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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs
Cover of the first volume featuring Olivia (left) and Leon Fou Bartfort (right).
乙女ゲー世界はモブに厳しい世界です
(Otomegē Sekai wa Mobu ni Kibishii Sekai Desu)
GenreComedy, isekai, science fiction[1]
Novel series
Written byYomu Mishima
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runOctober 1, 2017 – October 15, 2019
Light novel
Written byYomu Mishima
Illustrated byMonda
Published byMicro Magazine
English publisher
ImprintGC Novels
DemographicMale
Original runMay 30, 2018 – present
Volumes9 (List of volumes)
Manga
Written byYomu Mishima
Illustrated byJun Shiosato
Published byFujimi Shobo
English publisher
ImprintDragon Comics Age
MagazineNiconico Seiga (Dra Dra Sharp) (2018–2021)
Monthly Dragon Age (2022–present)
DemographicShōnen
Original runOctober 5, 2018 – present
Volumes7 (List of volumes)
Anime television series
Directed by
  • Kazuya Miura
  • Shin'ichi Fukumoto
Written byKenta Ihara
Music by
  • Kana Hashiguchi
  • Show Aratame
StudioENGI
Licensed byCrunchyroll
Original networkAT-X, Tokyo MX, ytv, BS NTV
Original run April 3, 2022 – scheduled

Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs (Japanese: 乙女ゲー世界はモブに厳しい世界です, Hepburn: Otomegē Sekai wa Mobu ni Kibishii Sekai Desu) is a Japanese light novel series written by Yomu Mishima and illustrated by Monda. It was originally self-published as a web novel on the Shōsetsuka ni Narō platform by the author beginning on October 1, 2017, and ending on October 15, 2019, concluding with seven parts and 176 chapters. It later began publishing as a light novel by Micro Magazine under their GC Novels imprint on May 30, 2018. A manga adaptation of the series by Jun Shiosato began serialization on October 5, 2018, and is published under the Dragon Comics Age imprint by Fujimi Shobo. Seven Seas Entertainment publishes both the light novel and the manga adaptation in English. An anime television series adaptation by ENGI is set to premiere in April 2022.

Plot

The story begins when the office worker Leon Fou Bartfort dies and finds himself reincarnated in an Otome game that he was forced to play by his sister. Specifically, he's reincarnated into the Holfort Kingdom of the Otome game world, one where women reign supreme, particularly tough for 'mobs', background characters like him. The plot revolves around Leon disrupting his world using his knowledge of the game from his past life, finding a cheat item Luxion and enrolling in the Holtfort Academy. He attempts to live a normal life but through his actions he gets embroiled in all kinds of plots, while mingling with the royalty and other characters of the otome game.

Characters

Leon Fou Bartfort (リオン・フォウ・バルトファルト, Rion Fō Barutofaruto)
Voiced by: Takeo Ōtsuka[2]
The protagonist of the series. After he died he reincarnated in the otome game world. He has black hair, eyes and average look, having plain features that let him blend into the background. Despite looking down on overly prideful people, Leon himself enjoys showing arrogance in his abilities, because he knows about how this display of superiority damages his opponent's confidence & pride, therefore he doesn't waste an opportunity to crush his adversaries mentally. Despite how he tries to stay out of trouble and not interfere with the story of the otome world, he would often drag himself at the center of these events for someone's sake. When it came down towards those he cares for (like Angelica and Olivia), he is even willing to risk his own life and always tries to think what's best for them.
Olivia (オリヴィア, Orivia)
Voiced by: Kana Ichinose[2]
The protagonist of the first otome game, whom Leon befriends. She has light brown hair with greenish-blue eyes. She is by all mean a modest girl who is very kind and gentle with people. She dislikes gambling. Despite her kindness and modesty, she lacks a consistent amount of self-confidence. This most likely stems from how she is a commoner who attends a school that is dominantly populated by nobles who mostly look down on her. Unlike the main storyline, Olivia is actually happily in love (with Leon); as in the game routes, she couldn't refuse the advances of the capture characters out of societal standing.
Angelica Rapha Redgrave (アンジェリカ・ラファ・レッドグレイブ, Anjerika Rafa Reddogureibu)
Voiced by: Fairouz Ai[2]
The main villainess of the first otome game, whom Leon befriends. She has blond hair with fierce red eyes. Thanks to Marie's meddling, Angelica instead becomes the victim of what should have been Olivia's story. Instead she becomes best friends with Olivia and engaged to Leon.
Luxion (ルクシオン, Rukushion)
Voiced by: Akira Ishida[3]
An artificial intelligence item with a personality of its own, Luxion assists Leon with his activities. It's main body is a giant black spaceship-like airship but to get around, Luxion takes on the appearance of a small metal ball with a single red lens. Since Leon is technically a New Human, Luxion messes up his orders; as it hates new humans, but Leon's soul is Japanese.
Marie Fou Lafan (マリエ・フォウ・ラーファン, Marie Fō Rāfan)
Voiced by: Ayane Sakura[4]
She is the daughter of a Viscount family. She has long blonde hair that frames her face. Her eyes have a clear sky color. She's petite, being short with a small chest and slim body. She comes off as a kind and shy young girl from the outside. In reality, she is a manipulative and selfish person. She has no problem manipulating others for her own gain. She is also Leon's bratty sister from his last life; feeling actually sorry she pushed him to play the game as it started a chain reaction that lead to her bad life.
Julius Rapha Holfort (ユリウス・ラファ・ホルファート, Yuriusu Rafa Horufāto)
Voiced by: Kenichi Suzumura[4]
He is one of the main capture target in the first series of the otome game and the crown prince of the Holfort Kingdom. He's considered an idiot by both Marie and Leon.
Jilk Fia Marmoria (ジルク・フィア・マーモリア, Jiruku Fia Māmoria)
Voiced by: Kohsuke Toriumi[4]
Brad Fou Field (ブラッド・フォウ・フィールド, Buraddo Fō Fīrudo)
Voiced by: Shinnosuke Tachibana[4]
Chris Fia Arclight (クリス・フィア・アークライト, Kurisu Fia Ākuraito)
Voiced by: Kōji Yusa[4]
Greg Fou Seberg (グレッグ・フォウ・セバーグ, Gureggu Fō Sebāgu)
Voiced by: Nobuyuki Hiyama[4]
Noelle Zel Lespinasse (ノエル・ジル・レスピナス, Noeru Jiru Resupinasu)
The protagonist of the otome game sequel. She's the first daughter and once former of the Lespinasse Household and a second-year high school student at Commonwealth Academy. She is the eldest twin sister of Leila. She becomes Leon's third fiancee.
Leila Zel Lespinasse (レリア・ジル・レスピナス, Reria Jiru Resupinasu)
She is the youngest daughter of the Beltre Household and once former of Lespinasse Household. She is the younger twin-sister of Noelle.
Louise Sara Rault (ルイーゼ・サラ・ラウルト, Ruīze Sara Rauruto)
The eldest daughter of the Rault Household and a third-year high school student at the Alzer Academy, a senior of Leon.

Media

Light novel

The light novel is written by Yomu Mishima and illustrated by Monda. Micro Magazine has published nine volumes under their GC Novels imprint since May 30, 2018.[5] It was originally self-published by the author as a web novel.[6] Seven Seas Entertainment licensed the series in English in April 2020 and the first volume was released digitally on November 19, 2020.[7][8]

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 May 30, 2018[9]978-4-89637-753-8February 16, 2021 (print)[8]
November 19, 2020 (digital)		978-1-64505-950-9
  • Prologue
  • 01. A Reason to Fight
  • 02. Lost Item
  • 03. Enrollment
  • 04. The Protagonist and the Villainess
  • 05. Noblemen's Etiqutte
  • 06. The True Protagonist
  • 07. White Glove
  • 08. Duel
  • 09. A Personal Grudge
  • 10. Love
  • 11. The Fools
  • Epilogue
  • Bonus Chapter: Luxion's Report
2 October 30, 2018[10]978-4-89637-830-6May 11, 2021 (print)[11]
March 11, 2021 (digital)		978-1-64827-197-7
  • Prologue
  • 01. The Queen
  • 02. A Confession of Love
  • 03. Airbike Race
  • 04. Weakness
  • 05. Dispatching Pirates
  • 06. Vented Anger
  • 07. Karma
  • 08. The Principality
  • 09. Laughter
  • 10. Friendship
  • 11. The Black Knight
  • 12. Rematch
  • Epilogue
  • Bonus Chapter: Luxion’s Report 2
3 March 29, 2019[12]978-4-89637-864-1September 7, 2021 (print)[13]
July 8, 2021 (digital)		978-1-64827-295-0
  • Prologue
  • 01. The Elf Village
  • 02. The Ruin’s Secret
  • 03. An Ill Fate
  • 04. Behind the Scenes
  • 05. The Fake Saint
  • 06. Bonds
  • 07. Destiny
  • 08. Into Battle
  • 09. The Demon
  • 10. Livia’s Power
  • 11. The Power of Love
  • 12. The Cruel Truth
  • 13. Game Complete
  • Epilogue
  • Bonus Chapter: Trude and Rauda
4 August 30, 2019[14]978-4-89637-911-2January 4, 2022 (print)[15]
November 18, 2021 (digital)		978-1-64827-570-8
  • Prologue
  • 01. The Alzer Republic
  • 02. The Academy
  • 03. Twins
  • 04. The Republic’s Nobility
  • 05. Oath to the Sacred Tree
  • 06. Betrayal
  • 07. The Descendants of Adventurers
  • 08. The Sacred Tree’s Sapling
  • 09. A Despicable Trap
  • 10. Marie’s Turn
  • 11. Leon’s Turn
  • 12. The One-Horned Beast
  • 13. The Oblivious Protagonist
  • Epilogue
5 January 30, 2020[16]978-4-89637-975-4March 8, 2022 (print)[17]
January 20, 2022 (digital)		978-1-63858-138-3
  • Prologue
  • 01. Two-Timing
  • 02. Temporary Return
  • 03. Idiot Brigade, Begone
  • 04. The Great House Barielle
  • 05. Oblivious
  • 06. Destined Partner
  • 07. Collar
  • 08. The Idiot Brigade Returns
  • 09. Former Crown Prince
  • 10. Villainess
  • 11. Bride Thief
  • 12. Everyday Life
  • Epilogue
6 July 30, 2020[18]978-4-86716-033-6June 14, 2022 (print)[19]978-1-63858-314-1
7 January 30, 2021[20]978-4-86716-106-7——
8 June 30, 2021[21]978-4-86716-157-9——
9 November 30, 2021[22]978-4-86716-214-9——

Other languages

The light novel series is also published in:

  • Korea as 여성향 게임 세계는 모브에게가혹한 세계입니다 under the label S Novel Plus by Somy Media, who began publishing on March 13, 2020.[23]
  • Taiwan as 輕小說 女性向遊戲世界對路人角色很不友好 by Chingwin Publishing Group beginning on December 17, 2020.[24]
  • Thailand as ชีวิตตัวประกอบอย่างตูช่างอยู่ยากเมื่ออยู่ในโลกเกมจีบหนุ่ม under Luckpim Publishing beginning on October 16, 2019.[25]
  • Vietnam as Thế Giới Otomegame Thật Khắc Nghiệt Với Nhân Vật Quần Chúng by Tsuki LightNovel beginning in August 2020.[26]

Manga

A manga adaptation by Jun Shiosato began serialization on October 5, 2018 and is published under the Dragon Comics Age imprint by Fujimi Shobo.[27][28] The manga moved from the Dra Dra Sharp online manga website to the Monthly Dragon Age magazine on January 8, 2022.[29] Seven Seas Entertainment announced their licensing of the manga adaptation on December 4, 2020 and published the first volume in July 2021.[30][31] It has been collected in seven tankōbon volumes.

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
1 June 8, 2019[32]978-4-04073-204-6August 3, 2021[33]
July 27, 2021 (Early Digital)[34]		978-1-64827-426-8
  • 01. Reincarnated into Darkness
  • 02. To The Decision
  • 03. That Which Sleeps Deep Underground
  • 04. Enrollment
  • 05. Routine, Then Disaster
2 September 9, 2019[35]978-4-04073-321-0October 5, 2021[36]978-1-64827-447-3
  • 06. Force
  • 07. White Glove
  • 08. The Night Before The Duel
  • 09. These Guys Are Annoying
  • 10. It's The Best
3 April 9, 2020[37]978-4-04073-613-6January 25, 2022[38]978-1-64827-471-8
  • 11. Love
  • 12. Fools
  • 13. Episode I (Part I)
  • 14. Episode I (Part II)
  • 15. Female Friendships Are Fleeting
  • 16. The Queen
4 August 7, 2020[39]978-4-04073-770-6April 19, 2022[40]978-1-63858-172-7
5 December 9, 2020[41]978-4-04073-901-4May 31, 2022[42]978-1-63858-284-7
6 July 9, 2021[43]978-4-04074-171-0——
7 January 8, 2022[44]978-4-04074-384-4——

Other languages

The manga is also published in:

  • Korea as 여성향 게임 세계는 엑스트라에게 엄격한 세계입니다 under Shift Comics by YNK Publishing, beginning on February 13, 2020.[45]
  • Taiwan as 女性向遊戲世界對路人角色很不友好 under Chingwin Publishing Group beginning on December 17, 2020.[46]
  • Thailand as ชีวิตตัวประกอบอย่างตูช่างอยู่ยากเมื่ออยู่ในโลกเกมจีบหนุ่ม under Luckpim Publishing beginning on August 5, 2019.[47]

Anime

An anime television series adaptation was announced on November 25, 2021. It is produced by ENGI and directed by Kazuya Miura and Shin'ichi Fukumoto, with Kenta Ihara writing the scripts, Masahiko Suzuki designing the characters, and Kana Hashiguchi and Show Aratame composing the music.[3] The series is set to premiere on April 3, 2022 on AT-X, Tokyo MX, ytv, and BS NTV.[2][48] The opening theme song is "Silent Minority" by Kashitarō Itō, while the ending theme song is "selfish" by Riko Azuna.[49] Crunchyroll has licensed the series.[50]

Reception

The light novel series has sold at least 760,000 copies in total as of June 17, 2021.[51]

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