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Though I Am an Inept Villainess Manga Guide
Though I Am an Inept Villainess manga facts: Ei Ohitsuji’s adaptation in Monthly Comic Zero-Sum, 10 Japanese volumes, Seven Seas English license, and the light-novel background by Satsuki Nakamura.
About this manga guide
Publication facts
- Manga artist
- Ei Ohitsuji
- Original story
- Satsuki Nakamura
- Character concepts
- Kana Yuki
- Publisher
- Ichijinsha
- Serialization
- Monthly Comic Zero-Sum
- Japanese manga volumes
- 10 as of March 31, 2026
- English license
- Seven Seas Entertainment
How to read it officially
Official English editions
Seven Seas Entertainment holds the English license for both the manga and the light novel.
Japanese editions
The manga is published by Ichijinsha in Monthly Comic Zero-Sum, and the light novel under the Ichijinsha Novels imprint.
Manga and anime: how they relate
- The light novel is the original work: written by Satsuki Nakamura, illustrated by Kana Yuki, with over 4 million series copies including digital editions.
- The manga adaptation is drawn by Ei Ohitsuji with the original story by Satsuki Nakamura and character concepts by Kana Yuki.
- The anime is produced by Doga Kobo and premiered July 12, 2026 on the TV Tokyo network.
- This guide does not summarize plot material beyond the aired anime.
Common questions
Is Though I Am an Inept Villainess originally a manga or a light novel?
It is originally a light novel by Satsuki Nakamura, published by Ichijinsha since December 2020. A manga adaptation by Ei Ohitsuji runs in Monthly Comic Zero-Sum.
How many manga volumes are out?
Ten Japanese manga volumes as of March 31, 2026.
How many light-novel volumes are out?
Twelve Japanese light-novel volumes as of the research date, with a thirteenth scheduled for September 30, 2026.
Is there an official English edition?
Yes — Seven Seas Entertainment holds the English license for both the manga and the light novel.
See also
For the anime: topic overview, release schedule, episode guide, and characters & cast.
Verification
Official Sources
- Though I Am an Inept Villainess — official English website Checked August 13, 2026
- Though I Am an Inept Villainess — official On Air page Checked August 13, 2026