NEW Anime If Maomao Was a Villainess?! ??

Though I Am an Inept Villainess: Tale of the Butterfly-Rat Body Swap in the Maiden Court is a NEW villainess anime releasing this July 2026—and it’s already giving major The Apothecary Diaries vibes ? Set in a Chinese-inspired fantasy court, the story follows Kou Reirin, a frail but beloved “court butterfly” who was about to marry the crown prince—until her jealous rival, Shu Keigetsu, body-swaps with her. Now trapped in a dungeon and facing execution, Reirin discovers she’s in a strong, healthy body… and instead of breaking down, she turns cold, clever, and calculating—just like Maomao ? Fueled by revenge, she’s ready to outsmart everyone and flip the Kingdom of Ei upside down. This anime is based on the popular light novel and manga of the same name. #anime #villainess #animeshorts #apothecarydiaries #theapothecarydairies #maomao #shorts