Otome Mania!!

Quick Note: This review is from the perspective of a longtime otome game player/fan. So the high rating isn't exactly because it's a mind-blowing experience and everyone must read. My review will explain why I rate it a 9. ==Story (9)== The whole premise is about giving readers an idea of how otome games are made while giving a lot of otome fanservice. It's got the plain but cute heroine that's always doing her best, ikemen characters that cover almost all types, and the ikemen guys having their moments with the heroine. We follow the heroine, who's a huge otome fangirl, as she tries to make herown game in the otome company she works out. The manga does a good job of showing how much work goes into these games and it's a lot more than creating pretty boys and doki doki scenarios. Around the end of each volume, the author puts a note on the making of this manga and it's clear that they've put a lot of effort and research into this. So, I gotta give credit to them for that because I don't think I've ever came across a manga that tried to show the making of otome games while also having otome elements players would know and love. So I'd say, the author does deliver what they wanted to do. ==Art (9)== The art is very otome-esque. It's soft and pretty. Which is perfect for a manga like this that's all about otome and a slice of life type of setting. It's not the most detailed artwork, but the simplistic look fits well enough. ==Character (7)== The heroine, Yuzumi, is like almost every other otome MC, but is enjoyable in her own way. It's nice to see a heroine that LOVES otome game and shows her fangirl side. Though, is willing to learn and work hard for the company she loves. We get a lot of ikemen characters and that's where it's the weakest. While I love their designs, we don't really spend much time with some of the characters. I do like how almost each guy gets their own portion and cute moment with Yuzumi, but sadly it's not like for some of the others. Such as Shiraishi (The Lead Writer), who has an interesting backstory but barely explored, and Todoroki (Lead Programmer), who I kept forgetting their existence cause of how little he appears. Another is the rival company, we don't get to now any of the members except the boss. Which is a shame because I wanted to know what kind of guys they are. Because of the lack of character spotlight of some of the cast members, I have to give this portion a 7. ==Enjoyment (10)== As someone who loves otome games, I had a lot of fun reading this. I also liked gaining some insight of what goes behind the otome I love to play. It shows that there is a lot more to making these games and I appreciate the author trying to make it fun as we learn. The otome elements and ikemen cast within the manga was just so great. My fav guys was Takumi and Alex! ==Overall (9)== If you're like me and have a love for otome games or reverse harem manga, then I recommend this! It's a short read, but good if you want something lighthearted. I can also recommend this to people who are interested in the behind the scenes of otome games and don't mind the reverse harem elements. There's no real romance in this manga and heroine doesn't get together with anyone, so not something to read if you're hoping for a romance manga.