Crunchyroll released an official teaser today for the second cour of Though I Am an Inept Villainess (2026), confirming a January 2027 premiere — the first footage tied to the show's new arc since the first cour concluded in September.
Official teaserProduced by Doga Kobo and directed by Mitsue Yamazaki, the series aired its first cour from July to September 2026. The teaser spotlights the "First Royal Outing" arc, which moves the story beyond the Inner Palace to the Shu Clan's southern territory. Reirin and Keigetsu, still navigating the fallout of their body swap, face a new crisis during a royal visit to the south. Three new cast members join: Yuichi Nakamura, Shunichi Toki, and Chiaki Kobayashi. The series streams on Crunchyroll, Disney+, Hulu, and Netflix (Asia).
