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Though I Am an Inept Villainess

Drama, Anime, Fantasy · 2026

Last aired: S1 E11, Quite the Villainess · 2026-09-20

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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Season 1

E1 Though I Am an Inept Villainess 2026-07-12 · 30 min On the night of the Double Sevens Festival, Maiden Kou Reirin is forced to swap bodies with the much hated Shu Keigetsu. However, Reirin rejoices about the fact...?
E2 Will I Be Living Here? 2026-07-19 · 30 min As a result of the commotion in the inner court, Reirin is ordered by Noble Consort Shu to relocate her room, though this is simply banishment in disguise. Because the new abode is basically an abandoned shed, Leelee the personal court lady for Keigetsu unleashes the frustrations that has been building up within her heart.
E3 Shoulders Back, Look Forward 2026-07-26 · 30 min It has been four days since the swap. Reirin, who has been bahished to a hut in the Shu Palace, devotes herself to farming utilizing Keigetsu's healthy body. Enjoying a freedom where she doesn't trouble anyone, Reirin spends her days feeling fulfilled. Meanwhile, Leelee is provoked by Gayou, a high court lady from the Kin family who suddenly appeared before her, to harass Reirin...
E4 My Miracle Comet 2026-08-02 · 30 min Reirin proposes ending the body swap, but Keigetsu refuses as Lily begins to sense something is amiss.
E5 Who Is That Girl? 2026-08-09 · 30 min To settle the score with Gayou, Reirin and Leelee head to the Ghost Festival ritual. Kin Seika the hostess performs a marvelous dance...
E6 I Won't Let You Die 2026-08-16 · 30 min The Kou clan court lady Tousetsu reports that "Reirin" is in critical condition. Wanting to save Keigetsu, Reirin is given a certain task by the empress...
E7 Meaning of Entrusting a Weapon 2026-08-23 · 30 min Tousetsu catches onto the Maidens' swap. Keigetsu realizes a gift is cursed. The empress Kenshuu looks back on her memories together with Noble Consort Shu...
E8 Like a Villainess, Like a Villainess 2026-08-30 · 30 min Reirin hypothesizes there is a mastermind behind the harassment. She calls for Keigetsu through the flames, but Keigetsu is the one asking for help...
E9 I Will Make Sure to Save You 2026-09-06 · 30 min Reirin realizes that Kenshuu's agony is that of a curse, which gives her an understanding of Gabi's true objective. Reirin asks Gyoumei if she can borrow the Bow of Warding once more, but he will not heed her request. Unable to give up, Reirin heads over alone to see Keigetsu and have the swap cancelled. Right as she passes by Gyoumei, a certain image catches his eye...
E10 Split Curses, Too 2026-09-13 · 30 min Reirin and Keigetsu try to break the curse while Shin-u and the prince investigate it.
E11 Quite the Villainess 2026-09-20 · 30 min Prince Gyoumei attempts to make amends for his mistakes, and Noble Consort Shu is put on trial for her crimes.

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