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

DO NOT post links to unofficial translations, especially in the post title. It can cause issues for translators and force them to stop. (Also please support the author if available in your country.)
Related items are more than welcome. I love botched translations and scribbles artists try to pass off as horses and would love to continue seeing these types of posts. However, posts should have a connection to Otome Isekai content.
If you post a photo, please include the source
Spoilers are not allowed in post titles. They are allowed in comments, but must be hidden.

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

Classic OI Example: Lady Rose Wants to Be a Commoner

Female main character isekais into an otome game as a villainess

OI Twist Example: An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself 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.

Modern OI Example: Who Made Me a Princess?

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

Otome Isekai Adjacent Example: Your Throne

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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JadeTea

New to OI? My list of favorites (self.otomeisekai)

submitted 1 year ago by JadeTea to c/otomeisekai

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I realized I missed the low-hanging fruit of a favorites list. OI veterans have likely already read all these, but worth posting in case anyone is new to the genre.

I have too many favorites to list but here are some from each category that take the cake for me.

Family: I'll Become a Matriarch in This Life

Awesome MC that does things within reason of her abilities, best father in an OI series that doesn't make his child earn his love, supportive family, and plot that keeps moving along.

Romance: The Reason Why Raeliana Ended Up at the Duke's Mansion (Complete)

Mentioned this one in the other post about sisters. Strong MC, sweet romance, a plot that reminds me of an old mystery book, art to support the mood of the series, and hilarious.

Comedy: A Single Round at Romance is Enough

You'll only like this if the author's sense of humor matches with yours. I love it. It's comedy gold how the MC is exactly halfway between being done with life and ready to live to her fullest. The interaction between the characters is fun too.

Plot: The One Within the Villainess

It keeps moving. No unnecessary filler, it's all plot. The MC is doing something every chapter towards the ultimate goal (and does it in the most badass way possible). It's nearing completion but updates slowly. I read the novel for this one and it's great to the end.

Revenge: The Villainess Reverses the Hourglass (Complete)

Up until the revenge is completed, it's high quality. After that it drags to completion since the exciting part is over. Mielle's facial expressions makes her one of my favorite villains.

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[–] Thade780 2 points 1 year ago

The One within the Villainess is an absolute masterpiece.