Iana Magnolia
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 9, 2025 – December 25, 2025
- Season
- Fall 2025
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Hiroaki Sakurai
- Original creator
- Akiharu Touka
- Music
- Ryuuichi Takada
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
- Also known as
- TenKuro, Tenkuro, Tensei Akujo no Kurorekishi
- Score across sites
- 6.72/10
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Female Protagonist90%Villainess86%Shoujo85%Parody84%Isekai83%Reincarnation83%Heterosexual79%Royal Affairs70%Chuunibyou66%Yandere60%
TVFINISHED2025 FALL6.6 / 10 AniList score
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess
転生悪女の黒歴史• Tensei Akujo no Kuro Rekishi
Synopsis
Konoha Satou’s dark fictional past becomes her reality when she’s reincarnated as Iana Magnolia, the villainess of her own adolescent fantasy. Now as a role she meticulously designed to be despicable, remembering every last detail is a matter of life and death. Will she be able to rewrite her character’s fate into something peaceful? (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
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Should you watch The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess?
Probably, if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and romance, especially stories with female protagonist, villainess, shoujo.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 32% of 5.9K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #28 highest-rated anime of Fall 2025.
11.2% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Akiharu Touka
- Director
- Hiroaki Sakurai
- Series composition
- Mitsutaka Hirota
- Character design
- Tomoyo Sawada
- Music
- Ryuuichi Takada
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess: Yomi, Jealousy, and a Birthday / Iana and Sol's Feverish Day (2026)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Black Flame” by KID PHENOMENON · eps 1-
Endings (1)
- ED1“Regene” by Zerofrom · eps 1-
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess FAQ
How many episodes does The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess have?
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess finished?
Yes. The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess has finished airing — the final episode aired December 25, 2025.
Is there a season 2 of The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess?
Yes — the story continues in The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess: Yomi, Jealousy, and a Birthday / Iana and Sol's Feverish Day (2026).
Where do I start The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess?
Start here: The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess is the first entry, followed by The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess: Yomi, Jealousy, and a Birthday / Iana and Sol's Feverish Day.
Is The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess based on a manga?
Yes. The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess adapts the manga by Akiharu Touka.
Who animated The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess?
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Hiroaki Sakurai.
Who sings the opening of The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess?
The opening, "Black Flame", is performed by KID PHENOMENON.
Where can I watch The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess?
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess is listed on Crunchyroll, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.