From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad's Been Reincarnated!

Season 1

After being struck by a car, 52-year-old civil servant Kenzaburou Tondabayashi finds himself reincarnated as the villainess of his daughter’s favorite video game! Committed to his role as the haughty and arrogant Grace Auvergne, Kenzaburou plays out Grace’s part in the game’s story… Except his kind nature and elegant Japanese manners accidentally turn the unlikeable Grace into the most admired girl in school instead.

Where to Watch Season 1

12 Episodes

Dad Becomes a Villainess
E1
Dad Becomes a VillainessKenzaburo Tondabayashi is a staunch, 52-year-old bureaucrat until he seemingly dies in a traffic accident! He then finds himself reincarnated into the world of the Otome game.
Dad Becomes a Sorcerer
E2
Dad Becomes a SorcererIt is only proper that Kenzaburo commits himself to Grace’s villainous role in the original story. Unfortunately, decades of learned habits are difficult to break.
Dad Makes a Pun!
E3
Dad Makes a Pun!Grace, aka Kenzaburo, integrates himself into the student council. He may be an effective bureaucrat, but his resourcefulness and modesty are raising unnecessary love flags.
Dad Summons a Beast
E4
Dad Summons a BeastThe day the students' familiars hatch arrives at long last. Meanwhile, in another world, two women must come to terms with the fate of a beloved husband and father.
Dad Gets Into Dual-wielding
E5
Dad Gets Into Dual-wieldingImpressed by a rare accomplishment, the principal asks Grace aka Kenzaburo to participate in the Magic Exhibition.
Dad is Moved to Tears
E6
Dad is Moved to TearsGrace and Anna have both proven their worth time and time again. Unfortunately, there are those who insist on sowing division between them.
Dad Puts On an Exhibition
E7
Dad Puts On an ExhibitionGrace’s father returns after a business trip, but proves he doesn’t know his daughter very well. However, as a fellow father, Kenzaburo understands that the man is trying.
Dad Becomes a Maid
E8
Dad Becomes a MaidGrace aka Kenzaburo invites Anna to stay at the Auvergne estate over the summer when it becomes clear she still needs to learn the ins and outs of high society.
Dad Gets Trapped
E9
Dad Gets TrappedWhen the student council gets trapped in a labyrinth, it's up to Grace aka Kenzaburo and Anna to save everyone.
Dad Cross-Dresses
E10
Dad Cross-DressesGrace aka Kenzaburo goes incognito to visit the bakery that Anna's family runs, but Anna's mother quickly deduces Grace's identity.
Dad Gets into an Elegant Pickle!
E11
Dad Gets into an Elegant Pickle!The student council decides to put on a gender-swapping play with Anna in the lead role! Unfortunately, Anna overworks herself to the point of collapse.
Dad Celebrates at the Campus Festival
E12
Dad Celebrates at the Campus FestivalThe Elegance Cheat has a fatal flaw: Grace aka Kenzaburo can't perform without everything becoming unnecessarily fancy!