# Though I Am an Inept Villainess Adds New Cast

> Toho reveals new cast for 'Though I Am an Inept Villainess' ahead of January 2027 return.
- Title: Though I Am an Inept Villainess Adds New Cast · Variety
- Summary: Toho reveals new cast for 'Though I Am an Inept Villainess' ahead of January 2027 return. Toho adds Nakamura Yuichi, Toki Shunichi, and Kobayashi Chiaki to…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/though-i-am-an-inept-villainess-new-cast-january-2027-return-1236868563
- Author: Naman Ramachandran
- Published: 2026-09-20T15:35:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: though i am an inept villainess, toho, anime, january 2027, new cast, keikou, keishou, unran, entertainment, culture
## New Cast Announced
Toho has unveiled new cast additions for the second cour of 'Though I Am an Inept Villainess', subtitled 'The First Royal Outing' Arc.
## New Characters Join
Nakamura Yuichi voices Keikou, the eldest brother of lead character Reirin, while Toki Shunichi takes on Keishou, her second-eldest brother.
## Kobayashi Joins
Kobayashi Chiaki joins as Unran, a young village chief from the south whose role expands as the plot moves forward.
## January 2027 Return
The 'First Royal Outing' Arc is set to begin streaming in January 2027, though Toho has not yet confirmed an exact premiere date.
## Story Background
The anime follows Reirin, whose ordinary life unravels after Keigetsu, shunned by her peers, turns to banned sorcery to trade their bodies.
## What Happens Next
Trouble strikes soon after the pair arrive for the ceremony, with Reirin abducted and her brothers searching for an unidentified figure framing Keigetsu.
## Key takeaway

Toho adds Nakamura Yuichi, Toki Shunichi, and Kobayashi Chiaki to 'Though I Am an Inept Villainess' TV anime ahead of January 2027 streaming.