Trading Souls and Steel Mentality: An Exclusive Interview with the Stars of "Though I Am an Inept Villainess"

The anime "Though I Am an Inept Villainess" has been capturing hearts since its premiere in July 2026. Set in the "Maiden Court"—a palace where daughters from five noble families are gathered to be groomed as the next empress—the story takes a dramatic turn when the beautiful and brilliant Kou Reirin of the Kou Family is forced to swap bodies with the despised "villainess," Shu Keigetsu of the Shu Family.We sat down with Manaka Iwami (voice of Kou Reirin) and Natsumi Kawaida (voice of Shu Keigetsu) to discuss their impressions of the work and their memories from the recording booth. Both …READ FULL ARTICLE