A first royal outing should require luggage, not an emergency identity check. Kou Reirin and Shu Keigetsu get the latter when Though I Am an Inept Villainess (Futsutsuka na Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den Part 2) returns with Part 2 in January 2027. “The First Royal Outing Arc” takes their palace troubles south, where a budding friendship meets another badly timed body swap. The teaser’s bright presentation keeps the disaster looking suspiciously cheerful.
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Though I Am an Inept Villainess Swaps Trouble Back In
Though I Am an Inept Villainess began with the Maiden Court’s admired “butterfly,” Reirin, losing her body to its scorned “rat,” Keigetsu. Forbidden magic stole her status but supplied something she treasured: good health. Excellent sabotage. The victim loved the upgrade.
Now, Though I Am an Inept Villainess sends them to the Shu clan’s southern territory for the Harvest Festival. Reirin supports the stressed host, Keigetsu, until an interrupted ritual sends her magic wild. They swap again, Reirin is abducted, and someone plots to frame Keigetsu. The teaser’s vivid colors and comic reactions suggest the panic still comes with punchlines.
The Palace Cast Takes Its Problems on the Road
Doga Kobo keeps Though I Am an Inept Villainess under familiar creative management while the outing expands its cast.
Cast
- Manaka Iwami — Kou Reirin, the court butterfly who refuses to wilt
- Natsumi Kawaida — Shu Keigetsu, the festival host with malfunctioning magic
- Yuuichi Nakamura — Kou Keikou, the eldest brother on overprotection duty
- Shunichi Toki — Kou Keishou, the second-eldest brother joining the family emergency
- Chiaki Kobayashi — Unran, the village leader in the royal mess
Two protective brothers trying to identify a missing sister should add even more intrigue. Someone, please bring name tags.
Staff
- Original creator — Satsuki Nakamura
- Original character concepts — Kana Yuki and Ei Ohitsuji
- Director — Mitsue Yamazaki
- Series composition — Yoshiko Nakamura
- Character design — Ai Kikuchi
- Color design — Kei Ishiguro
- Music — Yukari Hashimoto
- Animation production — Doga Kobo
Though I Am an Inept Villainess adapts Nakamura’s Ichijinsha novels, illustrated by Kana Yuki. Seven Seas publishes those novels and Ei Ohitsuji’s manga adaptation in English. Your bookshelf can investigate before the rescue party arrives.
If You Like Villainess Comedy and Palace Intrigue
J-List’s previous coverage introduced Though I Am an Inept Villainess and Reirin’s enthusiasm for her stolen-body predicament. Fans of My Next Life as a Villainess should recognize Catarina’s approach: meet impending doom with kindness and leave everyone’s plans in ruins.
Though I Am an Inept Villainess also offers the courtly scheming that draws Maomao into trouble in The Apothecary Diaries. Raven of the Inner Palace supplies a supernatural court companion. Here, the promotional palette and comedy touches suggest a brighter trip through royal dysfunction. Same elegant surroundings, more opportunities to ask who is wearing whose face.
Where and When to Watch Though I Am an Inept Villainess
Though I Am an Inept Villainess returns in January 2027, with Crunchyroll confirmed to continue streaming the anime. Airtime and streaming details remain pending.
Swapped Fortunes: Though I Am an Inept Villainess repeats its signature trick after Reirin and Keigetsu have begun understanding each other. That gives the chaos a friendship worth protecting. The first swap was sabotage. This one sounds like the world’s least relaxing bonding exercise.
Sources: Official anime site | Crunchyroll | Anime News Network
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