Suika. Kanako Hiramatsu, Reo Hotta, and Miyuki Torii performed the lead roles.[43] A second theatrical performance with the same staff and cast as the first was shown in Tokyo from July 14 to July 19, 2021.[44]

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on September 6, 2022. It is produced by Silver Link and directed by Yūshi Ibe, with scripts written by Deko Akao, character designs handled by Mai Otsuka, and music composed by Kōji Fujimoto.[2] The series premiered on October 8, 2023, on Tokyo MX, BS11, and MBS.[3][5] The opening theme song is "Happy End Princess" (ハッピーエンドプリンセス) by Sumire Uesaka.[4] KanoeRana performs the ending song "Queen of the Night."[45] Crunchyroll licensed the series outside of Asia.[46] Muse Communication licensed the series in Southeast Asia.[47]

Episodes
No.Title [48]Directed by [lower-alpha 2]Written by [lower-alpha 2]Storyboarded by [lower-alpha 2]Original air date [49]
1"The Princess Starting from the Chopping Block"
Transcription: "Dantōdai kara Hajimaru Ohime-sama" (Japanese: 断頭台から始まるお姫様)		Yūshi IbeDeko AkaoYūshi IbeOctober 8, 2023 (2023-10-08)
After the collapse of the Tearmoon Empire, 20-year-old Princess Mia Luna Tearmoon, hated for her selfishness, is imprisoned and guillotined three years later. However, instead of dying, she awakens to find herself back in her 12-year-old body. She thinks the event was all a dream until she finds her diary covered in her blood from the execution and containing the entries she made prior to the event. Thinking that she has to stave off her date with the guillotine, she started with treating the chef she fired in her first life better, being reminded of her prison days being fed moldy bread and the vegetable she hated. The cost of the meal itself, according to the chef, suddenly reminded her of someone who said the same thing in her first life. Trying to remember who he is, she decided to eat something sweet, only that the maid who carried the cake tripped and fell, with her face ending up in the cake that plopped on its platter on the floor. Mia suppressed her anger when she finds out the maid is Anne, one of two loyal subordinates in her past life. She then designates her as her handmaid, clumsiness and all. After sending Anne to buy some sweets with a Tearmoon Empire gold crescent coin, which is worth more than sixty days of wages, Mia has now an idea on her food finances. That, combined with the entries in her diary which predicts a famine and the empire's collapse, set her to work. Still, she needed the help of someone in the Gold Moon Ministry, the government branch in charge of tax matters, whom she goes to visit. She has no idea yet who he is, aside from how he calls him: "the four-eyed nerd who was sent to the provinces." She found him there, arguing with an official.
2"Princess Mia Displays Her Smug Face"
Transcription: "Mīa Hime, Doyagao o Hirō Suru" (Japanese: ミーア姫、ドヤ顔を披露する)		Yūshi IbeDeko AkaoYūshi IbeOctober 15, 2023 (2023-10-15)
Anne mistakenly thinks she's on a romantic meeting, but Mia is actually there to discuss the imperial food budget, remembering her past life memories. Mia remembers being irritated by Ludwig Hewitt's polite words in her previous life but needs his help to avoid trouble. Surprisingly, Ludwig is impressed by Mia's financial advice, leading him to become her consultant. Mia notices her diary entries changing, but she's still facing various problems. Meanwhile, Mia visits Ludwig, dressed by Anne to the nines with a valuable hairpin (thinking it's a romantic thing) and, on a visit to the poor New Moon District, asks for advice on preventing future disease outbreaks. Mia learns that proper nutrition and a hospital are needed, but it's costly. She selflessly offers her hairpin to fund these efforts, as she knows it is to be stolen from her in the future anyway. As Ludwig, using Mia's example, asks the other nobles for help, she later visits Eris, Anne's frail sister and aspiring author, whom she remembers as the one who wrote the story Anne read to her in her first life in her prison cell. The story is not finished as, in her first life, Eris passed away. Mia prevents this by designating Eris as her personal author. And, inadvertently, Mia spills what Eris hasn't written yet. Later, Mia decides to go to boarding school and learn more, as well as to build connections that would be useful in the event of an impending revolt.
3"Princess Mia Sows Seeds"
Transcription: "Mīa Hime, Tane o Maku" (Japanese: ミーア姫、種をまく)		Haruka HirotaDeko AkaoKoji SawaiOctober 22, 2023 (2023-10-22)
In an effort to avoid trouble at Saint Noel Academy, Mia intends to steer clear of Prince Sion Sol Sunkland and Tiona Rudolvon, who, in her first life, caused her downfall. However, Mia ends up getting entwined with them after saving Tiona from bullies in the observing presence of Prince Sion. At Belluga's baths, she encounters another person she also must avoid angering: Rafina Orca Belluga, the student council president who despised her in her first life. This time, they connect, and Mia receives an invitation to the welcoming dance ball from her. She plans to avoid a repeat of the disastrous dance ball in her past life and make important connections in case of a future revolt. Employing Anne's romance advice, she aims for Abel Remno, the second prince of the Kingdom of Remno, but, forgetting he's a tremendous flirt, he goes for another girl. Prince Sion finds Mia's handkerchief instead and, with Tiona's help, seeks her out. Sion asks Mia to be his dance partner or, at least, a candidate. Trying to disengage from the two, Mia sees Abel being dragged to a corner for a scolding, and seizes the opportunity to rescue him from his older brother's anger.

Reception

Rebecca Silverman from Anime News Network praised the first volume for its illustrations and tone, while criticizing the authorial interjections.[1]

The manga was nominated for the 2021 Next Manga Award in the web manga category.[50]

As of September 2023, the series has sold over 1.7 million copies between its digital and print releases.[9]

Notes
  1. Japanese: ティアムーン帝国物語 ～断頭台から始まる、姫の転生逆転ストーリー～, Hepburn: Tiamūn Teikoku Monogatari: Dantōdai kara Hajimaru, Hime no Tensei Gyakuten Sutōrī, lit. "The Tale of the Tearmoon Empire: The Story of the Changed Reincarnated Princess Starting from the Guillotine"
  2. Information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.

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