It originally began serialization on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in February 2020.

It was later acquired by Square Enix who began publishing it under their SQEX Novel light novel imprint in February 2021.

Written by Touya, The Villainess's Guide to (Not) Falling in Love began serialization on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō on February 14, 2020.

[3] It was later acquired by Square Enix who began publishing it under their SQEX Novel light novel imprint with illustrations by Yoimachi on February 5, 2021.

[15] During their panel at Anime Expo 2023, Square Enix Manga & Books announced that they would begin releasing volumes in English on March 12, 2024.