I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! (2025)
A reincarnated man sets out to become the galaxy's most feared tyrant — and keeps accidentally making everything better.
I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! - Series Information
- Original Title: 俺は星間国家の悪徳領主！
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- 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: April 6, 2025 (United States - TV-14), April 6, 2025 (Australia - PG), April 6, 2025 (Brazil - 14)
- Networks: HTB, tv asahi, Nagoya TV, KBC, ABC TV, NCC, OAB, ABA, Niigata Television Network 21, khb, KFB, HOME, KSB, Kagoshima Broadcasting, Iwate Asahi TV, Akita Asahi Broadcasting, Yamagata Television System, Shizuoka Asahi TV, Asahi Broadcasting Nagano, Hokuriku Asahi Broadcasting, Ehime Asahi TV, Yamaguchi Asahi Broadcasting, Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting, Ryu-Q Asahi Broadcasting
- Alternative Titles: Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu! (JP), Je suis le méchant seigneur d'un empire intergalactique! (FR), Ore.wa.Seikan.Kokka.no.Akutoku.Ryoushu (CN), Ta Là Quân Chủ Tà Ác Của Quốc Gia Ở Giữa Muôn Vì Sao! (VN), I'm the Heroic Knight of an Intergalactic Empire! (US)
- Production Companies: Quad, ABC Animation, GREE Entertainment, Pony Canyon, OVERLAP, Procen Studio, Bushiroad Move
- Production Countries: Japan
I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! - Plot
After a life of honesty left him betrayed, Liam is reborn into a vast interstellar empire with one goal: be the galaxy's worst evil lord. But no matter how hard he tries to be a tyrant, his "wicked" plans keep backfiring into peace, prosperity, and adoring fans. Galactic chaos, magic, and mecha await in this hilariously misconstructed tale of a villain who can't help but to impress.
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I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Natsuki Hanae
- Reina Ueda
- Takehito Koyasu
- Mikako Komatsu
- Ayana Taketatsu
I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! - FAQs
Where can you stream I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!?
The series is available to stream on Crunchyroll, including through the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. If you prefer to own it, episodes can be purchased on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Crunchyroll is the primary streaming home for the show.
Is I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! based on a light novel?
The anime adapts a Japanese light novel series written by Yomu Mishima and illustrated by Nadare Takamine. The original novels were serialized on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō web platform before receiving a published light novel run under the Overlap Novels label.
What is I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! about?
Liam, betrayed after a life of good deeds, reincarnates into a sprawling interstellar empire with a single ambition: become the most despicable evil lord in the galaxy. The catch? Every villainous scheme he hatches somehow backfires into prosperity, loyalty, and widespread admiration.
Why do Liam's evil plans keep making things better?
The comedy hinges on a mysterious entity called the Guide, who secretly manipulates events hoping to feed off Liam's misery. Instead, Liam's ruthless decisions — taxing people harshly, training soldiers brutally — consistently produce thriving territories and devoted followers, leaving the Guide perpetually frustrated.
Who voices the main characters in this anime?
Natsuki Hanae voices the would-be evil lord Liam Sera Banfield, Reina Ueda plays his loyal AI companion Amagi, Takehito Koyasu portrays the scheming Guide, Mikako Komatsu voices Christiana Leta Rosebreia, and Ayana Taketatsu voices Nias Carlin.
How many episodes does the series have?
The first season runs for 12 episodes, each approximately 24 minutes long. The season aired in Japan starting April 6, 2025, and concluded its run the same year across multiple regional broadcasters and streaming platforms.
What anime is similar to I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!?
Fans of this series often enjoy The Aristocrat's Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far, Knight's & Magic, My Isekai Life, and The Faraway Paladin — all isekai or fantasy adventures featuring overpowered protagonists navigating new worlds with humor and action.
Is I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! worth watching?
If you enjoy isekai comedies with a satirical twist, this one delivers. The central joke — a villain whose cruelty keeps producing good outcomes — stays fresh across the season. The mecha action, space opera backdrop, and charming cast make it a fun, breezy watch for anime fans.
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