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Otome Isekai+

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OVERVIEW

A community for Otome Isekai series, the female-oriented genre where the main character is transported to an otome-game like world.

Kept the name so people looking for an alternative to r/OtomeIsekai could easily find it, but added the "Plus" to reflect that the genre has evolved to include adjacent series.

I'm happy to hand over control if someone else wants to take over.


GUIDELINES

Open to feedback on this section. If this ends up taking off then maybe the definition of OI and discussion will need to be stricter. Until then, I don't think there's a need to feel restricted by technicalities.


EXAMPLES

Female main character isekais into an otome game as a villainess

Male main character's commentary on the female lead who isekai'ed as the villainess

Added this to point out that the main character (MC) does not necessarily need to be a woman, but if the MC is not a woman, it'll generally need more OI setting pieces to qualify as an OI.

Female main character isekais into the world of a (non-otome game) fantasy book she read

None of the characters are isekai'ed but the setting is otome-esque and one of the female main characters is a villainess


Icon: The One Within the Villainess because Remilia is unrivaled

Banner: My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! because it's a literal otome isekai

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While I love OI, one of the things that bothers me about a lot of series is how they tend to pit women against each other, especially in families. There's a lot of series with positive brother-sister interactions (though it could be argued they swing too far in the other direction), but a sister generally either doesn't exist or is a bitch.

Below are some series that portray supportive sisters along with some of my personal opinions. If you have any recommendations, please share.


Cassmire: The Loyal Sword

Half siblings. Little sister is a bit intense in a good way, but it makes sense considering she and the MC only had each other to rely on for a long time. I like this series so far. Not really a spoiler since it's in the first chapter, but marking it on principal. I love that the MC genuinely cares for her sister.

spoilerShe loved and took care of her long before she realized she was isekai'ed and once she found out, it was basically, "nothing changes except I can now send my sister to a better life even if it's not with me."


Cheerful Countess Sisters (Complete)

Half siblings. The first part of this series was phenomenal, but I hated it from when the romance started. It went from a ten to a two with the unnecessary drama. Worth reading for the first part where the sisters get to know each other.


The Princess in the Dumpster

Half siblings. It's been a long time since I read this one so not sure how it is to update. I love that she has an awesome older sister AND brothers AND all the siblings treat each other sincerely (the older sister is not pushed aside for the new younger one).


Everything's Coming Up Roses

Step-siblings. One sister and one brother. I dropped this because it got too boring for me, but it tops my list for healthiest handling of trauma.

spoilerThe dad hires a child psychologist understanding that he does not have the experience to help her heal on her own and she doesn't magically heal, the childhood abuse still affects her long down the line.


An Unseemly Lady

Full siblings. There's a large age gap between the MC and her older sister so her older sister also plays a motherly role. Very sweet relationship. Though be warned that

spoilerit's a sad series because the author was realistic in portraying how people drift apart with time.


Though I May Be a Villainess, I'll Show You I Can Obtain Happiness! VOLUME 1 CHAPTER 2

Half-siblings. It's an anthology of short stories. Volume 1 Chapter 2 specifically has a story relevant to this list. It's a fast and satisfying read.


The Reason Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Masion

Full siblings. The sister only appears briefly at the beginning and middle so this series barely qualifies; however, it's one of my favorite series in general so I included it.


Two series I consider questionable for other reasons and don't recommend but technically include this dynamic with full siblings are My Sister Picked Up the Male Lead and I Became the Ugly Lady.

spoiler(Yes, the series where her fat melts off)

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago

For better or for worse has a good sister relationship