The World Is Still Beautiful

"The World Is Still Beautiful" (Japanese: それでも世界は美しい, Hepburn: Soredemo Sekai wa Utsukushii) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Dai Shiina. The story follows Nike, the fourth princess of the Rain Dukedom, who possesses the power to call forth rain. She is sent to marry Livius, the king of the Sun Kingdom, who conquered the world in just three years. To her surprise, she discovers that Livius is still a child. Initially a marriage of convenience, their relationship gradually blossoms into a deep emotional bond. The manga was serialized in Hakusensha's shōjo manga magazine Hana to Yume from 2012 to 2020, and has been compiled into 25 tankōbon volumes. An anime television series adaptation by Pierrot aired on Nippon Television in 2014, consisting of 12 episodes. Directed by Hajime Kamegaki, with series composition by Shinzō Fujita, character design by Ichirō Uno, and music by Kousuke Yamashita, the series is a blend of comedy, romance, fantasy, and supernatural elements, and is known for its unique premise and delicate portrayal of emotions.