Reirin Kou
main character
TV
8.1
My TrackerPLANNING
Episode: 0 / 11
My Score:
Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 11
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 12, 2026 – September 20, 2026
- Season
- Summer 2026
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- Doga Kobo
- Director
- Mitsue Yamazaki
- Original creator
- Satsuki Nakamura
- Music
- Yukari Hashimoto
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 81/100
Estimated watch time
4h 24m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Body Swapping99%Female Protagonist96%Royal Affairs88%Villainess85%Ancient China82%Historical76%Magic68%Ojou-sama50%Foreign48%Horticulture46%
TVFINISHED2026 SUMMER8.1 / 10 AniList score
Though I Am an Inept Villainess
ふつつかな悪女ではございますが ~雛宮蝶鼠とりかえ伝~• Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den
Synopsis
As maidens from the Five Clans battle for the Crown Prince’s heart, jealous Keigetsu uses forbidden magic to swap bodies with the beloved Reirin. Switching places does not guarantee happiness for Keigetsu with her new body's ill health leaving her hanging on the verge of death. Meanwhile, Reirin, now wearing the face of a scorned outcast, must answer for Keigetsu’s crimes in a dangerous trial. The unlikely pair become increasingly entangled in each other’s lives and they will need to work together to survive after discovering the dark conspiracies brewing beneath the palace's genial surface. To confront the deadly threats lurking in the shadows, Reirin must embrace her new identity and defy their expectations of the court's inept villainess. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Should you watch Though I Am an Inept Villainess?
Though I Am an Inept Villainess has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 79% of 12,311 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #30 highest-rated anime of 2026, and #45 most popular anime of 2026, and #9 highest-rated anime of Summer 2026 on AniList.
Of the 32.7K AniList users who started it, 1.6% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 19.7K have finished it.
At about 4 h 24 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Fantasy, Romance — especially body swapping, female protagonist, royal affairs, villainess.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
11 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Satsuki Nakamura
- Director
- Mitsue Yamazaki
- Series composition
- Yoshiko Nakamura
- Character design
- Ai Kikuchi
- Music
- Yukari Hashimoto
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Though I Am an Inept Villainess is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den Part 2 (2027)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Sunny” by milet · eps 1-10
Endings (1)
- ED1“Houkiboshi” by Rokudenashi · eps 2-11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Though I Am an Inept Villainess
More like this →
Though I Am an Inept Villainess FAQ
How many episodes does Though I Am an Inept Villainess have?
Though I Am an Inept Villainess has 11 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Though I Am an Inept Villainess?
About 4 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Though I Am an Inept Villainess finished?
Yes. Though I Am an Inept Villainess has finished airing — the final episode aired September 20, 2026.
Is there a season 2 of Though I Am an Inept Villainess?
Yes — the story continues in Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den Part 2 (2027).
Where do I start Though I Am an Inept Villainess?
Start here: Though I Am an Inept Villainess is the first entry, followed by Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den Part 2.
Is Though I Am an Inept Villainess based on a light novel?
Yes. Though I Am an Inept Villainess adapts the light novel by Satsuki Nakamura.
Who animated Though I Am an Inept Villainess?
Though I Am an Inept Villainess was animated by Doga Kobo and directed by Mitsue Yamazaki.
Who sings the opening of Though I Am an Inept Villainess?
The opening, "Sunny", is performed by milet.
Where can I watch Though I Am an Inept Villainess?
Though I Am an Inept Villainess is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV, Disney Plus, Netflix, Laftel. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.