From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad’s Been Reincarnated!
After 52-year-old civil servant Kenzaburou is reborn as the villainess of his daughter’s favorite video game, he commits to his role as the arrogant Grace Auvergne. But his kind nature turns Grace into the most admired girl in school instead.
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Episodes
1. Dad Becomes a Villainess
Expected on Jan 9, 2025 at 8:00 am
Kenzaburo Tondabayashi is a staunch, 52-year-old bureaucrat until he seemingly dies in a traffic accident! He then finds himself reincarnated into the world of the Otome game.
2. Dad Becomes a Sorcerer
Released on Jan 16, 2025 at 8:00 am
It is only proper that Kenzaburo commits himself to Grace’s villainous role in the original story. Unfortunately, decades of learned habits are difficult to break.
3. Dad Makes a Pun!
Expected on Jan 23, 2025 at 8:00 am
Grace, aka Kenzaburo, integrates himself into the student council. He may be an effective bureaucrat, but his resourcefulness and modesty are raising unnecessary love flags.
4. Dad Summons a Beast
Released on Jan 30, 2025 at 8:00 am
The day the students' familiars hatch arrives at long last. Meanwhile, in another world, two women must come to terms with the fate of a beloved husband and father.
5. Dad Gets Into Dual-wielding
Released on Feb 6, 2025 at 8:00 am
Impressed by a rare accomplishment, the principal asks Grace aka Kenzaburo to participate in the Magic Exhibition.
6. Dad is Moved to Tears
Released on Feb 13, 2025 at 8:00 am
Grace and Anna have both proven their worth time and time again. Unfortunately, there are those who insist on sowing division between them.
7. Dad Puts On an Exhibition
Released on Feb 20, 2025 at 8:00 am
Grace’s father returns after a business trip, but proves he doesn’t know his daughter very well. However, as a fellow father, Kenzaburo understands that the man is trying.
8. Dad Becomes a Maid
Released on Feb 27, 2025 at 8:00 am
Grace aka Kenzaburo invites Anna to stay at the Auvergne estate over the summer when it becomes clear she still needs to learn the ins and outs of high society.
9. Dad Gets Trapped
Expected on Mar 6, 2025 at 8:00 am
When the student council gets trapped in a labyrinth, it's up to Grace aka Kenzaburo and Anna to save everyone.
10. Dad Cross-dresses
Released on Mar 13, 2025 at 8:00 am
Grace aka Kenzaburo goes incognito to visit the bakery that Anna's family runs, but Anna's mother quickly deduces Grace's identity.
11. Dad Gets into an Elegant Pickle!
Released on Mar 20, 2025 at 8:00 am
The student council decides to put on a gender-swapping play with Anna in the lead role! Unfortunately, Anna overworks herself to the point of collapse.
12. Dad Celebrates at the Campus Festival
Released on Mar 27, 2025 at 8:00 am
The Elegance Cheat has a fatal flaw: Grace aka Kenzaburo can't perform without everything becoming unnecessarily fancy!