My-Otome English Sub & Dub

About My-Otome

My-Otome (舞-乙HiME) arrives as a comedy anime by Sunrise (2005), and the premise is easy to summarize. What the story covers: Arika Yumemiya has traveled far in search of her goal: the prestigious Gualderobe Academy. This is the school where young girls are trained to become Otomes, protectors of royal leaders throughout the lands.

Next up: Here, Arika makes plenty of friends, but some foes know something about her past that she does not. Nevertheless, her spirit and determination will keep pushing her forward. Adapted from its predecessor, Mai-HiME, this series is not a direct sequel, but an alternate universe setting featuring some of the Mai-HiME cast (though with different personalities).

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Miyu (Kiyomi Asai) and Shizuru Viola (Naomi Shindou) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. At 26 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Sunrise, so the studio's house style defines how My-Otome looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Its 6.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Kiyomi Asai voicing Miyu gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2005, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.