Though I Am an Inept Villainess

TV anime2026–

1 season1 announced11 episodes aired

Original: light novel

Looking for the manga? This page follows the light novel; the manga adaptation has its own volume numbers.

Choose the season you finished to find where to continue in the Though I Am an Inept Villainess light novel and which book edition matches that point.

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.

Book language

EditionSeven Seas Entertainment

Season 1 · Part 1

Medium confidence

11 episodesJul 2026 – Sep 2026

Anime ends at: Ep 11
Read next: Vol. 3light novel · English · Seven Seas Entertainment

After the first 11-episode cour, a title-specific reading guide recommends starting the original light novel at Volume 3. This is a provisional handoff; some earlier material differs from or expands on the anime. Begin at Volume 1 if you want the full version of that story.

Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court (Light Novel) Vol. 3

Seven Seas EntertainmentEnglishPaperback

Buy Vol. 3 on Amazon

Same stop in other languages (switch the page):

Start overVol. 1OptionalThough I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court (Light Novel) Vol. 1Start at Volume 1 for story detail the anime condensed or changed.Buy on Amazon

Also in manga:

Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden CourtVol. 5Buy on Amazon

Season 1 · Part 2

Announced

Ep ?

The second cour is announced for January 2027 and has not aired; its reading handoff cannot be determined yet. For the first cour, use the separate reading route.