: A fantasy story involving a strictly divided world and a heroine fighting for justice.
: Beyond romance, stories often involve saving a world, solving a mystery (like in the thriller Collar x Malice ), or navigating high school life.
: Stories can range from historical fantasy (like Hakuoki ) to supernatural mysteries where you might be an alchemist apprentice or a shrine maiden helping spirits.
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In these games, you typically play as a female protagonist who develops romantic relationships with various male (or sometimes female) characters. The "story" of an otome game usually follows these common themes: