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The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for the Throne

TV anime2026

1 season12 episodes

Original: light novelTanba

Looking for the manga? This page follows the light novel; the manga adaptation has its own volume numbers.

Suggested reading (Japanese · KADOKAWA): Season 1 ends at Ep 12. Continue with Vol. 3. As of 2026-10-06, the original light novel is still being published; the latest is Vol. 17.

To the empire, Prince Arnold is one big joke, a completely inept prince outshone by his more talented twin, Leonard. But in secret, Arnold operates as Silver, one of only five magic-wielding SS-rank adventurers on the continent. As the bloody battle for the throne intensifies after the crown prince’s death, Arnold pulls the strings from the shadows to crown his twin emperor to his own advantage.

Synopsis: TMDB
Book languageJapanese
EditionKADOKAWA

Season 1

Medium confidence

12 episodesJul 2026 – Sep 2026

Anime ends at
Ep 12

After Season 1 (12 episodes), continue the original light novel from Volume 3. The anime leaves out some details; for an overlapping reread of the sea-dragon and diplomatic arc, start at Volume 2.

最強出涸らし皇子の暗躍帝位争い3 無能を演じるSSランク皇子は皇位継承戦を影から支配する

KADOKAWAJapanesePaperback

Buy Vol. 3 on Amazon
  • Start overVol. 2Optional最強出涸らし皇子の暗躍帝位争い2 無能を演じるSSランク皇子は皇位継承戦を影から支配するFor an overlapping reread of the sea-dragon and diplomatic arc after Season 1, start the original light novel at Volume 2. This is optional if you prefer to continue into the next arc at Volume 3.Buy on Amazon
Also in manga:
  • The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The ThroneVol. 7Buy on Amazon
    After Season 1 (12 episodes), start the manga adaptation at Volume 7, from the beginning of the volume. It overlaps the sea-dragon climax and begins the next arc, so some scenes will be familiar. Volume 8 moves further into the new arc; starting at Volume 7 avoids skipping its opening.

All volumes

KADOKAWAThe Japanese edition is at Vol. 17.

  • The Insipid Prince's Furtive Grab for The Throne

    Adaptationmanga

    Arnold is an unmotivated prince mocked throughout the empire as the “Insipid Prince.” But in truth, he is the strongest prince, with a secret identity as Silver, an SS-rank adventurer who wields forbidden ancient magic!? Here begins the tale of the strongest prince, feigning incompetence as he works behind the scenes in the struggle for the imperial throne!

    Buy Vol. 1 on Amazon · Japanese
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