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| Definitely my favorite villainess anime out of all the ones I've watched. The premise is simple yet so unique and all the characters are lovable. I love Grace/Kenzaburo's parent moments, and I love how he treats these children like his own and how supportive he is of them 🥺 Along with one of the best openings and endings of this season, this is surely to be a prime candidate in my personal list of AOTY for 2025. It'll at least be in my top 10, and the year's just started. Overall, what a fun show this has been. 9/10 no complaints other than this better get a season 2 because them cutting it off with Grace's mother finally being revealed is so!!!!!! |
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ejleon said:
Really fun, humorous, clever, and well made anime, really enjoyable and entertaining.
I can't wait for season 2.
And I hope for a English Dub as well.
Really fun, humorous, clever, and well made anime, really enjoyable and entertaining.
I can't wait for season 2.
And I hope for a English Dub as well.
English dub airs on 22 of April
| @siraqOrNoraq Oh thank you for the update, I appreciate it. |
Note: I don’t lazily watch 3-5 episodes, biasedly compare to other anime, or unfairly judge by surface level similarities. With every anime I start, I watch the entire series, both Japanese Sub & English Dub, then judge each anime based on what they present, to give an honest and fair rating. |
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I wanna know the connection between Anna mom and graces dad that one peeked my interest
| @siraqOrNoraq In the first episode with Anna's mom, it seemed like she was formerly a noble's daughter, but was no longer a part of the nobility, and in this episode it seems like she might have known Grace's father, so maybe she attended the school when Grace's father and mother were attending, which would mean that Anna was actually a descendant of a noble family. |
ejleonApr 1, 10:46 AM
| Note: I don’t lazily watch 3-5 episodes, biasedly compare to other anime, or unfairly judge by surface level similarities. With every anime I start, I watch the entire series, both Japanese Sub & English Dub, then judge each anime based on what they present, to give an honest and fair rating. |
| For all Virgile's, and the rest of the student council's assurances that Grace's inability to speak like a commoner wouldn't be a problem, the audience still receives it poorly. Feels painfully realistic. It's like the standards go up as soon as you're being judged by people outside of the school. Moppit said: Yeah, I was thinking something like that too. Just wild speculation for now though. And I'm also disappointed the real Grace played no role at all in the entire season.I absolutely love this show. One of the few I'm hoping for 2nd season. If I am disappointed with anything about it. There really wasn't anything with the real Grace outside seeing her depressed in a cage. Basically, from what I can guess. Grace mom is the one who made a deal with the fairy to save Grace. Dad was summoned to help Grace's reputation and eventually to give Grace the attention and support she needs. Just like in the play, Grace mom can not meet Grace at all because it will undo the spell. LucenProject said: Someone a few weeks ago suggested something like, if Grace could see how much more popular Kenzaburou was compared to her, she might sit in the cage by choice, depressed.Fun season, looking forward to more, and I hope we get to hear from OG Grace too. The only time they showed her looked like a pretty sorry state.  They know how to break that fourth wall about the way this season ended. O.O |
| this show was amazing, it almost completely passed me by but I'm glad I picked it up. |
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| So much for my prediction of breaking through the elegance cheat with daughter or real grace power. Didn't see the stuff about the mom coming, though. Not the most interesting arc to end on, but overall this was a very pleasant surprise. Second time a gender bender isekai has been shockingly good. |
| good way to finish this season so there is a story with the mum for the next season... it was fun to watch even if i don't think that I will be there for the S2 7/10 |
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| I'd say 5/10. Not terribly interested in more, but I would not mind more, nor would I want take a crap on people who want more. |
| So from what i understood, the play was about Grace and Anna's mothers swapping roles with the help of a fairy, that's why Grace father tried to reach out for Anna's mother, they are temporarily switching bodies for some reason, or at least that's what i understood from the episode, also explains why Grace (Kenzaburou) noticed that Anna's mother had nobility traits and she panicked. |
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| Hope for a S2, probably the funniest otome-villainess series I've watched; I'm not a super fan of the genre, but I watched almost all of the otome series released in the last 5 years and this one is my fav probably on par with Akuyaku Reijou Level 99. |
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So from what i understood, the play was about Grace and Anna's mothers swapping roles with the help of a fairy, that's why Grace father tried to reach out for Anna's mother, they are temporarily switching bodies for some reason, or at least that's what i understood from the episode, also explains why Grace (Kenzaburou) noticed that Anna's mother had nobility traits and she panicked.
| @Ruledragon The play was just based from an old fairy tale. What Grace's mom did was adapting the long story to the theatrical play format, the strange thing is the play cast fits perfectly with the current student council crew as though she can see the future when making it. Anna's mom may simply just an ex noble who was acquaintance of Grace's dad which explain why Anna can use magic. |
| I thought the finale was kind of disappointing. Aside from the play, it was all just set-up for the next season. If we get a next season, that is. The stuff with her mother was interesting, at least. This series was pretty good. Though. I liked the first 3/4 of the series quite a bit better than the last 4th. It just kind of started to feel a little stale toward the end. I guess I should have known we wouldn't get all the answers in the finale. I would definitely watch a 2nd season of this. It was a pretty fun series with a unique premise. I was very glad they never got weird with the whole dad being in a girl's body thing. I was worried before the series started. It is anime, so I just assumed he was going to do things like feel himself up, etc It was so nice that they kept it all wholesome. If they do manage to get green lit for a second season, my score for this season could get bumped up a bit. I very much enjoyed myself with this series and gave it a... 6.95 |
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| No ballroom dance between Anna and Grace to conclude the season. Sadge. Grace's mother and Lucas, unexpected MVPs of this finale. Such a shame the show concluded without giving us an explanation regarding Jacqueline's role in the story tho. Quite lovely show overall. Premise was unique and refreshing, cast was full of charming characters, voice acting was nice and comedy with Kenzaburou being constantly misunderstood by Anna and co. was really of my liking. So far, my favorite Villainess anime even though I haven't watched that many if I'm honest. 8/10 - Hoping for a second season announcement soon. |
Moppit said: I absolutely love this show. One of the few I'm hoping for 2nd season. If I am disappointed with anything about it. There really wasn't anything with the real Grace outside seeing her depressed in a cage. Basically, from what I can guess. Grace mom is the one who made a deal with the fairy to save Grace. Dad was summoned to help Grace's reputation and eventually to give Grace the attention and support she needs. Just like in the play, Grace mom can not meet Grace at all because it will undo the spell. Yes that's what I was thinking as well. Otherwise Grace's mom definitely would have gone to see her in person. I loved this series too. Hopefully, we get a season 2. |
| I hope there's second season… |
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| well done and very wholesome Villainess , i'd eat ones like this all day |
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| This sure was a really fun watch, I especially enjoyed the classic references, the Ginga Tetsudou 999 reference was absolutely magnificent as well! Had a great time watching this anime! |
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| It was really quite nice. I thought they might wrap up the whole story in this episode, but I guess they left us to hope for another season. There are even more unresolved mysteries introduced! I would gladly watch the continuation, it was a fun watch, not very intense and not very cliché for this type of stories either. The details were actually very well thought through, explaining how this or that thing works, connecting to the real world and the game dynamics, as well as Kenzaburou's personality. The fact he is an old guy with a constant dad mode is such a nice touch too. It opened the opportunity to explore the world and characters without any romance that is usually present in otome-isekai stories by default. They played it lightly with only the shining attachment popping up, but as I see it, this is just a sincere appreciation for an admirable human being, without making it somehow weird. Even leaving Grace out of the equation, no one has been romancing around among themselves, which allowed the characters to become truly good friends. Since they weren't getting tangled in love drama, jealousy and all that rot, it allowed them to form deeper connection as a group as well. The end scene highlights it perfectly. All the characters were united, and Grace was there, perfectly comfortable with a self-assigned role of supporting the youngsters. This idea got also emphasised by the play, where true love is the mother's love, rather than anything romantic. It makes so much sense that this show explores the parental view more, considering who the main character is. I'm glad they didn't try to focus the situation on its initial ridiculousness, forcing the typical tropes without any consideration, just because following a typical path is easy, but genuinely created something special here. |
siraqOrNoraq said: ejleon said: @siraqOrNoraq In the first episode with Anna's mom, it seemed like she was formerly a noble's daughter, but was no longer a part of the nobility, and in this episode it seems like she might have known Grace's father, so maybe she attended the school when Grace's father and mother we attending, which would mean that Anna was actually a descendant of a noble family. Idk tho man the way he put his hand out like he couldn’t let the chance to speak to her pass him by and then her disappearing makes me think otherwise but maybe I’m reading into it to much Well I just my best guess, since I don’t read the written material, but you could be right. Maybe there is more to the story, especially with the speaking to a glowing org at the end. |
| Note: I don’t lazily watch 3-5 episodes, biasedly compare to other anime, or unfairly judge by surface level similarities. With every anime I start, I watch the entire series, both Japanese Sub & English Dub, then judge each anime based on what they present, to give an honest and fair rating. |
| So in the end instead of helping Anna raise her intimacy level with one of the boys, Grace had the entire school raise their intimacy level with her lol It was such a nice show. Will there be a second season? |
If you are going to disagree with me, don't bother talking to me. I will seriously hurt you! |
| I'm glad this series didnt end with some epic/intense action arc full of tension and drama and just ended like a slice of life anime. Fits the vibe way better. Also glad the mother and daughter werent a huge part of the story. As nice as they are I still want just the fantasy stuff so I'm glad they just had a supporting role occasionally popping in for commentary. Especially after Endo & Kobayashi where the real world stuff was a huge part of it and it ended with a drama action sequence. This was a nice series that I'll definitely re-watch in the future. |
| Yuritopia FTW!!!!!!!!! BANZAI TO YURI !!!!!!!!!!!! |
| Someone knows when the OST comes out? |
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| I was wondering what is that orb thingy that speak with Anna's Mother. seems like it knows about Grace personality change |
| What an ending for their festival?! Grace's mother was still a mystery to me. The orb was talking to Grace's mother. I wonder if there'll be a part 2 for this story plot. I never thought Grace would join in assisting with fireworks. I thought she'd keep hiding from Anna until the very end of this season. |
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| Wel... they saved every bit of money they could. Barely any animation in this episode. Very anticlimatic |
| Not much of a plot... There's a fair amount of funny and its a fine watch... But it just meanders about... Not being too funny, nor too interesting... I guess a 6? /10 |
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| "Forever Dad Mode" LOOOOL . Also, Dad couldn't control the "blessing" that makes him talk like a upperclass. So the guys found a way using the "Fairy", as an excuse, lol. WOMP WOMP (Teehee) . Also, everyone's still wondering on Grace's mother. But I am also wondering on Anna's mother, which Grace's dad saw and then Anna's mom did a "shhhh" and disappeared. Which this encounter suggests Anna's mom knows Grace's dad before. Which make me think... does this mean when "Grace" talked about "our current set up is the same as years ago with my mom?". Where Anna and Grace's moms are also best friends and friends with the Duke in the middle of their friendship. (like a love triangle ) But the Duke ends up with Grace's mom, while Anna's mom went elsewhere and they stopped talking to each other for years til now when they saw each other again. (but did not talk to each other, nor did Anna's mom meet with Grace's mom, which suggests the "moms" relationships aren't in good terms after their "love triangle's" final outcome) But... they never actually explain the real reasons of why Anna's mom have to go into peasant-life, and why Grace's mom keep on disappearing without meeting Grace in person... (why "the right time"? but she did say the "cancel out the fairy magic"... does this mean Grace's mom's the reason why the Dad got Isekai'd into Grace's body in the first place? And who's the Orb? it's all a mystery, especially since these part were "off-screen" that not even Dad's family back on Earth see it, they only saw Grace's sunset scene and not the carriage scene) . |
amlgApr 19, 2:46 PM
| Nothing Written Here But Us Anime Bunnies *boing boing boing* |
| the play went well despite a few hiccups but grace mother sorted out the loopholes and did not think to see grace during the visit to watch. grace went back to being a background character and we’re left on a bittersweet ending with the fireworks. I wonder what the symbolism behind the orb grace mother was speaking to |
| Well that part with mom and the fairy kind of explained the whole setting. It was exciting and at the same time I thought "thats it?". I really enjoyed the first few episodes. Everything got resolved a bit too fast and it turned into a meh SoL afterwards though. |
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| Are we getting a 2nd season? They're not going to just leave things like that are they?? It is cruel and unusual to force the mom and daughter to watch their dad in a game forever! |
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