Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs

Synopsis

An ordinary office worker is reincarnated as Leon into a particularly punishing dating sim video game, where women reign supreme and only beautiful men have a seat at the table. But Leon has a secret weapon: he remembers everything from his past life, which includes a complete playthrough of the very game in which he is now trapped. Watch Leon spark a revolution to change this new world in order to fulfill his ultimate desire...of living a quiet, easy life in the countryside!

First Air Date: 2022-04-03

Last Air Date: 2022-06-19

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 13

Networks: AT-X

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Top Cast

Takeo Otsuka as Leon Fou Bartfort (voice)
Kana Ichinose as Olivia (voice)
Fairouz Ai as Angelica Rapha Redgrave (voice)
Ayane Sakura as Marie Fou Lafan (voice)
Kenichi Suzumura as Julius Rapha Holfort (voice)
Kohsuke Toriumi as Jilk Fia Marmoria (voice)
Shinnosuke Tachibana as Brad Fou Field (voice)
Koji Yusa as Chris Fia Arclight (voice)
Nobuyuki Hiyama as Greg Fou Seberg (voice)
Akira Ishida as Luxion (voice)

Seasons

Season 1 (2022)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: I Hate This World (2022-04-03)

Leon is reincarnated in the world of the "otome game" he was playing as the third son of an impoverished baron. While he's trying to find happiness as a "mob" or background character, he's offered a terrible marriage proposal.
Ep. 2: Hey, Girl. Wanna Get Some Tea? (2022-04-10)

Leon officially begins attending the academy. Though the romantic interests he saw in the game are present, for some reason the girl with them is not the protagonist of the otome game, but a girl he doesn't recognize. Leon feels there is something off about the situation...
Ep. 3: Let's Duel, Prince (2022-04-17)

Marie is being bullied by Angelica's followers. Because events don't match what happened in the otome game, Leon attempts to gather information on Marie.
Ep. 4: Mind If I Go Easy on You? (2022-04-24)

Leon's Armor Arroganz is mocked for being old fashioned, and the weapon Luxion has prepared for him is... a shovel! The audience ridicules Leon, but will he be able to defeat his five opponents?!
Ep. 5: It's Awesome (2022-05-01)

Leon's duel against Julius and his kingdom's best Armor begins. Why does Julius choose Marie over Angelica? His feelings drive him to attack Leon...!
Ep. 6: A Cultural Festival? It'll Be My First (2022-05-08)

Leon and his friends open a cafe at the school festival. However, Julius' posse open their own cafe, and a mysterious girl trying to get close to Leon appears before Olivia. It looks like there's trouble ahead at this school festival...!
Ep. 7: We Both Hate Hot Guys (2022-05-15)

Jilk appears in the bike race held on the final day of the academy festival. However, he is obstructed by the followers of his ex-fiancee and is badly injured. The situation develops further, and Leon finds himself dragged into it...
Ep. 8: This Isn't a Game (2022-05-22)

Olivia finds herself pushed into a corner by Stephanie. Meanwhile, while understanding Olivia should resolve the pirate hunting situation, he chooses to prioritize efficiency and gets involved.
Ep. 9: She's a Doormat (2022-05-29)

Leon's attempt to support Olivia backfires. He attempts to clearly define their relationship as one between mob and protagonist, but... Meanwhile, during a sword fight against Brad, he realizes the difference in their resolve.
Ep. 10: Unlike You Wannabe Nobles (2022-06-05)

The school trip begins, and Leon heads to the southern island where the item he seeks can be found. Once there, he runs into Angelica and Olivia at a shrine dedicated to marriage while things are still awkward between them.
Ep. 11: What I Can Do Now (2022-06-12)

Leon weaves his way through the horde of monsters alone in order to rescue Angelica. Meanwhile, Chris and Olivia battle fiercely alongside the other students on the passenger ship, but they're surrounded by the duchy's fleet...!
Ep. 12: No Matter How Tough the World of Otome Games Is (2022-06-19)

Forced to face off against the Black Knight, Leon, through cunning tactics, manages to defeat his formidable opponent and bring the enemy forces to his mercy. This act gains him more fame and notoriety with the Holfort Kingdom, and he is appointed as Viscount.