April 2026 is getting another villainess romcom, and this one runs on pure chaos. Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku（自称悪役令嬢な婚約者の観察記録。）has locked in its TV start date in Japan, plus a fresh character PV and a new cast reveal. If you enjoy villainess stories with a playful twist, this is an easy one to add to your list. 😄
April 2026 TV start in Japan
Alphapolis has announced a TV start on April 6, 2026, with broadcasts on TOKYO MX, BS11, and Sun TV. Exact airtime can shift per station, so treat program listings as the final reference.
For ongoing updates, check the official anime site. The site is also tracking the ongoing character PV project.
A villainess plan that keeps backfiring
Crown Prince Cecil is brilliant, bored, and basically unstoppable. Then he meets Bertia, his new fiancée, and she opens with a bold claim: she is the villainess.
Bertia believes her world follows an otome game script. Her personal “goal” is to act like a top-tier villainess and get dumped in spectacular fashion.
That sounds dramatic, yet her schemes keep falling apart. Kindness slips out, her moves go sideways, and her “evil” often reads as adorable.
Cecil ends up watching the entire spectacle with calm fascination. The comedy lives in that gap between Bertia’s intentions and the reality on screen.
Hironía steps into the spotlight
A character PV series is rolling out ahead of the TV start. The third entry focuses on Hironía Indelon（ヒローニア・インデロン） and adds a major new voice credit.
Hironía is voiced by Yume Miyamoto（宮本侑芽）. You can view the latest clip via the character PV on YouTube.
Easy ways to keep up before broadcast
If you like following a show during its pre-air build, this rollout is friendly. The PV series gives you a steady stream of character highlights without heavy spoilers.
Follow the official X account for quick drops and reminders. Then swing back to the official site for the full set of staff, cast, and updates.
April 2026 is shaping up to be busy, so a clean hook helps. If you want a villainess title that leans into humor and chemistry, keep Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku on your radar and try the Hironía PV first. 🎬
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