In anime, I really like Nanami Kento (JJK) and Shinjiro Aragaki (Persona 3 - yes it's a game, but it got an anime!)
For visual novels, I too am a big fan of Hijikata from Hakuoki but also. HANZO FROM NIGHTSHADE. I haven't found a route or a LI that tops him yet T_T
I'm a sucker for deep voices, but some characters with soft voices also have the power to make me go weak at the knees! There's a common voice actor between Code:Realize and Chou no Doku Hana no Kusari that showcases how a soft voice can get wild in just the right places!
Personally for me, I would love love LOVE to see Nightshade get an anime adaptation. The voice actors in this game really knocked it out of the park with their acting, and I especially would love to see Wataru Hatano showcasing his LI voice to a larger audience <3
I first started with Code:Realize! The first game specifically, called Code:Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~. When I was 12, I learned about the game through online spaces but never got the chance to play it until I bought a Nintendo Switch last year.
One term that you might come across is a fan...
I originally found this while looking for a very old otome game (came from Reddit), but now I've made an account to also get into the community. I know there are rules and stuff in order to rank up, but I also really have been enjoying reading through the threads before making an account. It's...
I also prefer short common routes and long character routes, but sometimes I do like it if both are equally lengthy. A long common route sets up the story while a long character route allows us to get to know the LI and also have more time spent with them for romancing.