Otome Game Adaptations
Anime
Otome games (sometimes shortened to otoge) are visual novels with a female protagonist, multiple male love interests, and story choices which lead the player down one of many routes towards a romantic ending. At their core, otome games are romance stories; however, they frequently feature an overarching side plot that is revealed slowly across each route.
Titles in this stack are sorted by most recent. Sequels and specials of TV anime are omitted. Where I've seen both the anime and played the VN, I've tried to give a brief description of what was covered.
Titles in this stack are sorted by most recent. Sequels and specials of TV anime are omitted. Where I've seen both the anime and played the VN, I've tried to give a brief description of what was covered.
Movie, 2023,
2 eps
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Developed by Otomate and released for PS Vita in August 2016. Ported to iOS/Android and Nintendo Switch.
Licensed in English and released for PS Vita in 2017. Ported to Nintendo Switch.
The two-part movie is an original story that takes place during the main story of the VN.
Licensed in English and released for PS Vita in 2017. Ported to Nintendo Switch.
The two-part movie is an original story that takes place during the main story of the VN.
TV, 2019,
12 eps
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Developed by HuneX and published by Broccoli & MAGES. for PSP in September 2013. Ported to PS Vita and iOS/Android.
...I'm still waiting for a Nintendo Switch port T_T
...I'm still waiting for a Nintendo Switch port T_T
TV, 2018,
12 eps
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Author:6
Developed by Otomate and released for PS Vita in April 2016. Ported to iOS/Android and Nintendo Switch.
Movie, 2018,
1 ep
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Developed by Konami and released for iOS/Android as a free-to-play game in 2013. Ported to PS Vita by Koei Tecmo in 2018, approximately 6 months before the game ended service.
TV, 2018,
12 eps
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Developed by NHN PlayArt and released for iOS/Android in 2016.
TV, 2017,
12 eps
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Author:6
Developed by Otomate and released for PS Vita in November 2016. Ported to PS4 and Nintendo Switch.
Licensed in English and released for PS Vita and PS4 in 2018. Ported to Nintendo Switch.
The VN features a long common route with all main characters and the anime primarily adapts this story content.
Licensed in English and released for PS Vita and PS4 in 2018. Ported to Nintendo Switch.
The VN features a long common route with all main characters and the anime primarily adapts this story content.
TV, 2017,
12 eps
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Developed by Marvelous Entertainment, Kadokawa, & Otomate, and released for iOS/Android as a free-to-play game in 2017. A Nintendo Switch port was planned, but was cancelled. The game ended service in 2019.
TV, 2017,
12 eps
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Author:7
Developed by Cybird and released for iOS/Android in 2015. Ported to PS Vita and Nintendo Switch by Otomate.
The anime is an alternative story featuring the game's characters, without the presence of the heroine.
The anime is an alternative story featuring the game's characters, without the presence of the heroine.
TV, 2017,
12 eps
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Author:8
Developed by Red Entertainment Corporation and published by Spike Chunsoft for PS Vita in May 2016.
The VN features a shared common route with all main characters and the anime primarily adapts this story content.
The VN features a shared common route with all main characters and the anime primarily adapts this story content.
TV, 2016,
12 eps
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Developed by Poni-Pachet and released for Windows in June 2013. Ported to PS Vita and Nintendo Switch.
Licensed in English and released for Windows (Steam) in 2016.
The anime is an original story featuring the game's characters.
Licensed in English and released for Windows (Steam) in 2016.
The anime is an original story featuring the game's characters.
TV, 2016,
12 eps
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Developed by Red Entertainment Corporation and published by Rejet for PS2 in July 2010. Ported to PSP and PS Vita.
TV, 2016,
12 eps
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Developed by Otomate and released for PSP in May 2013. Ported to PS Vita, iOS/Android, and Nintendo Switch.
Licensed in English and released for PS Vita and PS4 in 2015.
Licensed in English and released for PS Vita and PS4 in 2015.
TV, 2016,
12 eps
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A multimedia project developed by Kadokawa Shoten & Vridge Inc. The otome game was released for PS Vita in July 2015.
TV, 2015,
12 eps
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Author:5
A multimedia project developed by Rejet. The otome game was released for PS Vita in March 2016.
The VN branches early into two common routes: one for the baka trio's routes (Urie, Mage, Shiki) and one for the main guys' routes (Rem, Lindo, <secret>). In the anime, the plot alternates between the two common routes, omitting and mixing events, while including main plot points of Rem and Lindo's routes. The baka trio get one episode each with some of their route adapted, but are mainly fodder.
Mage and <secret> are the least developed characters in the anime, which is a bit of a shame because their routes were possibly the best. ...You can pretty much take Urie and Shiki at face value >_>
The VN branches early into two common routes: one for the baka trio's routes (Urie, Mage, Shiki) and one for the main guys' routes (Rem, Lindo, <secret>). In the anime, the plot alternates between the two common routes, omitting and mixing events, while including main plot points of Rem and Lindo's routes. The baka trio get one episode each with some of their route adapted, but are mainly fodder.
Mage and <secret> are the least developed characters in the anime, which is a bit of a shame because their routes were possibly the best. ...You can pretty much take Urie and Shiki at face value >_>
OVA, 2014,
1 ep
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Developed by Red Entertainment Corporation and published by Otomate for PSP in May 2012. Ported to PS Vita and Nintendo Switch.
TV, 2014,
12 eps
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Developed by Otomate and released for PSP in October 2013. Ported to Nintendo Switch.
TV, 2014,
12 eps
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Developed by Koei Tecmo and released for Windows in February 2010. Ported to PSP, Nintendo 3DS, and PS Vita.
Based on Kiniro no Corda 3, this title belongs to the Kiniro no Corda franchise (more on that below), but exists as a separate story with different characters.
Based on Kiniro no Corda 3, this title belongs to the Kiniro no Corda franchise (more on that below), but exists as a separate story with different characters.
TV, 2013,
12 eps
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Author:6
Developed by Rejet & Otomate, and released for PSP in October 2012. Ported to PS Vita, PS4, and Nintendo Switch.
OVA, 2013,
2 eps
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An R18 otome game developed by little cheese and released for Windows in December 2010. Ported to iOS/Android.
TV, 2013,
12 eps
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Author:7
Developed by Otomate and released for PSP in August 2011. Ported to iOS/Android, PS Vita, and Nintendo Switch.
Licensed in English and released for PS Vita, smartphone, and Windows (Steam) in 2015.
In the VN, players are asked to choose a route from the beginning of the game, without any shared common route. The anime gives an introduction each route, before adapting the ending of the final route.
While not as prominent as Hakuouki, Amnesia has received multiple fan discs and extra stories, and is one of Otomate's core titles. When Otomate changes platforms, it is typically one of the first games ported to the new device.
Licensed in English and released for PS Vita, smartphone, and Windows (Steam) in 2015.
In the VN, players are asked to choose a route from the beginning of the game, without any shared common route. The anime gives an introduction each route, before adapting the ending of the final route.
While not as prominent as Hakuouki, Amnesia has received multiple fan discs and extra stories, and is one of Otomate's core titles. When Otomate changes platforms, it is typically one of the first games ported to the new device.
OVA, 2012,
2 eps
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Developed by Ichi Column and published by Otomate for PSP in July 2010. Ported to PS Vita and Nintendo Switch.
TV, 2012,
12 eps
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Author:7
Developed by HuneX and published by Comfort for PSP in October 2011. Ported to PS Vita.
TV, 2012,
13 eps
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Author:6
Developed by Otomate and released for PS2 in July 2006. Ported to Nintendo DS, PSP, PS2, PS3, iOS/Android, and PS Vita.
Movie, 2011,
1 ep
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Author:7
Developed by QuinRose and released for Windows in February 2007. Later ported to PS2, PSP, iOS/Android, and PS Vita.
Heart no Kuni no Alice was QuinRose's flagship title and numerous sequels/spin-offs were created for the game before the company ceased operations. Otomate has since picked up the IP and recently released a new game under the brand, QuinRose Reborn.
Heart no Kuni no Alice was QuinRose's flagship title and numerous sequels/spin-offs were created for the game before the company ceased operations. Otomate has since picked up the IP and recently released a new game under the brand, QuinRose Reborn.
TV, 2011,
13 eps
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Author:6
Developed by Broccoli and released for PSP in June 2010. Later ported to PS Vita and Nintendo Switch.
ONA, 2010,
26 eps
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Author:6
Developed by honeybee and released as a series of games for Windows, with the first in March 2009. Later ported to PSP, iOS, Nintendo 3DS, and PS Vita.
The anime consists of original short stories that take place before and after each route, so unfortunately it makes little sense if you do not know the premise of the game.
The anime consists of original short stories that take place before and after each route, so unfortunately it makes little sense if you do not know the premise of the game.
TV, 2010,
12 eps
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Author:7
Developed by Otomate and released for PS2 in September 2008. Ported to PSP, Nintendo DS, PS3, Nintendo 3DS, iOS/Android, PS Vita, PS4, Windows, and Nintendo Switch.
Licensed in English and released for PSP by Aksys Games in 2012. When the anniversary edition of the game was released in 2017 for PS Vita and Windows, Idea Factory's International handled the English release instead.
Considered Otomate's flagship title, Hakuouki continues to receive new fan discs and extra stories almost 15 years later. When Otomate changes platforms, Hakuouki is always one of the first games ported to the new device.
Licensed in English and released for PSP by Aksys Games in 2012. When the anniversary edition of the game was released in 2017 for PS Vita and Windows, Idea Factory's International handled the English release instead.
Considered Otomate's flagship title, Hakuouki continues to receive new fan discs and extra stories almost 15 years later. When Otomate changes platforms, Hakuouki is always one of the first games ported to the new device.
TV, 2008,
13 eps
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Developed by Koei Tecmo and released for PS2 in March 2006. Ported to PSP.
Neo Angelique belongs to the Angelique franchise (more on that below), but exists as a separate story with different characters.
Neo Angelique belongs to the Angelique franchise (more on that below), but exists as a separate story with different characters.
TV, 2006,
25 eps
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Author:7
Developed by Koei Tecmo and released for Windows in September 2003. Ported to PS2 and PSP.
The Kiniro no Corda franchise spans 6 games released over approximately 15 years. The most recent game was released for PS Vita in February 2019.
The Kiniro no Corda franchise spans 6 games released over approximately 15 years. The most recent game was released for PS Vita in February 2019.
TV, 2006,
13 eps
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Developed by Koei Tecmo and released for Windows in March 2003. Ported to PS2.
Based on Angelique Etoile, this anime adapts the fourth installment of the Angelique franchise (more on that below) but exists as a separate story with different characters.
Based on Angelique Etoile, this anime adapts the fourth installment of the Angelique franchise (more on that below) but exists as a separate story with different characters.
TV, 2004,
13 eps
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Developed by Konami and released for Game Boy Advance in April 2001. Ported to PS2.
TV, 2004,
26 eps
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Based on the original game, developed by Koei and released for Playstation in April 2000. Ported to Game Boy Advance, PS2, PSP, PS Vita, and iOS/Android.
The Harukanaru Toki no Naka de franchise spans 7 games released over almost 20 years. The most recent game was released for Nintendo Switch in June 2020.
While an OVA series was released for sequel game before this TV series (in 2003), this anime marks the beginning of the franchise. A special created for the third installment was also released in 2007.
The Harukanaru Toki no Naka de franchise spans 7 games released over almost 20 years. The most recent game was released for Nintendo Switch in June 2020.
While an OVA series was released for sequel game before this TV series (in 2003), this anime marks the beginning of the franchise. A special created for the third installment was also released in 2007.
OVA, 2004,
3 eps
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Based on the original Angelique game, developed by Koei and released for Super Famicon in September 1994. Ported to Windows, Playstation, Sega Saturn, Game Boy Advance, and Nintendo DS.
The Angelique franchise spans 7 games released over almost 30 years. The most recent game was released for Nintendo Switch in May 2021.
While two other OVA series were released for sequel games before this OVA (in 2000 and 2001), this anime is where the story begins.
The Angelique franchise spans 7 games released over almost 30 years. The most recent game was released for Nintendo Switch in May 2021.
While two other OVA series were released for sequel games before this OVA (in 2000 and 2001), this anime is where the story begins.
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