The official website for the anime adaptation of Inori’s “I’m in Love with the Villainess” light novel series has revealed its second promotional video, giving us a sneak-peak into the upcoming series. Alongside the video, exciting details have also been revealed, including the additional cast members, a premiere date of October 2, and an opening theme titled “Raise Y/Our Hands!!”.
Yū Serizawa, who voices Rae, and Karin Nanami, the voice of Claire, will not only star as the main characters but will also perform the opening and ending theme song titled “O.C. ～Optimum Combination～”. To add to the hype, a key visual was also released on the website. Excitingly, an advanced screening of the first three episodes is scheduled for September 24 at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas.
I’m in Love with the Villainess is an engaging light novel that has been gaining quite a bit of attention lately. This interesting story revolves around a twist on the isekai genre, where the protagonist finds themselves not in the shoes of the hero, but rather head over heels for the villainess.
In this series, the boundaries between good and evil blur as the protagonist’s heart lead them down an unfamiliar path. So, if you’re a fan of never done love stories set in fantastical worlds, “I’m in Love with the Villainess” might just be your next favorite read.
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I’m in Love with the Villainess: Cast, Staff, Plot
The anime adaptation of I’m in Love with the Villainess is directed by Hideaki Oba and produced by Platinum Vision. The script writing and supervision are handled by Ayumu Hisao, the character designs, originally designed by AONOSHIMO and Hanagata, are animated by Youko Satou, and Hajime Takakuwa acts as the sound director.
The opening theme song, Raise Y/Our Hands!!, and the ending theme song, O.C. ～Optimum Combination～, are both performed by Yū Serizawa and Karin Nanami. The music is composed by the duo, Noriyuki Asakura and Usagi to Uma.
The Cast
The newly announced cast includes KENN voicing Rod Bauer, Daisuke Namikawa voicing Thane Bauer, and Yōko Hikasa voicing Yū Bauer. The previously announced cast includes Yū Serizawa voicing Rae Taylor, Karin Nanami voicing Claire Francois, Aimi voicing Misha Jur, Ikumi Hasegawa voicing Lene Aurousseau, Sara Matsumoto voicing Loretta Kugret, and Minami Kurisaka voicing Pipi Barlier.
The Plot
Oohashi Rei, an ordinary 9-5 worker, suddenly finds herself inhabiting the body of the protagonist from her beloved otome game, Revolution. What’s even more exciting is that the first person she encounters in this new world is none other than her favorite character, Claire Francois, the story’s main antagonist.
With an unexpected twist, Rei embarks on a mission to ignite a romance with Claire, instead of the game’s traditional male leads. The real question is: how will Claire, the villainous figure, respond to this unconventional courtship?
The manga adaptation of I’m in Love with the Villainess perfectly adapts the original light novels, stressing the humorous banter and endearing schemes that steal the spotlight. Claire’s attempts to outwit Rae often backfire in comical ways, becoming a comedic relief.
The strength of the series is the refreshing take on romance, with Rae’s sincerity and Claire’s complex reactions forming a captivating narrative. Whether you’re a fan of light novels or new to the story, the manga adaptation is a must-read, offering a light-hearted and humorous experience for those searching for a unique “Yuri” trope.
While the manga may not as detailed as the light novel, we hope the anime adaptation replicates the pacing and gives us an equally enjoyable experience as the manga has given us.
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