This anime IS the best villainess anime ever produced right now, this is not an overstatement (at least atm with 3 ep). This anime fly under my radar completely at first, but then i saw its score and need to check it out, and it went over my expectation. Everything went well going for it, and masterfully done all the way.
*RECOMMEND FOR*: Directing, Character, and World building
Here's the review:
First of all, don't mind the title/gimmick much. The title/gimmick while is at play at first, it dim down a lot through the series. However, it still recall back to it masterfully done by still making her previous lifes matters. Not just that, but they made every important character from the lifes impactful in the current life as well. The story itself also isn't bad. While overall story is pretty normal for a villainess & fantasy medieval style anime, it's done with very good integrity, and the world building went very well supporting the story and character dynamics. The politics right now is not that intense, so that might not be what you want to look forward too in this show.
[Story 9/10, World building 9.5/10]
The Character here is one of the reason that make this anime very good. Every character (that have a name) feels alive and have a role in it. The way they interact is very natural and is not force at all. Everyone has their own deep personality. Especially with the 2 MC, both of them have very good and interesting dynamic going on, and is very likeable overall.
[Character 10/10]
The Directing is the HIGHLIGHT of this anime. The animation is very good even when compare to all anime standards. No scene is lacking in term of animation, and the way they animate and art style is very good and flow with the amotion in the show. The sound directing is also as good. The pacing also is very nominal. The scale where they pace is very good for the drama and romance. With around 2-3 main event per episode. Nothing I could review on much as it's perfect for a drama, romance, emotional, fantasy show.
[Production, Directing, Pacing 10/10]
Overall, everything about this show is perfect. The things it stand out and perfectly done is the directing and the characters, with also all other things being good to supplement it further more.
My score: 10/10 (as a fantasy & romance / villainess anime)
