The upcoming anime adaptation of Akiharu Tōka’s The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess is generating buzz with its latest updates. The official website and social media accounts have unveiled a second promotional video, a new key visual, and additional cast members, confirming the anime’s premiere in October 2025. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new:
October Premiere Confirmed
The anime is officially set to begin broadcasting in October 2025, airing on TV Tokyo, BS11, and other networks. This confirms the previously announced “Fall 2025” release window, giving fans a more specific timeframe to look forward to.
New Cast Members Revealed
The second promotional video introduces several new characters, along with their respective voice actors:
- Yomi Blacksarna: Voiced by Toki Shunichi, Yomi is Iana’s childhood friend.
- Cheneau Clematis: Voiced by Arthur Lounsbery, Cheneau is a police officer who finds himself pursuing Iana.
- Mika: Voiced by Atsushi Tamaru, Mika is Cheneau’s colleague.
- Yamato Hydrangea: Voiced by Tomoaki Maeno, Yamato is the captain of the Hydrangea squad, to which Mika and Cheneau belong.
These additions expand the already established cast, promising a richer and more complex narrative.
Synopsis and Story
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess centers around Konoha Sato, a woman who finds herself reincarnated into the world of a fantasy novel she wrote during her middle school years. However, she’s not the beloved heroine, Konoha Magnolia, but rather the villainess, Iana Magnolia.
As Iana, Konoha must navigate the treacherous world she created, evading “death flags” and dealing with unexpected plot twists. The story explores themes of self-awareness, destiny, and the challenges of rewriting one’s own narrative.
Yen Press, which licenses the manga in English, describes the plot as follows:
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