Rei Oohashi is a burned-out office worker by day but otome game heroine Rae Taylor by night. After her long workdays, Rei immerses herself in the world of her favorite dating sim, Revolution, as a student at Bauer Kingdom's prestigious Royal Academy. Instead of focusing on the male love interests, Rei obsesses over the romantic rival: the game's villainess, Claire François. One evening, however, Rei's exhaustion catches up with her and she passes away.
When Rei opens her eyes again, she finds herself reincarnated as Rae and in the presence of her beloved Claire. Given this miraculous opportunity, she wastes no time declaring her love for the golden-haired villainess and her endearing attempts at bullying. Winning Claire's heart is no easy feat, especially as the game persistently throws the three male leads at Rae—but she has no intention of allowing the dating sim logic to come between her and the one she truly loves.
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Marinate1016
2023 has been an amazing year for anime in general, but Yuri fans in particular were well fed. With series like Tenten Kakumei, Watayuri and Hikikomari, this year has been stacked with quality Yuri releases. I believe Wataoshi stands head and shoulders above the others, and is the best fantasy girls love story to date. Unlike most otome isekai, Rae Taylor says “fuck the hot guys, I want the girl.” Rae’s rejection of many pre-existing tropes otome tropes is really what makes this stand out to me. She and Claire’s gradual progression from unrequited crush, to friend, to best friend and ultimately to lovers is sowell done and you can’t help but get giddy every time you see the two of them together. The romance is pure, but also logical. We as the audience get a front row seat for Claire’s ice cold tsundere heart slowly melting and opening up to Rae.
The world building is also something that stands out for me. Particularly the focus on the commoner/noble divide. Now this is something that isn’t novel, as we see it in a lot of fantasy stories. A couple things make it stick out for me here though. Firstly, Rae is herself a commoner with no particular famous family or special background. She’s basically reincarnated as a mob character. This creates some uniques challenges for she and Claire’s relationship. Secondly, Claire’s cognitive dissonance in terms of her relationship with some commoners vs commoners as a whole. To give a better example, you know how racist people always say “I can’t be racist, I have black friends?” Or “yea, but he’s one of the good ones?” This is the type of contradictory logic that prejudiced people use to justify their actions. We don’t often see that in anime, though. Throughout the course of the show, we see Claire go from totally looking down on commoners as inferiors and not even worthy of being near her, to slow accepting Rae in her inner circle, but even then, she still holds discriminatory views towards those besides Rae. Her hypocrisy is really brought to light during one mini arc in the story and I just loved that sort of nuance in an anime character. It might be a minor detail to most, but to me, creating characters who think like this is very human and improves my immersion.
The other thing that really sets this show apart is how maturely it handles same sex relationships. It doesn’t treat it as some highly sexualised fetishised trope, but like any other normal relationship. There’s a scene in episode 3 which contains the most mature and balanced blunt conversation about homosexuality I’ve ever seen in an anime. The way the supporting characters are so receptive to Rae’s sexuality and don’t belittle her, but actively encourage her is nice, but I also appreciate that the author doesn’t beat around the bush and bait us with Rae’s sexuality. She is straight up gay and has never had any sort of attraction to men. I just found this such a breath of fresh air for this genre. Most of the other Yuri shows this year have kind of beat around the bush with characters’ sexuality and left things on the fence, not here and that makes it a much different experience.
The show features some lovely art and character designs as you’d imagine from the gorgeous LN art. While the animation is not anything crazy, it’s more than serviceable for any action scenes. It’s a very solid show production wisez
From Rae’s backstory, to the class debate to how LGBTQ is handled in the story, Wataoshi is just one of a kind. It’s been on my radar to read for years now and I still haven’t got around to it, but after this amazing anime adaptation I already know I’ll love the books. I’m very pleased with this show and think it is the industry standard for Yuri.
Wataoshi gets a very easy 9 out of 10.
Greekie
I wanna preface this by saying I have no clue as to what constitutes for a good BL/GL show. I usually don't watch those kinds of shows unless under recommendation by a friend, and even then, chances are it'll stay stuck on my never ending pit of planned shows to watch. That said, this show has other tropes on top of being an Isekai-GL show, and I feel at least qualified to judge the show based on those tropes, and other general stuff that is included in the contents of this show. And these contents are...pretty half-baked. The setting, while good in theory, feels pretty sloppyin practice. It's not inherently bad, but everything it does is placed under the context that it's an ikemen dating game, and presumably, a visual novel one. That in itself is fine, but then it does worldbuilding and...I kinda feel like it gets too bloated in the details? Like the amount of exposition to explain this kinda stuff makes it feel like I'm not in a game but in a general fantasy setting. It almost makes me question the validity of the game's contents with what's being explained. Is it a dating sim? Or an RPG? Or a puzzle game? Or hell, is it an MMO? It just feels all over the place without adding as much to the worldbuilding, only being there to progress the narrative. Not even Nasu's Fate series felt this needlessly deep in the lore.
The story itself feels bloated as well, and a bit confused in whether or not it wants to be driven by a narrative or by it's characters. By the half-way point I was left confused as to what the show wanted to BE. Was it a GL show? A SOL show focusing on this magic school? An action show? It focuses a lot on it's magic and has a lot of action scenes. A romance show that focuses both on hetero and gay relationships? A political show that focuses on the disparity between classes and how it might affect people in this age of magic? I don't know, and I'm not sure the show knows either, as I don't think it makes any effort to connect these things together in a cohesive enough narrative.
Example: In episode 3-4 (I don't remember specifically but it's early on.) the characters talk about the Rae's sexuality, but it doesn't particularly lead anywhere, and the arguments regarding that scene were divisive and led to nothing but shouting wars. It doesn't make mention nor expand on how Rae's advances to Claire could be deemed as annoying, nor the implications of prejudice against homosexual relationships, especially between commoner and high class, nor how Claire's prejudices could be deemed as bad (it is implied, but in a terrible manner like Claire is gaslit into thinking it's bad, even though Claire has been hounded against her own will by Rae.). It just kinda ends in a segue in how Rae will sacrifice her own chances of a relationship with Claire just so she can make her happy, showing her selflessness, a topic that would come back in the end of the season.
The thing is though, even if the show made the scene's message that homosexuality in this setting is frowned upon and that Rae should be careful, it would make no sense under the context that it wasn't implied upon in earlier episodes. Nor would it make sense that Claire has prejudices against a homosexual relationship because for one, the show made it clear she's in love with a boy, two, Claire has been hounded time and time again by Rae, and three, she herself hasn't shown any prejudice towards Rae whatsoever, just discomfort. So this leaves this seemingly divisive scene...with absolutely nothing. It's just a disjointed, non-cohesive scene that adds nothing, because it can't, and unfortunately, that's something that's going to repeat itself.
Speaking of characters, unfortunately it doesn't get better here folks. The side characters, while inherently without fault, lack substance. Given the setting is an otome game...the show does absolutely everything in it's path to not make you interested, given the subversion of it's setting focusing on GL. To it's credit, the caricatures/personalities of the characters aren't bad, but they never feel anything more than that. They just feel like reactive sort of characters that are reactive only for the sake of the narrative and that's...frankly disappointing because it has shown that it can make side characters with depth, but doesn't expand on it.
Rae herself feels stale as a protagonist as well. While I find her back and forth behavior with Claire cute, and her love is full of compassion, she herself doesn't feel compelling as a character. Her encyclopedic knowledge and unnatural competency in problem solving and as a fighter (despite she herself having no experience in combat in her past life) make her feel like a Mary Sue, and she herself doesn't face any conflict that affects her heavily, until the final few episodes, which I find especially hilarious, given the Mary Sue feels heavily inadequate...against another newly introduced (and pretty terribly written) Mary Sue.
Claire herself doesn't feel like much a character aside from her trope as an ojou-sama. While yes, she does develop somewhat as a character, her development at times doesn't feel natural, especially in the halfway mark. Her romance subplot at the end is pretty much forgotten because the show reminded itself that it's a GL show, and therefore needed to focus on that. And it's so weird at the end for Claire, because she feels so static for no reason. She has no individual agency whatsoever while two of her closest friends are fighting against one another, and it just comes off as weird and terribly executed. It's character assassination, and it sucks because it really feels like it invalidates any development for Claire, and by extension, Rae too.
Overall, I think this show would've greatly benefitted from having 24 episodes instead of 12. Perhaps it gets better as it goes along,but with how the show is structured, it doesn't allow itself to show how it gets better, and that's shown with how sloppily the show ended. There is of course sequel bait in an after credits scene, but I feel like it's a band-aid solution rather a true conclusion.
I can't say much besides that. If you turn off your brain, you might enjoy it for what it is, I know I certainly did, since I found myself enjoying the back-and-forth dynamic Rae and Claire have.
But if you're like me where your brain can't help but think, you'll find a disjointed mess from a show that's trying to be too many things, but never one thing that it's really good at. Which is a shame.
People often refer to a "Jack of all trades, master of none" to something or someone that isn't focused on one specialty, but they often forget the rest of the quote, omitting what follows after.
A jack of all trades, master of none, is better than a master of one.
Unfortunately, this show isn't better in this case.
thisismello
I didn't start watching this anime with high expectations because sometimes you just need something fun to watch, you know? This was a fun watch if you ignore the incest trope and its tasteless comparison to gay relationships. 👍 The power system feels basic and isn't fleshed out but I enjoyed most characters, except the perfect superhuman, I forgot her name. She was perfect in every way which was kind of the point I guess? But I didn't enjoy it. The story isn't anything special but it was enjoyable. If you are looking for a fun watch, I would (hesitatingly) recommend it.
AlicePocky
As a girl who's been in love with other girls.. This anime really portrays the feelings and the complications that can arise from such a thing! If you're someone like me who's been in love with another girl, Or just prefers girls in general, Like I do.. I feel this anime will really represent so many of the things you've felt/have been feeling. I don't think I've ever found anything more relatable to it.. For years, And also, these past couple of months, I have been watching 1-3 episodes of an anime, Then dropping it, I just lose interest as it doesn't really speak tome and I feel I have seen the same thing so many times..
As for this anime, I binged watched it and finished it in two days (today being the day I finished it).
It's so rare I feel so connected to the characters that I just can't stop watching.. It's the sort of thing that will make you say "oh I've done that, I've been through that" or " I have loved a girl who hasn't loved me back (unfortunately for me) "
Because I have been through so many things, I know the feelings are authentic.. and the prejudice is too, If you're a Yuri girl like me.. Among other girls especially, They don't believe in your love, They think you're keeping a secret or you are messing with them.. Or.. they just think of you as someone who is super gross (even if that is not the case!!)..
It comes with so many difficulties and it causes you to behave in a way where you don't put yourself first.. In fact, You always put yourself last, And consider the other person's feelings as more significant than your own and as more important than your own.
"Their happiness is more important than mine" .. "I'll just put on this mask or that mask to hide my true feelings (even if some of it will inevitably leak out)"
It's the way society forces you to feel because of the traditional expectation of man being with women only..
Because of that expectation, You feel like you're broken, That you are in the wrong, And that you don't deserve to have any rights, That you don't deserve to have your own happiness because of it..
This girl that I love, Does she think of me as some disgusting weirdo? Do her friends.. Think of me that way? Do my friends..?
These questions weigh heavily on your mind and your heart, And only make you feel more undeserving of anything.
This anime really does explore that, In a way that I have never seen, And I am so happy it explores that.. That's why I give it a 10/10 because while I was watching this, It felt like I was really there, And that it was really happening to me, As all the experiences are real.
MuchLolage
I didn't really like this anime. I found myself wondering what points this show was trying to make, and any that did come to mind I found myself not agreeing with. I don't agree with the idea that overwhelming one sided affection can or should change someone's gender preferences, or the idea that overwhelming one sided affection can or should make someone love you who doesn't, regardless of gender. The show didn't seem to provide the love interest with any qualities deserving of the MC's love, aside from a sad backstory and the MC's fragile mental state before her reincarnation. Nor did it provide much tension or challengesat all, since the MC knows everything from her deep knowledge of the game and powerful magic, and no character was given anything more than trope personalities, with the main pair getting just slightly deeper trope personalities.
It begins to look at topics like classism and discrimination only to drop them with the characters not really seeming to learn anything from events or change, while also throwing in a bit of incest that seemed to further muddle what the point of it all was.
I found myself enjoying some of the character interactions but kind of hating the characters and resenting the fact that they clearly were aware of the unpleasant things eachother believed or did, (even explicitly calling it out) only for those things to vanish almost instantly from their consciousnesses because love. Why even have the characters say it then?
All in all, I suppose if you can turn your brain off as much as possible you could enjoy the show. However there are shows that have a much better grasp on what they're trying to say, while also including better and more developed love stories than this one.
hbaby1093
This story was absolutely delightful, undoubtedly engaging, and downright fun and wholesome! Truly loved watching it! Seeing the protagonist Rae continuously profess her love to Claire, and watching Claire’s reactions to Rae being goofy yet endearing was so perfect! Their interactions and chemistry warmed my heart, and had me laughing every episode! I also really enjoyed how they twisted the stereotypical reverse-Harem Otome game plot line. But with that, I also liked that they didn’t get rid of the “love interest Princes,” but had them become friends instead. To me, that was a nice touch! I think the other characters in the story were also fun towatch, and I feel like they all played a good role in this show.
Just a few critics, I was sort of hoping that when Rae became friends with the little slime baby that she would then push everybody to stop hunting monsters, and try to find a way to establish peace with them instead.
Also, I feel like magic could’ve been utilized more in this setting. I feel like it was a bit of an afterthought for the most part.
Lastly, I wasn’t super thrilled about Rae becoming Claire’s maid. It would have been one thing if Rae got the job when she didn’t already have feelings for Claire. But, considering she did, and intentionally pursued the job to be closer to Claire was a little uncomfortable for me. Especially during the bath scenes and dressing her.
Besides that, again, still very much enjoyed this show! And would definitely watch this again, and recommend to anyone who hasn’t watched it yet to get it a try!
alphiax
To the point, people will review things and don't even finish the show. Like you missed all the developments and even some characters so to give a review seems completely unfair. This is a top-tier lesbian anime, which means a lot since I prefer gay ones lol. Funny and inspiring, the main character doesn't even use prior game knowledge to win the girl until forced into a corner when she has no choice at the end. can't wait for season 2. Also, I felt so strongly that even with all my anime entries I've never written a review until now.
KANLen09
I'm in Love with the Villainess — the combination of the usual tried-and-true tropey Isekai Otome Game rom-com genres...with a dash of Yuri? Colour me surprised. I feel like I need to pose this question to everyone: since the start of HameFura back in the COVID times of Spring 2020, has the Isekai Otome Game genre really evolved in the 3.5 years since its inception? In one word: nope; in more words: nadda. But for one author going by the pseudonym name of Inori, the work that became to be the 5-volume long LN that is Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou. a.k.a I'm in Lovewith the Villainess, it at least made me relieved of its one sole defining feature that makes it stand out from its similar contemporaries (other than myself irking that South Korean manhwa/Webtoon series are ABSOLUTELY flooded with works like these that irritate all the more when new works are released only to rehash the same thing over and over again).
First, a disclaimer: by now, the AniManga audience (yes, that's you) would've surmised what to expect from the Isekai Otome Game genres: the usual Isekai reincarnation with the MC falling in love with his/her desired royalty partner and only wanting a good and happy ending from all of the whiplash of getting to where he/she needs to be after navigating the game with each and every single timeline played out and memorised to the T. Well, for the unequivocal MC that is Rei Ohashi-turned-Rae Taylor, she is a bit of an oddball; the manly princes are not her main target, but the said villainess of the game she's been playing for quite a while: Claire François. And yes, it's what you're thinking of when it comes to the Yuri genre: the queer LGBT romantic relationship of the lesbian and her partner, which surprisingly hasn't quite surfaced in this specific type of fantasy genre yet. Upon hearing this, you will definitely be tempted to call this a rather "generic Isekai Otome gay story," but deep down, this show does advertise its sole strength while having its own shortcomings as well.
Sure, you have the usual manly knights of the Bauer Kingdom, consisting of 3 heirs: the oldest of Rod, the middle child of Thane (which is supposed to be Claire's main love interest), and the youngest of Yu, but to Rae, they're nothing but plot devices to move her aggressively close to said villainess, who acts like what a typical tyrannical villainess would be but also gets embarrassed when said player protagonist tries to get close to her with her full fervour and heart to proclaim Claire as hers and hers alone. This has its own shortcomings, as Rae can get offensive and rather obnoxious to the point of unbearable, sickening romantic love, and what is seen in typical couple "exploring adventures" can also be found here, especially when either girl is forced to the brink of their limit being akin to S&M (with Rae mostly being a sadist who can handle Claire's masochism). Either way, this rather unkempt love can force either girl to go past their comfort zones, and Rae is mostly kept under bars while trying to improve herself to win Claire's affection, and I admire that personality and fervour of hers that was surprisingly handled maturely. As you can tell, the author has done her research, finding out what works best regarding the now overused and sold genre, and making a splash with the LGBT themes in both its characters and storytelling by involving matters of the heart. While it feels unconventional and uncomfortable at times, it does the genre combination much justice.
Oh, and by the way, the source material has 2 arcs: with the anime, it covers half of Part 1 of the web novel (which is Volume 1 and 2 (1st chapter) of the LN), titled Revolution, and this is as good as a stopping point. Because, from what I've heard, Part 2 of the novel, titled Empire, which covers the remaining LN's 3 volumes, fundamentally breaks the entire series up till the end of Revolution and caves in a genre that bizarrely takes a turn for the worst and spoils the entire Yuri relationship to oblivion. So, fingers crossed, we won't have to be pitched any further.
The one nitpick, however (and a minor one), would have to be Platinum Vision's production under in-house director Hideaki Ooba. Though the anime doesn't look the prettiest (by HameFura's standards), does it really need to be more than just an imitation? I just can't justify this, and whatever the anime turned out to be, it was decent and fine for what it's worth. The music, on the other hand, is a bop. Composed by one of my favourite old men bands, the techno electronica group Technoboys Pulcraft Green-Fund, the OP and ED songs sung by the two main leads of Rae and Claire's VAs Yuu Serizawa and Karin Nanami, respectively, you might enjoy it more if you've already realised that both songs are basically canonically accurate arguments between the two girls, a conversational song of words if you want to describe this in a simpler way. But in terms of overall composition, I preferred the OP more due to its vibrancy and mockingbird-ish nature of the romantic conflict between Rae and Claire; it's quite the Revolution.
As someone would describe this show: "For once, this is not Yuri bait. This is (pure, unadulterated) unaltered, unapologetic 100% pure Yuri sugar." And I have to say that I absolutely agree with the sentiment that this show, for as out-of-whack as it can get, still honours the Isekai Otome Game genre in its most basic form, whilst being a showcase for the Yuri genre that it can transcend to yet another genre, if only done as fluidly as the author intends it to be.
Tired of watching the same Isekai Otome Game genre all over again? Then I invite you to watch this show, and I hope it pleases you with some diversity of feeling "same, same, but different".
ScarlettSkone
“I'm in Love with the Villainess” has some surprisingly good and enjoyable social commentary. This anime really took my heart by storm. There’s an aspect to falling in love when queer that, at least for me, makes more generic love stories simply unrelatable and foreign. The tale of a girl and boy falling in love with each other is the expected experience, it’s a norm that’s pushed onto people. There’s an aspect in so many romances about how people feel this is their fate, and that it’s something they’ve always dreamed about. It’s inherent to the story, I think. But if, say, you’re a girl, andyou’ve fallen in love with a girl, there’s pressure against you that simply isn’t present in a straight story. But, in this story, the self-hate and ostracization against trying to be openly gay is explored. This anime depicts some of the difficulties that come with being gay, ones that are simply absent from more heteronormative love stories.
I never understood why people like the Romance genre so much. I’ve tried reading them, I’ve tried watching them, but I always drop them. “I guess love isn’t for me.”
“I'm in Love with the Villainess” has finally let me understand the appeal of the romance genre, and I found myself relate and love the two main characters by the end of it. For once, I actually feel like “love” could be for me, too. It’s explicit, it’s loud, and I love it. It was a very enjoyable experience, and we need more of this in the world. I’ll defend the gay representation in this anime until my dying breath.
rowanblack
"I'm in Love with the Villainess" offers a refreshing take on the popular villainess genre, introducing a unique spin that adds depth to the traditional isekai narrative. However, while the series succeeds in certain aspects, it stumbles in others, making for a mixed viewing experience. One of the standout features of the anime is its departure from the typical villainess storyline. Instead of following the predictable path of a protagonist trying to avoid their inevitable bad end, the series takes a different route, injecting creativity into a well-trodden genre. This departure from the norm is a breath of fresh air, giving viewers something new and excitingto explore.
However, the characters in "I'm in Love with the Villainess" are a bit of a double-edged sword. On one hand, the protagonist's glib nature adds a layer of humor to the story, making the early episodes light-hearted and enjoyable. On the other hand, this same facet of the protagonist's personality undermines the believability of the relationships that develop throughout the series. The lack of depth in character development makes the emotional connections feel one-dimensional, leaving the audience yearning for more substance.
The most significant twist comes in the form of a tone shift, transitioning from the initially light and funny isekai setting to a darker tale of class warfare. While this shift adds complexity to the narrative, it may catch some viewers off guard, potentially alienating those who were drawn to the series for its comedic elements. The abrupt change in tone might leave some longing for a more consistent storytelling approach.
The exploration of class warfare brings an intriguing layer to the plot, delving into societal issues and power dynamics. However, the execution of this subplot could have been more seamless, as it sometimes feels disconnected from the lighter moments that initially drew viewers in. This inconsistency in tone may leave the audience questioning the overall coherence of the narrative.
In conclusion, "I'm in Love with the Villainess" stands out for its inventive take on the villainess genre and its willingness to tackle more serious themes. While the characters may lack depth, and the tone shifts might be jarring for some, the series manages to offer a unique and entertaining experience for those willing to embrace its unconventional approach.
ogblynz
Before i start, i gotta say, WataOshi is my favourite yuri LN so i might be a bit biased, but with that: Rae Oohashi, a typical 21st-century office lady, experiences an unexpected twist of fate as she wakes up inside the main character of her beloved Otome game. But, instead of chasing after the conventional romance with the main princes, Rae takes an unconventional route – she's set on winning the heart of the villainess, a side characterod this game. It's a refreshing take that immediately sets the story apart. Because of Season 1 primarily adapts Vol 1 in full and Vol 2 Chapter 1 from thelight novels, this means the plot hasn't fully unfolded. Yet, subtle hints scattered throughout the season suggest that there's a significant and intriguing background story waiting to be unveiled. What starts as a charming slice of life romcom with wholesome Yuri elements gradually morphs into a complex narrative with an overarching plot that promises excitement in future seasons. Rae, our quirky protagonist, introduces an element of chaos, akin to a lovable gremlin. Her antics, though often to the chagrin of the love interest, Claire, spark thought-provoking discussions on anime rarely broached topics like debating, law, politics, and LGBT issues. The show takes a commendable stance by not just addressing but thoroughly explaining complex subjects related to sexual identity, sexual orientation, and sexual self-discovery within the context of a romcom.
What sets "I'm in Love with the Villainess" apart is its commitment to being both character-driven and plot-driven. The central focus of the season revolves around Rae coming to terms with her feelings for Claire and the theme of understanding what true love entails. It's not just about wanting someone to be happy, but actively striving to make them the happiest, even if it means facing personal sacrifices. The tension and conflict arise from Rae's journey to gain confidence and choose Claire, no matter what might come in the way making it a compelling driving force.
The dynamic between the main duo, Rae and Claire, is the heart of this Yuri series. Rae, with her peculiar fetishes and unapologetic public displays of affection, is a captivating character whose unpredictable nature keeps the audience on their toes. Her selfish yet protective instincts make her both endearing and, at times, chilling. The true gem, though, is the villainess, Claire François, whose tsundere interactions add a delightful layer of complexity to the narrative. In conclusion, "I'm in Love with the Villainess" offers a unique blend of romance, humor, and thought-provoking themes that sets it apart from the typical Yuri genre. As the series unfolds, it promises even more depth and excitement, making it a must-watch for fans seeking a fresh take on love and relationships in the world of anime.
This anime, much like its Light Novel counterpart, easily earns a flawless 10/10 rating from me, and my anticipation for the second season is through the roof.
Extra info: Season 1 apapted Vol 1 in full, and Vol 2 chapter 1 from the light novels
DesolatePsyche
##Review info Reviewing Info: Personal opinion/feelings >> objective/critical value. More info on my site. Review layout: WP non-H Review type: Anime ##Review (short ver): *In a nutshell: Ojou-sama get’s somewhat reverse bullied into lesbian submission? #PROS +Cute “bully” type yuri romance+gradual yuri acceptance
+Otome game world plot rejection (sod off pretty boys)
+I approve that degen FMC
#CONS
-Not really fond of bunch of aristocratic self-righteous pricks stereotypes
-Magic fights/design is really boony (I know it’s not focus at all.. but damn… It was so basic)
#Review (comments/longer ver):
*Story
Pretty fun isekai concept, it became a running trend at some point but nevertheless pretty fun. Otome isekais I mean. This time we get lesbian office woman getting stuck into otome game, but instead of hunting for her prince charming in her favorite game. She hunts for her favorite main villainess. Anime mostly prevails at fun character dynamic between main characters. The degenerate overly attached female lead who gets off by any sort of attention by villainess and the villainess who is not sure how to react to main lead reactions. Thus, creating that cute dynamic where the bullied girl reactions somehow end up bullying the bully. While that is the main focus, the Anime itself has some sort of running background story as well that runs alongside the „otome game“ of the world. Although, some events do happen in the Anime. Creating few rather important events that affect the villainess, but most important events seem will happen later on in the story for what sequel will be required.
Also… probably Important bit… that I personally didn’t care and forgot for most part. Since main lead character is also „protagonist“ of that „otome game world“ … she obviously has to deal with the approaching harem of pretty boys. Meaning… deny their approaches etc… because well. Obviously, she has eyes only for villainess. But as told… it somehow becomes very irrelevant… To a point I ask myself „kinda random flex to make it plot theme? “
But anyhow… the story itself is probably pretty average I would say… but what made this Anime amazing was simply the lovable character interactions which seemed like main focus,
*Character
Main lead character is essentially lesbian degenerate game who is really into game world chicks. So, getting reincarnated into game world where her waifu is dream come true. Although she still has some moral compass to not use game knowledge to tame her love interest and some other self-imposed rules that causes her self-grief and pain. Thus, what else to do that everything to make the love interest happy and hide behind personality of goofy jester.
The love interest is self-righteous aristocrat who pain in the arse personality with harsh and annoying words thinking herself the best. That is the façade she decided to grow up and stay with to show herself being strong willed and from prestigious family…
That’s the characters theme the Anime rolls with. It starts cute and fun, mostly being silly not-serious romcom whilst over time starting to roll over to more serious drama by slowly unveiling true feelings and thoughts of main characters and how they deal with their issues and personalities. In that regard rather than character growth, it’s more of self-realization and acceptance journey, which honestly was cute and fun to watch.
Rest of side characters honestly… I found that they sucked for the most balls. Somewhat low-tier otome game stereotypes. Lot of obnoxious aristocratic types. Overly courteous, overly self-righteous, overly overzealous overly “prince charming” types etc… In lot of Otome type of Anime they are usually done in more smoother manner… and probably I guess more depth? But since this is light-hearted slapstick comedy otome-esque… thus making those stereotypes rather bland… it made those same characters also rather boring and tedious.
But anyhow…. Overall I did enjoy a lot main characters interactions and their progress and growth and changes in relationship over course of series.
#Art & Sound
Visuals are vivid and pleasant to look at. Style and quality are for most part pretty good with few noticeable odd quality drops or oddities. Music/OST for the most part was as well pleasant and fitting, but nothing too special or worthwhile.
*Enjoyment & Overall
As whole what made this Anime a great enjoyment for me was rather adorable character interactions that blossomed into rather cute romance in a sense. Whilst the story was somewhat average and the magic presentation sucked balls and the side characters I didn’t like. The vibrant visual presentation and simply joy to look and listen to main character bickering and simply episodic activities, made it a lot of fun and relaxing enjoyment. Especially with that self-realization drama and unveiling of feelings.
##Total Score 8/10
Nilsou
Recently, I wanted to complete my bibliography on the subject of Yuri anime and I realized—Oh gods, forgive me for this outrage—that there have been a few notable Yuri anime released recently that I simply hadn't seen. Probably because they were perceived as "average" at the time and I passed on them. GRAVE MISTAKE!! I'm in Love with the Villainess is one of those forgotten anime, so I'm correcting my mistake. The concept is rather simple: a Japanese woman, overwhelmed with work, gets, um, transferred? Reincarnated? It's not really clear ... into her favorite game: a classic Japanese romance game. The little twist is that the heroine,who has played this game dozens of times, is not at all interested in the handsome knights that make up the game's "official" routes, but instead in the game's villainess who regularly throws a wrench into the heroine's plans and even harasses her at the beginning—but the heroine loves it.
Yes, it's yet another SM-flavored Yuri anime... ^^ with Mahou Shoujo ni Akogarete, this subgenre definitely seems to have a future ^^.
The anime doesn't necessarily invoke anything very original in terms of ingredients. After all, being summoned into a game universe has been done before, even recently. Being summoned into a romantic game universe too, and the thing about the heroine using her knowledge from her previous life to navigate the game is also something "classic." Combinations of all these elements already exist (for example, My Next Life as a Villainess is a recent one).
So one might think "meh," but first of all, the Yuri is really excellent. it's rare to find a well-executed Yuri series, and this one has the merit of being "complete." It's waiting for a sequel, sure, but it doesn't leave us on a cliffhanger, and the characters' feelings are clear after 12 episodes, so the anime works perfectly in one season. Additionally, the anime kind of provides a "course on lesbian relationships" and fully embraces it on many occasions. That's rare.
The characters' feelings are particularly well-rendered, and for an anime where the characters are, by design, caricatures from romance games, it's surprisingly well-written.
Finally, the world itself, although very classic, is properly written. This is something I've been noticing more and more recently: I feel that what was previously the norm in "average" anime, such as flaws in the world-building or narrative that break the suspension of disbelief, is becoming increasingly rare. Instead, quite a few anime authors now take significant care in their storytelling. This isn't the first time I've been pleasantly surprised in this regard in the past two years, and it's a great relief.
I'm not too surprised, by the way, that the original Light Novel is extremely well-rated.
So, in short, for me, this is a new classic of Yuri, and I can only highly recommend it.
Mr_Socialite
This show is so cute, and the dub is so much better. I literally cannot get over how good this anime is. I forgot the entire time that this was technically an iseki, and I TYPICALLY HATE ISEKI'S. PLS if you want to watch a show that will make you laugh because of how quirky the characters are, please watch this one. AND PLUS IT ENDED ON A CLIFFHANGER OF SORTS?!?!?! SIGN ME UP. This show made me start liking girls love anime. more the merrier. I dunno, the storyline is pretty mid, but the character development and understanding of the world more than makeup for it. I could not recommend this more. But only if you are a veteran when it comes to anime. DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS WHACK SHOW TO A NEWBIE
Panda_Roll
I'm in love with the villainess is, for once, exactly what it says on the tin. A girl re-incarnated into her favorite Otome game. This one plays it straight and has her incarnate as her in-game character, aka the protagonist. Not the villainess, not the super duper hidden boss (why would an otome game have that?!) not one of the side characters. She's 100% the MC. She just happened to be gay and played the game specifically for the Villainess. At first I got drawn into the series because of the jokes. English Voice actress for Rae (Hannah Alyea) blew it out of the park with her performance.This series is easily one of the better anime dubs out there.
However as the series progressed I started to get invested in Rae's arch. How she used humor to mask her true feelings out of fear of rejection.
I think without the staller voice acting this would have come off as very off putting, not because Rae is gay but because at the start she was too over the top in her pursuit of someone clearly not interested. The Voice actress's talent, the comedy and positive story progression turned it to a lovely and very entertaining series.
I would give this a 9... but they went a bit far with the wincest thing, ew.
Qichar
I almost missed this gem because the art and promotional images on anime sites made this look rather meh. I was very happy to be wrong about it. It's a very well-handled romance, and in particular it doesn't fall into the trap of being ambiguous about the main character's sexuality. Rae is gay and she knows it. The show handles this with remarkable accuracy and sensitivity, touching upon what a person in her situation might actually feel. The fact that it is also an otome isekai with a secret villainess route feels like an afterthought. The MC feels thatit is, since she's after one thing and one thing only: Claire's (the aforementioned villainess') heart. So if you are mainly looking for action, OP MC power fantasy, or detailed other-world-building, this won't be your cup of tea. If you're looking for a romance, read on.
Rae is an overworked cog in Japan's "black company" wheel, and her main solace and means of escape is playing otome games. However, since Rae is a lesbian she fancies the villainess of the story, Claire. She admires Claire's beauty, yes, but also her honesty, her sense of pride, and her self-awareness. Suddenly Rae magically appears in this new world of her otome game, complete with the same scenarios and romance flags with the male leads that she is familiar with. But Rae rejects each of the game's "main routes" who come in the form of your stereotypical dashing princes. Instead, Rae wants to cozy up with the beautiful but haughty Claire, who is the daughter of the nation's finance advisor.
Rae is a bit awkward, because she knows that she is the story's protagonist (she explains this by saying she has the same last name as the protagonist but the name Rae is what she entered as her first name in the game she was playing.) This awkwardness takes the form of her being too forward way too fast with Claire, sometimes even being touchy-feely when Claire doesn't welcome that kind of contact. Adding to Claire's discomfort is the fact the she is a highly ranked noble while Rae is your everyday commoner. But Rae's enthusiasm and goodness are infectious, and the people around her at the school academy they all attend begin to gravitate towards her upbeat attitude and natural talents. Even Claire, despite herself, begins to appreciate Rae for who she is, even if she's not quite sure about her own feelings towards our bubbly protagonist.
And here in the feels department is where this anime shines. This is probably the most accurate depiction of girl likes girl that I've ever seen in an anime. It was so much so that I got a bit emotional watching it. I should clarify. I am a man, and I'm happily married to a woman, but it's not hard for me to imagine being a woman (I'm pretty sure I was in a recent lifetime, and have dreams sometimes about it.). So while watching WataOshi (this anime), I felt like I was remembering what it was like: you have a crush on someone, but you don't really have much hope that person will ever reciprocate. And you can't help but wonder: is it that she just doesn't like me, or is it that my own gender is getting in the way? Is there some parallel universe where, had circumstances been different, we could have been perfect for each other? Rae asks these very questions, and there is even a scene early on (ep 3?) when Rae's friends ask her bluntly about her sexual orientation. Rae responds that she's never been attracted to men and makes it clear she likes Claire and yes, it matters that she is a woman. I feel like there are still parts of our society that are not ready for this level of honest discussion about sexuality.
There a good amount of lovely character development, and I was surprised to see Rae realize that her relentless pursuit of Claire might not actually be welcome. The anime addresses issues like personal space and even shows Claire sometimes considering Rae as a potential friend despite their difference in social class. We can almost hear Claire thinking, as Rae demonstrates unusual loyalty and unwavering affection towards her. Rae makes it clear she's not just after Claire's pretty face, but rather loves everything about her, from her habits to her flaws and her aspirations, everything.
I won't spoil the outcome, but I myself didn't feel disappointed at the end of 12 episodes. The fact that Rae is a talented magician with 2 elemental attributes felt like some kind of checkbox they were obligated to tick. So, too, were the standard events like flags with the princes being triggered, a school cultural festival, etc. It felt like merely backdrop for the writers, and I am glad for it. This story is about Rae and Claire and whether the love between them has a chance even when the circumstances are stacked against them.
rainbowchick01
I was going to say this is an average guilty pleasure watch with a wlw/Yuri twist on the otome genre but all of a sudden in episode 9 they start saying incest is a forbidden love on par with homesexuality and act as if it's okay, that kinda spoiled the whole thing for me. The portrayal of these common romance tropes was honestly very well done (even if I dont like the tropes themselves) Very cute and has an actual ending!! I do believe it deserves some credit for that with its genre well-known for not actually ending anything in a solid answer. But yeahfun besides the incest tangent lol
BadGuyBoog
Is this show good, no not really. Did I have fun with it, yeah absolutely, I enjoyed it from beginning to end. I said in my Warehouse 13 (not available on this website) review that the reason I watch so much anime is because now matter how bad it is, or how cringy it gets, it is always energetic. Unlike western media, where bad tv shows are just boring and forgettable, bad anime is memorable, cringy as fuck, annoying, and fun as hell to talk about. I don’t actually start to dislike shows until they reach 3/10s, the rest are just shows I admit are badbut had a fun/ok time with or just didn't care for. This is one of those shows. This is full of anime cringe, but I had a blast with it. It was so energetic I couldn’t help but have a good time. In fact it felt like a 7/10 when I was watching it but brought it down in retrospect. Rae is a really fun protagonist and though the drama was hamfisted, it was based in a very true reality that made the whole “Romeo and Juliet” aspect work a lot better than many other romance stories. I thought the romance and the chemistry between the two heroines are great and what made the show so much fun (even if it was a bit creepy in hindsight). Rae’s antics were really enjoyable and funny, I love how the video game aspects are incorporated, and once again, despite being hammed up, the drama with Claire was heartwarming and effective. Now, I do say that the drama is hamfisted but I actually don’t think it’s a bad thing in this case. The show is very clearly going for a fairy tale Shakespeare fantasy vibe so I think the way it’s played up actually works in favor for the lovable and charming tone, which is the reason I had so much fun in the first place. I’m not going to pretend it’s super smart or deep, but keeping it simple might work better for the tone. However, I will admit this show does think it’s a bit smarter than it actually is. Now there of course were things I didn’t enjoy: the worldbuilding was lacking heavily, the plot driven revolutionary drama was unengaging (because of said worldbuilding), I’m not a fan of love triangles (though that’s just personal preference and not an issue with the show), the themes were lacking and the fight scenes were boring. Now, that last part I can’t really blame them for because of budget restraints, but the characters were just standing around waiting for the person to play their next move, like it’s fucking turn-based combat, so it was a little frustrating. Anyways it’s not a masterpiece by any standards but I had a lot of fun with it and loved its energy. It was a good fun way to pass the time.
webb790709
The anime is a yuri romance anime about a salaryman named "Rae" who falls in love with the villainess character "Claire" in a female-oriented game. In the game, Claire is a cold-hearted and arrogant noblewoman, but Rae finds her to be very cute. One day, Rae suddenly reincarnates into the world of the game. She is surprised to find that the villainess character Claire is standing in front of her in the flesh. The theme of the anime is "love." Rae's love for Claire is the main storyline. Rae's love for Claire in the game drives her to work hard to get close to Claire. Theanime's plot is light-hearted and full of sweet atmosphere. The interactions between Rae and Claire are very interesting, and their personalities are very distinct. Rae's enthusiastic advances contrast sharply with Claire's tsundere sarcasm. The performances of the two main voice actresses are even more impressive, leaving a deep impression on the audience.
The most impressive part of the anime was in the third episode, when Rae, Claire, and the supporting characters were in the cafeteria. Rae confesses her feelings for Claire for the first time. I think this section is very meaningful. It actively conveys the message to the audience that "love comes in many forms." Although the setting of the world is that Rae is reincarnated into the game, there is not much explanation of the related game mechanics or settings. Only in some scenes are they simply explained. After seeing one stage, I took it as being reincarnated into another world, so I didn't overthink it. The overall art style may be due to cost considerations, and it is not going for a sophisticated route, but it still retains the characteristics of fresh, cute, and smooth.
The anime's theme song is also very upbeat and catchy, adding a lot of atmosphere to the anime. The theme song is even a masterpiece that makes you love it more and more. The lyrics of the OP song "Revolution" not only mean "revolution" in English but also the name of the game that the protagonist Rae played. I wonder if you have noticed that a few sections of the background music are presented in the form of the two female protagonists chanting the lyrics. If you listen to it with headphones, the effect of the left and right channels will be more obvious. On the other hand, the ED will be sung alternately by the two female protagonists as the plot progresses, and the lyrics will also have some slight changes. This is a different presentation method from that of ordinary anime, which shows that a lot of thought has been put into the music.
In conclusion, It is still worth watching. The anime's plot is light-hearted and lively, the characters are well-defined, and the art style is not sophisticated, but the music is good. If you like yuri anime and focus on the plot, then this anime will definitely not disappoint you.
