by The TV anime “I’m a Frustrated Villainess” is officially returning with its second cour in January 2027. The announcement comes with a brand-new key visual, new character visuals, and the addition of three popular voice actors to the cast: Yuichi Nakamura, Shunichi Toki, and Chiaki Kobayashi.
The upcoming second cour will expand the story beyond the Hinamiya court and introduce a new setting, new characters, and another major twist involving the series’ central body-swap premise. The new storyline, titled “The First Trip Abroad,” is expected to bring a different atmosphere to the anime while continuing the complicated relationship between Huang Linglin and Zhu Keiyue.
The announcement has given fans an early look at what lies ahead, particularly with the introduction of the Huang family and Yunlan, three characters who appear to have important roles in the next part of the story.
‘I’m a Frustrated Villainess’ Season 2 Will Air in January 2027
The second cour of the TV anime “Futatsukana Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga Hinamiya Chōnezumi Torikae Den”, known internationally as “I’m a Frustrated Villainess,” has been confirmed to begin broadcasting in January 2027.
Alongside the broadcast announcement, the production team has unveiled a new main visual and character visuals for several newcomers. The three newly announced cast members are Yuichi Nakamura as Huang Jingxing, Shunichi Toki as Huang Jingzhang, and Chiaki Kobayashi as Yunlan.
The announcement also confirms that the next part of the story will move beyond the familiar Hinamiya setting. This change of location is expected to introduce new political and personal conflicts while giving the main characters a chance to experience a very different environment.
For newcomers, the series is built around a dramatic body-swap premise. Two women with completely different personalities find their lives unexpectedly connected after their bodies are switched. What initially appears to be a simple fantasy-romance setup gradually develops into a much larger story involving the imperial court, family relationships, hidden motives, and political intrigue.
The New Arc Takes the Story Outside Hinamiya
The upcoming storyline is titled “The First Trip Abroad.” As the title suggests, the characters will leave the familiar surroundings of Hinamiya and become involved in events taking place in the Southern Territory.
The story moves to a Harvest Festival, where an unexpected incident disrupts an important ceremony. During the chaos, Keiyue’s magic goes out of control, resulting in another body swap between Keiyue and Linglin.
However, this time the situation becomes much more dangerous.
The swapped Linglin is kidnapped amid the confusion, creating a new crisis for the characters. The incident also brings Linglin’s two extremely protective brothers into the conflict, adding another layer to the story.
The combination of body-swapping, family drama, and political intrigue is expected to make the second cour considerably different from the first part of the anime.
Rather than remaining focused primarily on life inside the Hinamiya court, the story will introduce a broader world and new characters whose goals are not immediately clear.
New Main Visual Introduces Three Important Characters
The newly released main visual was drawn by character designer Ai Kikuchi.
It features the familiar central characters Linglin, Keiyue, Lili, and Fuyuki, while also introducing three characters who will play roles in the second cour: Huang Jingxing, Huang Jingzhang, and Yunlan.
Their inclusion in the main visual is particularly notable because it gives viewers their first major glimpse at the new storyline and its expanded cast.
The visual also reflects the change in atmosphere. Compared with the first cour, the setting and character arrangement suggest that the story will move into a wider world outside Hinamiya.
The second cour therefore appears to be more than a simple continuation of the first batch of episodes. It will introduce a new location, new relationships, and new conflicts while continuing the emotional journey of Linglin and Keiyue.
Yuichi Nakamura Joins the Cast as Huang Jingxing
Popular voice actor Yuichi Nakamura will voice Huang Jingxing, one of the newly introduced characters.
Nakamura highlighted the large and diverse cast of the series, noting that every character has a distinctive personality and charm. He also teased the contrast between the show’s light, entertaining atmosphere and the tension that gradually develops as the story progresses.
His comment suggests that Huang Jingxing will be part of a storyline that balances humor and dramatic tension.
Yuichi Nakamura’s Comment
“I’m Yuichi Nakamura, and I’m participating in this project. This work features many characters, and each one is unique and full of charm. I did my best not to be outdone! While it has a pop atmosphere, you’ll also be drawn in by the tension that builds as the story progresses and the ingenious way the story unfolds. Please look forward to what comes next!”
His involvement adds another recognizable voice to the growing cast and is likely to attract additional attention from anime fans who follow his work.
Shunichi Toki Voices Huang Jingzhang
Shunichi Toki will play Huang Jingzhang, another member of the newly introduced Huang family.
Toki described the Huang family as having a particularly strong personality, with each member possessing different characteristics while sharing a noticeable inner strength.
His comments suggest that Huang Jingzhang will have a strong presence despite being introduced alongside several other important characters.
Shunichi Toki’s Comment
“I’m Shunichi Toki, and I’ll be voicing Huang Jingzhang. The Huang family seems to be of a very bold lineage, and although each member has a different personality, I feel a strong core running through their hearts. I did my best to portray him in a way that would further enhance the story of the two main characters. Thank you!”
The addition of Huang Jingzhang also gives viewers another reason to pay attention to the Huang family as the story moves into its next phase.
Chiaki Kobayashi Voices the Mysterious Yunlan
The third new cast member is Chiaki Kobayashi, who will voice Yunlan.
Among the newly announced characters, Yunlan may be one of the most mysterious. He is described as someone who is viewed as the potential next leader of the village of Wensu in the Southern Territory.
However, Yunlan is also secretly working behind the scenes toward an unknown objective.
That combination of public responsibility and hidden motives makes him an intriguing addition to the story. His interactions with Zhu Keiyue and Huang Linglin could reveal more about his personality and the larger conflict developing in the Southern Territory.
Chiaki Kobayashi’s Comment
“I’m Chiaki Kobayashi, and I’ll be voicing Yunlan. Yunlan is a mysterious figure who is seen as the next leader of the village of Wensu in the Southern Territory, but he is also secretly working behind the scenes for some purpose. However, deep within his eyes lies an extraordinary resolve. Please look forward to the broadcast to see what kind of feelings he harbors as he interacts with Zhu Keiyue and Huang Linglin. I will do my best to portray Yunlan’s way of life. Thank you for your support!”
His comment deliberately leaves Yunlan’s true intentions unclear, making him one of the characters to watch when the second cour begins.
What Can Fans Expect From Season 2?
The first part of “I’m a Frustrated Villainess” established the unusual relationship between Linglin and Keiyue. Their personalities are dramatically different, and the body swap forces both women to experience the world from the other person’s perspective.
That central concept creates both comedy and serious drama.
The second court appears ready to build on that foundation while expanding the scope of the story. The Harvest Festival, the Southern Territory, the kidnapping, and the arrival of the Huang family suggest that the characters will face challenges that cannot be solved simply by returning to their previous lives.
The body-swap element will also remain important. With Keiyue’s magic once again causing the two characters to switch places, their ability to understand and cooperate could become increasingly important.
At the same time, the appearance of new characters means viewers will have to pay close attention to their relationships and motivations.
The Story Behind ‘I’m a Frustrated Villainess’
For viewers discovering the anime for the first time, “I’m a Frustrated Villainess” is based on the light novel series by Satsuki Nakamura, with illustrations by Yukiya. A manga adaptation by Ei Ohitsuji is also serialized in Monthly Comic ZERO-SUM.
The story centers on two women whose lives change dramatically after a mysterious body swap.
Linglin is a kind-hearted woman who faces repeated difficulties despite her optimistic personality. Keiyue, meanwhile, initially views Linglin with jealousy and resentment. Their relationship changes after their bodies are unexpectedly exchanged.
This unusual situation forces the two characters to experience each other’s lives firsthand.
As they become entangled in the complicated world of the imperial court, their body swap gradually becomes connected to larger conflicts involving the royal family and the political structure surrounding them.
That mixture of romance, fantasy, comedy, body-swap drama, and court intrigue is one of the main elements that defines the series.
First-Season Music Will Also Be Available on Streaming Services
Another update connected to the anime is the release of the original soundtrack from the first season.
The soundtrack, featuring the background music used throughout the first cour, is scheduled to become available on various music streaming services from September 21, 2026.
The series has also received attention for its music. The anime’s opening theme is “Sunny” by milet, while the ending theme is “Houkiboshi” by Rokudenashi, with music composed by Eve.
The availability of the original soundtrack gives fans an opportunity to revisit the atmosphere of the first cour while waiting for the January 2027 continuation.
‘I’m a Frustrated Villainess’ Season 2: What We Know So Far
Here is a quick summary of the currently announced information:
- Anime: I’m a Frustrated Villainess
- Japanese title: Futatsukana Akujo de wa Gozaimasu ga Hinamiya Chōnezumi Torikae Den
- Return: January 2027
- Story arc: “The First Trip Abroad”
- New setting: Southern Territory
- Major event: Another body swap between Linglin and Keiyue
- New characters: Huang Jingxing, Huang Jingzhang, Yunlan
- Huang Jingxing: Yuichi Nakamura
- Huang Jingzhang: Shunichi Toki
- Yunlan: Chiaki Kobayashi
- Character designer: Ai Kikuchi
- Original soundtrack: Scheduled for digital music services from September 21, 2026
- Opening theme: milet — “Sunny”
- Ending theme: Rokudenashi — “Houkiboshi”
A Bigger Story Awaits in January 2027
The upcoming second cour of “I’m a Frustrated Villainess” looks set to expand the anime’s world while keeping its central body-swap concept at the heart of the story.
With the characters traveling to the Southern Territory, the Harvest Festival becoming the setting for a major incident, Linglin being kidnapped, and three new characters joining the cast, the January 2027 episodes will introduce plenty of new questions.
The arrival of Yuichi Nakamura, Shunichi Toki, and Chiaki Kobayashi also adds three experienced voice actors to an already distinctive cast.
For fans of fantasy romance, palace intrigue, body-swap stories, and character-driven anime, the second cour will be an important continuation of Linglin and Keiyue’s journey.
“I’m a Frustrated Villainess” Season 2 is scheduled to begin airing in January 2027.
