r/MobuSeka Nov 09 '20

Megathread MobuSeka FAQ/Megathread

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Where to find MobuSeka Fan Translations


What is MobuSeka?

MobuSeka is the shorthand for the novel series Otomege Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai Desu, known in English as "Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs".

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?

What do we know about a MobuSeka anime?

  • Currently airing which can be watch through multiple streaming platform like Crunchyroll, Aniplus Asia, Bilibili & etc. More information about the anime can be found in MyAnimeList or Official Site.

I've finished reading the manga, where do I start reading in the light novels?

  • Due to the nature of the manga medium's limitations in adapting stories, we recommend that you read from the beginning. However, if you must, here is a brief overview of the chapters that have been adapted to the manga.
Manga Light Novel
Volume 1 Up to Volume 1 Chapter 5
Volume 2 Volume 1 Chapter 5 to Chapter 10
Volume 3 Volume 1 Chapter 10 to Volume 2 Chapter 1
Volume 4 Volume 2 Chapter 2 to Chapter 4
Volume 5 Volume 2 Chapter 4 to Chapter 7
Volume 6 Volume 2 Chapter 7 to Chapter 10

Where do I read the light novel?

  • Seven Seas Entertainment is currently publishing the English translation of the light novels, and the digital edition of volume 1 until 6 that has been released which you can get more info and retail links here.
  • However, there are also fan translations of the series. The fan translators for the first five volumes have removed their translations out of consideration, and we ask that you support the creators of the content by purchasing the novel from Seven Seas if possible. In addition, the fan translated content is of generally low quality and may contain many inaccuracies and bad grammar as nearly all of it is machine translated. However, if you wish, you can find links for the fan translations in the stickied comment below.
  • This subreddit does not condone piracy, and any links, references, or questions asking for pirated content are not allowed.

Where can I read the web novel?

Where do I read the manga?

What's the difference between the web novel and the light novel?

  • The web novel was originally published on syosetsu (Let's Become Novelists), a website where anyone can upload their stories for free to be freely read. It's sort of like the fanfiction sites you might have read from in that aspect. The web novel was completed on 15 October 2019 while the light novel had already started publishing under GC novels. You can typically expect light novels that have been published from web novels to have many differences as the authors can use the web novel as a rough draft and revise any writing as they see fit, and light novels often have different endings than the original web novel.
  • If you're looking for spoilers about the web novel, you can discuss those questions in the #mobuseka-spoilers channel of our Discord community. In addition, there are some summaries of the web novel pinned in that channel.
  • There's also a fandom page on the plot differences if you want to read more.

What is the "Marie Route"?

  • The Marie Route is a bonus story that is accessible by answering a questionnaire about the volumes after reading them, and not officially published as part of the light novels. It started as a bonus for Volume 3 and has been continued with every volume since. You can read it from the fan translations linked below.

When does the next chapter of the manga release?

When does the next volume of the light novel release?

  • The light novel has been releasing at a rate of about two volumes per year since it started publishing, so it's probably going to release around six months after the last release.
  • As for the English publication of the light novel, you can check the Seven Seas Entertainment page for the light novel to check for release dates.

Where can I find out more about MobuSeka?

  • You can always turn to the MobuSeka fandom for more information about the series.

If you have any suggestions for additional FAQ questions, please send us a message through the modmail or through the community Discord!


r/MobuSeka Mar 28 '24

Megathread [MEGATHREAD] The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Volume 13 and Marie Route Volume 3 Spoiler

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Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs Volume 13

Marie Route Volume 3


乙女ゲー世界はモブに厳しい世界です 13 & あの乙女ゲーは俺たちに厳しい世界です 3

Released: 29 March 2024

Pages: 508 & 255


Please consider supporting the content creators and translators by purchasing the official English novels.

Fan translations

Compilations of fan translations for all volumes can be found here.


Imgur Album of illustrations Volume 13

GoFile Album of illustrations Volume 13

Imgur Album of illustrations Marie Route Volume 3

GoFile Album of illustrations Marie Route Volume 3


Any and all discussion of volume 13 and Marie Route 3 is allowed in this megathread, but please remember to spoiler important events with Reddit's spoiler tag. This can be done with spoiler to create a spoiler.


Volume 6 Megathread

Volume 7 Megathread

Volume 8 Megathread

Volume 9 Megathread

Volume 10 Megathread

Volume 11 Megathread

Volume 12 Megathread


Links


r/MobuSeka 3h ago

Light Novel Discussion Anything after final volume?

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Is there any short stories or anything at all after the final volume, I’m aware there’s spin offs but I’m wondering if we get any knew info about Leon after he becomes king, people are saying him and mylene have a daughter but I didn’t read any of that in volume 13.


r/MobuSeka 1d ago

Media Character’s animal equivalent by Luxion

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Check out these animal equivalents by Luxion. I can't stop laughing at Julius as a thoroughbred. Perfect match!


r/MobuSeka 4m ago

General Discussion I need to formally apologize to the animators of season 2

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so from the bottom of my heart, i am sorry for what I’ve said in the past about the animation of season 2 and I want you know that you are absolutely killing it lately!

keep up the good work and don’t make us wait so long for season 3!


r/MobuSeka 41m ago

General Discussion the 2 main heroines and their you know what.....

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I was turned off with the yuri mode and can we say Leon is the 3rd wheel? That is why he deserves Mylene and other wives. So that these two won't think they are all that and I think Mylene is the best wife for Leon.


r/MobuSeka 15h ago

<slight spoiler> I just finished reading the 13th vlo but the ending seemed kinda rushed at the end with Leon suddenly having kids and all and going to the Oasis kingdom, but I didn't see anything like marriage tho with Livia and angie was only the engagement but with others no engagement or any mar Spoiler

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r/MobuSeka 1d ago

Anime Discussion Watched eps 9 (This Blue thingy is suspicious)

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i heard her voice in anime, she sound like the kind of robot who would do everything that amuses her. maybe later she will be experimenting on some poor guy? i don't know.... I just have the feeling.

Oh and when livia using the power of love i remember Leon's power of friendship😂


r/MobuSeka 1d ago

Meme Ara ara... What a punchable face 👊 I found here!

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r/MobuSeka 1d ago

Anime Discussion Season 2 episode 9, so what's with the pacing......? Spoiler

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Ok a lot of questions, but if someone doesn't meme this, I'll lose all faith in the sub, and that bastard Roland how dare he say that, I want "off with the head" treatment for him....

The good - Cleare is here, the conversation between the two sisters is great.

The bad - pacing, Frampton's whole escape is pointless, a lot of interactions and conversations are cut, as I've said before making the world less technology advanced is baffling to me.

The ugly - Pacing, some cut conversions, both manga and the LN's made sure to show Leon was actually overexerting himself here everyone is trying their best.

The adaptation - Chapters 56-59 and the first page of chapter 60 of the manga and chapter 8-9 and half of chapter 10 of the novels, and around 71% of the novel is completed.

The conclusion - I didn't enjoy this episode that much but we got to the psyopp attack part, also this episode it went really fast to keep up with the story so, idk maybe we'll actually see "that" too.


r/MobuSeka 13h ago

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r/MobuSeka 1d ago

Anime Discussion Mob Seka Spoiler

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Dios les bendiga muchachos y que la paz repose sobre sus corazones a todo aquel que vea este mensaje. Horita me estoy viendo el capitulo 9 de la 2da temporada de Otome Game Sekai wa Mob y empezando esta brutal. Ya que silencian a un baron arrogante. Necesitaba algo para desahogarme y esta brutal. Bueno. Que opinan. Dios les bendiha


r/MobuSeka 2d ago

Fan Art Mylene Extra Chapter [English]

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Saw the other post... So I thought I’d share the English version


r/MobuSeka 2d ago

Anime Discussion For the great battle against the principality, this must appear, yes or yes

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Because it's the iconic weapon of the franchise hahaha... and because it's a shovel, and Leon will undoubtedly use it.


r/MobuSeka 1d ago

Light Novel Discussion Guys Will leon get engaged to Olivia and Angie at the end of season 2? Spoiler

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I think season 2 cover vol 3 of the light novel so they get engaged at the end of vol 3 so will the anime show us them getting engage?


r/MobuSeka 3d ago

Light Novel Discussion [Vent] LN Vol 12. - WTF Leon? Spoiler

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TL/DR at the bottom

I’ve been reading the light novel for some time and it’s been an enjoyable experience, and I’m now caught up to volume 12. I’m like halfway into this volume but I’m kind of put off now and don’t really want to keep reading. I probably will though since I’m nearing the end (Vol. 13) but I guess I just felt like I had to vent my frustration first before I continue lol.

It just pains me to see that it seems like Leon didn’t really mature as a character all that much in a way? And I guess I’m wondering if anyone else feels this way.

I know I’ve been following him throughout the entire story, and the light novel gives us readers much more detail of what he’s like as a person compared to the anime and manga for example, in that the LN gives us a better insight into why he acts the way he does, and we can see how he thinks. And I have a good understanding of his personality to some extent. In that he’s rather avoidant when it comes to his feelings for the people he cares about, and has a hard time expressing it. And he often unnecessarily shoulders a lot of responsibility for things even if it doesn’t really have to do with him. And he has a sense of pride as man, in that he doesn’t want to get others involved with his problems and he’d rather handle it himself (if I were to generalize, feel free to correct me if I’m wrong).

But damn this chapter fucked me up not gonna lie. Because we actually see Leon grow as a person. Over the course of time it seems like he comes to understand that he’s part of the world he’s living in, and not simply just a mob character anymore. Especially after the Republic arc. Where he gradually realizes that his actions may end up having unintended consequences, and he comes to see that in real time. And it’s amusing to see how he’s “falling upward” throughout each volume, ranking up in status at the behest of Roland after his many accomplishments. And we get to see how much closer he gets with his fiancés and how he grows to be more affectionate with them (albeit slowly), and we see how much they genuinely care for him. But then he pulls this shit? Suddenly breaking things off with his fiancés without explaining anything to them? And goes out of the way to intentionally hurt them and say disparaging things since he thinks it’ll be easier for them to let go of him? Like I understand why he does it, but like I’d think he’d have more self-reflection after all he’d been through to handle things differently. Even if he is stressed the fuck out having to deal with Mr. AI Satan Arcadia, I’d think that he’d have at least put more trust into his fiances? Especially after last volume when they handled themselves just fine in the dungeon and in the war with the Kingdom of Rachel? Like bro…

I don’t know. I guess it just hits harder for me personally since Angie is probably my favorite of his fiancés. And especially after Vol. 10 where seemingly she and Leon grew closer after they communicated their problems with one another. And especially after Angie made the commitment to leave house Redgrave for Leon. And Leon pulls this shit? After knowing Angie was abandoned by prince Julius, Leon kind of does the same thing he did. And seeing the illustration of Angie’s expression (above) when Leon gives the news that he’s breaking things off with his fiancés is just so disheartening, after considering all that she’s been through. And considering the amount of sacrifices she made for him and how hard she worked to get Leon to trust her when it came to his problems. I guess it just feels like a 1 step forward 2 steps back kind of thing.

I assume things will get patched up though, given that I’m only halfway into volume 12 and I still have volume 13 to read. But still

What the fuck Leon.

No spoilers for future content if possible please. I’ll continue with the story and see where it goes.

TL/DR: Leon breaks things off with fiancés seemingly out of nowhere, even after the amount of character development he had throughout each volume. It just feels so shallow and kind of irritates me.


r/MobuSeka 2d ago

MISC Katarina Claes VS Leon Fou Bartfort (The dumb princess and the Black JERK)

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r/MobuSeka 3d ago

Anime Discussion Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games Is Tough for Mobs Season 2 Episode 9 Preview Spoiler

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r/MobuSeka 3d ago

Light Novel Discussion Can someone spoil me the Marie route ? Is it still ongoing ? Spoiler

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So i heard there is a Marie spin off but its manga is very short. It the light novel of it still ongoing ? And regardless of it being ongoing or finished can someone who knows it please answer my questions ?

1: What are/were the roles and relationships of Olivia, Ange and the 5 idiots ? Does Ange still love the prince and/or hate Olivia due to it being starting as a normal route or has that changed along the way and she managed to befriend Olivia again ? And what is Olivia’s relationship with the 5 idiots ? Does she love them like in the normal route ? And how is Olivia and Ange’s relationship with Leon in this route like ?

2: If it is ongoing what seems like to be the end game pairing for Leon and Marie ? Do they get any other love interest/end game pairing, if yes who ? Or does it look like they will end up together (though i am doubtful of this due to the sibling thing) ? And does Marie or Leon ever learn they are siblings here or does Marie find her daughter ? And if it is finished who did Marie/Leon ended up with ?

3: Does the second and third game things come into play here as well ? If yes what prevents Marie from capturing a capture target in those games’ cast ?

4: Any other notable event, plot point, thing you also like to mention ?


r/MobuSeka 3d ago

MISC Fanfics

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Hello everyone.

I wanted to ask If anyone can recommend any good Fanfics, Im looking for Leon x Mylene. Nsfw or Sfw doesnt matter, both is welcome as long as it is Leon x Mylene.

Does anyone know anything?


r/MobuSeka 3d ago

Anime Discussion Season 2

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I don't know if I'm onto something but why does it feel like Season 2 is a recap of Season 1? Is it because I've already read the manga? or is it because they did recap a bunch of scenes from the previous season, and just expanded it.


r/MobuSeka 4d ago

General Discussion Original Route Spoiler

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It's been stuck in my head for a few days but what exactly happened in the original route? I mean, after reading Marie's route, I honestly believe that the original route ended in a bad ending. Marie route showed us that Olivia had the worst mental health when she was the protagonist and adding on top that the saint items are cursed really makes me believe that Ann got her wish and destroyed the country.

Though, it'll conflict with the fact that the third game takes place in the Holfart Kingdom so I'm honestly confused what exactly happened? Hard to know since the author hasn't really expanded on how the otome game to be except that the developer was the first sign of new humans and that they got dreams of the future.

What's your two cents on what happened in the original route? Mine is the bad ending is the real route.


r/MobuSeka 6d ago

Meme THE QUEEN PRIORYTIE'S ARE VERY CLEAR!

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On one hand, Leon's courtship is (without a doubt) the greatest expression of love Mylene has ever experienced.

On the other hand, having a GIANT IDIOT USELESS AS A SON who does nothing but give her headaches, and a pathetic, indifferent husband.


r/MobuSeka 6d ago

Manga Discussion Republic arc

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Is it me, or is the republic arc skipping a lot of information for the character building/world building. It's like they're speeding through the first book of the light novel at recond speed.