An otome game that depicts a love story between the main character and a male character. A wide variety of works with different settings, eras, and themes are on sale, from serious works set in a war-torn world to works that allow you to enjoy bittersweet romance while living your student life.
Therefore, this time we will introduce recommended otome games in a ranking format. We have also picked up popular works that have been made into TV animation or stage play, so please use them as a reference when playing.
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Recommended ranking of otome games
1st place Collar×Malice
“Collar x Malice” is a popular otome game that has been made into a theatrical anime and a stage play. The Nintendo Switch ported version combines the main story and the fan disc “Collar x Malice -Unlimited-” into one, and the appeal is that you can enjoy a rich scenario.
The main character works as a police officer in Shinjuku, where a series of violent incidents (the X-Day Incident) occur. One night, she is attacked by someone and ends up wearing a collar with poison inside. The protagonist, who was confused by the unexpected situation, appeared in front of men who said they were “former members of a police organization'' who were investigating violent crimes on their own.
The protagonist suddenly becomes the key to the “X-Day Incident'', not knowing whether to trust these people with questionable backgrounds. Will she be able to solve the heinous case and remove the collar when she decides to investigate with them?
Since its release as a PS Vita software in 2016, this work has continued to gain high acclaim. This is a recommended otome game where you can enjoy tense scenarios.
Seiichi Morita / Yuki Kaji / Soma Saito / Daisuke Namikawa / Ryohei Kimura and others
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2nd place Hakuoki Shinkai Fuukaden
“Hakuoki” is a masterpiece otome game that is often cited as a representative work of the popular otome game brand “Otomate.” “Shin Kai” is a remake of the first game released for PS2, with the scenario and dialogue restructured and added, and characters and strategy routes added.
The end of the Edo period, 3rd year of Bunkyu era. The protagonist, the daughter of a Dutch medicine doctor, travels from Edo to Kyoto alone to find her father, with whom she has lost contact. On the way to being attacked by ronin, she sees a bloodthirsty monster and a Shinsengumi soldier cutting it down.
The protagonist accidentally comes into contact with the Shinsengumi's secret and ends up living with them. While searching for his father, he learns of the Shinsengumi's dark secrets and the existence of a strange form called Rakshasa. What kind of future awaits her who chooses to be with the Shinsengumi in this turbulent era?
In addition to the profound scenario, the appeal of this work is that you can enjoy beautiful graphics. If you like works based on the end of the Edo period and the Shinsengumi, please check it out.
Shinichiro Miki / Shotaro Morikubo / Kosuke Toriumi / Hiroyuki Yoshino / Koji Yusa
Tomohiro Tsuboi / Nobuo Tobita / Takayuki Suzuki / Mamoru Miyano / Yuki Kaji / Daisuke Ono / Kenjiro Tsuda and others
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3rd place AMNESIA
This is a Nintendo Switch port of a popular work that has been made into a TV anime and musical. The main feature of the game is that you select the target to capture at the beginning of the game, and each character has an independent worldview. Even for the same character, the settings will change slightly depending on the route you choose.
The story begins when the protagonist wakes up on the morning of August 1st and suddenly loses all his memories. A boy named Orion who calls himself a spirit appears before her. The heroine will struggle with Orion to regain her memories.
In the midst of all this, she meets a man she doesn't know the name or face of, who claims to be her lover. The main character, who has lost his memory, not only has no memories of him, but also does not know if he is truly worthy of trust. Throughout the story, you will learn about his personality and relationships, and develop a new love for him.
The appeal of “AMNESIA'' is that you can enjoy dark scenarios, such as characters with yandere tendencies and many serious bad endings. This is an otome game recommended for those who like works with strong suspense elements.
Takahiro Sakurai / Chihiro Suzuki / Hiroki Takahashi / Tetsuya Kakihara / Kenichi Suzumura / Miyu Irino and others
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4th place Jack Jeanne
An otome game in which Sui Ishida, the creator of “Tokyo Ghoul”, is in charge of the world setting, character design, illustrations, and scenario. In addition to being highly praised for its detailed scenario, it is also characterized by the ability to enjoy rhythm action that matches the singing voices and dances of the characters.
The main character, Kisa Tachibana, had given up on pursuing a career on stage, but due to a certain incident, she is allowed to enter the Universal Opera School, which is owned by the all-male theater company Tamasaka-za. The conditions imposed on her were to star in the final performance at the end of the year and to hide the fact that she was a woman.
The main character lives a student life in order to grow as an actor and make his dreams come true. What kind of future awaits you as you deepen your bonds while competing with your friends?
The appeal of this work is that you can enjoy the passionate story of youth, including the struggles and conflicts that go into creating the stage. A free trial version is also available, so if you're interested, please give it a try.
Takayuki Kondo / Jun Kasama / Daisuke Kishio / Gakuto Kajiwara / Yuma Uchida / Hajime Sato and others
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5th place: Endless Virsh -ErroR:salvation-
An otome game depicting a dark worldview with themes of despair and salvation. The story is set in Alpecher, a country where people are guaranteed to die by the age of 23, and its appeal is that it not only has a sweet plot, but also a profound scenario.
Lamenting their short-lived fate, the people perfected their own system about 60 years ago. What was created after many years of research was a system called “Memory Download” that allows only memories to survive. People who continue to live by downloading their memories are called “Relivers'' and continue to resist the curse of death.
The main character is a girl who is called a “shinigami'' because the people she interacts with die suddenly. When he tries to take his own life in order to make people unhappy, he meets Anku, who claims to be the guardian of death. After meeting him, the protagonist comes face to face with the various mysteries of Alpecher's death…
This work has received high praise for its beautiful character design and graphics. Please come and see for yourself what awaits the heroines at the end of despair.
Soma Saito / Daisuke Hirakawa / Kohei Amasaki / Yoshimasa Hosoya / Taku Yashiro / Kazuyuki Okitsu and others
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No. 6 Piofiore's Evening Bell -ricordo-
A popular work released for PS Vita in 2018 is now available on Nintendo Switch as “Piofiore no Bansho -ricordo-''. In addition to over 15 event CGs, 12 stories including after the ending are included, so you can enjoy even more content.
The setting is Burlone immediately after World War I. This city located in southern Italy is controlled by three organizations called the Burlone Mafia. The protagonist, who was supposed to be living a quiet life in the association, decides to join one of the organizations after a certain incident…
Why was she targeted by the mafia? If you want to enjoy a serious story that depicts the mysteries that are gradually revealed and the harshness of the underworld, please give it a try.
Kaito Ishikawa / Shotaro Morikubo / Nobuhiko Okamoto / Ryohei Kimura / Toshiyuki Toyonaga and others
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7th place Kenga Kimi
An adventure game set in Hinomoto, a place where humans, monsters, and demons live, and depicts love with samurai. The Nintendo Switch ported version combines the main story “Kenga Kimi for V'' and the fan disk “Kenga Kimi Hyakuya Tsuzuri'', allowing you to enjoy the story of “Kenga Kimi'' all at once.
The main character runs a small restaurant with his father. One day, a Tokugawa samurai comes and asks him to become a fake bride and perform the bridal procession to Sunpu in the princess' place. The protagonist accepts the request, thinking that if he refuses, he won't be able to continue running the shop. During your journey, you will deepen your bonds with the six samurai you meet as your bodyguards.
There are 4 types of endings for each character, 24 types in total. Depending on the choices the player makes, the path will branch into the path to the sword, where a heartrending story unfolds, and the path to you, which leads to sweet and happy days. This is a highly recommended otome game with plenty of sub-stories and event CG.
Yuki Ono / KENN / Tomoaki Maeno / Ryutaro Okiayu / Soichiro Hoshi / Ryota Osaka and others
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No. 8 Genso Cafe Enchante
“Gensou Kissa Enchante” is a love adventure game about encounters with non-human beings. According to his grandfather's will, the protagonist inherits Cafe Enchante, which was run by his grandfather. What I thought was an ordinary coffee shop turned out to be a place for non-humans to gather, including demon lords, headless knights, and fallen angels.
After meeting them, the protagonist becomes embroiled in a commotion that even involves national institutions. You might think it's a heart-warming work set in a coffee shop, but it's a serious and epic story that you can enjoy. The carefully crafted scenario is also attractive, with foreshadowing revealed little by little.
Another point is that it contains a good balance of heartwarming scenes such as daily life parts and comedy parts. This is an otome game recommended for those who like fantasy works.
Kenji Akabane / Yuichiro Umehara / Kaito Ishikawa / Yuki Ono / Junichi Suwabe and others
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No. 9 Olympia Soiree
“Olympia Soiree'' is characterized by a fairy-tale-like world view based on Japanese mythology. This work is set on Tenzujima, where people are born with colors, and tells the story of the protagonist's search for his soulmate.
On Tengujima, where color is valued more than life, the main character is the only one with the color “white.” Now that she's 18 years old, she has to look for a partner to keep the rare white color alive.
A heroine who is both respected and feared by people because her dancing keeps the sun shining. Although she has refused to interact with the outside world due to past events, she takes a step forward to meet someone who will love her for who she truly is.
This work is gaining popularity for its beautiful graphics and attractive characters. It has also been decided that a sequel will be released, so if you are interested, please check it out.
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka / Tomokazu Sugita / Nobunaga Shimazaki / Yuto Uemura / Yuma Uchida / Shun Horie and others
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10th place CharadeManiacs
A popular work that appeared as software for PS Vita, and a ported version for Nintendo Switch was released in 2021. The appeal is that you can enjoy a tense story that incorporates mystery elements, set in a strict security society where all information is censored.
The main character is a second year high school student who lives a peaceful life. There are rumors around her about an “alternate world distribution'' that is unknown to anyone and why, and it is whispered that if she appears as a cast member in the illegal video, “any dream will come true.''
One day, the protagonist is on his way home from school with his childhood friend when a mysterious person takes him away to a strange world. There were nine people in the same situation as me. While they don't know what's going on, a masked man tells them that “just acting out the drama will make your wishes come true'' and that “one out of 10 people is a traitor.''
The point is that there are 9 characters to play with, so there are plenty of scenarios. Be sure to check out the ending to find out whether the protagonist can return from the other world and who the traitor is.
Soma Saito / Kenichi Suzumura / Daisuke Namikawa / Shin Furukawa / Tomoaki Maeno / Tomokazu Seki / Teijo Matsuoka / Nobuhiko Okamoto / Emi Ogata and others
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11th place CLOCK ZERO ~One second of the end~ Devote
Ever since the first PS2 game was released in 2010, this masterpiece has remained highly popular among otome game fans. The Nintendo Switch ported version adds a new scenario for the “Junior High School Edition,” allowing you to enjoy an if story that is different from the main story.
The main character attends the elementary school of Shurin Gakuen, a private school in Tokyo. Although she was living a peaceful school life, she begins to have strange dreams of being in a devastated world. One day, the protagonist is called by the new teacher, Asahi Kamiga, and ends up completing an assignment with six students who are rumored to be troublemakers…
Mysterious incidents occur one after another behind the scenes as students struggle to complete their school life. Then, when the person she met in her dream appears before her, the wheels of fate begin to turn.
Changes have also been made to the system, making it easier to play multiple times. This is an otome game recommended for those who like serious and heartbreaking stories.
Daisuke Namikawa / Tomoaki Maeno / Kosuke Toriumi / Noriaki Sugiyama / Akira Ishida / Sho Sudo and others
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12th place BUSTAFELLOWS
A romance adventure game with an authentic crime suspense theme. In addition to enjoying dense stories like foreign dramas, they also focus on deep human dramas about friends, lovers, and families.
The story begins from the perspective of Limbo Fitzgerald, a notoriously unscrupulous lawyer. Limbo heads to the police station due to a sudden request for defense. A man he met there told him, “If you didn't have this meeting, you were destined to die.''
The man who speaks in a somewhat unnatural tone is actually the protagonist, who has the ability to become someone else and travel back in time. She witnessed Limbo's murder and traveled back in time to help him. Limbo and his friends, who initially doubted the existence of power, gradually come to trust her and become involved in various incidents together.
During the story, there are choices that affect the compatibility of the characters and the subsequent progress of the story. In addition to choosing one from multiple options, you can also choose not to select one. If you are looking for an otome game with an emphasis on story, please check it out.
KENN / Yoshimasa Hosoya / Hiroyuki Yoshino / Jun Fukuyama / Yusuke Shirai and others
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13th place Code: Realize ~Rainbow Bouquet~
A PS4 software that combines the main story “Code: Realize ~ Princess of Genesis ~” and the fan disk “Code: Realize ~ Blessing of the Future ~” is now available as a Nintendo Switch port. In addition to the main story, you can also enjoy after stories and new stories that were not depicted in the work.
The main character is a girl who is called a “monster” by the people because her body contains a deadly poison that rots and melts anything she touches. Just before he is captured by the British army, he meets Arsène Lupin, who calls himself a gentleman thief, and with his guidance he goes to London, the city of steel.
The protagonist, who has lost his memories from the past two years, decides to search for his father's whereabouts, which could be a clue to his memories. As she meets various people in a strange land and faces mysteries and stories, what answer will she arrive at?
This work has been highly praised for its profound story, which was also made into an anime, and its beautiful graphics. This is an otome game recommended for those looking for a fantasy work with a rich scenario.
Tomoaki Maeno / Junichi Suwabe / Tetsuya Kakihara / Shotaro Morikubo / Daisuke Hirakawa and others
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No. 14 OVER REQUIEMZ
This work is a dark fantasy set in the Land of Oz, ruled by a king and four witches. It does not use the “favorability system'' that is common in otome games, and is characterized by the ability to freely enjoy conversations that change depending on the choices you make.
Due to a certain event, the main character gets lost in an unknown world. After being imprisoned for having black hair and dark eyes, which are symbols of bad luck, he is unreasonably sentenced to death. In order to escape the death penalty, he has no choice but to go investigate the ruins where monsters roam, and ends up traveling with murderers who were also sentenced to death…
Each character has a “truth route'' that approaches the truth of the story and the world, and a “dark route'' that unfolds a dark story. It is up to the player to choose which story to choose from the irreversible choices. If you want to enjoy the “dark love” that comes from deep feelings, please check it out.
Yohei Asakami / Makoto Furukawa / Kaito Ishikawa / Ryota Suzuki / Shun Horie and others
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15th place 9 RIP
This is an otome game recommended for those who like works that include horror elements. This work is characterized by its “omnibus'' format, which branches the story from the beginning into four parts: school ghost stories, urban legends, different worlds, and ghosts. In addition, there are two types of love endings for each character, so you can enjoy a rich content.
The main character lives in a land where it is said that there are many spirits hidden away. In the fall of her second year of high school, she heard from her best friend that “people who have major worries are more likely to be spirited away,'' and she, who was worried about her career path, became confused. After hearing a strange voice, mysterious phenomena begin to occur around her…
This game has many characters to play with, and each branch has a different story, so you can enjoy it without getting bored. The characters that appear are also attractive and have received high praise from players, so if you are interested, please check it out.
Toshiki Masuda / Junichi Toki / Ryota Suzuki / Tetsuya Kakihara / Nobuhiko Okamoto / Shinnosuke Tachibana / KENN / Yohei Azagami and others
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No. 16 Nil Admirari's Balance Irodori Nadeshiko
A love adventure game set in a fictional Taisho era that didn't end in 15 years. The Nintendo Switch version comes with a set of “Nil Admirari no Tenbin: Teito Genwaku Kitan'' where you can play the main story, and the sequel “Nil Admirari no Tenbin: Kuroyuri Enyotan'' where the story begins between lovers.
The main character is a young lady of a noble family who is about to fall into love. Just when she decides to marry a man whose name she doesn't know in order to protect her family, her younger brother mysteriously attempts to self-immolate while holding an old book in his hand. What appeared before her in confusion was the Imperial Library and Information Asset Management Bureau. From their stories, the protagonist learns that there is a book called “Rare Mono'' that has a great impact on the people who read it.
In the wake of his younger brother's incident, the protagonist has begun to see the brilliance called “Aura'' emitted by rare things. Together with the members of the Imperial Library and Information Asset Management Bureau, whose purpose is to collect and protect rare items, they find themselves caught up in the darkness that is stirring behind the imperial capital…
New elements such as short stories with voices of the main characters have been added, and it is also attractive that the volume of content has increased. This is a recommended otome game where you can enjoy beautiful graphics and a sweet story.
Yuki Kaji / Nobuhiko Okamoto / Ryota Osaka / Ryohei Kimura / Kenichi Suzumura / Takahiro Sakurai and others
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No. 17 Birshana Senki ~Genpei Hika Musou~
An otome game recommended for those who like stories set in the Sengoku period. The story is based on the Genpei War, a battle between the Genji and Heike clans, and incorporates fantasy elements.
15 years have passed since the Heiji Rebellion, which divided the fate of the Genji and Heike families. The protagonist, a descendant of the defeated Genji clan, spends his days training at Kurama Temple, located deep in the mountains. The protagonist, who is recognized for his talent and trained in military techniques and martial arts, eventually throws himself into battle…
However, King Shana, the heir of the Genji clan, had a big secret: she was actually a woman. While carrying a secret that no one should know, she will move forward with her destiny on her shoulders.
This work features an impactful scenario in which the historically famous “Minamoto no Yoshitsune'' is a woman. If you like brave heroines with a strong heart, please check it out.
Shin Furukawa / Jun Fukuyama / Kengo Kasai / Yuichiro Umehara / Soma Saito and others
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No. 18 Wand of Fortune R
This is a love adventure game created by Otomate and set in a magic school. “Wand of Fortune R'', a remake of the PS2 software, not only includes a new scenario, but also 42 illustration stills. Additionally, changes have been made to the system to make it easier to play laps.
The main character, who attends a local magic school, is a problem child who keeps failing at magic. The teacher is having a hard time dealing with the troubles that occur one after another, and at his teacher's recommendation, he decides to transfer to the Mils Claire Magic Academy, located in the center of the magical city of Latium…
The heroine decided to attend a school that all magicians admire, but is told that she does not have the “attributes” that magicians should have. The heroine is told that if her attributes cannot be determined within a certain period of time, she will have no choice but to seal away her magical power, as it could cause harm if left untreated. Will she be able to find her own attributes?
In addition to the main story, it is equipped with various contents such as sub-stories depicting the aftermath of the love story and “Mils Clare Times'' filled with character information. This is a Nintendo Switch software recommended for those looking for a fantasy-type otome game.
Takahiro Sakurai / Chihiro Suzuki / Hiroki Takahashi / Tetsuya Kakihara / Kenichi Suzumura / Miyu Irino and others
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No. 19 Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side 4th Heart
The latest work in the school romance simulation game “Tokimeki Memorial Girl's Side” series. The appeal is that it incorporates various elements such as not only reading the story, but also executing commands to raise your status, choosing clothes for a date according to your character's preferences, etc.
In this work, a new system “Marie Garden” has been added. By becoming friends with three specific people, a group will be formed, and dates and events will occur with four people. Of course, you can also snuggle up to one boy and enjoy the time just the two of you.
Other features include characters calling your name and seasonal date spots. This is a recommended maiden game where you can enjoy seasonal events, set in Habataki City, which is surrounded by the sea and mountains.
Yuki Kaji / Takuya Sato / Sounosuke Hattori / Yohei Azakami / Jun Fukuyama / Kosuke Tanabe / Hiroyuki Yoshino / Shinhide Ueki and others
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20th place Hana Yakaya, Gaga Ichizoku Modern Nostalgia
Otome games have been developed into a variety of media, including manga and stage adaptations. Set in the Taisho era, the story depicts a love story between a servant and brothers from a wealthy family. Another feature of this work is that you can decide on a schedule and raise the parameters of the main character. Let's advance the story while passing the servant examination that is held once every two months.
Genichiro Miyanomori, the head of the family, built the Miyanomori Zaibatsu in just one generation by running banking and trading businesses. One day, he suddenly announces his retirement and declares that he will hand over all his assets to one of his six sons.
Through an introduction, the main character ends up working as a servant for the Miyano Mori family. She tries to survive the new environment with her natural cheerfulness, but eventually finds herself embroiled in a battle for the next head of the family…
There is also plenty of content that you can enjoy after the main story, such as a mode where you can view past illustrations and a mode where you can see sequels of each character. This is an otome game recommended for those who like the glamorous atmosphere of Taisho romance.
Atsushi Miyauchi / Hideki Tasaka / Tsuyoshi Maeda / Atsushi Kakei / Daisuke Kishio / Nobuhiko Okamoto and others
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21st place Arcana Familia Rinato
The popular work “Arcana Familia'', which has been made into a TV anime and a stage play, is now available on Nintendo Switch. This ported version of the game has evolved to allow you to play the game with higher quality graphics.
Arcana Familia is a vigilante organization that protects the small island of Regalo in the Mediterranean Sea. The main character, the only daughter of Mondo, who controls the organization, is also working hard as a member of Arcana Familia.
However, on the memorable day when the heroine becomes an executive, which is her father Mondo's birthday, she is informed that an Arcana Duero will be held in two months. Furthermore, Mondo announces that the winner will be given the top spot and will be asked to marry the heroine. In order to change her own destiny, the heroine aims to win the duel…
In the work, unique systems are used, such as the “Comial System'' where lines are displayed in the form of speech bubbles, and the “Coco Al System'' which allows you to understand the other person's psychological state. This is a recommended otome game where you can visually enjoy the story as if you were reading a manga.
Jun Fukuyama / Tsubasa Yonaga / Hiroyuki Yoshino / Tomokazu Sugita / Yuichi Nakamura / Jurota Kosugi / Koji Yusa and others
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No. 22 DYNAMIC CHORD feat.(rêve parfait) Remaster edition
The popular otome game released for PC in 2014 has been ported to Nintendo Switch. This work includes an “Encore Scenario” depicting the story of the characters becoming lovers, and also features a completely new song as the opening theme for the first time in about three years.
The protagonist learns that her childhood friend Rene Kashii, who had become estranged due to a certain incident, and her older brother Aki Kashii are forming a band, and decides to help them with their activities. As he spends time with four members of a high school band aiming for a major debut, an exciting love story unfolds.
The “DYNAMIC CHORD” series also includes other works depicting stories with other bands. It has been decided that the Nintendo Switch ported version will be released, so if you are interested, please check it out as well.
Takuya Eguchi / Ryohei Kimura / Kosuke Toriumi / Yuya Hirose and others
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A comment from a writer
Although they are generally referred to as otome games, the scenarios depicted vary depending on the work. There are not only stories where you can enjoy sweet love stories, but also stories with heavy stories that make you unable to enjoy the heroine's ending. There are a variety of games available in a variety of eras and themes to suit your tastes, so please look for your favorite otome game.