The highly anticipated anime adaptation of Akiharu Tōka’s popular manga, “The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess” (Tensei Akujo no Kuro Rekishi), officially premiered in Japan on October 8, 2025, bringing the beloved romantic comedy isekai to the screen. International audiences can stream the series with English subtitles on Crunchyroll, which began on October 9, 2025, with an English dub following closely on October 22, 2025.
A New Isekai Adventure Begins
The anime series transports viewers into the whimsical yet perilous world crafted by Konoha Satou, an office worker tragically reincarnated as Iana Magnolia, the notorious villainess of her own adolescent fantasy novel, “The Dark History.” To avoid the grim fate she penned for Iana – execution after attempting to murder her elder sister, also named Konoha – the protagonist must strategically navigate the plot, unintentionally altering the story she once meticulously created. Her frantic attempts to survive and protect her sister often lead to comical misunderstandings, as her “evil” actions are frequently misinterpreted as heroic deeds.
Production Details and Creative Team
The anime is produced by Studio DEEN, known for its work on various popular titles. Hiroaki Sakurai, celebrated for directing series like “The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.”, helms the project. Mitsutaka Hirota, recognized for his work on “Edens Zero” and “Rent-A-Girlfriend”, oversees the series composition. Character designs are handled by Tomoyo Sawada, while Ryūichi Takada of MONACA composes the music.
Opening and Ending Theme Songs
Adding to the immersive experience are the vibrant theme songs. The opening theme, “Black Flame,” is performed by KID PHENOMENON from EXILE TRIBE, while the ending theme, “Rengene” (リジェネ), is performed by Zerofrom.
Where to Watch “The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess”
For viewers outside Japan, Crunchyroll is the primary platform for streaming “The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess.” The series is available in numerous regions, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, and CIS. New episodes are scheduled for release every Wednesday.
English Dub Release
The English dub for the series began streaming on Crunchyroll on October 22, 2025. The English voice cast features Kelsey Cruz as Satou/Iana, Blake McNamara as Sol, David Matranga as Ginoford, and Luci Christian as Konoha, among others. Jonathan Rigg directs the English dub.
Episode Schedule and Season Length
The first season of “The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess” is slated to have 12 episodes. Following its Japanese premiere on TV Tokyo and other networks, new episodes with English subtitles are released on Wednesdays at 9:00 a.m. PDT / 12:00 p.m. EDT on Crunchyroll.
Fans can look forward to a continuous release through December, with the season finale expected on December 24, 2025. Additionally, a special edition Blu-ray Disc set, shipping in Japan on April 3, 2026, will include two exclusive anime episodes based on short stories not part of the television broadcast. These bonus episodes are titled “Yomi to Shitto to Tanjōbi” (“Yomi, Jealousy, and Happy Birthday”) and “Iana to Sol Netsuppoi Ichinichi” (“A Bad Case of Butler Fever”).
