Akuyaku Reijou Tensei Ojisan

Although Kenzaburou Tondabayashi is a 52-year-old bureaucrat, he is well versed in reincarnation stories where a protagonist suddenly awakens in a fantasy world. After being hit by a truck, Kenzaburou lands in that exact situation. However, what baffles him is the fact he wound up in the world of an otome game—as the young villainess and the daughter of a duke, Grace Auvergne.

Fortunately for Kenzaburou, he is somewhat familiar with his new world, as it is based on the game called Magical Academy: Love & Beast. He was a proud father in his previous life, and he often listened to his daughter rave about the game's setting and characters. Armed with background knowledge and a lifetime's worth of dad skills, Kenzaburou strives to make the most of his new life, though his kind-hearted nature makes it difficult to fully embrace the role of a villainess.

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Auvergne, Grace Main

Ichimichi, Mao Japanese

Tondabayashi, Kenzaburou Main

Inoue, Kazuhiko Japanese

Doll, Anna Main

Sekine, Akira Japanese

Josette ing

Sasahara, Yuu Japanese

Mercure, tte ing

Kuwahara, Yuuki Japanese

Vierge, Lucas ing

Koga, Aoi Japanese

Tondabayashi, Hinako ing

Kurosawa, Tomoyo Japanese

Grenat ing

Kamakura, Yuna Japanese

Lion, Auguste ing

Suzuki, Ryouta Japanese

Vierge, Virgile ing

Ishikawa, Kaito Japanese

Takeuchi, Tetsuya Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Kameyama, Toshiki Sound Director

Ogata, Takahide Episode Director, Storyboard

Komurakata, Kouji Episode Director

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May 21, 2025

DCwatcher1

Recommended

From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! delivers an intriguing premise that blends reincarnation, political intrigue, and comedic chaos. Season 1 offers a solid introduction to the world of noble court drama with a twist, as the protagonist grapples with their unexpected transformation from a rigid bureaucrat to the infamous villainess of a fantasy realm.

The storytelling is engaging, with moments of sharp humor and clever subversions of genre tropes. The animation quality remains consistent, and the character designs effectively complement the whimsical yet dramatic tone of the series. The ing cast adds depth, and their interactions with the protagonist provide amusing and heartfelt moments.

However, despite ... its strengths, the pacing occasionally feels uneven, with certain episodes dragging while others rush through crucial developments. Some plot points, particularly those involving political maneuvering, could benefit from deeper exploration. Additionally, while the humor lands well in places, a few running gags might feel repetitive over time.

Overall, Season 1 of From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated! is an enjoyable watch with a creative premise, but its execution leaves room for improvement. Fans of reincarnation and fantasy-comedy anime will find moments to appreciate, though it may not fully satisfy those seeking a tightly woven narrative.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Apr 1, 2025

Necris

Mixed Feelings

It’s a mediocre anime, but it's well-made, which makes it surprisingly enjoyable. The pacing is very good, and the gags are actually quite funny.

I found it better than other "reincarnated as a villainess" series, and I believe there are three reasons for that:

Respect for its characters – In many hastily made shows, characters are nothing more than simple plot devices, used and then shelved until needed again. Not here. While the characters are definitely simple and not explored in any meaningful way, they still have their own personalities, agendas, and goals.

The pacing – It doesn’t try to cram as much content into its runtime as ... other shows do. It’s not a constant barrage of dialogue and action. There are pauses between characters' lines and moments for them to "think" about what to say next. I know this might sound obvious, but a surprisingly large number of anime—even some popular ones—fail at this, making them boring and annoying to watch for me.

A coherent plot – The story doesn’t feel like the author is rolling dice every chapter to decide what happens next.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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May 12, 2025

Aku_Bukan_Wibu

Not Recommended

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i dont recommend it too much. the comedy is very elegant, and the story is a bit unsatisfying for an isekai anime that people say is good. i thought the story of the MC would become overpowered and surprise everyone with his power, but it turns out his ability is only limited to how to socialize, this is a bit disappointing. the character design of the MC is also not sweet, and seems less feminine ... especially when the MC gets the power of a dragon, his attacks are ordinary, i thought his attacks would be so great that they would destroy the school building ... behind him. for the romantic story, there is none ... i am not impressed with the romantic scenes or love stories in this anime. so far the only thing that can entertain me is the comedy about misunderstandings. from me, i give a score of 6 for now, because i am not satisfied with the story of this anime, plus the story of his family in the real world is a bit strange in my opinion, it makes the story bad, because it is not a pure isekai anime. i always skip scenes or scenes that show his old family in the real world. i don't know what the story of this anime will be like in the future, but i'm sure it won't be better.

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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