- Jan 15, 2025
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What are some classic 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s otome tropes?
Please feel free to talk about the characteristics, differences, and common experiences of otome in the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.
[My Impression]
"2000s"
- MCs are relatively passive or lack individuality
- Character attributes are clearly defined
・In addition to romance elements, there are also mini-games (parameters and character development)
- The popularity of arrogant characters and tsundere characters
- Unusual fashion sense
- Still images are rare
"2010s"
- MCs develop individuality
- Popularity of dark and heavy worldviews
- Popularity of yandere characters
- Idols
- Personification
- Harem
- Expansion of fan fiction culture
"2020s"
- MCs are competent or independent
- Character attributes become more complex
- Full voice acting + high-quality presentation is standard
- Diversification
- Popularity of other worlds and villainess characters
Please feel free to talk about the characteristics, differences, and common experiences of otome in the 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s.
[My Impression]
"2000s"
- MCs are relatively passive or lack individuality
- Character attributes are clearly defined
・In addition to romance elements, there are also mini-games (parameters and character development)
- The popularity of arrogant characters and tsundere characters
- Unusual fashion sense
- Still images are rare
"2010s"
- MCs develop individuality
- Popularity of dark and heavy worldviews
- Popularity of yandere characters
- Idols
- Personification
- Harem
- Expansion of fan fiction culture
"2020s"
- MCs are competent or independent
- Character attributes become more complex
- Full voice acting + high-quality presentation is standard
- Diversification
- Popularity of other worlds and villainess characters