Recent works are often categorized as "something" or "something type." So, what category does "The Story of the Tiamoon Empire - A Princess's Reincarnation Reversal Story, Beginning on the Guillotine" fall into? It could also be called a "do-over" type, and I think it fits the "return by death" category. And although it's not in the title, I think it could also fit the "villainous lady" category. The original author, Mochizuki Nozomi, introduced this work as a "villainous lady" type on her blog. In this article, I would like to introduce once again the appeal of "The Tiamoon Empire," which is packed with so many different elements. Before you watch the anime, be sure to check out the things you should pay attention to.
The main character is, of course, the most appealing part!
In her previous life, Princess Mia was pampered as the princess of the Tiermoon Empire. She was selfish and made many enemies in her role as princess. After being executed by guillotine, she was reincarnated and managed to avoid the path to ruin. While this story is a classic, Princess Mia is a protagonist quite different from those in other works.
Essentially the Same as Before Reincarnation
Princess Meer was executed at age 20 before her reincarnation. Upon time-leaping back to age 12, she was mentally 20, but her personality remained essentially unchanged. However, since she's still a 20-year-old adult, even if only mentally, she knows what led to her execution. She runs around relying on the diary and memories she received upon reincarnation.
Her Only Weapon: Good Luck
Katarina from "Hamefura" becomes a people-pleaser due to her pre-reincarnation personality, but Princess Meer remains the same person and her personality remains unchanged. In other works, the protagonist is smart and resourceful, avoiding the flags of disaster, but Princess Meer hates studying and isn't very smart. While other protagonists gain special skills and pave their way when reincarnated, Princess Meer receives nothing. However, for some reason, I believe she has "good luck" on her side. Though she doesn't acquire it through the setting, Princess Meer paves the way to the guillotine through sheer luck alone.
Princess Meer Always Puts Herself First
The way Princess Meer, who doesn't have any special skills, avoids the guillotine solely through "good luck" is unlike any other work, and it's a hilarious sight to watch. Here are some examples of how Meer, who always puts herself first, manages to avoid these obstacles.
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One of the reasons for the decline of the Tiermoon Empire before her reincarnation was the spread of an epidemic. Meer ponders what to do, but is unable to come up with any good ideas. She turns to Ludwig, who she mistakenly became her aide. She takes him to the slums and asks him how to prevent the epidemic from spreading there. Although Meer only heard from personal experience, Ludwig mistakenly assumed that Meer was already aware of the danger and that she was indeed a great leader sent by heaven to the Empire, further clouding his view of Meer.
Even her sarcasm was well-received...
Meer, who had just started attending St. Noel Academy, was insulted by the other nobles. Meer didn't want to get involved with her sworn enemy, but her maid, Anne, looked at her with complete trust, saying, "There's no way Lady Meer wouldn't help me." Wanting to avoid losing her confidant's trust, Meer steps in to help Tiona. Enraged at the people who forced her to do something unnecessary, Meer sends them away with a sarcastic remark directed at Tiona. However, contrary to Meer's true intentions, Tiona is touched by Meer's words and bursts into tears of gratitude. Mistaking her remark for being too harsh, Meer hands her a handkerchief and hurriedly runs away.
The Best Narration-Based Tsukkomi
While reading the original comics, I found the narration-based tsukkomi to be a very interesting technique. The relentless and precise commentary, such as the precise remarks made to Princess Meer, who always puts herself first and behaves in various ways, and the remarks made to characters who interpret Meer's intentions in a completely different way, are extremely entertaining and one of the defining features of this work. I hope that the narrator's remarks are retained in the anime.
Summary of the Work's Appeal
This work relies on Princess Meer. Princess Meer, who always puts herself first and has no special powers, is somehow misunderstood and avoids the guillotine, eventually gaining more allies. This is the story of a "lucky charmer." Princess Meer's desperate efforts are adorable, entertaining, and will make you chuckle. I hope you'll experience the charm of the "Tiarmoon Empire" through the anime. Thank you for reading to the end.
