The second cour of the “Though I Am an Inept Villainess” anime set to premiere in January 2027, and the production staff keeps giving us food to keep the hype up.
To celebrate “Good Oshi Day” on November 4th, a special artwork was released: Reirin and Keigetsu (body-swapped) reimagined as idols! Their respective profiles and promo clips are also available, so check them out!
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Keigetsu and Reirin Stun Fans with Idol Visuals for “Good Oshi Day” (November 4)!
To celebrate “Good Oshi Day” on November 4th, the production has gifted fans with a special “what-if” treat: the “Though I Am an Inept Idol” visual featuring our body-swapped leads, Reirin and Keigetsu!
This “Idol Visual” reimagines the swapped duo in a parallel universe where they’ve traded the palace intrigue for the center stage. Following the success of the 2025 idol visual, the design was once again handled by Ei Ohitsuji, the talented artist behind the series’ manga adaptation.
The artwork captures Reirin (in Keigetsu’s body) striking a confident pose with her hand to her cheek, while Keigetsu (in Reirin’s body) gazes back with a bashful, slightly flustered expression. It’s a charming, intimate look at the two girls as they lie side-by-side, perfectly capturing the dynamic that has fans hooked.
But the “Idol Project” doesn’t stop at just a pretty picture! The official site has launched a full-scale campaign, including digital uchiwa (handheld fan, usually decorated with supporting messages for idols), detailed character profiles for their swapped states, and even special “Profile Movies” that dive into their hobbies and favorite foods. If you’ve ever wanted to know what makes these two tick beyond the palace walls, now is your chance!
“Good Oshi Day” 2026 Idol Visual Revealed!
Specialized uchiwa and updated profiles are now live!
■ Uchiwa featuring Body-Swapped Reirin & Keigetsu
■ Body-Swapped Reirin & Keigetsu Profiles
■ Character Profile Movies
＜Reirin (Post-Swap)＞
＜Keigetsu (Post-Swap)＞
■ A Day in the Life of Swapped Reirin & Keigetsu
■ Idol Visual Coloring Page
■ Fan Letters Wanted!
We are currently accepting fan letters for Reirin and Keigetsu! Anyone who sends a message will receive an exclusive digital image as a thank-you gift.
Submit your fan letter here!
■ Broadcast & Streaming Info
The second cour is confirmed to begin in January 2027!
The first cour is currently available on Crunchyroll, Hulu, Disney+, and Netflix.
“Though I Am an Inept Villainess” Series Information
Season 2 Premieres January 2027!
Catch up on Season 1 now, streaming across all major platforms!
Synopsis
The Maiden Court is where five daughters from noble families are gathered to be groomed as the next Imperial Consort. Among them is Reirin of the Kou family—beautiful, brilliant, and beloved by all as the “court butterfly”. However, on the night of the Star Festival, her body is swapped with Keigetsu of the Shu family, a girl loathed by everyone as a “villainess.” When Reirin wakes up, she finds herself in a desperate situation: her execution has already been ordered!
But Reirin, who has lived on the brink of death since childhood due to a sickly constitution, is actually… thrilled to finally have a healthy body?!
While the swap seemed like a tragedy, the steel-willed Reirin begins to enjoy her freedom even after being exiled to a shack. She uses her natural brightness and kindness to charm those who wish her harm, overcoming one adversity after another. Meanwhile, Keigetsu—who once envied and hated Reirin—begins to find her own heart wavering as she experiences Reirin’s true nature.
The fates of these two girls changed forever on the night the comet streaked across the sky. Soon, they will be swept up in a conspiracy that shakes the very foundations of the Inner Palace.
The curtain rises on a royal “body-swap” drama featuring two polar-opposite girls!
Cast
Kou Reirin: Manaka Iwami
Shu Keigetsu: Natsumi Kawaida
Ei Gyōmei: Makoto Furukawa
Shin-u: Yuichiro Umehara
Leelee: Hana Hishikawa
Kō Tōsetsu: Nikray Farahnaz
Kou Kenshū: Rei Igarashi
Shu Gabi: Ai Kayano
Kin Seika: Mai Nakahara
Ran Hōshun: Inori Minase
Gen Kasui: Yui Ishikawa
Kou Keikou: Yuichi Nakamura
Kou Keishou: Shunichi Toki
Unran: Chiaki Kobayashi
© Satsuki Nakamura, Ichijinsha / Inept Villainess Project
*Some parts of this text have been translated using machine translation
