Top 10 in Top 10 Best Classic European Romance Novels of All Time: Immerse Yourself in the Royal World!.
Details
- Genre: Romance, Fantasy, Adventure, Shoujo, Drama.
- Age: Teenagers (13+).
- Author: Sorata Akizuki.
- Chapter Number: Ongoing (as of July 2025, there are 27 tankōbon volumes).
- Status: Ongoing.
Main Character Name:
- Shirayuki: The female protagonist, a talented pharmacist with unique red hair, strong and independent.
- Zen Wistaria Clarines: The male protagonist, the second prince of the Clarines Kingdom, Shirayuki's lover.
- Mitsuhide Roumen: Zen's trusted bodyguard, a skilled swordsman.
- Kiki Seiran: Zen's female bodyguard, a calm and strong swordsman.
- Obi: An assassin/spy who becomes Shirayuki's bodyguard, skilled in stealth and very loyal.
- Story: "Snow White with the Red Hair" tells the story of Shirayuki, a beautiful young girl living in a small town, who stands out for her rare bright red hair. She is a talented pharmacist who loves to mix medicine and heal. Shirayuki's peaceful life is disturbed when Prince Raji of the kingdom where she lives suddenly wants her to be his concubine because of her unique hair. Not accepting her forced fate, Shirayuki cuts off her red hair, leaves it to Prince Raji as a refusal, and flees the kingdom.
During her journey, Shirayuki accidentally meets Zen Wistaria Clarines, a young man with an ordinary appearance but is actually the second prince of the neighboring kingdom of Clarines. Initially, Shirayuki does not know Zen's true identity, and Zen does not reveal it either. After a small incident, Zen saves Shirayuki from trouble. Impressed by Shirayuki's intelligence, independence, and kindness, Zen invites her to work at the Clarines Palace as the royal pharmacist.
At Clarines, Shirayuki begins her new life, working hard to prove her abilities and gain recognition from the royal court. She quickly becomes a trusted and beloved pharmacist. The relationship between Shirayuki and Zen deepens. Zen is attracted to Shirayuki's strength, determination, and kindness, and Shirayuki gradually develops feelings for Zen, who always supports and protects her.
The series focuses on the development of Shirayuki and Zen's relationship, from friendship to love, overcoming barriers of status, prejudice, and palace intrigue. Shirayuki is not a traditional "princess" waiting to be rescued, but a strong, independent girl who always tries her best to achieve her goals. Zen is not a perfect prince either, he also has his own worries and pressures and always tries to become a better leader.
"Snow White with the Red Hair" is loved for its beautiful, gentle, romantic drawings and a fantasy world imbued with medieval Europe. The story emphasizes love, friendship, effort and free will, bringing a warm and positive feeling to readers.