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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs

Alternative titles

乙女ゲー世界はモブに厳しい世界です
Otome game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai Desu

Synopsis

Leon is a working adult reincarnated in an otome video game set in a world of swords and magic. Aside from the prince's entourage, a group of hunks led by the crown prince, who is himself a capture target in the game, the world is entirely dominated by women. Though oppressed and desperate, Leon has one weapon at his disposal: the knowledge of the game he gleaned from being forced by his little sister to complete it in his previous life. Wanting to live a carefree life in the countryside as a gangster, Leon uses his knowledge of the game to unexpectedly spark a revolt against the game's irresponsible women and their army of hunks!

Background

Stuck in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Hard for Monsters began as a Japanese light novel series written by Yomu Mishima and illustrated by Monda, initially published on the user-generated self-publishing site Shosetsuka ni Naro starting in October 2017. Its run on the site ended in October 2019 after 176 chapters. In May 2018, it was picked up by Micro Magazine, which began publishing it under its GC Novels imprint. As of November 2021, nine volumes have been published. The series was ranked eighth in the tankobon category of Kono Light Novel ga Sugui! 2020.

A manga adaptation of Jun Shiosato's series began serialization by Fujimi Shobo in October 2018 under their Dragon Comics Age imprint and was released in seven collected tankobon volumes as of January 2022. Both the light novel and manga are published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.

A television anime adaptation was announced in November 2021. It is produced by ENGI and stars Kazuya Miura and Shinichi Fukumoto jointly, with Kenta Ihara composing the series and Masahiko Suzuki designing the characters. The anime's opening theme song is "Silent Minority" by Kashitaro Ito, and the ending theme song is "selfish" by Riko Azuna. The anime will premiere in Japan in April 2022.

Characters

Leon Fou Bartfort (Voiced by: Takeo Otsuka)
Leon is the third son of an insignificant country baron. Although he's a curmudgeon with a knack for stirring up trouble, he's actually kind at heart. In truth, he's reincarnated into the world of a game he once played and struggles to lead an ordinary gangster's life in an otome game world dominated by women.

Olivia (Voiced by: Kana Ichinose)
Olivia is a rural commoner who has been approved for special enrollment at an aristocratic academy. She is strong-willed and possesses a down-to-earth charm. She is one of the few people who can use healing magic, at which she is extremely skilled. She is the main character of the game and the focus of the love interests.

Angelica Rapha Redgrave (Voice of: Fairouz Ai)
Angelica is the fiancée of the crown prince and the noble daughter of the duke, who is the second most powerful member of the royal family. She is a sincere and stubborn woman who hates dishonest behavior. In the game, she is a villain who torments the main character.

Marie Fou Lafan (Voice of: Ayane Sakura)
Marie is the Viscount's noble daughter. Despite her gentle appearance and demeanor, she is a villain who dates multiple men at the same time. She is a mysterious character who tries to take Olivia's place as the main character of the otome game.

Julius Rapha Holfort (Voice of: Kenichi Suzumura)
Julius is the crown prince of the Kingdom of Holfort. Tired of his current position, he falls in love with Marie, who understands him. He is one of the game's capture targets.

Jilk Fia Marmoria (Voice of: Kousuke Toriumi)
Jilk is a nobleman of the royal court and the adopted brother of the Crown Prince. He has a gentle demeanor and is very popular with girls due to his no-nonsense attitude, but he can also resort to ruthless measures against the Crown Prince. He is one of the capture targets in the game.

Brad Fou Field (Voiced by: Shinnosuke Tachibana)
Brad is the heir to a wealthy border count who owns a large estate. Although he's intelligent and strategic, he's a narcissistic and selfish snowflake. He's one of the game's capture targets.

Chris Fia Arclight (Voice of: Koji Yusa)
Chris is the heir to an earl whose father is a famous figure known for being a master swordsman. He is a skilled swordsman himself and cares little else. He is one of the game's capture targets.

Greg Fou Seberg (Voiced by: Nobuyuki Hiyama)
Greg is the heir of an earl and a skilled adventurer. He looks down on other nobles who lack combat experience and often fights with Chris. He is one of the game's capture targets.