
When Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom launched in 2012 it was one of the first otome games available in English. At this point we’ve seen Hakuoki on PSP, 3DS, PS3 – but somehow not on smartphones. That changes today.

Otome games, be they visual novels or other sorts of titles with relationship-building elements, are finding more and more of a place for themselves. It is easy to find something new to play. This is especially true if a person has a phone or tablet. Tons of mobile otome games are out there. However, they’re not all worth someone's time. Finding the right sort to play can be tricky.

Ayumi truly understands the feelings of otome (young girl). She wants to introduce you the best otome games that would definitely capture your heart.

As the otome genre continues to flourish and become more accessible to a western audience, we thought it time for a quick crash course. Read on to learn about the history of otome, notable otome titles, and the characteristics of the otome genre