The palace drama is not done yet, bro.
After the 11th and final episode of Futsutsuka na Akujo dewa Gozaimasu ga: Suuguu Chouso Torikae Den — better known in English as Though I Am an Inept Villainess — the anime confirmed that a second part is officially in production. This next chapter is titled Hajimete no Gaiyuu-hen and is currently lined up for a January 2027 premiere.
The announcement came through the ending of the final episode, which is always one of those “okay, don’t close the tab yet” anime moments. Alongside the reveal, the official website also shared a new key visual, giving fans their first proper tease of where the continuation is heading.
For anyone who has been following the show week to week, this is a clean sign that the adaptation is not just stopping at one short run. The first anime season, produced by Doga Kobo, adapted Satsuki Nakamura’s fantasy romance light novel and ran for 11 episodes after premiering on July 11. Crunchyroll simulcast the series with subtitles.
The newly announced second part also comes with additional voice cast news. Two of the named additions include Yuuichi Nakamura as Keikou and Shunichi Toki as Keishou. The official update mentions three additional cast members in total, but the available source text only clearly provides these two names.
Why this matters for anime fans here
Analysis / inference: For Malaysia and SEA viewers, the big point is simple: this gives fantasy romance fans another Winter 2027 title to keep on the radar. The series sits in that very anime sweet spot of court politics, identity drama, romance tension, and a lead character who is not just passively waiting for things to happen. If you enjoy noble-house chaos and “villainess” stories with more emotional chess than straight-up action, this one is probably already on your watchlist.
It also matters because Doga Kobo’s name attached to a fantasy romance adaptation gives the project some extra attention. The studio has handled a wide range of character-driven shows, and for a story like Though I Am an Inept Villainess, the appeal depends heavily on expressions, court atmosphere, and the subtle shifts between comedy, tension, and romance. Basically, the vibes need to land.
That said, don’t over-read the announcement yet. Based on the source, we only know the second part is in production, its subtitle, the January 2027 premiere window, the key visual reveal, and some cast details. There is no new information in the provided source about Malaysia-specific streaming access, local release timing, cinemas, events, or regional extras.
Still, the confirmation is a good one. A lot of light novel adaptations get one short season and then vanish into the anime void. This one already has its next part named and dated, which means fans can actually plan ahead instead of coping in comment sections.
For now, Hajimete no Gaiyuu-hen is the title to remember. January 2027 is still a while away, but for fantasy romance fans, this is one more reason to keep an eye on the Winter 2027 anime slate.