‘I’m In Love With The Villainess’ Trailer Drops The Opening and Ending Theme
On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, the official website for the eagerly awaited “I’m In Love with the Villainess” anime series treated fans to a delightful main promotional video (PV) that offered a sneak peek at the show’s theme songs. Clocking in at roughly two minutes, this trailer serves as a tantalizing appetizer, showcasing both the opening and ending themes – “Raise Y/Our Hands!!” and “O.C. ~ Optimum Combination ~.” These captivating melodies are brought to life by none other than the main cast members themselves, Yu Serizawa and Karin Nanami.
Serizawa takes on the role of Rae, while Nanami portrays Claire in the “I’m In Love with the Villainess” anime. Both characters hold starring positions in this highly anticipated series. It’s important to note that this anime is a television adaptation of the original light novel series, “I’m In Love with the Villainess,” created by author Inori and illustrated by Hangata.
A Musical Treat for Fans
Music enthusiasts and anime aficionados alike have reason to rejoice, as both theme songs will be available as a single release on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. This date aligns perfectly with the premiere of the “I’m In Love with the Villainess” anime series, which is set to captivate audiences in early October. With the full cast and crew already revealed, this PV unveiling the theme songs is the perfect treat to tide fans over until the series’ debut.
Mark Your Calendars for the Premiere
The “I’m In Love with the Villainess” anime is all set to make its grand debut on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 12:30 AM Japanese Standard Time on Tokyo MX. Following its initial airing, the series will be broadcast on other networks and made available for streaming on the d Anime Store and ABEMA. For those who can’t wait to dive into this enchanting world, an advanced screening of the first three episodes will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023, at Ikebukuro HUMAX Cinemas.
Meet the Cast
Aside from the talented theme song artists Yu Serizawa and Karin Nanami, the “I’m In Love with the Villainess” anime boasts a stellar cast, including:
- Aimi as Misha Jur
- Ikumi Hasegawa as Lene Aurousseau
- Sara Matsumoto as Loretta Kugret
- Minami Kurisaka as Pipi Barlier
- KENN as Rod Bauer
- Daisue Namikawa as Thane Bauer
- Yoko Hikasa as Yu Bauer
As of the writing of this article, this is the complete cast list for the series.
Behind the Scenes
The series is helmed by director Hideaki Oba at Platinum Vision, with Ayumu Hisao handling the scripts. The character designs, created by AONOSHIMO and Hanagata, are masterfully adapted for animation by Youko Satou. The musical ambiance of the series is crafted by Noriyuki Asakura and Usagi to Uma, while the sound direction is in the capable hands of Hajime Takakuwa.
A Journey from Web Novel to Anime
Inori’s captivating tale first emerged as a web novel on the Shosetsuka ni Naro website in January 2018. It wasn’t long before GL Bunko digitally published the story as a light novel in February 2019. AONOSHIMO then launched a manga adaptation of the novel series in Ichijinsha’s Comic Yuri Hime magazine in June 2020. Seven Seas Entertainment has taken the initiative to bring both the manga and light novels to English-speaking audiences.
As the year 2023 unfolds, be sure to stay tuned for all the latest news and updates in the world of anime, manga, film, and live-action entertainment.
Final Thoughts
With a stellar cast, enchanting theme songs, and a story that promises to captivate hearts, “I’m In Love with the Villainess” is shaping up to be a must-watch anime in 2023. Mark your calendars for October 3rd and prepare to be enchanted by this delightful tale of love and intrigue.
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