Series synopsis
Mr. Villain's Day Off, also known as 休日のわるものさん is a Japanese animation comedy television series that premiered on TV Tokyo on January 8, 2024. It ended on March 25, 2024. It stars Shintaro Asanuma, Soma Saito, Yuichi Nakamura and Hiiro Ishibashi.
As a member of a malevolent organization, the General is tasked with invading Earth and wiping out humanity. Even an extraterrestrial being like him, however, needs a chance to rest. Not even the Rangers—a team solely dedicated to defeating the General and his colleagues—will stand in the way of him visiting pandas at the zoo, buying ice cream at the convenience store, and enjoying his well-deserved day off from committing evil deeds.
Premise
As a member of a malevolent organization, the General is tasked with invading Earth and wiping out humanity. Even an extraterrestrial being like him, however, needs a chance to rest. Not even the Rangers—a team solely dedicated to defeating the General and his colleagues—will stand in the way of him visiting pandas at the zoo, buying ice cream at the convenience store, and enjoying his well-deserved day off from committing evil deeds.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Shintaro Asanuma as Warumono-san (voice)
- Soma Saito as Rooney (voice)
- Yuichi Nakamura as Trigger (voice)
- Hiiro Ishibashi as Akatsuki Red (voice)
- Takuya Eguchi as Soten Blue (voice)
- Ai Kakuma as Shinonome Pink (voice)
- Hibiku Yamamura as Reimei Green (voice)
- Yuuichirou Umehara as Yoiyami Black (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 8, 2024 | March 25, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Even We Need Some Healing, Too Mr. Villain is a high-ranking member of the Evil League, but when he's taking a day off from world conquest, he cares mostly about work-life balance. His days off are filled with shopping, pandas, and chance encounters with familiar faces. |
January 8, 2024 |
| 2 |
Earth Is Formidable Indeed A new recruit learns that working for Mr. Villain can involve many surprises. Mr. Villain encounters a boy at the zoo whose interest in furry animals might rival even his own. |
January 15, 2024 |
| 3 |
The Fiends of Winter Mr. Villain continues his gradual exploration of Earth culture, as he makes his way through a winter wonderland. They say monsters lurk in the cold depths of Earth's winter, unless of course it's all a matter of perspective. |
January 22, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | TV Tokyo |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 8, 2024 |
| Last aired | March 25, 2024 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |