The New Villainess Who Stole the Summer 2026 Spotlight
Summer 2026 just got even more chaotic. The second week of anime rankings dropped, and Though I Am an Inept Villainess didn’t just enter the charts—it exploded straight into the #2 spot with 5.48% of the vote.
This is huge. We’re talking about a brand-new series that premiered just days ago, already dethroning established favorites like Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 (which fell to #4) and holding its ground against the returning powerhouse Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 (#3).
What Is Though I Am an Inept Villainess?
If you haven’t caught the premiere yet, here’s the deal: this isekai-comedy follows a protagonist who gets reincarnated as a villainess in an otome game world—but instead of being evil, they’re hilariously incompetent at it. Every attempt at villainy backfires spectacularly, accidentally wiing over the very people they’re supposed to antagonize.
The formula sounds familiar, but the execution? Chef’s kiss. The animation studio behind it has delivered sharp comedic timing, vibrant character designs, and dialogue that actually lands. No wonder fans are calling it “the dark horse of Summer 2026”.
The Full Top 10 Breakdown
Here’s how Week 2 shook out according to Anime Corner’s poll of over 5,000 voters:
- #1: Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia (6.65%) — climbing from #3 last week
- #2: Though I Am an Inept Villainess (5.48%) — NEW ENTRY
- #3: Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Season 3 (5.22%)
- #4: Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2 (3.94%)
- #5: Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You (3.81%)
- #6: Love Unseen Beneath the Clear Night Sky (3.45%)
- #7: I Want to Love You Till Your Dying Day (2.87%)
- #8: The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 3 (2.70%)
- #9: You and I Are Polar Opposites Season 2 (2.29%)
- #10: Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 (2.10%)
Why This Matters
For context, new shows rarely debut this high unless they’re backed by massive hype or deliver something genuinely special. Though I Am an Inept Villainess managed both—the premise tapped into the evergreen “villainess isekai” trend, but the actual show brought fresh energy that resonated immediately.
Meanwhile, Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia continues its ascent, jumping from third place to claim the top spot. This marks only the second time a show has taken the #1 position this season, following Saga of Tanya the Evil II‘s opening-week dominance.
Where to Watch
Though I Am an Inept Villainess is streaming on Crunchyroll with English subtitles available simulcast. If you missed the first episode, now’s the perfect time to catch up before the rest of the season rolls out.
And if you want to see what everyone else is watching, check out the full rankings on Anime Corner or Anitrendz. The competition for “Anime of the Summer” title is heating up faster than a shonen battle arc.
What Do You Think?
Is Though I Am an Inept Villainess your surprise pick for Summer 2026? Or do you think Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia will hold onto the #1 spot? Drop your thoughts in the comments below—and don’t forget to vote in the weekly rankings!
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