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I'm in Love with the Villainess

I'm in Love with the Villainess

122023•24m•7.2/10
AnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

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7.2/10(45)

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?

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Production

Platinum Vision, Ichijinsha, King Records, Asmik Ace

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

October 3, 2023

Last Aired

December 19, 2023

Networks

Tokyo MX

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Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Rushing Headlong into Life in Another World
E1
Rushing Headlong into Life in Another World
Air date: 2023-10-03
Overworked employee Oohashi Rei suddenly finds herself in the world of her favorite otome game as its protagonist, Rae Taylor. But she's not here to romance the game's male leads - she's in love with the villainess!
A Maid's Job Is a Labor of Love
E2
A Maid's Job Is a Labor of Love
Air date: 2023-10-10
Rae sets her sights on her dream job as Claire's maid - and she'll do whatever it takes to get it.
My Love Is a Series of Ups and Downs
E3
My Love Is a Series of Ups and Downs
Air date: 2023-10-17
Realizing that Claire is in love with Thane, Rae tries to direct events she recognizes from the game toward getting Thane and Claire together, despite her own feelings for Claire.
When Monsters Attack, Unpreparedness Is the Greatest Enemy
E4
When Monsters Attack, Unpreparedness Is the Greatest Enemy
Air date: 2023-10-24
Rae impresses her teacher and classmates at the academy with her proficiency in magic... and is quickly forced to put her skills into practice when a huge monster attacks.
The Knight Exam Is Packed with Drama
E5
The Knight Exam Is Packed with Drama
Air date: 2023-10-31
Rae and Claire both pass the written exam for entry into the Academy Knights. The next step is the practical exam, which pits the examinees against each other in mock battles to determine who is truly worthy to join the Knights.
The Secret Reason Must Not Be Told to Anyone
E6
The Secret Reason Must Not Be Told to Anyone
Air date: 2023-11-07
The Foundation Day Fair is coming up, and the Academy Knights discuss what sort of shop they should open. An offhanded comment by Rae leads to the proposal of a cross-dressing café.
What Makes or Breaks a School Fair Is the Cross-Dressing Café
E7
What Makes or Breaks a School Fair Is the Cross-Dressing Café
Air date: 2023-11-14
Rae makes the most of the Foundation Day Fair, working hard at the cross-dressing café and even convincing Claire to walk around the fair with her. But an incident with a group of bitter commoners casts a shadow over the festive atmosphere...
The Swirling Currents Are All Machinations
E8
The Swirling Currents Are All Machinations
Air date: 2023-11-21
The Royal Academy is rocked by scandal when a noble student allegedly attacks a commoner student with magic. The situation escalates when the attacker receives minimal punishment, spurring commoners to protest so violently that the school must be closed.
My Master Will Never Change
E9
My Master Will Never Change
Air date: 2023-11-28
As a darker plot is revealed behind the commoner uprising, the academy is plunged into peril. Can Rae and Claire defeat the conspirators and deal with the resulting aftermath?
My New Rival in Love Is a Perfect Superhuman
E10
My New Rival in Love Is a Perfect Superhuman
Air date: 2023-12-05
Princess Manaria of the Sousse Kingdom, an old childhood friend of Claire's, shows up to visit her. Manaria has it all—good looks, charisma, tremendous magic proficiency—and to top it off, Claire is quite taken with her. It seems Rae has a new rival...
A Near-Miss in Love Is Certain Doom
E11
A Near-Miss in Love Is Certain Doom
Air date: 2023-12-12
Rae insists she just wants Claire to be happy, even if she can't be with her. Manaria tells her she's just running away, and if her feelings for Claire are true, she'll fight for her. So begins their duel to determine who will stay by Claire's side...
The Villainess and I Are in Love
E12
The Villainess and I Are in Love
Air date: 2023-12-19
Manaria challenges Rae to prove her feelings for Claire at the Amour Ceremony. Both Rae and Manaria must place an item on the Scales of Love, which will measure the weight of their feelings for Claire. Who will the scales find worthy?

Cast

Yu Serizawa

Yu Serizawa

Rae Taylor (voice)

Karin Nanami

Karin Nanami

Claire François (voice)

Daisuke Namikawa

Daisuke Namikawa

Thane Bauer (voice)

Yoko Hikasa

Yoko Hikasa

Yu Bauer (voice)

Ikumi Hasegawa

Ikumi Hasegawa

Lene Aurousseau (voice)

Aimi

Aimi

Misha Jur (voice)

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