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Though I Am an Inept Villainess 2026

★ 7.7/10 · 3 votes AnimationDramaSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 11 eps Returning Series
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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
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88 /100 Highly Bingeable
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.9/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9.1/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Bingeable Series #Animation #Drama #Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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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

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Should you watch it?

“A magical body swap alters the destinies of a favored butterfly and a court sewer rat.”

# animation# drama# sci-fi# fantasy
Reasons to watch
  • Features a body swap premise involving magic.
  • Explores an inner-court conspiracy.
  • Follows the conflicting experiences of two very different women.
Keep in mind
  • 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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Cast

Manaka Iwami Kou Reirin (voice)
Natsumi Kawaida Shu Keigetsu (voice)
Makoto Furukawa Ei Gyoumei (voice)
Yuuichirou Umehara Shin-u (voice)
Hana Hishikawa Leelee (voice)
Farahnaz Nikray Kou Tousetsu (voice)
Rei Igarashi Kou Kenshū (voice)
Ai Kayano Shu Gabi (voice)
Mai Nakahara Kin Seika (voice)
Inori Minase Ran Hōshun (voice)
Yui Ishikawa Gen Kasui (voice)

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Season 1 · 11 episodes Open the complete Season 1 guide →
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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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