Villainess anime like I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History have become popular in the past decade. So, if you are seeking more series where characters embrace their villainous roles and rewrite their fates, you’re in the right place! From reincarnating as a feared villainess to outsmarting perfect heroines, these anime bring you strong, determined characters who aren’t afraid to break the mold.
1. Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord
Villainess Level 99 follows Yumiella Dolkness, a college student who is reincarnated into a world where dark magic is feared and finds herself stuck as the villainess from an otome RPG she used to play. After maxing out her power at Level 99, she must now deal with politics and the distrust of others while working to prove herself and help defeat the Demon Lord.
Both Villainess Level 99 and I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History feature female MCs who are reincarnated into fantasy worlds as villainesses, with dark magic-aligned families. They proactively shape their futures—one through dungeon-busting and the other with intense training and library research—aiming to change their fates and achieve their respective goals.
2. Tearmoon Empire
Another villainess anime featuring a princess who tries to change her fate, but whose actions are often comedically misunderstood, is Tearmoon Empire, much like I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History.
In Tearmoon Empire, Mia is a princess who is reincarnated into her past self after the fall of her empire. With her world crumbling around her, Mia has a chance to rewrite history and prevent the empire’s collapse. Armed with knowledge of the future and a desire to avoid her tragic end, Mia sets out to change her fate and save the empire.
3. I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss
Aileen’s life changes when her engagement to the crown prince is broken off, triggering her memories of being reincarnated as the villainess in an otome game. To avoid her tragic end, she must win the heart of Claude, the “Demon King,” by helping him achieve peace between humans and demonic beasts.
Apart from the similar name, I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss and I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History both feature female leads reincarnated as villainesses, each fighting to change their fate with a hint of romance.
4. My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Hamefura) follows Catarina Claes, who is reincarnated as the villainess in an otome game and must use her knowledge of the story to avoid the tragic fate awaiting her in every possible route.
Both My Next Life as a Villainess and I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History feature reincarnated female villains in otome game worlds. But while Hamefura‘s MC desperately works to avoid her fated death, Rekiaku‘s MC embraces her villainess role, aiming to become the best.
5. Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs
With strong leads breaking free from their villainous roles, Trapped in a Dating Sim and I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History both provide a refreshing take on the otome game genre.
In Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs, a man is reincarnated into a dating sim world as a “mob” character, but he uses his knowledge of the game to outsmart everyone and rise above his expected role.
6. 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!
Rishe Weitzner is stuck in a time loop, repeatedly having her engagement to the crown prince annulled and dying at 20. This time, after meeting Prince Arnold of Galkhein, she agrees to marry him under certain conditions but soon starts using her past-life knowledge to help the kingdom and discover what changed Arnold’s cold heart.
After dying, the heroines of I’ll Become a Villainess and 7th Time Loop are given another shot at life, armed with memories of their past lives. While 7th Time Loop is heavily focused on romance, both stories are enjoyable as they follow heroines who embrace and actively work to change their new lives for the better.
7. Why Raeliana Ended up at the Duke’s Mansion
After dying in modern-day Korea, Park Eunha wakes up as Raeliana McMillan in a world she recognizes from a novel. Knowing she’s fated to be murdered by her fiancé, she teams up with the powerful Duke Noah to change her fate, but his complicated nature complicates her plans.
Similar to I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History, Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke’s Mansion is an otome isekai where a girl is reincarnated into a story she’s familiar with and knows exactly what to do to avoid a bad ending for her character.
8. The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior
After being reincarnated as a villainess in an otome game, Celia wakes up with the knowledge of her future and the chance to change her fate. Instead of following the game’s path, she decides to become a savior and work to change the world, all while trying to avoid her tragic end.
In a similar vein to I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History, The Most Heretical Last Boss Queen: From Villainess to Savior is a reincarnation otome isekai where the main character is considered a villainess and must find a way to survive in her new world.
9. The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady
The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady is another isekai anime with a “fake” villainess who is in reality kind-hearted and just plays the role.
The series follows Princess Anisphia, who is reincarnated into a world where magic is everything, but she lacks magical abilities. She teams up with her childhood friend, the genius noblewoman Euphyllia, to uncover the mysteries of magic and revolutionize the world, all while dealing with love, politics, and intrigue.
10. Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte
Endo and Kobayashi Live! revolves around Aoto Endo and Shihono Kobayashi, members of the broadcasting club, who start playing an otome game called A Magical Romance and provide commentary on the villainess Lieselotte, who is doomed to a tragic fate.
However, when Prince Siegwald hears their commentary, he begins to see Lieselotte differently, helping her avoid her dark future and changing the course of the game’s story.
Like I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History, Endo and Kobayashi Live! has a heroine misunderstood as a villainess, though she is a good girl at heart.
