Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou.

Dear I'm in Love with the Villainess Production Team,

I want to say a big thank you for making such a wonderful anime! The story, characters, and emotions have touched the hearts of fans all around the world. Every episode is made with so much care and love, and it shows in every detail.

Rae and Claire's journey is beautiful and meaningful. Their love story is full of fun, deep emotions, and important lessons about love and acceptance. The way their relationship grows is heartwarming, making us laugh, smile, and sometimes even cry.

Many fans, including me, truly hope for Season 2 and more! The world you have created is so interesting, and we want to see more of Rae and Claire's story. Please know that your hard work means so much to all of us.

Thank you again for this amazing anime! We are excited to see what comes next.

I'm in Love with the Villainess" is a unique and refreshing take on the isekai genre, offering a yuri romance with a focus on character development and a touch of political intrigue. The story follows Rae, a young woman transported into her favorite otome game, where she becomes infatuated with the villainess, Claire. While the premise is intriguing, the execution is somewhat uneven, with pacing issues and a lack of focus on the central romance. The animation is solid, and the character designs are distinctive, but the overall plot can feel rushed at times. Despite its flaws, the series is still an enjoyable watch for fans of yuri and those looking for a lighthearted escape.

This yuri/isekei series is centred on Rei Ohashi, an office worker who dies after overworking. She finds herself reincarnated as Rae Taylor, the heroine of her favourite game. In the game Rae is meant to choose between one of three princes... this Rae will be different though; she sets her sights on Claire François, the villain of the game! As she is familiar with the game she might just do it; obviously it won't be too easy though.

There are plenty of isekei series, usually set in some sort of fantasy world. This series manages to deliver something fresh with its central yuri romance. Rae is a fun central character; it is impossible not to root for her and hope she will eventually end up in a relationship with Claire. The other characters are good. This may be set in a world with magic but don't expect magical battles with monsters; it really isn't that sort of show. The animation is good and the character designs are suitably distinctive. Overall I thought this was rather fun and would recommend it.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.

So far, the reviews seem to be written by the cast and crew. So let's get realistic.

This is an isekai where an adult woman is reincarnated into a teenage girl. The twist is that she is gay.

Is this a surprise? No, it's in the title. It's done reasonably well, but you have to wonder who the incest subplot was written for. It's unnecessary, and really adds nothing.

This is a romantic "comedy", so don't expect more than that. There is almost no action, and when there is, it's pretty tame.

Those offended by gay friendly anime won't like this, but who cares?

It's ok, but there are far better. It gets more than 5 stars because it is gay friendly, and you don't often see that.

Rae Taylor says, "Forget the hot guys, I want the girl," in contrast to most otome isekai. This particularly sticks out to me because Rae rejects a lot of the otome tropes that have already been established. You can't help but smile whenever you watch her and Claire together because of their flawlessly crafted journey from unrequited crush to friend to best friend to lovers. The romance makes sense and is unadulterated. The spectator has a front-row seat as Claire's stony-cold heart gradually melts and begins to open out to Rae.

The commoner/noble split lies at the heart of the anime's world-building, since Rae, a commoner without a distinguished heritage, presents particular difficulties for Claire and her relationship. One distinctive feature of the anime is Claire's cognitive dissonance between her relationships with some commoners and the commoners as a whole. Over the course of the episode, Claire comes to terms with Rae but doesn't change her prejudices about other people. The plot becomes more engrossing because of the characters' subtle evolution.

The way this program handles same-sex relationships maturely and like it's normal makes it stand out. Rae's sexuality is accepted by the supporting cast, who encourage her without making fun of it. Rae's sexuality is not extensively discussed by the author, which is different from other Yuri shows that frequently leave things vague. This distinct strategy distinguishes the program.

As you may expect from the stunning LN art, the show has some really beautiful character designs and artwork. The animation is more than adequate for any action scenario, even though it's nothing spectacular. Wiz, the show's production value is excellent.

Wataoshi is unique in every way, from Rae's past to the class discussion to the way the LGBTQ community is portrayed in the narrative. Although I've had the novels on my to-read list for years, I still haven't gotten around to it, but after watching this incredible anime version, I know I'll enjoy the books. I think this show is the industry standard for Yuri, and I'm really delighted with it.