Episode 26: Otome Games w/ Proxy

Commune College

English - June 02, 2020 00:10 - 65.6 MB - ★★★★ - 6 ratings
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Previous Episode: Episode 25: Quabbin Reservoir w/ Shel Raphen

Next Episode: Episode 27: Pupdates! (Eps. 1-26)

[episode cw: mentions of domestic abuse]

This week, Proxy sits us down and takes us through the world of dating anime himbos with otome games! Learn about the origins of this type of visual novel, its strong ties to romance writing, and even get a few suggestions!

Music credits:
-Theme song by prroxy
-"Dissonance" from the Code: Realize OST, composed by Myu

Episode outline: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FRdplbLkCEBsr9p8QygIfb0DcsyOARN-wNQAypK9rZE/edit?usp=sharing

Sources:
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otome_game
• https://kotaku.com/how-japan-began-making-otome-games-1710577005
• https://koei.fandom.com/wiki/Ruby_Party
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXdUcDBM0s4 (Angelique gameplay)
• https://www.animefeminist.com/history-from-princes-to-pigeons-a-beginners-guideto-otome-games/
• https://sites.duke.edu/unsuitable/otome-games/
• https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2020-04-22/in-the-world-of-otomegames-all-routes-lead-to-romance/.158040
• https://www.siliconera.com/how-idea-factory-creates-otome-games/
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0l5yEY_IlY
• https://youtu.be/qzk9N7dJBec?t=769 (0:12:49-0:17:24, but worth watching the full video for some cool Content)