A sacrificial princess who plans to "fake her death" to avoid assassination is doted on by a tyrant emperor who knows no love, in a reverse romance fantasy finally available!

• A reverse romance fantasy where a sacrificial princess, who was supposed to be killed, becomes obsessed with and doted on by a tyrant emperor.

• First 20 episodes released at once / Subsequent updates every Wednesday.

• "I ended up captivating the tyrant emperor, even though I'm supposed to die in half a year."

Work Page: https://piccoma.com/web/product/207101

Kakao Piccoma Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Kim Jae-ryong) is pleased to announce the exclusive distribution of the new SMARTOON® title "I ended up captivating the tyrant emperor, even though I'm supposed to die in half a year" (Original Author: Aki Oboroduki / Character Concept: Sanba / Art: Aeong, D.s.w / Publisher: SHERPA STUDIO) on its digital manga and novel service "Piccoma" starting July 1, 2026 (Wed).

One day, Kaena is suddenly confronted with the cruel reality that she is a "supporting character who will be poisoned by the tyrant emperor Zarius in half a year." To survive this desperate fate, she secretly drinks an antidote and devises a desperate plan to "fake her death" in half a year and escape the imperial palace completely.

To ensure her plan's success, Kaena plays the role of an obedient wife to the ruthless emperor, striving to earn his trust. However, Zarius, who was supposed to have never let anyone into his heart, begins to show unexpected obsession as he interacts with her obedient demeanor.

"Don't die, Kaena. I can't imagine a world without you," says the emperor who was supposed to kill me. Why does he desire me so much? Please enjoy this reverse romance fantasy on Piccoma, where a sacrificial princess destined to be killed is doted on by a tyrant emperor who knows no love.

(C) Aki Oboroduki / Aeong / D.s.w / SHERPA STUDIO

"I ended up captivating the tyrant emperor, even though I'm supposed to die in half a year."

Original Author: Aki Oboroduki

Character Concept: Sanba

Art: Aeong, D.s.w

"Don't die, Kaena. I can't imagine a world without you." Why is the emperor who was supposed to kill me obsessed with me?

One day, Kaena realizes she is "a supporting character who will be poisoned by the tyrant emperor Zarius in half a year." To survive, she secretly drinks an antidote and plans to "fake her death" in half a year to escape the imperial palace.

To achieve this, Kaena pretends to be an obedient wife to the ruthless emperor, trying to gain his trust. However, Zarius, who was supposed to have never let anyone into his heart, gradually begins to show obsession towards her...!?

A reverse romance fantasy where a sacrificial princess destined to be killed is doted on by a tyrant emperor who knows no love.

Distributed with "First 20 episodes released at once / Updated every Wednesday."

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About SHERPA STUDIO

Company Name: SHERPA STUDIO Inc.

Established: February 2021

Representative: Ryuichiro Kawasaki

Location: VORT AOYAMA II 10F, 2-1-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

A group company of Kakao Piccoma, which operates the digital manga and novel service "Piccoma." We aim to provide an environment where creators can fully utilize their talents and serve as a bridge between readers and creators.

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