Though I Am an Inept Villainess

Though I Am an Inept Villainess (2026- )

RunningAnimation showDrama, Anime, 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.

Network
Scheduleevery Sunday at 23:45 (30 min)

Last Episode

Shoulders Back, Look Forward
Season 1Episode 330 min

Shoulders Back, Look Forward

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...

Jul 26, 2026

Next Episode

Episode 4
Season 1Episode 430 min

Episode 4

Aug 2, 2026

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E03Shoulders Back, Look ForwardJul 26, 2026
S01E02Will I Be Living Here?Jul 19, 2026
S01E01Though I Am an Inept VillainessJul 12, 2026
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Cast

Makoto Furukawa

Makoto Furukawa

voices Ei Gyoumei
Yuichiro Umehara

Yuichiro Umehara

voices Shin-U
Manaka Iwami

Manaka Iwami

voices Kou Reirin
Natsumi Kawaida

Natsumi Kawaida

voices Shu Keigetsu
Hana Hishikawa

Hana Hishikawa

voices Leelee
Farahnaz Nikray

Farahnaz Nikray

voices Kou Tousetsu
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Characters

Ei Gyoumei

Ei Gyoumei

voiced by Makoto Furukawa
Shin-U

Shin-U

voiced by Yuichiro Umehara
Kou Reirin

Kou Reirin

voiced by Manaka Iwami
Shu Keigetsu

Shu Keigetsu

voiced by Natsumi Kawaida
Leelee

Leelee

voiced by Hana Hishikawa
Kou Tousetsu

Kou Tousetsu

voiced by Farahnaz Nikray
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Also known as

  • Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court
  • 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 dewa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den
  • ふつつかな悪女ではございますが ～雛宮蝶鼠とりかえ伝～ (Japan)
  • Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den (Japan)
  • Хоть я и бездарная злодейка: Сказка о том, как бабочка и крыса поменялись местами в девичьем дворе (Russian Federation)
  • Може, я й нікудишня лиходійка, але... Легенда про обмін тілами метелика та щура в Дівочому палаці (Ukraine)

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