Though I Am an Inept Villainess release schedule: When are new episodes out?

The body-swapping anime is streaming weekly on Crunchyroll.

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Published: Wednesday, 15 July 2026 at 3:04 pm

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New anime series Though I Am an Inept Villainess is based on the light novel series of the same name, and has now started airing episodes weekly on Crunchyroll.

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The series follows a group of unmarried women who are trained to become the next generation of queens, including princess Kou Reirin, who is known as a "butterfly" for her beauty and kindness.

She is beloved, while Shu Keigetsu, another of the princesses is hated, and known as the "court sewer rat". Because of this, Keigetsu uses magic to swap their bodies.

The synopsis for the series says: "With a looming execution, Reirin embraces her new, healthy body, while Keigetsu learns Reirin’s life isn’t what it seems as she’s pulled into an inner-court conspiracy."

But when will new episodes be released? Read on for the full release schedule for Though I Am an Inept Villainess, and details about the rollout.

When are new episodes of Though I Am an Inept Villainess released?

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I Am An Inept Villainess. Crunchyroll

After the series premiered on 12 July 2026, a new episode of Though I Am an Inept Villainess is set to arrive every Sunday, in both the UK and the US. The weekly rollout will continue through to the season finale on Sunday 27 September 2026.

Full release schedule

Episodes of Though I Am an Inept Villainess are being released weekly on Sundays in both the UK and the US on Crunchyroll.

The confirmed schedule for the 12-episode season, barring any changes, adjustments or breaks, is as follows:

How many episodes are there in Though I Am an Inept Villainess?

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I Am An Inept Villainess. Crunchyroll

Though I Am an Inept Villainess will run for a total of 12 episodes, which are being released weekly. This means that the season will run from July through to September, with the finale expected to debut on 27 September.

Where can I watch Though I Am an Inept Villainess?

Though I Am an Inept Villainess will be released on Crunchyroll, which handles international streaming. This means that UK viewers can watch it there.

In some other regions the series is distributed through different platforms, such as on Hulu in the US and on Disney+ in Canada, Latin America and parts of Europe.

Though I Am an Inept Villainess trailer

You can watch the official trailer for Though I Am an Inept Villainess right here now.

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Though I Am an Inept Villainess is available to watch on Crunchyroll.

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James HibbsDrama Writer

James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.

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