What is otome isekai?

Otome isekai is a sub-genre of isekai anime and manga that targets a female audience. It features a female protagonist who is reincarnated into a fantasy world, typically one that is based on a game, novel, or anime that she previously enjoyed in her past life.

In this new world, the protagonist often plays the role of a villainess or a supporting character, with the goal of avoiding the bad endings that befell these characters in the game or story. She may use her knowledge of the future to change her fate and the fate of those around her, or to just enjoy her new life in the world.

Otome isekai stories often include romance, humor, and fantasy elements, and they typically explore themes of self-discovery, personal growth, and redemption. Some examples of otome isekai manga and anime include “My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!,” “The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs,” and “I Reincarnated into an Otome Game as a Villainess With Only Destruction Flags."