From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated!

TV-142025•7.3/10

AnimationComedySci-Fi & Fantasy

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7.3/10(39)

After being struck by a car, 52-year-old civil servant Kenzaburou Tondabayashi finds himself reincarnated as the villainess of his daughter’s favorite video game! Committed to his role as the haughty and arrogant Grace Auvergne, Kenzaburou plays out Grace’s part in the game’s story… Except his kind nature and elegant Japanese manners accidentally turn the unlikeable Grace into the most admired girl in school instead.

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Production

Ajiado, MBS, Marvelous, Shonen Gahosha, Nikkatsu Corporation, FuRyu, AQUA ARIS

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Status

Ended

First Aired

January 10, 2025

Last Aired

March 28, 2025

Networks

MBS, TBS, CBC, Tulip Television, SBC, BSN, tys, NBC, HBC, RKK, i-Television, SBS, IBC, BSS, MRO, OBS, TUF, RSK, TUY, tbc, RKB, KUTV, RBC, UTY, RCC, MRT, ATV, MBC

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Dad Becomes a Villainess

Air date: 2025-01-10

Kenzaburo Tondabayashi is a staunch, 52-year-old bureaucrat until he seemingly dies in a traffic accident! He then finds himself reincarnated into the world of the Otome game.

Dad Becomes a Sorcerer

Air date: 2025-01-17

It is only proper that Kenzaburo commits himself to Grace’s villainous role in the original story. Unfortunately, decades of learned habits are difficult to break.

Dad Makes a Pun!

Air date: 2025-01-24

Grace, aka Kenzaburo, integrates himself into the student council. He may be an effective bureaucrat, but his resourcefulness and modesty are raising unnecessary love flags.

Dad Summons a Beast

Air date: 2025-01-31

The day the students' familiars hatch arrives at long last. Meanwhile, in another world, two women must come to terms with the fate of a beloved husband and father.

Dad Gets Into Dual-wielding

Air date: 2025-02-07

Impressed by a rare accomplishment, the principal asks Grace aka Kenzaburo to participate in the Magic Exhibition.

Dad is Moved to Tears

Air date: 2025-02-14

Grace and Anna have both proven their worth time and time again. Unfortunately, there are those who insist on sowing division between them.

Dad Puts On an Exhibition

Air date: 2025-02-21

Grace’s father returns after a business trip, but proves he doesn’t know his daughter very well. However, as a fellow father, Kenzaburo understands that the man is trying.

Dad Becomes a Maid

Air date: 2025-02-28

Grace aka Kenzaburo invites Anna to stay at the Auvergne estate over the summer when it becomes clear she still needs to learn the ins and outs of high society.

Dad Gets Trapped

Air date: 2025-03-07

When the student council gets trapped in a labyrinth, it's up to Grace aka Kenzaburo and Anna to save everyone.

E10

Dad Cross-Dresses

Air date: 2025-03-14

Grace aka Kenzaburo goes incognito to visit the bakery that Anna's family runs, but Anna's mother quickly deduces Grace's identity.

E11

Dad Gets into an Elegant Pickle!

Air date: 2025-03-21

The student council decides to put on a gender-swapping play with Anna in the lead role! Unfortunately, Anna overworks herself to the point of collapse.