Toho International Unveils New Trailer for Though I Am an Inept Villainess, Where Courtly Grace Meets A Villainess' Fate
Los Angeles, California (June 9, 2026) – Toho Co., LTD. has officially unveiled their brand new trailer for the upcoming anime adaptation of Though I Am an Inept Villainess, ahead of its premiere on July 12, which includes additional cast highlights and the official opening theme.
Based on Satsuki Nakamura's critically acclaimed light novel and manga series, Inept Villainess brings viewers inside a vivid imperial courtly world of, centered on Kou Reirin, an adored noblewoman who finds herself swapped into the body of a condemned villainess, Shu Keigetsu.
The newly released trailer gives fans a fresh look at the series' chaos after Reirin becomes entangled in a conspiracy that forces her to navigate the imperial court, shifting alliances, and the true meaning of strength. The trailer also highlights additional characters and their respective cast members who will create key dynamics integral to the story. The newly revealed voice talent includes:
Rei Igarashi (Eden of the East, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha) as Kou Kenshuu
Ai Kayano (KONOSUBA, No Game, No Life, anohana) as Shu Gabi
Mai Nakahara (Clannad, Higurashi: When They Cry, Fairy Tail) as Kin Seika
Inori Minase (Re:Zero, DanMachi, The Quintessential Quintuplets) as Ran Houshun
Yui Ishikawa (Attack on Titan, Violet Evergarden, NieR:Automata) as Gen Kasui
The anime's opening theme “Sunny” will also be performed by acclaimed singer-songwriter milet. Additionally, the series is directed by Mitsue Yamasaki, with series composition by Yoshiko Nakamura, character design by Ai Kikuchi, music by Yukari Hashimoto, and animation production by Dōga Kōbō.
Inept Villainess was previously confirmed to stream on Crunchyroll and is now confirmed that Disney+/Hulu will stream the series in the United States and Europe, while Netflix will stream the series in Asia. Additional platforms will be announced at a later date. There will also be a special US Premiere panel event hosted by TOHO animation for Though I Am an Inept Villainess at Anime Expo on July 4, which will be joined by the series' cast members Hana Hishikawa and Makoto Furukawa.
The new trailer can be watched at https://youtu.be/nR_vqhD2rGM
For additional information, please visit the official website at https://futsutsuka.net/ and follow TOHO animation's official social channels on Instagram, X, and TikTok.
Based on Satsuki Nakamura's critically acclaimed light novel and manga series, Inept Villainess brings viewers inside a vivid imperial courtly world of, centered on Kou Reirin, an adored noblewoman who finds herself swapped into the body of a condemned villainess, Shu Keigetsu.
The newly released trailer gives fans a fresh look at the series' chaos after Reirin becomes entangled in a conspiracy that forces her to navigate the imperial court, shifting alliances, and the true meaning of strength. The trailer also highlights additional characters and their respective cast members who will create key dynamics integral to the story. The newly revealed voice talent includes:
Rei Igarashi (Eden of the East, Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha) as Kou Kenshuu
Ai Kayano (KONOSUBA, No Game, No Life, anohana) as Shu Gabi
Mai Nakahara (Clannad, Higurashi: When They Cry, Fairy Tail) as Kin Seika
Inori Minase (Re:Zero, DanMachi, The Quintessential Quintuplets) as Ran Houshun
Yui Ishikawa (Attack on Titan, Violet Evergarden, NieR:Automata) as Gen Kasui
The anime's opening theme “Sunny” will also be performed by acclaimed singer-songwriter milet. Additionally, the series is directed by Mitsue Yamasaki, with series composition by Yoshiko Nakamura, character design by Ai Kikuchi, music by Yukari Hashimoto, and animation production by Dōga Kōbō.
Inept Villainess was previously confirmed to stream on Crunchyroll and is now confirmed that Disney+/Hulu will stream the series in the United States and Europe, while Netflix will stream the series in Asia. Additional platforms will be announced at a later date. There will also be a special US Premiere panel event hosted by TOHO animation for Though I Am an Inept Villainess at Anime Expo on July 4, which will be joined by the series' cast members Hana Hishikawa and Makoto Furukawa.
The new trailer can be watched at https://youtu.be/nR_vqhD2rGM
For additional information, please visit the official website at https://futsutsuka.net/ and follow TOHO animation's official social channels on Instagram, X, and TikTok.
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