“Overworked woman dies and reincarnates as otome heroine, pursuing villainess Claire instead of male love interests.”
I'm in Love with the Villainess
私の推しは悪役令嬢。
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Synopsis
Overworked woman dies and reincarnates as otome heroine, pursuing villainess Claire instead of male love interests.
Rei Oohashi is a burned-out office worker by day but otome game heroine Rae Taylor by night. After her long workdays, Rei immerses herself in the world of her favorite dating sim, Revolution, as a student at Bauer Kingdom's prestigious Royal Academy. Instead of focusing on the male love interests, Rei obsesses over the romantic rival: the game's villainess, Claire François. One evening, however, Rei's exhaustion catches up with her and she passes away. When Rei opens her eyes again, she finds herself reincarnated as Rae and in the presence of her beloved Claire. Given this miraculous opportunity, she wastes no time declaring her love for the golden-haired villainess and her endearing attempts at bullying. Winning Claire's heart is no easy feat, especially as the game persistently throws the three male leads at Rae—but she has no intention of allowing the dating sim logic to come between her and the one she truly loves.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 82 sampled reviews
What 82 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.39 · split reception
4.7 pts
Recommenders 7.9 · others 3.2
↑ 5.10
Running avg · Oct 2023 → May 2026
- 10 “This is a top-tier lesbian anime that delivers both comedy and genuine emotional inspiration. The main character's authentic approach to romance, winning the girl through real connection rather...”
- 8 “This series is a fantastic romantic comedy featuring a solid plot, engaging episodic story arcs, and a cast of likable characters. While I initially feared it would be a boring, talkative affair,...”
- 7 “This anime turned out to be a fun, low-expectations watch with an enjoyable ensemble cast. The power system is basic and undercooked, the story nothing special, and the incest trope—alongside its...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — I'm in Love with the Villainess begins and ends here.
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- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2023 – Dec 2023 Fall 2023
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-23215 catalog
Produced by
- Asmik Ace Producer
- King Records Producer
- Ichijinsha Producer