“Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord” is a fantastic Japanese light novel series that kicked off online in June 2018 before getting turned into a real book in May 2019. Imagine a talented storyteller named Satori Tanabata weaving the tale, with cool illustrations by someone named Tea.
The story then jumped into the world of manga in February 2020, thanks to an artist named Nokomi and Enterbrain’s B’s Log Comic magazine. But wait, there’s more! The story got even cooler when it turned into an animated TV series.
Picture this: Jumondou, Minoru Yamaoka calling the shots, Fumihiko Shimo creating the script magic, and Hitomi Kaiho and Lo Ho Kim giving life to the characters through their designs. Kana Utatane provided the awesome tunes.
Now, let’s talk music. The opening theme, “Love or Hate?,” has Mayu Maeshima’s catchy voice, and the ending theme, “Suki ga Rebechi,” is sung by Fairouz Ai and Rina Hidaka, the actors for the characters in the series.
Oh, and the first episode is extra special with an insert song called “Ray of Light” by Hanatan, making the start of the Light Magic and the Hero adventure pretty epic.
Why is this series a big deal? Well, it’s not your usual villainess story. It’s got a mix of fantasy, humor, and a really interesting plot. Follow along as the hidden boss deals with a world where love and hate are all tangled up, making “Villainess Level 99” a must-read or watch for anyone who loves a good story.
What is the show about?
“Akuyaku Reijou Level 99,” tells the story of Yumiella Dolkness, an ordinary girl who receives a second chance at life in an online world. The turn of events? She isn’t just any villain; rather, she is the formidable undercover boss.
Yumiella was an intense gamer and a reserved college student in a past life. She now heads off to live a quiet life, trying to escape the usual destiny of game villainesses. But before she even starts her academy life, her gaming instincts take over and she levels up to an amazing 99.
When word gets out about Yumiella’s extremely high level, problems arise because of a major misunderstanding. Because of her incredible strength, everyone believes she’s the infamous Demon Lord rather than just a talented gamer.
Yumiella is now in a difficult situation where she must contend with challenges from people who are determined to show off by vanquishing the so-called Demon Lord. But Yumiella doesn’t want to be the antagonist of the story; all she wants is a calm life.
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The anime follows Yumiella as she attempts to clarify the confusion about her identity, taking viewers on a trip full of humor, and clever, and surprising friendships. She uses her extraordinary powers to protect the quiet existence she wants rather than to conquer others.
Funny scenes and unexpected partnerships abound throughout the story as Yumiella works to dispel people’s perceptions of her as the villain they think her to be. She befriends others along the journey, each with their backstories and motivations for existing in the virtual world.
“Akuyaku Reijou Level 99” blends humor, action, and strategy to create an original take on the isekai and otome gaming genres. The anime’s compelling story keeps viewers interested, and they look forward to each new episode.
The anime challenges common clichés and adds depth to the typical stereotypes found in various genres through Yumiella’s stubbornness and surprising turns in her journey.
Release Date and Schedule
Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 will have 12 episodes, each with a run time of 24 minutes. Let’s see the release date of the upcoming episodes below.
Episode | Date |
Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 Episode 1 | Tue Jan 09, 2024 |
Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 Episode 2 | Tue Jan 16, 2024 |
Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 Episode 3 | Tue Jan 23, 2024 |
Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 Episode 4 | Tue Jan 30, 2024 |
Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 Episode 5 | Tue Feb 06, 2024 |
Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 Episode 6 | Tue Feb 13, 2024 |
Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 Episode 7 | Tue Feb 20, 2024 |
Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 Episode 8 | Tue Feb 27, 2024 |
Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 Episode 9 | Tue Mar 05, 2024 |
Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 Episode 10 | Tue Mar 12, 2024 |
Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 Episode 11 | Tue Mar 19, 2024 |
Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 Episode 12 | Tue Mar 26, 2024 |
How To Watch
The episodes of Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 are first scheduled to make it to premiere on the local Japanese networks. The episodes will premiere on the TOKYO MX network and also make it on other networks such as GYT, GTV, BS11, ytv, and CBC.
An hour or two later, the new episodes of Akuyaku Reijou Level 99 will then be made available to stream on the streaming platforms. Outside of Japan, the anime will be available to stream on the Crunchyroll streaming platform.
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