The second episode of "I'm in Love with the Villainess" is scheduled to premiere on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 1:30 am JST on Tokyo MX. It will also be broadcasted on BS Nippon TV, AT-X, and various other networks. Additionally, viewers can watch the episode on Crunchyroll.
In the previous episode, the anime explored the video game world where the Royal Academy is located, and introduced important characters including Rae, her close friend Misha, her romantic interest Claire, and the three princes: Rod, Thane, and Yu.
In I'm in Love with the Villainess episode 2, viewers can expect to see Rae's new strategy to grow closer to Claire.
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers.
I'm in Love with the Villainess episode 2 to show Rae Taylor find a part-time job
Release date and time of I'm in Love with the Villainess episode 2
Misha (Image via Platinum Vision)
The anime series I'm in Love with the Villainess is an adaptation of the Japanese light novel series written by Inori and illustrated by Hanagata. The release schedule for episode 2 of I'm in Love with the Villainess is as follows:
Pacific Daylight Time - 9:30 am, Monday, October 9, 2023
Central Daylight Time - 11:30 am, Monday, October 9, 2023
Eastern Daylight Time - 12:30 pm, Monday, October 9, 2023
British Summer Time - 5:30 pm, Monday, October 9, 2023
Central European Summer Time - 6:30 pm, Monday, October 9, 2023
Indian Standard Time - 10:00 pm, Monday, October 9, 2023
Philippine Time - 12:30 am, Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Japan Standard Time - 1:30 am, Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Australian Central Daylight Time - 3:00 am, Tuesday, October 10, 2023
A quick summary of I'm in Love with the Villainess episode 1
Rae and Claire (Image via Platinum Vision)
In the season's inaugural episode, viewers were introduced to Oohashi Rei, a diligent employee at a small company. After a challenging day at work, she sought solace in the virtual world of Revolution, a popular dating simulation video game, until she dozed off. But when Rei eventually opened her eyes, she found herself mysteriously transported to the vibrant setting of the game's Royal Academy, now assuming the role of Rae Taylor.
Without hesitation, Rae fearlessly expressed her deep affection for Claire Françoise, the antagonist of the story. Despite Claire's disconcerted reaction and attempts to intimidate Rae, rather than dampening her spirits, this only fueled Rae's enthusiasm for the upcoming academic year. Encouraging Claire to embrace a more ruthless persona, Rae embraced the challenges that lay ahead with unwavering fervor.
Misha Jur warned Rae about getting involved with Claire due to her prestigious family background. However, Rae dismissed the importance of their social differences.
After nearly a week, Claire was overwhelmed and broke down in tears due to Rae's unwavering strength against the bullying. Misha cautioned Rae about the possibility of pushing Claire away and advised her to alter her approach to become someone Claire could not overlook.
The three princes of the Bauer Kingdom, namely Rod Bauer, Thane Bauer, and Yu Bauer, were introduced during one of Rae and Claire's interactions. It was during this encounter that Rae inadvertently disclosed Claire's attraction towards Thane. Caught off guard, Claire hastily refuted any romantic interest in him, prompting Thane to leave.
Thane's insecurity, stemming from feeling overshadowed by his brothers, made him a challenging person to handle.
Rae proposed apologizing to Thane, but Claire, overcome with anger, vowed to continue bullying Rae until she gave in. She even went as far as challenging Rae that if Rae scored lower on the exam, she would be forced to leave the academy.
However, if Claire lost, she would do what Rae asked. Thanks to the many hours Oohashi had invested in the game, she easily won.
What to expect in I'm in Love with the Villainess episode 2
In the upcoming episode of I'm in Love with the Villainess, a sneak peek of which can be seen in the episode 2 preview, viewers will delve deeper into Rae's plans for Claire, following her outstanding performance in the exam and victory in their competition. Moreover, Prince Rod, who seems to have taken a liking to Rae, will receive more attention as the story progresses.
Moreover, Claire's hardships are going to continue as Rae will become her personal maid. However, how Rei secures the position will be interesting to see.