Tomokazu Sugita Enters 'The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess' as New Vampire Lord

The highly anticipated Fall 2025 anime series, The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess (Tensei Akujo no Kuro Rekishi), is approaching its dramatic conclusion as its 12-episode run progresses. Following the broadcast of Episode 10, fans received a significant casting update: veteran voice actor Tomokazu Sugita has officially joined the ensemble cast.

Sugita, globally recognized for his unparalleled range in roles such as Gintoki Sakata (Gintama) and Kyon (The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya), is set to portray a powerful new supernatural threat: an enigmatic vampire lord. This major character will make his debut in the pivotal 11th episode, scheduled to air in Japan on December 17, 2025. This announcement ensures a massive surge in anticipation as the season finale rapidly approaches.

Series Overview and Narrative Core

This romantic comedy isekai, which began its broadcast on October 8, 2025, centers on Konoha Satou, an otherwise ordinary young woman. Her deeply embarrassing, self-indulgent fantasy romances, which she refers to as her "dark history" from her teenage years, suddenly become her reality. Reincarnated as Iana Magnolia, the thoroughly despicable villainess she created, Iana must leverage her total recall of the original plotline to survive a world riddled with dangers, romantic pitfalls, and political rivalries. Her ultimate goal is to defy the narrative she authored and secure a quiet, peaceful life.

Cast and Production Details

Sugita elevates an already robust cast. The central roles feature Yoshino Aoyama as the titular Iana Magnolia and M.A.O as the original Konoha Magnolia. The core romantic dynamic is supported by Shohei Komatsu as the devoted butler and love interest Sol Nemophila, and Makoto Furukawa as Ginoford Dandelion. Further complexity is added by Shunichi Toki (Yomi Blacksarana), Arthur Lounsbery (Cheneau Clematis), Atsushi Tamaru (Mika), and Tomoaki Maeno (Yamato Hydrangea). Recent episodes also introduced Daiki Kobayashi as Kagura Ivy and Kentaro Kumagai as Shukuna, cementing the show's reputation for high-caliber talent.

Handling the production is Studio Deen, directed by Hiroaki Sakurai (The Demon Girl Next Door), with Mitsutaka Hirota (Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time) overseeing the series composition. Character designs, which deftly capture the source material’s charm, are handled by Tomoyo Sawada (We Love Rice). The score, composed by Ryūichi Takada of MONACA (The Faraway Paladin), enhances the drama. The opening theme is "Black Flame" from KID PHENOMENON from EXILE TRIBE, and the ending theme is "Rengene" by Zerofrom.

Source Material and International Availability

The series originated as a manga by Akiharu Touka, serialized in Hakusensha's LaLa magazine since 2018 and licensed in English by Yen Press. The adaptation successfully captures the manga's unique blend of humor and high-stakes reincarnation. International viewers can follow every clever scheme and heartfelt struggle as Crunchyroll streams the series worldwide.

For dedicated collectors, a Special Edition Blu-ray is slated for an April 3, 2026, release. This edition will offer two exclusive, non-broadcast episodes based on short stories: 'Yomi to Shitto to Tanjōbi' and 'Iana to Sol Netsuppoi Ichinichi.' With Sugita’s arrival as the vampire lord, fans are eagerly awaiting the character’s impact, poised to see if this new threat will throw Iana’s carefully planned destiny into rewarding chaos.