About “My Next Life As A Villainess” in a few words:

My Next Life As A Villainess is a popular anime series that follows the story of Katarina Claes, a young girl who finds herself reincarnated into a video game world as the villain of the story. Determined to avoid the tragic fate that awaits her, Katarina sets out to change her destiny by befriending and wooing the game’s love interests. Along the way, she unwittingly charms everyone she meets with her cluelessness and kindness. With humor, romance, and a touch of magic, My Next Life As A Villainess is a must-watch for fans of the fantasy genre.

Meet the characters from My Next Life as a Villainess

Anne Shelley

Okay, Anne is that stoic, sword-wielding friend who gives the best deadpan looks — basically the “I will protect you and also judge your life choices” energy. She’s quietly fierce, suspicious of nonsense, and probably sweeps the room with one glare (also she definitely collects mismatched socks? maybe). She cares way more than she lets on, the kind who will show up with bandages and tea at three a.m., and yet she’s also the one who will refuse praise and then hide a smile like a tiny traitor. Honestly, she’s both a walking shield and secretly a softie who names her practice swords, okay don’t tell anyone.

Catarina Claes

Catarina is pure chaotic love — an absolute disaster in the most endearing way, forever tripping into new friendships and snacks. She’s the accidental villainess who keeps rewriting fate by being too earnest, clumsy, and impossibly optimistic, and somehow everyone ends up adoring her (including those who should be plotting her doom). She hoards treats like a squirrel and gives terrible advice but means well, and she gets confused about romance constantly — then becomes terrifyingly single-minded in the sweetest way. Also she’s a ridiculous flirt with no filter and will adopt stray animals on a whim, yes even that one time with the chicken.

Sophia Ascart

Sophia is tall, elegant, and gives off “icy genius mage” vibes but also will drop puns mid-spell and look slightly embarrassed (it’s weirdly adorable). She’s sharp, blunt, brilliant with magic, and suspiciously fond of fluffy things — I swear she owns at least one sweater with a bunny on it. She’s very loyal (to a fault), has a dry sense of humor that sneaks up on you, and somehow reads everyone like an open book while guarding her own heart like a vault. She’s the “don’t mess with her friends” type, but also the one who hoards cookies in her robe pocket, don’t ask how that fits together.

Mary Hunt

Mary is all posture and poison — meaning regal, perfectly put-together, and secretly a little dramatic (in a good way). She’s the cool, composed noblewoman who’s terrifying in debates but will also pause to admire a well-made teacup like it’s a relic (and cry about it five minutes later — I’m serious). She plays the long game and looks flawless doing it, but she has these tiny soft moments (cats, late-night letter-writing, obsessive stationery collecting) that melt her ice queen aura. She can be kind of terrifying when riled, but mostly she’s sarcastic, classy, and kind in ways that sneak up on you.

Nicol Ascart

Nicol is sunshine with a sword — playful, teasing, and infinitely loyal; he’s the kind of guy who photobombs solemn moments with a grin and somehow makes everything better. He’s mischievous, likes making weird nicknames, and will bake you something questionable at two a.m. (but also surprisingly delicious). He’s dramatic in the best way — big gestures, sleepy afternoons, sudden serious talks — and yes, he naps like it’s an art form, sometimes in public. Honestly, he’s the friend who’d steal your fries and then defend you in a duel, so, priorities.

Alan Stuart

Alan is low-key the soft knight archetype: quiet, dependable, and lethal with a smile that appears once every full moon (I might be exaggerating, but he’s rare). He’s protective to the point of stubbornness, super responsible, and secretly the type to organize everyone’s schedules (and their feelings, whether they like it or not). He surprises people with tiny, oddly domestic skills — like making perfect soup? or knitting? — and then gets embarrassed when praised, which is adorable and unfair. Also he’s a little awkward around romance but very, very steady when it matters; he’s the “rock” but also the one who cries at sunsets.

Geordo Stuart

Geordo is theatrical, rich, and allergic to subtlety — if it’s dramatic, he’s doing it, probably in velvet and with a flourish. He loves big romantic gestures, parties, and the idea of being a gallant knight, even if he sometimes flubs the execution (beautifully). He’s loud, proud, loves teasing everyone mercilessly, but then will have a tiny, inexplicable sentimental shrine to something silly (like the first ribbon he borrowed), so don’t call him a simple show-off. He also has a soft spot that makes him unexpectedly sincere — annoying for the rest of us, adorable for his friends.

Maria Campbell

Maria is absolute marshmallow fluff who apologizes to plants and is a walking embodiment of kindness — and I swear she could talk a storm into being polite. She’s gentle, painfully considerate, and has this unshakeable calming vibe (also she knits scarves for everyone, sometimes five at once). But she’s not just soft; she has quiet steel and will stand her ground when it matters, which always catches people off-guard because she’s so sweet. She collects ribbons, smiles at bad jokes, and once schemed ingeniously while humming lullabies, so yeah, stealthy strategist.

Keith Claes

Keith is the classic stoic hero with a surprisingly domestic streak — broody, earnest, and probably growls poetry in his sleep (maybe). He’s brave, principled, and the sort who takes responsibility like it’s his job, which, well, it kind of is — but he also has a tiny obsession with flowers and will buy weird seeds at markets for reasons he won’t admit. He’s actually very warm once he opens up (slow burn, lots of blushing), and he does this thing where he hums when nervous that will ruin you emotionally. He’s honorable to a fault and kind of a cinnamon roll wrapped in armor, honestly.

Sirius Dieke

Sirius is mysterious and oddly charming, like a calm storm with a fondness for dramatic capes and herbal tea (he also hoards bookmarks, for reasons). He’s elegant, a bit aloof, and foreign in the best way — not cold, just…observant, and he notices tiny things everyone else misses. He can be playfully mischievous (sudden riddles at breakfast), but he’s also the kind of friend who shows up with the perfect book and a weird pastry he found on a travel whim. He’s layered: polite aristocrat on the surface, tiny prankster underneath, and wave-of-protectiveness when people he cares about are threatened.