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Season 1, 11 episodes

Episode 1: Though I Am an Inept Villainess
- Now playing
- 24m
- Jul 12, 2026
Several noble clans live within the Maiden Court, a subset of the Kingdom of Ei's inner court. Reirin the Kou clan Maiden is beautiful and brilliant, currying the favor of Crown Prince Gyoumei. On the other hand, Shu clan Maiden Keigetsu is infamous as a villainess, hated by everyone in the court. On the night of the Double Sevens Festival, Keigetsu uses forbidden magic to swap bodies with Reirin. By the time "Reirin" wakes, Keigetsu's execution has already been set. But even in this time of peril, the frail Reirin is actually delighted that she has gained a healthy body...
Episode 2: Will I Be Living Here?
- 24m
- Jul 19, 2026
As a result of the commotion in the inner court, Reirin is ordered by Noble Consort Shu to relocate her room, though this is simply banishment in disguise. Because the new abode is basically an abandoned shed, Leelee the personal court lady for Keigetsu unleashes the frustrations that has been building up within her heart. After lashing out in anger at Reirin, Leelee says she will not take care of her and leaves. Reirin is left alone, beaming from joy of finally having gained freedom...
Episode 3: Shoulders Back, Look Forward
- 24m
- Jul 26, 2026
It has been four days since the swap. Reirin, who has been banished to a hut in the Shu Palace, devotes herself to farming utilizing Keigetsu's healthy body. Enjoying a freedom where she doesn't trouble anyone, Reirin spends her days feeling fulfilled. Meanwhile, Leelee is provoked by Gayou, a high court lady from the Kin family who suddenly appeared before her, to harass Reirin...
Episode 4: My Miracle Comet
- 24m
- Aug 2, 2026
Keigetsu, suffering from a severe fever, controls a flame to seek help from Reirin. Reirin feels heartbroken seeing Keigetsu managing to calm herself down. Reirin suggests the cancellation of the swap, but the request is rejected. For the upcoming Ghost Festival ritual, Reirin presents Leelee with a garment she had sewn just for Leelee. Meanwhile, Leelee feels that something is off from a certain phrase Reirin unintentionally uttered.
Episode 5: Who Is That Girl?
- 24m
- Aug 9, 2026
To settle the score with Gayou who enticed Leelee into harassment, Reirin takes Leelee in tow and heads to the Ghost Festival ritual. Not flinching that a seat was not prepared for her, Reirin wearing a handmade garment with beautiful embroidery stands dignified in the hall. In due time, the offerings of dances by the Maidens begin. Seika of the Kin clan who is hosting the ritual dances brilliantly...
Episode 6: I Won't Let You Die
- 24m
- Aug 16, 2026
Reirin finds it suspicious that Seika said there is no one named Gayou in the Kin clan. Just when she was about to ask for details, the Kou clan court lady Tousetsu comes in with a notice that "Reirin's" life is in danger! Reirin wishes to save "Reirin's" life, but Gyoumei refuses the offer, saying he doesn't trust her. However, the empress Kou Kenshuu tells Reirin that nursing will be allowed if she can show her sincerity by drawing the Bow of Warding all night long.
Episode 7: Meaning of Entrusting a Weapon
- 24m
- Aug 23, 2026
After drawing the Bow of Warding continuously, Reirin falls unconscious. Reirin awakens to see Tousetsu, who has caught onto the swapping of the Maidens. Around the same time, Keigetsu realizes that a curse was placed on a gift given to her. Meanwhile, at the Maiden Court, a tea party is being held in celebration of "Reirin's" recovery. There, Kenshuu reminisces about her days as a Maiden that she spent together with Shu Gabi, the Noble Consort.
Episode 8: Like a Villainess, Like a Villainess
- 24m
- Aug 30, 2026
Keigetsu realizes that the cause of her illness is a curse created by venomcraft, and has an idea who placed such a curse... Visitation gifts from Seika makes Reirin hypothesize that someone is scheming to make it seem as though the harassment was done by the Kin clan. Worried about Keigetsu, Reirin speaks to a flame. Keigetsu appears in the flame as if to answer that call. But then, Keigetsu asks Reirin for help...
Episode 9: I Will Make Sure to Save You
- 24m
- Sep 6, 2026
Reirin realizes that Kenshuu's agony is that of a curse, which gives her an understanding of Gabi's true objective. Reirin asks Gyoumei if she can borrow the Bow of Warding once more, but he will not heed her request. Unable to give up, Reirin heads over alone to see Keigetsu and have the swap cancelled. Right as she passes by Gyoumei, a certain image catches his eye...
Episode 10: Split Curses, Too
- 24m
- Sep 13, 2026
Gyoumei realizes the swap between Reirin and Keigetsu and heads over to the Kou Palace in pursuit of Reirin. Tousetsu is inquired about the circumstances by Gyoumei but cannot divulge the truth because of her promise with Reirin. Gyoumei gets the hint from Tousetsu's behavior and shows his resolve by voluntarily removing his crown. Meanwhile, Reirin heads back to the Shu Palace with Keigetsu in tow to deal with the curse...
Episode 11: Quite the Villainess
- 24m
- Sep 20, 2026
With the plans to murder Kenshuu using a curse out in the open, Gabi is cornered. She tries to slash Reirin, but is pinned down on the spot. With everything settled, Reirin and Keigetsu decide to cancel the swap. As they are enveloped in flames, the two Maidens tell each other how they feel...

2026 to present
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Just as His Highness’s favored butterfly Reirin is beloved by the prince, jealous “court sewer rat” Keigetsu uses magic to swap their bodies—and their destinies. With a looming execution, Reirin embraces her new, healthy body, while Keigetsu learns Reirin’s life isn’t what it seems as she’s pulled into an inner-court conspiracy.

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Status: Returning Series
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 11
Original title: ふつつかな悪女ではございますが～雛宮蝶鼠とりかえ伝～
First aired: July 12, 2026
Last aired: September 20, 2026
Original language: Japanese
Countries: Japan

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Season 1, 11 episodes

Episode 1: Though I Am an Inept Villainess
- Now playing
- 24m
- Jul 12, 2026
Several noble clans live within the Maiden Court, a subset of the Kingdom of Ei's inner court. Reirin the Kou clan Maiden is beautiful and brilliant, currying the favor of Crown Prince Gyoumei. On the other hand, Shu clan Maiden Keigetsu is infamous as a villainess, hated by everyone in the court. On the night of the Double Sevens Festival, Keigetsu uses forbidden magic to swap bodies with Reirin. By the time "Reirin" wakes, Keigetsu's execution has already been set. But even in this time of peril, the frail Reirin is actually delighted that she has gained a healthy body...
Episode 2: Will I Be Living Here?
- 24m
- Jul 19, 2026
As a result of the commotion in the inner court, Reirin is ordered by Noble Consort Shu to relocate her room, though this is simply banishment in disguise. Because the new abode is basically an abandoned shed, Leelee the personal court lady for Keigetsu unleashes the frustrations that has been building up within her heart. After lashing out in anger at Reirin, Leelee says she will not take care of her and leaves. Reirin is left alone, beaming from joy of finally having gained freedom...
Episode 3: Shoulders Back, Look Forward
- 24m
- Jul 26, 2026
It has been four days since the swap. Reirin, who has been banished to a hut in the Shu Palace, devotes herself to farming utilizing Keigetsu's healthy body. Enjoying a freedom where she doesn't trouble anyone, Reirin spends her days feeling fulfilled. Meanwhile, Leelee is provoked by Gayou, a high court lady from the Kin family who suddenly appeared before her, to harass Reirin...
Episode 4: My Miracle Comet
- 24m
- Aug 2, 2026
Keigetsu, suffering from a severe fever, controls a flame to seek help from Reirin. Reirin feels heartbroken seeing Keigetsu managing to calm herself down. Reirin suggests the cancellation of the swap, but the request is rejected. For the upcoming Ghost Festival ritual, Reirin presents Leelee with a garment she had sewn just for Leelee. Meanwhile, Leelee feels that something is off from a certain phrase Reirin unintentionally uttered.
Episode 5: Who Is That Girl?
- 24m
- Aug 9, 2026
To settle the score with Gayou who enticed Leelee into harassment, Reirin takes Leelee in tow and heads to the Ghost Festival ritual. Not flinching that a seat was not prepared for her, Reirin wearing a handmade garment with beautiful embroidery stands dignified in the hall. In due time, the offerings of dances by the Maidens begin. Seika of the Kin clan who is hosting the ritual dances brilliantly...
Episode 6: I Won't Let You Die
- 24m
- Aug 16, 2026
Reirin finds it suspicious that Seika said there is no one named Gayou in the Kin clan. Just when she was about to ask for details, the Kou clan court lady Tousetsu comes in with a notice that "Reirin's" life is in danger! Reirin wishes to save "Reirin's" life, but Gyoumei refuses the offer, saying he doesn't trust her. However, the empress Kou Kenshuu tells Reirin that nursing will be allowed if she can show her sincerity by drawing the Bow of Warding all night long.
Episode 7: Meaning of Entrusting a Weapon
- 24m
- Aug 23, 2026
After drawing the Bow of Warding continuously, Reirin falls unconscious. Reirin awakens to see Tousetsu, who has caught onto the swapping of the Maidens. Around the same time, Keigetsu realizes that a curse was placed on a gift given to her. Meanwhile, at the Maiden Court, a tea party is being held in celebration of "Reirin's" recovery. There, Kenshuu reminisces about her days as a Maiden that she spent together with Shu Gabi, the Noble Consort.
Episode 8: Like a Villainess, Like a Villainess
- 24m
- Aug 30, 2026
Keigetsu realizes that the cause of her illness is a curse created by venomcraft, and has an idea who placed such a curse... Visitation gifts from Seika makes Reirin hypothesize that someone is scheming to make it seem as though the harassment was done by the Kin clan. Worried about Keigetsu, Reirin speaks to a flame. Keigetsu appears in the flame as if to answer that call. But then, Keigetsu asks Reirin for help...
Episode 9: I Will Make Sure to Save You
- 24m
- Sep 6, 2026
Reirin realizes that Kenshuu's agony is that of a curse, which gives her an understanding of Gabi's true objective. Reirin asks Gyoumei if she can borrow the Bow of Warding once more, but he will not heed her request. Unable to give up, Reirin heads over alone to see Keigetsu and have the swap cancelled. Right as she passes by Gyoumei, a certain image catches his eye...
Episode 10: Split Curses, Too
- 24m
- Sep 13, 2026
Gyoumei realizes the swap between Reirin and Keigetsu and heads over to the Kou Palace in pursuit of Reirin. Tousetsu is inquired about the circumstances by Gyoumei but cannot divulge the truth because of her promise with Reirin. Gyoumei gets the hint from Tousetsu's behavior and shows his resolve by voluntarily removing his crown. Meanwhile, Reirin heads back to the Shu Palace with Keigetsu in tow to deal with the curse...
Episode 11: Quite the Villainess
- 24m
- Sep 20, 2026
With the plans to murder Kenshuu using a curse out in the open, Gabi is cornered. She tries to slash Reirin, but is pinned down on the spot. With everything settled, Reirin and Keigetsu decide to cancel the swap. As they are enveloped in flames, the two Maidens tell each other how they feel...

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Though I Am an Inept Villainess

E2 Episode 2: Will I Be Living Here?

E3 Episode 3: Shoulders Back, Look Forward

E4 Episode 4: My Miracle Comet

E5 Episode 5: Who Is That Girl?

E6 Episode 6: I Won't Let You Die

E7 Episode 7: Meaning of Entrusting a Weapon

E8 Episode 8: Like a Villainess, Like a Villainess

E9 Episode 9: I Will Make Sure to Save You

E10 Episode 10: Split Curses, Too

E11 Episode 11: Quite the Villainess

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Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Though I Am an Inept Villainess

E2 Episode 2: Will I Be Living Here?

E3 Episode 3: Shoulders Back, Look Forward

E4 Episode 4: My Miracle Comet

E5 Episode 5: Who Is That Girl?

E6 Episode 6: I Won't Let You Die

E7 Episode 7: Meaning of Entrusting a Weapon

E8 Episode 8: Like a Villainess, Like a Villainess

E9 Episode 9: I Will Make Sure to Save You

E10 Episode 10: Split Curses, Too

E11 Episode 11: Quite the Villainess

Episode 1: Though I Am an Inept Villainess

Episode 2: Will I Be Living Here?

Episode 3: Shoulders Back, Look Forward

Episode 4: My Miracle Comet

Episode 5: Who Is That Girl?

Episode 6: I Won't Let You Die

Episode 7: Meaning of Entrusting a Weapon

Episode 8: Like a Villainess, Like a Villainess

Episode 9: I Will Make Sure to Save You

Episode 10: Split Curses, Too

Episode 11: Quite the Villainess

Episode 1: Though I Am an Inept Villainess

Episode 2: Will I Be Living Here?

Episode 3: Shoulders Back, Look Forward

Episode 4: My Miracle Comet

Episode 5: Who Is That Girl?

Episode 6: I Won't Let You Die

Episode 7: Meaning of Entrusting a Weapon

Episode 8: Like a Villainess, Like a Villainess

Episode 9: I Will Make Sure to Save You

Episode 10: Split Curses, Too

Episode 11: Quite the Villainess