Which one do you like the most: Otome or BL

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And why?

 

[Naonao02]

I can't decide it. For me, I like different aspects of each one, and what I look for when playing them is different too.

 

[enren]

Otome.
BL is illegal where I live, so I've never seen any BL before.

 

[judahslove]

I'm replying on otome games just bc i have more experience with this genre than bl games, even if i like both i think i have a preference for otome games just bc i can ( even if just a bit ) can relate to the mc (heroine) compared to bl games ( since i'm a girl ) but i really like the stories told on both sides been rather interesting and different !! I enjoyed playing slow damage and lucky dog but also adore sidekickBeyond and Starry sky!! Both r valid and kinda the different versions of the same coin

 

[Harumichi]

I enjoy both, but I'm more into otome games. I started playing them on my PSP when I was younger, and I've been a fan ever since. As for BL, I got into it through manga and drama CDs later on. ｡⁠◕⁠‿⁠◕⁠｡

 

[Yara010]

In games otome 100% but I like danmei

 

[diamond_rose]

I've never been interested in Bl content so otome for me!

 

[ninnikuryona]

otome is an important genre to me because its essentially an entire genre of stories written by (usually), for, and about women, which is pretty damn cool! and probably because i just like girls more in general.. or something....;; so its otome for me!
i still enjoy bl of course, but if we are talking about same-sex contents, i like yuri/gl more..:"3

 

[Sakata-sann]

Otome, even though I played and finished more BL, when it comes to choosing I prefer reading manga, manhwa or doujinshi if it is BL and when playing a VN, otome.

 

[makancurry]

Otome opened the door for me liking dating sims VN Genre (well not really accurate to include them into dating sims, but i mean VNs where you can pursue the characters romantically), but BLVN tend to make me more invested in them so i choose BL for this

 

[myfrral]

My favorite is otome games! After all, having a sweet romance with the boy I like is my ultimate goal! I occasionally play BL that interests me

 

[nerim-w]

Im a chronic self inserter do BL has no appeal to me unfortunately I want to be part of the story, not a spectator!!

 

[Plain]

Otome because bishounen and ikemen and shotas and EVEN ojisans have a divine right to be loved and smooched by cute girls + vice versa

BL in general has never caught my interest in all my years of being in online communities except for a few spontaneous ships that I ended up liking naturally without trying to seek it out.

 

[andrec]

I like both.
If otome readers are exposed to a lot of BL works, they'll surely come to appreciate the appeal of both.

 

[satory]

I started with BL and gradually moved to reading otome as well, so now I like them both. It's like food cravings - completely random. Today you want a steak, and tomorrow it can be a strawberry cake, both are delicious

 

[misaklovv23]

I'm on Team Otome, although I'm just starting out in the world of BL; you could say I'm a complete novice at it. The only BL content I've consumed has been anime adaptations like Sasaki to Miyano and manga like Nakamura lol

 

[mikiuu]

Otome, definitely. I like experiencing the story from the heroine's perspective and following her growth throughout the game.

 

[Hyacinth004]

Definitely otome. I enjoy a good BL from time to time, but sometimes there's a certain feeling of author putting down women to elevate the uke, or making them mindless fangirls to establish that the main characters are "popular and desirable" that makes me more selective towards this genre

 

[Arielle]

Otome Games!
I love romantic stories between men and women. I enjoy the romantic storylines with the heroine, and I also like to project myself into the characters.

 

[totallyamanda]

otome. ˙˚ଘo(∗ ❛ั ᵕ ❛ั )੭່˙
mainly as a self-insert enjoyer, it's easier for me to immerse myself in the story (all games, really) if the lead is a heroine. there's very few bl games that i play as a self-inserter than just a spectator which kinda takes some of the fun out of the game for me. ( ❛︵❛。)

i am in agreement that some bl games definitely give out misogynistic vibes that very offputting and will deter me from wanting to play that specific game and any others by said creator. ٩(•̤̀ᵕ•̤́๑) i also seem prefer the sweetness that seems to come from shoujo-ai or yuri games to bl for the same reasons as otome games. ٩(•͈ ꇴ •͈)و ̑̑❀

my preferences also reflect in manga/hwa/hua, webcomics and any other digital story media but really cute love stories will tempt me to read them regardless of pairing types. ⋆ ˚｡⋆˚⸜(♡ ॑ᗜ ॑♡)⸝ ˚⋆｡˚ ⋆

 

[lunitawish]

Always I prefer otome because there are more options of choose males ψ(｀∇´)ψ

 

[LSY]

Honestly, I love both and it's so hard to explain!
Otome brings that sweet, heart-fluttering romance where you feel like the main character. On the other hand, BL delivers incredible emotional bonds and tension between two characters.It really just depends on my mood. Sometimes I want to be loved, sometimes I just want to watch beautiful boys love each other!

 

[xaioblack]

I start otome first, but I gravitate towards BL more. I like the bonds between the boys

 

[kazis]

I enjoy both.

I started reading BL because of its intense emotions and violence, it kinda destressed me. And now I feel like I'm on the part of my life where I'm healing through otome, if it makes sense. I still like angsty stuff in both, it just hits differently, I guess.

I also like seeing gentler, more emotional MLs which I can find mostly in BL manga/manhwa. It's much harder with shoujo/jousei manga, unless it's otome VN where I can choose.

Overall, I read both for different reasons. Recently, more otome.

 

[mirasaki]

I enjoy both, but I'm leaning more towards otome now. I prefer reading BL manga than listening to BLCD or playing the game