#Leon Fou Bartfort

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[simon-newman]

The reveal.

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some tournament ideas that i have been clinging to but don't think I'll ever have the time to run:

"echo" tourney, for characters that only/mostly speak using snippets of things they've heard/seen before (ex. Lapis from Steven Universe, Bumblebee from Transformers (in some iterations at least), relevant to me as an autistic person who regularly loses speech

conceited loserguy tourney, for characters that act like they think they are hot shit but are secretly really pathetic and/or sad (NOT derogatory. this is said with love), need a hug, and/or have deep-set self loathing (ex. shintaro kisaragi from the kagerou project, leon fou bartfort from the anime "trapped in a dating sim: the world of otome games is hard for mobs", natsuki subaru from re:zero)

the unpredictable tourney, in which submitters submit pairs of characters that they want to see matched up with one another, along with the topic they want their matchup to be for (ex. a submission could be "hoshino ai (oshi no ko) versus pinkie pie (my little pony) for the title of Most Depressed"); a preliminary round would be run with as many of these matchups as desired, and then the victors would go against a randomized opponent for a randomized matchup topic (so you could get something like "pinkie pie versus entrapta: who is the most morally reprehensible?"); rinse and repeat as many times as interested or until only one victor remains! the way I'm picturing this one, the first preliminary round could have duplicate characters which would then be removed for the second and future rounds

@ me if you make them!

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Leon Fou Bartfort is a Witch of Rage.

This was a pretty quick one to classpect, his default perspective throughout the anime has been one of rejecting his reality. He is constantly critical of the society he lives in and of the authenticity of those in his setting. Leon also proves himself to be ragebound with his choice of both social and combat tactics, he chooses to play the scumbag in order to knock opponents off their game. In essence he is manipulating the rage within his enemies, the first hints of witch. Another expression of Leon being a witch is Luxion.

Witches and heirs are shown to have a tendency to attach themselves to familiars, though the details are slightly different. Witches usually have one familiar and Luxion fits that designation perfectly.

Witches have a tendency to be an appreciated other, one who is separate from others by way of their aspect. Leon continues to cement himself as a witch in this manner as well, many have shown to have a distaste of interacting with Leon due to his rage-inducing personality. Even so, he is counted on time and time again.

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2022: The Rise of the Sneering, Manipulative Protagonist!

...and I mean that in the BEST possible way.

Based on my other writings on this Tumblr, you might read that headline and expect this to be a teardown of the characters I’m referring to. After all, you might think that a certain purple-haired lad with a checkerboard scarf could be described with the same words. But I say thee NAY! I come not to condemn the heroes of Tomadachi Game and Trapped in a Dating Sim, but instead to praise them!

So: Over the past couple of months, I’ve fallen in love with two boys who have truly embraced the notion of being the hero people need even if they’re not the one people want. Not only are they really compelling characters in their own right, it’s also interesting to see how their attempts to “playing the bad guy” contrast with somebody I’ve previously ragged on in this blog quite a bit. 

But we’ll get there. First, let’s talk about these two guys with their somewhat-similar solutions to problems as well as their obviously-similar hairdos.

We begin with Yuuchi Katagari, the protagonist of Tomadachi Game. (Which should really have been translated as “Friendship Game” for English audiences, but I guess someone in localization did precisely 1/2 their job and then rolled over for a nap or something.) Tomadachi Game is about Yuuchi and his friends getting trapped in a series game “rounds” where huge amounts of money are on the line — and unfortunately, huge amounts of debt are given to them from the outset. The kind of amounts that could destroy them and their families. I’ve given a VERY spoiler-free shout-out to it before. (And dont worry. I’m not gonna spoil either of these anime/manga/light novels beyond their setup details.)

The rest of the jist is that it soon becomes clear that the game is rigged towards making them all lose, and Yuuchi? He’s not going to let his friends destroy their lives. But he’s not going to let whoever’s behind the scheme get away with it, either. He wants justice.

A face you can trust. Clearly.

So, although Yuuchi starts off seeming pretty wholesome, once the titular game gets underway and shit begins to get real, he is soon looking a lot more... unhinged. He starts using his intelligence to manipulate everybody around him in such a manner that will lead to exposing more and more information about the game and its mastermind. Yuuchi is willing to act like an absolute maniac if that’s what he thinks the people in charge will want and need to see. He’ll embrace the role of villain externally, but at the same time, he’s working to keep his friends from suffering for their involvement — that is, provided their involvement is innocent. In the course of his actions, he appears to be manipulating all of his friends at times. And sometimes, it’s true. But even that manipulative appearance might be a maneuver in itself in certain cases — cases where, in reality, he’s being totally being upfront and honest with some of them while fronting for other people’s sake. 

It can sometimes be hard to figure out when he’s legitimately winning a game and when he’s legitimately losing one, because he just fronts so goddamn well. He’s easily one of the smartest characters I’ve seen in an anime — I’ve seen one YouTuber compare Yuuchi to the likes of Lelouch from Code Geass or Light from Death Note. And who doesn’t enjoy watching these sorts of master manipulators? .... Especially when they get to unload on people who’re much, much shittier. Having to act like a douchebag to other decent people? That may be necessary at times, but it kinda sucks. The complete jackasses though? Those are always the highlights.

Sure, he’s probably not gonna do it, but I mean... he’d be pretty justified if he did.

Even as things get tougher/darker for Yuuchi and he questions his own morality, starting to think that he really is a bad person at heart... the audience at home never has much reason to doubt his goodness. Even when he reveals some dark secret about his past, it inevitably seems to lead into a context that is actually NBD. And even when some of his friends seem to turn against him, he’s quick to forgive and bring them back under his protection — which they readily embrace. The result is surprisingly heartwarming.

Aw, see? He’s just an innocent lil’ fluffhead.

It just takes a little bit of honest communication to make his manipulative “villainy” into twisted teamwork. And sure, he stumbles a little bit — at one point he’s mean to one of his friends just because he wants to drive her away from him so she’ll be safe. But that same damn night, he rushes to be there for her and makes it all up to her. So even when he’s legit acting like an asshole, he can recover from those events pretty quick. Just because he’s playing 4D chess and acting like a psycho for external observers doesn’t mean he’s being a selfish dick about it for those who matter to him, and I love that.

I might love Leon Fou Bartfort even more, though — it’s hard for me to say. I just *might*.

Claims to hate “hot guys.” Is actually kinda hot though?

Leon’s the protagonist of Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs. YEAH, it’s one of those overlong titles that tells you “Oh, this is based on a series of light novels.” And it’s even a dreaded isekai story.

Historically, I don’t care for isekais much. Not only are they WAY overdone these days (and even when I write it in all caps and/or bold it, “WAY overdone” feels inadequate to explain just how fucking much isekai is out there currently), but I’ve found precious few of them do much with the conceit that feels unique. I do think Konosuba is pretty funny overall (though it has its obvious downfalls), and I adore the reverse-isekai The Devil is a Part-Timer! But in truth, I think I got more deeply invested in TiaDS than either one of those. This damn thing is something special.

The setup: Leon finds himself reborn in an otome game in which the matriarchical society allows noblewomen to attend an academy in their young adult years. Said academy is ostensibly about academics and etiquette, but it’s really about the men trying to impress the women that they’d make good husbands. Leon’s sister made him play this otome game to completion back in our world, and now, Leon hopes to use his knowledge of the game’s world and events to avoid any danger or drama. Initially, that seems like it’ll be easy because he’s just a background NPC of lower birth. But naturally, he soon finds that he’s going to face a horrible fate if he doesn’t achieve some level of nobility that will get him out of his predicament. And when he swiftly pulls THAT off, he’s forced to attend the same academy as all the game’s central characters. So once again, he tries to stay away from them and avoid their problems. And once again, he predictably cannot leave well enough alone. Both his moral code and his extreme irritation with the school’s highest nobility make him unable to stand aside and let things play out. That’s when he realizes that if he wants to both monitor what events are coming/what “route” the game is on AND also give some comeuppance to those who treat others as “lesser,” he needs to embrace acting like a douchebag. He must vilify himself to become the hero this world deserves. 

“Do you ever wonder why there are so many treasure chests throughout these dungeons? Like: Who put them there, and why?” “Nope. Sure haven’t.”

Leon is nowhere near as smart as Yuuchi, though. Even as he attempts to manipulate events through his behavior, his plans seem to backfire almost as often as they succeed. Sometimes he self-sabotages by acting impulsively. Leon is also probably a worse person than Yuuchi because he lacks Yuuchi’s self-doubt and self-awareness. It’s not too surprising when Leon starts to genuinely enjoy his cruelty on occasion, turning him into something of a “toxic gamer” type who verbally abuses others as he takes them out. (Yes, this supposed otome game has combat in it. Combat with mechs, even. Go figure.) But honestly, if gloating over people he beats in combat is his biggest sin? I think we can handle that. .... Though it is pretty rude, tbh.

Even with that character flaw, however? Leon waffles on his ability to fully play the villain role he’s assigned himself. Yuuchi is much more dedicated; Leon can’t help but make moves behind the scenes to help his enemies out so they don’t suffer overmuch for his actions. Even when he’s in the midst of a fight for his life, he refuses to kill anybody — something which his A.I. companion notes could definitely come back to bite him in the future.

That’s right, Leon has an A.I. companion: Luxion! Luxion was once housed within a robot that attempted to kill Leon. After a simple bit of reprogramming and a transition to a far less intimidating body, he now serves Leon with politeness that only barely masks his grumpiness and loathing. Their back-and-forth is really funny, and it’s cool to see how they gradually come to like each other at least a little more with time. 

Leon gives Luxion the privilege of naming his mech suit.

Even better, though, is Leon’s personal growth as he learns things about himself and how to treat others by comparing his behavior to that of the people around him. You see other characters in this world who first appear one-note come to show FAR more nuance, too. 

Plus, as I’ve said before, the English dub for this show is just insanely fucking good. Top-tier.

As much as I think Leon is great? I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention how cool Angelica is, too. By the end of the season, she was my second-favorite character. Angelica is the otome game’s ostensible villain — the girl who has it out for the protagonist and tries to prevent her from getting with any of the various pretty-boy nobles. She is also, like many of the characters in this show, deeper than she appears on the surface. Viewing the scenario from a different angle gives Leon a new perspective on her whole deal. The same goes for us viewers, presumably.

“Evil” is in the eye of the beholder, my guy.

But let’s get down to business (to defeat the huns): You might be inclined to wonder why I love these guys but despise Kokichi Ouma. After all, isn’t Kokichi ALSO publicly playing the part of the villain in order to draw out a mastermind and end a game — which sounds just like Yuuchi, who I claim to love?

To some of you, I bet the difference is already obvious.

Yuuchi and Leon are both keeping people in the loop on what they’re doing, and they avoid unnecessary cruelty (plus they try to make up for it with quieter acts of kindness). Yuuchi does try to do the “convince his friends that he’s evil” thing a couple of times, but he swiftly backs down on it in less than 24 hours. Because as soon as they need someone, he can’t help but be there to stand up for them. And Leon? Leon never tries to push his friends away. His initial pals at the academy, Dan and Raymond? They are ALWAYS in the loop on his plans. HIs newest friends, Olivia and Angelica? Even though he just met them, he’s still constantly open with them about what’s going on and why he’s doing it. His performance is only for the people he doesn’t know at all or just doesn’t like. 

Part of the fun is in watching them maneuver other people by pretending to be evil and/or psychotic while simultaneously being good-hearted people who show obvious care for others. Yuuchi and Leon are never going to be relentlessly cruel to the people around them without swiftly making up for it, and they’re never going to withhold information that could save lives for personal amusement. That’s only Kokichi’s jam, see?

Be Warned, Though: Neither “Tomadachi Game” or “Trapped in a Dating Sim” are currently a complete story as an anime. Both animes end with the door wide open for future seasons. But if you wish to keep going, the option to explore the source material IS there. Tomadachi Game’s manga is widely available in English online, and the series of Trapped in a Dating Sim light novels even has an official English publication that will take you far beyond the limits of the show. I don’t believe either of those source materials has wrapped up, however. So at some point, you’ll have to hit that wall. 

Personally, I’m going to start digging into those light novels first.

[njotaku]

Top 10 Males of Spring 2022

10. Inuzuka Shuu - Shikimori is not just a cutie

9. Katai makoto - Komi can’t communicate

8. Izumi Yuu - Shikimori is not just a cutie

7. Fudou Aikawa - Love After World Domination

6. Leo Demonheart - I’m Quitting Heroing

5. Nagomu Irino - Deaimon

4. Arc - Skeleton Knight in another World.

3. Kongming - ya’ Boy Kongming

2. Leon Fou Bartfort - Trapped in a Dating Sim

1. Loid Forger - Spx x Family

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“Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu” The Light Novel For Gets TV Anime in Spring 2022

At the same time, Kadokawa revealed the primary team, cast, first key visual (above), and first promotional video for a television anime adaptation of Yomu Mishima's Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu (Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs). The anime series is set to premiere in April 2022.

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Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu Episode 5

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What kind of hero do you prefer? The optimistic and sweet hero whose beliefs are constantly challenged throughout the story or the rigid rough hero who is mean at the beginning but slowly over time becomes nicer because of certain events or people?

Hm. Prince Bojji versus Leon Fou Bartfort, more or less. At their best, both character types are enjoyable, but I like mean characters more when they stay mean. Reformed antiheroes often become unrecognizable and boring. I might have to go for the stupid optimist, if only because they're consistent.

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Trapped in a Dating Sim Light Novel Gets TV Anime Adaptation in April 2022

  When office worker Leon gets reincarnated to another world, he finds himself isekai'd into a dating sim in Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs, a light novel series written by Yomu Mishima and illustrated by Monda which was announced today that it will be adapted into a TV anime.

  Alongside the reveal of a TV anime of Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs, the first trailer and visual were released, as well as the details on the lead staff and main cast members and its April 2022 premiere.

    Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! director Kazuya Miura will be helming Trapped in a Dating Sim TV anime alongside Shinichi Fukumoto, who will be making his first full directorial debut after being the assistant director on The Detective is Already Dead. Kenta Ihara (The Hidden Dungeon Only I Can Enter) will be writing the series composition, while Masahiko Suzuki (monster designer on Overlord) will be adapting Monda's character designs for animation. The animation is being produced at ENGI.

  The lead cast members include:

  Takeo Otsuka (Takeo in Noblesse) as Leon Fou Bartfort

  Kana Ichinose (Ichigo in DARLING in the FRANXX) as Olivia

  Fairouz Ai (Jolyne Cujoh in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean) as Angelica Rapha Redgrave

  The original Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs novel was self-published on the Shosetsuka ni Naro platform before being picked up by Micro Magazine's GC Novels imprint for publishing. The Yomu Mishima-written series has 8 volumes currently released in Japan, with Seven Seas Entertainment translating the light novels and manga adaptation over to English-speaking countries. Seven Seas currently has four volumes out of the light novel, describing the first volume as such:

  Office worker Leon is reincarnated into a 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. Can Leon spark a revolution to change this new world order?

  Source: Comic Natalie

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Daryl Harding is a Japan Correspondent for Crunchyroll News. He also runs a YouTube channel about Japan stuff called TheDoctorDazza, tweets at @DoctorDazza, and posts photos of his travels on Instagram. 

By: Daryl Harding

[simon-newman]

He’s here!

Our... “Hero”...

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Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2 will have Leon uncovering several startling revelations about the world. Pic credit: Studio ENGITrapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Season 2 will have Leon Fou Bartfort, Olivia, Angelica Redgrave, and Marie finding themselves embroiled in an unexpected twin plot twist in the Otome game sequel. But when will Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu Season 2 (Mobseka Season 2) come out?The studio and main staff making Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2 hasn’t been announced yet.For the first season, the anime project was produced by Japanese animation Studio ENGI, which is best known in recent times for its Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! anime, Full Dive: The Ultimate Next-Gen Full Dive RPG Is Even Shittier than Real Life! anime, and TanMoshi: The Detective Is Already Dead.In 2022, Studio ENGI also released the Management of Novice Alchemist (Shinmai Renkinjutsushi no Tenpo Keiei) anime and the Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! Season 2 anime.The first season of the Trapped in a Dating Sim anime was helmed by director Kazuya Miura (Full Dive, Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out!) and Shinichi Fukumoto (assistant director for The Detective is Already Dead). Writer Kenta Ihara (Saga of Tanya the Evil Season 2, Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy Season 2, Vinland Saga Season 2, Full Dive, Cautious Hero, Trapped in a Dating Sim, Mieruko-chan, Tomodachi Game) wrote the scripts.Artist Masahiko Suzuki (So I’m a Spider, So What?) was the character designer. Kana Hashiguchi (Classroom of the Elite Season 2) and Show Aratame composed the music.The Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2 OP (opening) and ED (ending) theme song music hasn’t been announced yet.For the first season, the Trapped in a Dating Sim OP “Silent Minority” was performed by Kashitarou Itou, while the ED “Selfish” was performed by Rikko Azuna.TVアニメ「乙女ゲー世界はモブに厳しい世界です」 ノンクレジットOP映像｜伊東歌詞太郎「サイレントマイノリティー」Watch this video on YouTubeThe Trapped in a Dating Sim OP trailer.The first season of Trapped in a Dating Sim was streaming in Spring 2022 with English subtitles on Crunchyroll (not Netflix, Hulu, VRV, Funimation, or Amazon Prime Video).The first season’s finale, Trapped in a Dating Sim Episode 12, will release on June 19, 2022.This article provides everything that is known about Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Season 2 (Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu Season 2 / Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2 / Mobseka Season 2) and all related news. As such, this article will be updated over time with news, rumors, and analysis. Meanwhile, let’s delve down into what is known for certain.Otome Game Sekai Season 2 release date predictions: Renewal uncertain?As of the last update, Studio ENGI, Kadokawa, or any company related to the production of the anime has not officially confirmed the Otome Game Sekai wa Mob Season 2 release date. Nor has the production of a Mobseka Season 2 sequel been announced.Once the news is officially confirmed this article will be updated with the relevant information.In the meantime, it’s possible to speculate about when, or if, the Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2 release date will occur in the future.The Trapped in a Dating Sim reviews have been good but not great. It’s a SciFi vs Fantasy combination of sexy school girls, hot host club guys, giant robot mechs with gun swords, floating islands, magic, airships, catboys, hoverbikes… you name it, so what gives with the negativity? Perhaps lower scores are due to fans being tired of the anime industry being drunk on isekai tales even if they do subvert tropes, but the story still manages to stand on its own thanks to the strength of the main character Leon.Leon is hardly a bland protagonist that largely serves as a self-insert, which is the downfall of many isekai that are essentially wish-fulfillment fantasy stories. It’s Leon’s witty commentary, his fun dynamic with AI troll partner Luxion, and his based desire to embody the villain for a sense of revenge that keeps audiences hooked even when the side characters purposefully exemplify the tropes of the Otome genre.Leon is relatable as a person since he progresses through stages of character development where the audience can understand why he behaves as he does even when his actions are unexpected. Rather than a trite OP isekai character whose mission is routine quests and power progression, Leon’s goal is the simple mob life as a background character where his desire for simple contentment is pushed to the edge by the systemic unfairness of this Otome world’s misandrist society.With a simple mob life now thoroughly out of reach after exiting the wallflowers group and joining Angelica’s duel, Leon now revels in providing karmic justice by playing the villain for the Prince and Marie’s reverse harem. But his desire to denigrate himself as merely a mob character also causes emotional drama and character development that’s usually not explored by the isekai genre.The first five episodes of Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 1 are probably the highlight of the series thus far. Rather than simply establishing the setting, these episodes felt like a self-contained story that could have completely ended without making audiences feel like they were missing out too much on further plot developments like harem romance and the identities of despicable little sister Marie and other reincarnated characters.Of course, Trapped in a Dating Sim Episode 6 is where the generic characters begin to be given a chance to shine. The reverse harem is so wrapped up in their warped definition of true love that they don’t know how to handle the real emotional harm they’ve caused.And this renewed character drama is where the anime’s story finds its second source of strength in later story arcs as characters begin to “break the script” of the Otome game. One of the best scenes from the source material was when Olivia breaks down in front of Leon over him treating her more like a mindless pet than a living human being.The only question is if the anime can break free from the trappings of the isekai genre and the source material itself to the point that it’s popular enough to justify making Mobseka Season 2. Even fans of the light novel series believe that the first three story arcs are the best and from there on the writing quality falls off.This is a different type of “rule of three”, but it’s hard for the anime production committee to justify greenlighting Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2 if it’s destined to be a weak anime sequel. If anything, they might be better off animating the alternate route Marie IF side stories into OVA episodes (Westerners might hate Marie, but due to her expanded backstory in the Marie IF spin-off she became a sympathetic character and she’s currently the favorite girl character in Japanese polls).From a financial perspective, the first season was regularly featured on Crunchyroll’s popular anime list in Spring 2022, but it’s not a shoo-in for renewal like SPY x FAMILY and The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 2. Another negative data point is that anime did not give a huge boost to the Trapped in a Dating Sim manga.To be fair, only Spring 2022 anime like SPY x FAMILY, Komi Can’t Communicate, and Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie managed to boost their respective manga series to the Oricon Top 20 manga for April 2022. Only the SPY x FAMILY: Family Portrait light novel managed to make it to the Oricon Top 20 light novels for April 2022.Keep in mind that a sales boost does not always automatically result in a quick renewal of an anime sequel. When Studio ENGI released TanMoshi: The Detective Is Already Dead anime the series received a significant boost in book sales. The TanMoshi light novels were even #14 on the April 2022 Oricon list. But over half a year later the TanMoshi: The Detective Is Already Dead Season 2 anime still hasn’t been announced.Regardless, in the context of the mid reviews and lackluster book sales, it is still uncertain whether anime production committee will have Trapped In A Dating Sim renewed for a second season. We’ll just have to wait and see since many isekai anime are receiving sequels.Crunchyroll’s Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2 English dub release dateCrunchyroll’s Trapped in a Dating Sim English dub release date for the first season was on April 17, 2022, which was only several weeks behind the series premiere on April 3, 2022.Here was Crunchyroll’s Trapped in a Dating Sim dub cast:Jordan Dash Cruz as LeonJad Saxton as OliviaKristen McGuire as AngelicaJim Foronda as LuxionSarah Wiedenheft as MarieRicco Fajardo as JuliusAaron Dismuke as ChrisClifford Chapin as GregIan Sinclair as JilkJustin Briner as BradRay Hurd as BalcusAlex Mai as NicksMichelle Rojas as LuceLinda Young as ZolaPresumably, now that Funimation is being phased out by Sony, Crunchyroll’s Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2 English dub release date will be announced in the future after Mobseka Season 2 has first premiered with Japanese audio and English subtitles.Hopefully, future English dubbing will be faster once the COVID pandemic winds down and becomes endemic. Many English dubbing houses have experienced delays since voice actors often travel to the recording studio. In order to protect voice actors from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, they were forced to temporarily pause production or take extra safety precautions that resulted in slowed work.Trapped in a Dating Sim manga, light novel series compared to the animeThe story for the anime is based on the Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu light novel series by author Yomu Mishima and illustrator Monda. Published by Micro Magazine’s GC Novels imprint since May 2018, the book series up to Volume 10 as of May 30, 2022. Like many isekai books, the story first was self-published as the Trapped in a Dating Sim web novel on the Let’s Become a Novelist (Shousetsuka ni Narou) website. Unlike many isekai web novels, the story is already finished as of October 15, 2019. Divided into seven story arcs or Parts, the final ending is contained in web novel Chapter 176.There are significant differences between the characterization and plot events of the web novel and the light novel adaptation. There are new light novel-only characters like Cordelia Fou Easton and the backstories of other characters were expanded.Starting in October 2018, the original creator also teamed up with artist Jun Shiosato to serialize the Trapped in a Dating Sim manga in Niconico Seiga magazine (it switched to Monthly Dragon Age magazine in 2022). As of May 9, 2022, the Otome Game Sekai manga was up to Volume 8.North American publisher Seven Seas Entertainment is handling the Trapped in a Dating Sim English translation for both the light novels and the manga. By December 6, 2022, the print light novel books will be up to Volume 8 in English, whereas the English manga will be up to Volume 6 as of November 15, 2022.As with all isekai anime based on light novels, the story was condensed in order to fit entire story arcs into the TV episodic format. This meant that some of the worldbuilding and the earlier family life of the protagonist was skimmed over, although most of those latter details weren’t revealed in the books until later flashbacks.The anime also skipped many of the scenes that were from Marie’s point of view. In the books, it was clear that Leon and Marie suspected each other of being reincarnated brother and sister, but they gaslighted each other into believing that was impossible.One of the biggest changes was to the size of the magical body armor. The bulky Arroganz was always bigger than the suits of the Prince’s retinue, but the anime made the robot suits the size of Gundam or Code Geass. In the books, the frames were more like powered mobile suits since they stood three meters tall and humans completely filled the chest cockpit. Pic credit: Jun ShiosatoStill, in comparison to many anime adaptations of light novel series the pacing was actually very good. Lately, it’s become a welcome trend in the anime industry for seasons to only adapt a single book. Recent examples include the 86 anime, the Sabikui Bisco anime, the I’m Quitting Heroing anime, and The World’s Finest Assassin Gets Reincarnated in Another World as an Aristocrat anime.But the Mobseka anime didn’t go that far. All in all, it’s predicted that the first season’s finale, Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu Episode 12, will find a stopping point in light novel Volume 2 (or manga Volume 8).It’s not quite the best stopping point since the first three light novel volumes comprise the first major story arc. Ending with Volume 3 would have also changed how anime-only audiences felt about Marie. Even though Marie’s plot threads are left hanging, ending with Volume 2 still allowed for the Sky Pirate Subjection arc and the war with the Principality to work as an action-heavy climax. Ending with Volume 2 also allows Mobseka Season 2 to transition into the next major story arc rather than ending on a cliffhanger revelation.The biggest change was to the ending since the books also had Marie being chosen as a saint rather than just having her state that is her plan. From a character development perspective, that could have been the perfect note to end on since the overall theme is how much Leon despises this Otome world, but the way the anime actually ended gave the story an air of finality.The good news is that there is plenty of source material available for making Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2. Better yet, English-only light novel readers can jump straight to Volume 3. The bad news is that the anime is almost caught up with the manga series. Light novel Volume 3 began to be adapted by manga Volume 8: Chapter 39, so it will be at least a year before manga readers can read the entire next story arc.Hertrude’s younger sister, Princess Hertrauda Sera Fanoss, will play a major role in Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2. Pic credit: MondaMobseka Season 2 anime TV spoilers (plot summary/synopsis)The last time audiences watched the anime, Leon defeated the Black Knight and retired the Principality of Fanoss fleet. However, the Holfort Kingdom is underestimating its opponent and the Principality got off light since Hertrude is still allowed to attend the academy.For his efforts, Leon keeps earning accolades and climbing the social ladder by rising in rank again–much to his chagrin. Now other nobles view him as a threat and they conspire to bring Leon down.Meanwhile, Marie and the idiot brigade (aka Julius and his team) are also aiming to defeat Leon. How will they get their revenge?Leon is very annoyed by how Marie managed to be recognized as a saint. The gossip is that people are saying that Julius chose the right woman after all and there’s even talk of making Julius the crown prince again… and Marie the crown princess!But that’s just what happened to the original protagonist in the Otome game, which is how that protagonist earned the complete reverse harem ending. While that’s irksome enough, Angie shocks Leon by announcing that he’s being forced to act as the commander of the saint’s bodyguard!The elves may be beautiful, but rather than judge each other by physical appearances they highly value magical abilities. Pic credit: Jun ShiosatoDuring a school trip to a historic ruin of ancient humans, they visit Kyle’s homeland which is an elf village on the floating island. There is an elven prophecy that the visiting saint will bring forth the old demon lord when visiting the ruins. Despite the risks, Marie’s debt keeps increasing so she insists they push on ahead in hopes of finding treasure within the ruin.Exploring the ruins, Leon and Marie are separated from the others and they begin to be attacked by these horrifying creatures. But then they stumble upon a secret lab where the elves have been secretly experimenting on artificial lifeforms.After talking to the resident AI, Luxion reveals that the ancient research lab used to be run by ancient humans and that’s how they created the elves as weapons. But the elves believe that ancient elves instead created the “inferior” humans… and they’d kill even the saint to keep the secret of the ruins hidden. But the elves were correct about one thing; the demon’s lord wrath is coming, but it’s in the form of the main Luxion ship!When Leon and Marie find themselves alone in the ruins, Leon seizes the initiative by putting a gun to her head and interrogating her. Pic credit: Jun ShiosatoThings get even more complicated when Leon’s political rivals pull out all the stops to lock him up and throw away the key by bringing him up on false trumped-up charges. But that’s just what the Principality of Fanoss wants since it was their deceptive ploy from the beginning.With Holfort Kingdom’s greatest power behind bars, and Leon’s Lost Item now detained, the Principality launches an unprecedented attack on the capital! When Marie leads a fleet in the war, Hertrude’s younger sister, Principality Princess Hertrauda Sera Fanoss, blows a Magic Flute to summon Guardians to destroy the kingdom’s fleet. Now Leon must figure out how to free himself… and determine whether his country is even worth saving.Being imprisoned and a war is just the start of Leon’s worries. While they had long realized that the other was a Reincarnator, Marie and Leon finally confirm the suspicions of their true identities as reincarnated siblings.And then Marie reveals that the Otome game had a second game that came out after Leon’s death on Earth. That’s right, just like My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!, the Otome game of Earth had multiple sequels!Accompanied by Marie, Leon heads off to study abroad in the Alzer Republic as foreign exchange students. If the same thing that happened to Marie in the Kingdom were to happen to the Alzer Republic, it would once again lead to a crisis that would force Leon to save the world. Again.Leon is dreading the prospect of Queen of Mischief Marie meddling in the plot of the game sequel based on her foreknowledge, but it turns out the original game story has already flown off the rails in this Otome world. The newest protagonist, who was originally all alone in the game sequel, now has a twin sister in this world who wasn’t in the game!Unfortunately, anime fans will have to wait until the Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2 release date to watch what happens next. Stay tuned!Follow AnimeEveryday on Google News!

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“Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs” is legit funny in any format thanks to its sharp-tongued characters, but the English dub of the anime is seriously next-level stuff.

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