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Description
Leon Fou Bartfort, a reincarnated office worker, finds himself transported into the world of an otome game he once despised. In this new reality, he inhabits the body of a minor noble’s son in a society dominated by women, where men are relegated to secondary roles. The world operates under the rules of the otome game "Love Sphere," where noblewomen compete for the affection of high-status male love interests. Leon, armed with knowledge of the game’s mechanics and events, resolves to navigate this unfair system to secure a comfortable life.

Leon’s primary advantage lies in his possession of an ancient, high-powered airship called Luxion, a sentient AI relic from a bygone era. This artifact grants him significant leverage in a world where technology is otherwise limited. Despite his low social standing, Leon uses his wit, Luxion’s capabilities, and his understanding of the game’s events to outmaneuver the nobility and the game’s predetermined outcomes. His actions often disrupt the expected flow of the story, creating ripple effects that challenge the established order.

The narrative centers on Leon’s interactions with key characters from the game, including the protagonist, Olivia, a commoner who becomes the central figure in the otome game’s romantic plotlines, and Angelica Rapha Redgrave, a noblewoman destined to become the game’s antagonist. Leon’s involvement alters their fates, as he intervenes to prevent Angelica’s downfall and supports Olivia in ways the original game did not anticipate. His pragmatic and often sarcastic demeanor contrasts sharply with the romanticized expectations of the otome game world, leading to both comedic and dramatic situations.

As the story progresses, Leon’s actions expose deeper societal issues, including the rigid class hierarchy and the oppressive expectations placed on women and men alike. The series explores themes of rebellion against predetermined roles, the consequences of disrupting established systems, and the complexities of relationships in a world governed by game-like rules. Leon’s journey is marked by his struggle to maintain his independence while navigating the political and social challenges of this unfamiliar world. The narrative balances humor, action, and social commentary, creating a story that subverts traditional otome game tropes while engaging with its unique setting.
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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs
乙女ゲー世界はモブに厳しい世界です
Type: TV-Series
Date: 04/03/2022
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1I Hate This World
2Hey, Girl. Wanna Get Some Tea?
3Let`s Duel, Prince
4Mind If I Go Easy on You?
5It`s Awesome
6My First School Festival
7We Both Hate Hot Guys
8This Isn`t a Game
9She`s a Doormat
10Unlike You Wannabe Nobles
11What I Can Do Now
12No Matter How Tough the World of Otome Games Is
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Staff
  • Director
    Kazuya Miura
  • Script
    Kenta Ihara
  • Episode Director
    Masashi Tsukino
    Shigeki Awai
    Sumito Sasaki
    Masato Uchibori
    Chihiro Kumano
    Susumu Yamamoto
    Motohiko Niwa
    Yuki Kanazawa
  • Music
    Kana Hashiguchi
    Show Aratame
  • Original Character Design
    Monda
  • Art Director
    Takamasa Nakakuki
    Ryōsuke Kawai
  • Animation Director
    Seung Hee Yoo
    Yoshio Usuda
    Sung Jin Lee
    In Chul Hwang
    Takeo Shudou
    Jong Heon Kim
    Jung Woo Kim
    Sang-tae Shin
    Seong Won Hwang
    Yūji Wada
    Hironori Hano
    Chao Xu
    Manabu Kurihara
    Young Mi Lee
    Takurō Sakurai
    Wei Feng Li
    Kwan Woo Lee
    Bong Jun Moon
    Xiao Chuan Zhao
    Zhi Hui Jiang
    Hyun Kook Kang
    Jin Young Song
    Jian Zhou
    Jong Beom Kim
    Masaaki Uikawa
    Min Wang
    Dong Dong Liu
    Xiao Hua Zhou
    Kyung Seok Choi
    Feng Zheng
    Kyung Ho Kim
    Ling Ling Chen
    Jun Yue Tang
    Hai Hua Jiang
    Myung-Hwan Park
    Eun-Young Lee
    Hyeon Suk Min
    Jun Wang
  • Director of Photography
    Tomoyuki Ishiyama
  • Executive producer
    Asuka Yamazaki
    Shō Tanaka
    Fumihiko Shinozaki
    Kimihito Sekido
    Ming H. Chan
    Haruki Satomi
    Ni Li
    Bunta Takeuchi
  • Series Composition
    Kenta Ihara
  • Storyboard
    Toshihiko Masuda
    Hiroshi Kugimiya
    Shigeru Yamazaki
    Kazuya Miura
    Chihiro Kumano
  • Unit Director
    Kazuya Miura
  • Original creator
  • Character Design
    Masahiko Suzuki
  • Chief Animation Director
    Masahiko Suzuki
    Manabu Kurihara
  • Sound Director
    Takatoshi Hamano
  • Mecha design
    Yoshiaki Harada
  • Producer
    Makoto Nishibe
    Kenichi Tokumura
    Yuka Nemoto
    Sojiro Arimizu
    Jian Li Yang
    Shuka Nishimae
    Akira Suga
    Shinichiro Namiki
Production
  • Animation Production
    ENGI