Is the original light novel finished?

The original light novel is still ongoing; Vol. 13 is the latest as of October 2026.

How far have the editions in other languages got?

Ichijinsha: The Japanese edition is at Vol. 13.

Though I Am an Inept Villainess

TV anime2026–1 season1 announced11 episodes airedOriginal: light novelSatsuki Nakamura

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.

After Season 1 · Part 1, continue with Vol. 3

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EditionSeven Seas Entertainment

Season 1 · Part 1

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11 episodesJul 2026 – Sep 2026

Anime ends at: Ep 11Original: Vol. 2
Read next: Vol. 3light novel · English · Seven Seas Entertainment

The anime’s continuation point is Vol. 3 of the original. This is the book that contains it.

Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court (Light Novel) Vol. 3

Seven Seas EntertainmentEnglishPaperback

Buy on Amazon Add Vol. 3–11 to cart Kindle edition

All 9 books from Vol. 3 to Vol. 11 · Vol. 12 due Mar 2027

Also in other languages:

Start overOptionalVol. 1 · Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court (Light Novel) Vol. 1Start at Volume 1 for story detail the anime condensed or changed.Buy on Amazon

Also in manga:

Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court · Vol. 5Buy on Amazon

Where it stops:

Season 1 · Part 2

Announced

Jan 2027

The second cour is announced for January 2027 and has not aired; its reading starting point cannot be determined yet. For the first cour, use the separate reading route.

Original · Light novel