Which otome left a lasting impression on you?

[MarietaStay]

Which otome do you remember forever and which left a lasting impression on you? And what exactly about the otome impressed you?

 

[osanajimimi]

None come to mind like "forever". But when I finished Virche I spent a few weeks constantly thinking about the story, the same thing happened to me with Charade Maniacs, and in general with anyone with a strong plot. I'm the kind of person who forgets things, and has his hyperfixation on a single character lol

 

[Daisy Magnus229]

I think Ayakashi Gohan and Psychedelica of Ashen Hawk (probably more, but I only remember these two for now).

Ayakashi Gohan made me quite sad in some chapters. Like the mc said something about eating: she only eats to survive and fill her stomach, rather than to actually enjoy the food.
While Ashen Hawk Lugus' route is beautiful.

 

[crisalt]

Probably Black Wolves Saga. I've binge read all twincats endings in like 1-2 days and it left me traumatized
I forgot the details though, so it might be time to replay...

 

[enren]

Taisho x Alice.
It was suppossed to be a story of self-acceptance
yet its resolution went of the rails at the end.

 

[藍色水珠]

I like the otome game <<The Crimson Flower that Divides: Lunar Coupling>>.

The heroine is a rare type—intelligent and assertive. She learns martial arts to protect herself and those around her, is passionate and decisive, and doesn't overly rely on the male lead.

When faced with problems, she thinks for herself, puts in the effort, and takes practical actions to change difficult situations, even going so far as to cut her hair or use herself as a shield, always thinking of others.

 

[Somethinger]

Probably Mystic Messenger? (very unoriginal considering my pfp, I know). It was genre-breaking for mobile otome, and AFAIK, the first otome of many lol
But from a personal standpoint, I think it just does a great job of creating a fun cast that somehow manages to relate to me in at least some aspect. It's a comfort game.

Besides that, there's also Monochrome Heaven, it's short and free but the psychological complexity of the characters is incredibly impressive. Each time I replay there's something new to the game to learn and analyze. The way that Asuka and Akito project onto MC is really interesting, imo.

 

[orionsbestie]

I have to say it's Amnesia, Piofiore and Hakuoki!
Amnesia really laid down the groundwork for my daydreams for the rest of my life (my username is orionsbestie, pls HAHA), the whole traveling between worlds is fuel for my imagination~ and there's Orion!!! My best bro!!! And Kent who made me do math but... he's so special to me too like, he really actually heard me out and BELIEVED ME he kept listening to me when I told him about Orion and-- and dude idk that was so important to me at the time.

Hakuoki was one of my first first games. I played Saito's route in the psp version and just... just...!!!! It felt super immersive and I was going through some stuff back then, it really felt like the shinsengumi were the found family I desperately needed even though they started dropping like flies in the second half and I cried when Hijikata came to tell us Kondo died. Truly one of the best otome I've ever played. Even recently that I played through his Chronicles of Wind and Blossom route I had a moment where I really did go ??? How do I explain to my nervous system that Hakuoki's Saito Hajime cannot come and hug us???

And Piofiore... girllll idek why it struck so hard. It's not even the strongest plot I've ever read and I keep finding flaws whenever I look at it but it also feels so mine??? My red flag boys??? My questionable biblical fanfic???? But tbh I think a lot of it is because of Dante. There's a pattern here lmao the kuuderes who Do Not Know how to be open about their feelings until way later. Ppl can call him boring all they want, but he was so steady and reliable and adorable and BRO APOLOGIZED AND ACKNOWLEDGED HIS FAULTS goodness the bar is in the underworld wtf and. IDK i really really like him. And the rest of the cast too, it's a repeat of what happened with Hakuoki-- the guys in the finale routes really felt like a (dysfunctional) found family. Or at least a team for a school project that I'd get very attached to. I am lol they're so silly and comforting when they're up to nonsense together!!

 

[Erille]

For me, it's Mystic Messenger because the features of the game are unique at that time. Chatting with the characters is also fun because it's relatable so it's kind of healing for me at that time. Even if my life cycle is kind of messed up because the time feature, I can laugh it off now.

 

[star light]

For me, *Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side* is the starting point of my love for *otome* games.
It is incredibly entertaining, with its various reactions and the process of raising stats.

 

[meownaw]

For me, it would be Hakuoki. What really stuck with me wasn't just the romance, but the atmosphere. I loved the blend of historical events , mystery and the supernatural stuff ! what left the biggest impression on me was the Shinsengumi's unwavering devotion to their ideals. like the world around them changed and modernized but they clung to their identity as samurai and to the sword they believed in. There was something both admirable and tragic

 

[myfrral]

I probably will never forget Hakuouki, this game has been unforgettable until now. I have read all the storylines of each person in Hakuouki. They all have their own unique charm and stories, and each character is worth playing and savoring. After playing it, I couldn't forget it for a long time and felt very sad in my heart. Even now, I dare not listen to the songs inside, afraid that they will make me remember the story plot, which is very heart wrenching and tear jerking. When I was playing this game at that time, I was very obsessed and even went to specifically read real historical documents. I felt very sorry and heartbroken. What I want to say is that Hakuouki's entire game is a very good work, which I cherish very much in my heart. I will always remember their backs under the cherry blossom tree, they fought for their faith！

 

[LittleCinnamonRoll]

For me, it's definitely Jakou no Lyla!

What really stuck with me was the unique Middle Eastern fantasy setting,it felt so fresh and new compared to the usual high school or dark fantasy otomes. Having a main character who is actually a skilled dancer and spy at the same time was such a breath of fresh air.

Having hot ikemen as LIs and having an mc whos rlly beautiful and actively uses her wit to drive the story made it totally unforgettable for me.The whole combination of mature story, peak visuals, and incredible music made it totally unforgettable for me.
It was just so different from anything else I've played!

 

[kamilya5]

For me, it was Hakuoki. I first discovered it through the anime, and I absolutely loved it. The ending was heartbreaking, though. After looking it up, I found out that the anime was based on an otome game. When I learned that the game lets you change the endings and give the characters happier outcomes, I became even more interested. ^^" That's how I discovered the original game, and I ended up loving it so much. I grew really attached to all of the characters.

Another game that left a big impression on me was Ayakashi Gohan. My sister was the one who told me about it. Once I started playing, I found myself really connecting with the characters and their stories. It was such a sweet and heartwarming experience♡~