The second cour of Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court is officially scheduled to premiere in January 2027. The announcement arrived alongside a new teaser trailer released on October 23, 2026, by TOHO animation.
This continuation follows the conclusion of the first 11-episode cour, which finished its initial broadcast on September 20, 2026. The series is produced by studio Doga Kobo and maintains its core creative staff for the Winter 2027 season.
What We Know
According to the teaser trailer, the second cour will adapt the "The First Royal Outing" arc. Director Mitsue Yamazaki continues to lead the production at Doga Kobo, with Yoshiko Nakamura handling series composition and scripts. Ai Kikuchi remains the character designer, while Yukari Hashimoto provides the musical score.
The official update also revealed three new cast members joining the production. Yuichi Nakamura will voice Kou Keikou, Reirin's eldest brother, while Shunichi Toki joins as the second-eldest brother, Kou Keishou. Additionally, Chiaki Kobayashi has been cast as the village leader Unran. These actors join the returning main cast, including Manaka Iwami as Kou Reirin and Natsumi Kawaida as Shu Keigetsu.
The production staff remains consistent across the split-cour release. The first cour featured the opening theme "Sunny" by milet and the ending theme "Shooting Star" by Rokudenashi, though theme songs for the second cour have not yet been confirmed.
Why It Matters
The first cour concluded after Reirin and Keigetsu settled the immediate curse-related disturbances within the inner court. The upcoming arc shifts the setting to the southern lands for a Harvest Festival. This transition introduces a new conflict where a second body-swap accident and a kidnapping occur, expanding the scope of the story beyond the palace walls.
Where to Watch
Crunchyroll has confirmed it will stream the second cour as it airs in January 2027. The first 11 episodes are currently available on Crunchyroll, with additional availability on Hulu, Disney+, and Netflix in select Asian regions. An English dub for the first cour, produced by TOHO Global and Bang Zoom! Studios, was completed around October 4, 2026. Plans and pricing for these services vary by region.
What Happens Next
While the January 2027 release window is confirmed, the specific premiere date and time for the first episode of Cour 2 have not yet been announced. The total episode count for the second half of the season also remains unconfirmed as of October 24, 2026.