A fresh take on reincarnation within the otome game genre is heading to television. An anime adaptation of The Person in a Villainess (Akuyaku Reijo no Naka no Hito) has been officially announced, with a premiere slated for 2027.
The reveal came with a first trailer and promotional image featuring the protagonist holding a red rose in front of a broken mirror. A special panel featuring the franchise is also confirmed for AnimeJapan 2026, taking place March 28 and 29 at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center.
About The Person in a Villainess
Animation production is being handled by Studio ROLL2, with overall supervision from Infinite. Yoshihisa Iida is directing the project, and Hiroyuki Yoshino is responsible for the series composition. Character designs are being adapted by Reiko Nagasawa, and the soundtrack is composed by Shuji Katayama.
Voice Cast
The first video trailer confirmed the actresses who will voice the central personalities in this story:
- Miyuki Sawashiro as Remilia Rosa Graupner.
Known for her roles as Kurapika in Hunter x Hunter and Raiden Shogun in Genshin Impact. - Rie Takahashi as Emi.
She has voiced Megumin in KonoSuba and Emilia in Re:Zero.
The Story
The plot subverts the isekai genre, following Emi, a young woman who reincarnates into the body of Remilia, the antagonist of her favorite otome game. Determined to avoid the tragic fate of a beloved character, Emi uses her knowledge of the game world to win everyone over with kindness. However, she soon discovers that the game’s heroine is also a reincarnated person, who actively sabotages her efforts and threatens to shatter her spirit.
It’s at this breaking point that the true Remilia, who had been silently observing from within her own body, regains control. Moved by Emi’s efforts, the genuine villainess decides to unleash a meticulous and elegant revenge against the heroine and the prince for hurting the person she now cherishes in this new world.
The original story, written by Makiburo and illustrated by Mai Murasaki, began its digital publication in 2020 and was later released in physical format by publisher Ichijinsha in 2021. A manga adaptation illustrated by Shiraume concluded its six-volume run in June 2025, with a total of over 4 million copies in circulation. The popularity of light novels and manga adaptations continues to drive anime production, expanding the reach of these stories to a wider audience.
What are your thoughts on this revenge-driven twist within a reincarnation otome game story?
