At Sneaker Bunko 35th Anniversary Party! it was announced that an anime adaptation of the novel is in production The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for The Throne (Saikyō Degarashi Ōji no Anyaku Teii Arasoi: Munō o Enjiru SS-Rank Ōji wa Kōi Keishō-sen o Kage kara Shihai Suru) by Tanba It is Yuunagi.
The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for The Throne began publication in Shōsetsu ni Narō on February 3, 2019 and its 12th volume will be released on September 29, 2023. A manga adaptation by Amagai began to be published in Young Ace Up and its 6th volume was released by Kadokawa on July 10, 2023.
Synopsis for The Insipid Prince’s Furtive Grab for The Throne
Arnold, the seventh Imperial Prince of the Adrasia Empire, is called “THE INSIPID PRINCE” among people because his twin brother is a genius and respected by all people. However, he has a secret identity -SILVER, one of only five SS-level adventurers on the continent. When his younger brother, Leo, decides to aim for the throne, Arnold begins running things behind the scenes to support his brother. Unexpectedly, the most beautiful lady becomes his assistant. The strongest prince’s secret fight begins!