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otome game
What does otome game mean?
A story-driven video game marketed to a female audience, in which the player pursues romantic relationships with a cast of male characters.
"Her favourite otome game has six routes and she's played them all."
Origin
Japanese 乙女ゲーム (otome geemu), 'maiden game'.
Frequently asked questions
What is an otome game?
An otome game is a story-driven romance game aimed at women, where the player pursues relationships with a cast of male love interests.
What does otome mean?
Otome (乙女) means 'maiden' in Japanese, reflecting the game's target female audience.
How is an otome game different from a galge?
An otome game is marketed to women with male love interests, while a galge is aimed at men with female characters — they're gender-flipped counterparts.
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