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Though I Am an Inept Villainess
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Though I Am an Inept Villainess

2026-07-12 · Runtime unavailable · ★ 8.0

Animation · Drama · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Just as His Highness’s favored butterfly Reirin is beloved by the prince, jealous “court sewer rat” Keigetsu uses magic to swap their bodies—and their destinies. With a looming execution, Reirin embraces her new, healthy body, while Keigetsu learns Reirin’s life isn’t what it seems as she’s pulled into an inner-court conspiracy.

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Production companies
Doga Kobo, TOHO, TV Tokyo, Ichijinsha
Countries
Japan
Status
Returning Series

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Manaka IwamiManaka IwamiKou Reirin (voice)
Natsumi KawaidaNatsumi KawaidaShu Keigetsu (voice)
Makoto FurukawaMakoto FurukawaEi Gyoumei (voice)
Yuuichirou UmeharaYuuichirou UmeharaShin-u (voice)
Hana HishikawaHana HishikawaLeelee (voice)
Farahnaz NikrayFarahnaz NikrayKou Tousetsu (voice)
Rei IgarashiRei IgarashiKou Kenshū (voice)
Ai KayanoAi KayanoShu Gabi (voice)
Mai NakaharaMai NakaharaKin Seika (voice)
Inori MinaseInori MinaseRan Hōshun (voice)
Yui IshikawaYui IshikawaGen Kasui (voice)

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