I'm in Love with the Villainess (2023)
A yuri isekai anime comedy in which a devoted fan reincarnates into her favorite otome game and relentlessly pursues its villainess.
I'm in Love with the Villainess - Series Information
- Original Title: 私の推しは悪役令嬢。
- First Air Year: 2023
- Last Air Year: 2023
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 3, 2023 (Canada - 14+), October 3, 2023 (Australia - PG), October 3, 2023 (Brazil - 12), October 3, 2023 (Mexico - B-15), October 3, 2023 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: Tokyo MX
- Alternative Titles: Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou (JP), Me enamoré de la villana (MX), 我的推是坏人大小姐。 (CN), 我的推是壞人大小姐。 (TW), Я предпочитаю злодейку (RU)
- Production Companies: Platinum Vision, Ichijinsha, King Records, Asmik Ace
- Production Countries: Japan
I'm in Love with the Villainess - Plot
The world turns upside down when a corporate drone wakes up as Rae Taylor, the heroine in her favorite otome game, Revolution. Rae is elated at the opportunity to court Claire François, the game's villainess and the object of her affection. Armed with her knowledge of the game and events to come, Rae sets out to make Claire fall for her. But how will the villainess take Rae's romantic advances?
I'm in Love with the Villainess - Trailer
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I'm in Love with the Villainess - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Yu Serizawa as Rae Taylor (voice)
- Karin Nanami as Claire François (voice)
- Daisuke Namikawa as Thane Bauer (voice)
- Yoko Hikasa as Yu Bauer (voice)
- Ikumi Hasegawa as Lene Aurousseau (voice)
- Aimi as Misha Jur (voice)
- Nana Mizuki as Manaria Sousse (voice)
Executive Producers
- Go Nakanishi
- Fumie Takeuchi
I'm in Love with the Villainess - FAQs
Where can you stream I'm in Love with the Villainess?
I'm in Love with the Villainess is available to stream on Crunchyroll and through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, the series can also be purchased on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Is I'm in Love with the Villainess based on a light novel?
The anime is adapted from a light novel series by Inori, originally published on the Japanese web fiction platform Shōsetsuka ni Narō before receiving a print edition. The story follows the same premise of a woman reincarnated into an otome game who falls for the villainess.
Who voices the main characters in this anime?
Yu Serizawa voices the enthusiastic protagonist Rae Taylor, while Karin Nanami brings the haughty villainess Claire François to life. The supporting cast includes Daisuke Namikawa, Yoko Hikasa, Ikumi Hasegawa, Aimi, and Nana Mizuki.
Does Claire ever fall for Rae in the series?
That slow-burn tension is the heart of the show. Claire begins as dismissive and exasperated by Rae's relentless affection, but as the season unfolds her feelings gradually shift in ways that reward patient viewers. The dynamic between the two leads is the series' greatest strength.
How many episodes does I'm in Love with the Villainess have?
The main series runs for 12 episodes across a single season, which aired from October to December 2023. There are also 6 bonus special episodes available, bringing the total episode count to 18 across both the main season and the specials.
What genre is I'm in Love with the Villainess?
It blends several genres at once — isekai fantasy, romantic comedy, and girls' love (yuri). The premise draws from the otome game reincarnation subgenre, while the central romance between Rae and Claire gives it a distinctly warm, comedic, and heartfelt tone.
Is I'm in Love with the Villainess worth watching?
For fans of yuri romance and isekai comedy, it's a delightful watch. The chemistry between Rae and Claire drives the whole series, and Rae's unfiltered devotion makes for consistently entertaining viewing. It won't reinvent the genre, but it delivers exactly what it promises with charm and warmth.
What are similar anime to I'm in Love with the Villainess?
Fans of this series often enjoy I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss, Villainess Level 99, Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte, and I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History — all of which share the otome game reincarnation premise.
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