#otomate party 2018

[slugtranslation-hypmic]

this is going to be a long ask so i apologize in advance, but i'm still confused about ichiro and samatoki's side of things regarding tdd's disbandment. why was it that they chose to let ichiro have jiro and saburo back even after he lost? i understand that nemu was already hypnotised at that point but why would they have samatoki lose nemu no matter what the outcome was? i might have missed something but jiro and saburo somehow coming out completely unscathed (i don't think chuuohku would have hypnotised them so for lack of better words that'll do) felt like it was forced due to them later joining buster bros. maybe i'm looking too much into it, but regardless the hypmic manga does have plot holes sprinkled in so i can't help but overthink this when it doesn't really seem fair (which, while chuuohku seems like the evil bad guys, i don't think their main goal is making everyone in the main cast absolutely miserable.) this in turn confuses me even more because everything that happened on this side of the conflict felt unnecessary. it doesn't really give ichiro an actual reason to hate samatoki's guts besides losing respect for him, and chuuohku's actions just feel targeted at samatoki.

so i guess in short, i'm asking about your interpretation on samatoki and ichiro's conflict at the end of the tdd manga. my rambling might be hard to understand as my first language isn't english but i hope this gets the point across.

The real life explanation is that the TDD breakup scene was probably planned very early on in Hypmic - I believe it was first shown in December 2018 - and like many early Hypmic things, not all the implications were fully considered. Hypmic in December 2018 when the TDD breakup was first hinted at was significantly different than Hypmic in July 2020 when the TDD breakup finally appeared in its complete form in the manga. By that point in time, it’s possible that the writer’s goals had shifted, leading to an extraordinarily contrived scenario. The TDD breakup as a whole feels like a really epic scene you’d imagine in your mind but then have to construct an elaborate, unwieldy setup to make work.

In universe, the Samatoki and Ichirou fight was a trial run for the DRB system as a whole. Otome wanted to see if men would rap battle each other for entertainment purposes, and as such, she had no desire to actually harm Jirou and Saburou or remove them from Ichirou’s care. 

I agree that what Chuuouku did was unfair to Samatoki. They couldn’t take Ichirou’s siblings since, as you mentioned, the Buster Bros are a team in present day canon. Additionally, they wouldn’t be accepted into the Party of Words as they’re both male. My assumption is that the Party wanted Nemu anyway and simply chose to kill two birds with one stone. Nemu is a high-ranking officer in present canon despite her age and short amount of political experience, so she’s clearly being favored in some way.

Ichirou’s bone to pick with Samatoki is that Samatoki chose Nemu over Ichirou’s brothers, and Ichirou, who at that point in time had made his life’s purpose be protecting his brothers, felt like that was a betrayal to his deepest core value. Because Samatoki willingly chose to hurt Ichirou’s brothers (never mind the fact that they were fine) meant that Ichirou had to make Samatoki his enemy or else change his core sense of identity.

[otomegamesandme]

Also not to continue on about this whole debacle, but this just makes me realize how the Western otome community has to prove their interest to each individual company. Like it took people not shutting up about Hakuouki's localization and continuing to support it for Aksys to eventually pick up other titles years later (also maybe Sweet Fuse didn't do well which made the hesitant to pick another one up, it's hard to say). Then Idea Factory put out Amnesia: Memories since people kept asking for that one and then again, it wouldn't be until years later and probably because of the continuous support shown to that game where Idea Factory decided to give us more titles last year.

People were spamming PQube with Jack Jeanne as one of their major wishlist titles, and I'm sure that's what made Broccoli move ahead and decide to finally localize a game (still surprised Aksys got this because of this). I'm not entirely clear on the circumstances of Bustafellows localization, but I wouldn't be surprised if it followed a similar pattern.

And now here we are with Ruby Party titles. If I'm understanding correctly, even the employees in the US branch have been trying to push for these games to come to the West since like 2018, but they haven't budged. And now they're asking, again, for the Western otome community to prove themselves and like? It's exhausting. I get Japanese companies (even outside of otome titles) have always been resistant to localizing their titles to the West, but I've been watching this go on since we got Hakuouki in 2013 and it's just...exhausting it's been almost a decade of this at this point. Especially since the otome community has grown to a pretty decent size at this point. I don't know, I normally don't like to rant, but it's just wild how consistent this pattern is.

[justrandomselfships]

girl is down bad (I am girl)

[carelesstranslator]

Otopa 2018 Clock Zero Stage Drama Haiku translation

Otomate Party Clock Zero’s skit character submitted haikus for the haiku contest with the theme of ‘romantic love'

Takato wherever I look about in endless summer I see your visage * (‘endless summer’ is the alternative flower name for ‘Nadeshiko’) Madoka 1. Hanabusa’s store With uncountable flavours the best in the world (first haiku was a slogan for Nakaba’s future store) 2. On the surface of the pool of thoughts reflected is the moon at dusk * (explanation: When I think of you, my heart wavers like the moon reflected on the surface of the water) (he insisted that this poem was written based on references to existing poems in textbooks and not at all based on his personal feelings) Tora perfect, bring it on! those that want to die early come out to the front! Nakaba I can't conceal it I don't want to hide my heart I really like you! Shuuya to my beloved I pledge to eternity on this, your finger * (implied, marriage proposal, ring finger) Riichirou Rittan misunderstood the rules for the haiku contest and submitted instead a famous tanka poem that is part of the Hyakunin Isshu poetry anthology. This is a passionate poem that conveys the feeling of willingness to sacrifice one’s life for someone. (Number 50, Kimi ga tame, by Fujiwara Yoshitaka) Nadeshiko Wandering in dreams I hear your beloved voice yet my tears still fall * (Literally the last line is ‘tears dry’, but the given explanation for her poem is: In a vague dream, even though I can hear your voice, because I cannot see your face, my tears won’t stop)

[cocotome]

Some captures from the intro of the 3rd bluray but I thought they made pretty backgrounds~

[cleaetpauline60]

Otomate Party 2018 (part 1) 

CLOCK ZERO ～終焉の一秒～ (Clock Zero ~Shuen no Ichibyo~)

黒蝶のサイケデリカ (Kokucho no Psychedelica)

Collar×Malice

天涯ニ舞ウ、粋ナ花 (Tengai ni Mau, Iki na Hana)

NORN9 ノルン＋ノネット (Norn9 ~Norn + Nonette~)

DIABOLIK LOVERS LOST EDEN

[msyuksanh]

From the Shiro to Kuro no Alice game, backstage at Otomate Party 2018 is Suzuki Yuto, Umehara Yuichiro, Masuda Toshiki and Okitsu Kazuyuki!

Image from Suzuki Yuto’s Blog!

[cannonette]

CLOCK ZERO ～終焉の一秒～ Devote CLOCK ZERO ~Shuuen no Ichibyou~ Devote

Genre: To Live in the Broken World with You AVG Keywords: Director: Shima Reiko, Character Design/Artist: Nagaoka Catch: I don’t need, a World where you’re not there. Cast: Namikawa Daisuke / Maeno Tomoaki / Toriumi Kosuke / Sugiyama Noriaki / Ishida Akira / Sudou Shou / Others Title Summary: Port of CLOCK ZERO ～終焉の一秒～which was released on the 23rd of April 2015, with new elements Hardware: Nintendo Switch Release Date: To be released in 2019  Official Site: Unannounced Official Twitter: @cz_x_official Copyright: ©IDEA FACTORY / DESIGN FACTORY

Price: Unannounced

[animateinternational]

【🌏🇯🇵 Blu-ray】Otomate Party 2018 Event [animate Limited Edition]

🌏ANIMATE INTERNATIONAL 🇯🇵ANIMATE ONLINE SHOP JAPAN 

The Otomate Party 2018 event held September 8-9 2018 at Tokyo International Forum - including bonus footage - is coming to Blu-ray! Featuring Tomoaki Maeno, Junichi Suwabe, Yuichiro Umehara, Noriaki Sugiyama, and many many more!!

This item releases March 2019 - but if you want to get your hands on our animate exclusive bonuses, including the exclusive booklet, macaron-shaped case, character message book and more, we recommend you pre-order ASAP as once they're gone, they're gone! 

[apfleur]

Somebody in the otome reddit linked to the various trailers from the Otomate Party 2018 (I’m not familiar with this event). The new title above in particular caught my attention. I was so happy to see a manly looking character (scar reminds me of Kennyo). *__* The purple hair guy also seems my cup of tea as well, just basing on looks.

But oh, look at the MC (the girl in red). She looks badass. Doesn’t seems like a pushover. I hope her personality’s also as badass as her looks.

[voltageotome]

Anime Expo 2018 is over!

Thank you so much for all of those who came to see Voltage Inc. at the official AX Butler Cafe!💕✨

We are truly humbled to have so many wonderful, wonderful fans, and it was a joy to meet you all. Hope you had as much fun as we did, and keep a look out for those upcoming releases we revealed😉

With lots of love,

The Voltage Inc. Localization Team

P.S. If you didn’t go to the 18+ AX Butler Cafe show... YOU. MISSED. OUT! So make sure to go next year!

[otome-obsessed]

Anime Expo 2018 – Otome and Games for Women Activities

Here is a list of companies with otome related things and panels at AX2018. If there are fan panels too related to otome, please let me know!

CYBIRD

Booth Number: 1206

Industry Panel

Time and Date: Thursday, July 5, 6pm – 7pm Location: LP 4 (411)

Note: CYBIRD has a LOT of things that they are doing during AX! Please read their AX2018 Hashtag for more info!

KLAB

Booth Number: 4706

Industry Panel

Time and Date: Thursday, July 5, 10:30pm-11:30pm Location: WS1/403B

More Event and Merchandise Details Here

Shall We Date?

Booth Number: 1400

More Info Under their Moments

Voltage

Merch Sellers: 3025, 3026, 3027, 3029, 3127 (Voltage does not have a booth this year, they are instead doing a butler cafe and an industry panel)

Industry Panel

Time and Date: Friday, July 6, 5pm-6pm Location: LP 5/404AB

More Info Under their Facebook Event Post

Panels

Please send me information on otome related panels!

Have I missed someone? Please send me info like that shown above via a comment here or through my contact page! 

Also see this page on OtomeObsessed.com for more updates as I am lazy and don’t want to do them in two places.

[voltageslbp]

Craving SLBP merch? Missed out on Anime Expo?!

Then come to Otakon this weekend, where our retail partner, Purple Plum, will be selling official Voltage Inc. merchandise!

Booth #1104, 1106, 1108, 1110

Hope to see you there!

[cocotome]

I was super annoyed when the release date for Otomate Party 2018 was pushed back almost 2 months (my order estimated March 26th as ship date)! Now that the new date, May 17th, is getting closer, I'm feeling excited again. These pics really got my hype going!

[cleaetpauline60]

Otomate Party 2018 (part 2)

KLAP!! ～Kind Love And Punish～ Fun Party

ニル・アドミラリの天秤 クロユリ炎陽譚 (Nil Admirari no Tenbin: Kuroyuri En'yotan)

Code：Realize ～創世の姫君～ (Code: Realize ~Sousei no Himegimi~ )

薄桜鬼 真改 (Hakuoki Shinkai)

白と黒のアリス (Shiro to Kuro no Alice)

真紅の焔 真田忍法帳 (Kurenai no Homura Sanada Ninpo Cho)

[hi3m1]

I saw this awesome blog post http://voltageinclicious.tumblr.com/post/170871526403/shabbybabby-yoooooooooooooooo-why-i-didnt

I really hope we get his route really really soon ‘cause the only thing I’m doing right now is waiting for his damn route q.q Please voltage give us a date!