Though I Am an Inept Villainess 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- July 12, 2026
- Last Aired
- July 19, 2026
- Format
- 1 season · 11 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E10 "Split Curses, Too" (★ 10/10)
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ
- Where to Stream
- Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
What is Though I Am an Inept Villainess?
Though I Am an Inept Villainess is a 2026 animated series that blends drama with sci‑fi and fantasy elements and carries an NC16 rating. The story centers on Reirin, described as His Highness’s favored “butterfly” who is beloved by the prince, and Keigetsu, a jealous “court sewer rat
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 11
- First aired
- Jul 12, 2026
- Last aired
- Jul 19, 2026
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.7/10 from 3 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 11 episodes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Networks
- TV Tokyo, TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 11 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
Though I Am an Inept Villainess is a 2026 animated series that blends drama with sci‑fi and fantasy elements and carries an NC16 rating. The story centers on Reirin, described as His Highness’s favored “butterfly” who is beloved by the prince, and Keigetsu, a jealous “court sewer rat
Should you watch it?
“A magical body swap alters the destinies of a favored butterfly and a court sewer rat.”
- Features a body swap premise involving magic.
- Explores an inner-court conspiracy.
- Follows the conflicting experiences of two very different women.
- Involves a looming execution.
- Carries an NC16 rating.
Watch it if you enjoy animated fantasy stories involving magical body swaps and palace conspiracies.
This program carries an NC16 rating and involves dramatic fantasy elements such as a looming execution.
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Season 1 · 11 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Though I Am an Inept Villainess Mytharc Jul 12, 2026
- E2 Will I Be Living Here? Core Jul 19, 2026
- E3 Shoulders Back, Look Forward Core Jul 26, 2026
- E4 My Miracle Comet Core Aug 2, 2026
- E5 Who Is That Girl? Core Aug 9, 2026
- E6 I Won't Let You Die Core Aug 16, 2026
- E7 Meaning of Entrusting a Weapon Core Aug 23, 2026
- E8 Like a Villainess, Like a Villainess Core Aug 30, 2026
- E9 I Will Make Sure to Save You Core Sep 6, 2026
- E10 Split Curses, Too Mytharc Sep 13, 2026
- E11 Quite the Villainess Mytharc Sep 20, 2026
Frequently asked questions
When was the series released?
The television series is associated with the year 2026.
What genres does the series belong to?
The series is categorized under animation, drama, and sci-fi and fantasy.
What starts the body swap in the plot?
The jealous court sewer rat Keigetsu uses magic to swap bodies with the prince's favored butterfly, Reirin.
What happens after the body swap takes place?
Reirin embraces her new, healthy body while facing a looming execution, and Keigetsu is pulled into an inner-court conspiracy.
Does the series have an English dub cast?
An English dub cast was revealed for the series with a debut in late July.
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