I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! Full Story Summary and Review of Anime Season 1 Part 2
Story summary of I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! (Spoilers). Manga, Light Novel Volume 1. Anime Season 1. Last Updated on 25 June.
The anime adaptation of I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! aired in summer 2026！ Season 1 follows his reincarnation, rise as a noble, and misguided journey to become an “evil lord” — adapting content from novel volume 1 and manga volumes 1–2.
In this article, I’ll give a spoiler-filled review and explain the key developments from the anime’s first season.
You can read my other review and summary of I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! here:
Story Summary (Spoilers)
Review
Liam’s Growth and the Truth Behind Issen
Thirty years after his reincarnation, Liam—still looking like a thirteen-year-old but nearly fifty in age—masters the ultimate technique of “Isshin-ryu,” slicing through surrounding logs in a flash. To his former master Yasushi’s shock, Liam had perfectly replicated what was merely a staged performance. In truth, Isshin-ryu never existed—it was a complete fabrication. Yet Liam, through sheer talent and training, turned that lie into real swordsmanship. Even the Guide is stunned, unable to grasp how this was possible. Liam later identifies a key flaw in the style: it lacks any concept of restraint.
Liam at Thirty
Now a full-fledged adult in his world (where 50 is the age of majority), Liam works hard managing his territory with the help of his loyal maid robot, Amagi. Despite aiming to become a corrupt lord, he has no taste for alcohol or women, and his practical “villainy” only results in prosperity for his people. His generous support is misread as benevolence, and attempts at misdeeds—like falling for a honeytrap—end in unintentional virtue. His ideal of tyranny increasingly clashes with how the world sees him: as a wise and just ruler.
The Outdated Mobile Knight Turned Powerhouse
Avid, an old Mobile Knight once used by Liam’s great-grandfather, is restored under Yasushi’s orders to serve as Liam’s training mech. While initially a rusted frame, it boasts a luxurious cockpit enhanced by spatial magic and a sleek black finish Liam loves. Lacking any modern assist functions, Avid is extremely difficult to pilot—but Liam masters it, earning praise from a military engineer as a “top-tier pilot.” With overwhelming power and durability, Liam uses Avid to dominate the battlefield, controlling it as if it were his own body.
The Honey Trap Incident
The Guide, desperate to make Liam suffer, devises a classic Honey Trap. But Liam, who runs a tight administrative ship, isn't so easily tempted. When Nias Carlin — sent to sell weapons — shows up in a revealing uniform and flirts shamelessly, Liam is more critical of her ship’s poor interior design than her lingerie. She resorts to begging and even stripping off her jacket to seal the deal. Liam agrees to buy her warship on one condition: she must fix the ugly design. Ironically, her flashy underwear triggers unpleasant memories of Liam’s ex-wife from his past life, souring the mood completely. Brian fears Liam may finally be falling for a woman, though poorly, and worries about both his wallet and dignity.
Brian’s Concern and the Honey Trap Fallout
Liam’s loyal butler Brian becomes alarmed after overhearing Nias brag over the phone that “Liam is head over heels for me.” He fears that Liam has fallen for an obviously clumsy honey trap. While Brian is secretly glad Liam is finally showing interest in real women, he also worries about the financial consequences. However, Liam remains emotionally detached, finding Nias’s behavior off-putting, especially as she and Marie bicker over the mobile knight Avid. As a result, no serious romantic relationship develops. Brian continues to fret over the fact that, despite Liam’s claims of wanting to build a harem, he never actually does anything about it.
The Evil Merchant Supporting Liam’s Domain
A key figure in Liam’s territorial management is his private merchant — Thomas of the Henfrey Company. Liam affectionately calls him “an evil merchant” and exchanges old-timey villain banter like “You’re a bad one too.” Thomas regularly presents Liam with gold bricks (disguised as sweets), which Liam happily accepts, seeing Thomas as “the kind of shady merchant who helps me get rich.”
Thomas requests that Liam lend him a fleet of 100 warships to escort him through a dangerous region. Liam, well aware that this is part of Thomas’s shady dealings, agrees — so long as it’s profitable. Thomas is amazed at how Liam, still young, has turned the declining Banfield domain into a booming territory within just a few decades. He even calls Liam a “wise ruler,” a label no one around him disputes. Yet, he remains puzzled by Liam’s frequent requests for gold, even though the domain isn’t suffering any shortages.
Review
It's really leans into the irony of Liam’s “evil” plans turning into success stories. His idea of training in a fake sword style, Issen, ends up making him a sword prodigy. Even his old mech, AVID, becomes a symbol of power after upgrades—despite looking like junk at first.
One of the best parts? The so-called “honey trap” plan. The Guide tries to send a seductive woman (Nias) to ruin Liam. But instead of falling for her, Liam ends up buying her warships only after harsh design critiques and emotional detachment. Even when Nias shows off her underwear mid-sales pitch, he’s just annoyed it reminds him of his ex-wife. Brutal.
Meanwhile, his butler Brian is torn—he’s happy Liam is finally noticing women, but terrified this will lead to debt. Add in Nias and a battle-crazy pilot (Marie) fighting over AVID like it’s a love triangle, and it’s pure comedy.
Liam’s merchant partner, Thomas, is another highlight. They act out cliché “evil overlord and corrupt merchant” skits with bribes and fake scheming, but again—everything leads to economic growth and military power. Even pirates can’t catch a break once Liam’s fleet gets involved.
In the end, Liam thinks he’s on his way to becoming a true villain, while everyone around him sees a rising star, a noble genius, or even a future savior.
If you enjoy accidental greatness, deadpan irony, and space-age feudal chaos, the second half of Volume 1 seals the deal. I’m hooked.
manga chapter 1, chapter 2, chapter 3, chapter 4, chapter 5, 俺は星間国家の悪徳領主！ red raw
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