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EP 1Arika Yumemiya journeys to Windbloom Kingdom to find her mother and become an Otome.
Oct 7, 2005Young Arika Yumemiya travels to the Kingdom of Windbloom to locate her mother and pursue her goal of becoming an Otome. During her stay, she meets Garderobe student Nina, Nina's foster father Sergay, and the rebellious princess Mashiro. When a monster called a Slave attacks the group, Meister Otome Shizuru Viola swiftly defeats the creature. This display of skill impresses Arika and strengthens her resolve to become an Otome herself.
EP 2Arika Sneaks Into Garderobe Council Meeting to Declare Her Intent to Join
Oct 14, 2005After witnessing Shizuru's power, Arika becomes determined to become a real Otome and attend Garderobe. She sneaks out of the infirmary while evading pursuing students. Arika reaches the room where the council is discussing the previous incident and Nina's punishment. There, she declares her intent to join the school. This sequence highlights her resolve to pursue her goal despite the risks involved in leaving her recovery location. Her actions demonstrate a shift from passive observation to active pursuit of her ambitions within the institution.
EP 3Arika faces Nina in a high-stakes battle to enter Garderobe during the coronation.
Oct 21, 2005To gain admission to the Otome school Garderobe, the inexperienced Arika must defeat Nina in an exhibition match held during Mashiro’s coronation ceremony, with Nina facing expulsion if she loses. Nina initially dominates the fight, but the event is interrupted by an attack from a mysterious knight. In the ensuing chaos, Arika manages to catch a falling airplane and holds it steady long enough for Brigadier General Haruka Armitage, a Meister Otome, to throw the aircraft to safety. This display of strength occurs amidst the tension of the ceremony and the critical stakes of the duel between the two girls.
EP 4Arika joins Garderobe and faces new allies and foes after the crisis
Oct 28, 2005Following the resolution of the previous conflict, Arika is officially accepted into Garderobe. During her transition, she undergoes significant instruction and receives important guidance regarding her new role. This period of adjustment leads to the formation of new friendships as she integrates into the group. Simultaneously, her presence and actions generate hostility, resulting in the creation of new adversaries. The narrative focuses on these social developments and the dual nature of her reception within the organization, highlighting both the supportive relationships and the emerging conflicts that define her early experience at the school.
EP 5Arika's Uniform Disappears and She Suspects Mashiro's Cat Mikoto
Nov 4, 2005Arika faces expulsion because her school uniform is found in a shop, yet she lacks funds to pay for it. To prove she did not sell the item, she asks her new friends to help find the real thief. Evidence initially suggests Mashiro's cat, Mikoto, is responsible. However, another student actually stole the uniform to sabotage Arika. At the same time, a mysterious person who knew Arika's mother begins sending her money and letters. This secret benefactor's identity remains unknown to Arika, adding a layer of mystery to her already difficult situation at the academy.
EP 6Shiho Sabotages Pool with Gelle Anguille, Leading to Unintended Consequences
Nov 11, 2005Shiho’s intense jealousy drives her to plant a Gelle Anguille in the school swimming pool during sports class, nearly causing Nina to drown. The group attempts to neutralize the creature using salt, but a mix-up between salt and sugar labels causes the monster to grow larger instead. Juliet Nao Zhang, a student from Pearl, steps in to help resolve the crisis. Following this incident, Arika assumes the role of room attendant for both Nina and Juliet, marking a shift in their living arrangements and interpersonal dynamics within the school environment.
EP 7Arika and Mashiro discover a mysterious machine that shatters Arika's Coral GEM during palace reconstruction
Nov 18, 2005While assisting in the reconstruction of the royal palace, Arika encounters a rumor concerning Mashiro. The two characters subsequently locate a mysterious machine situated beneath the castle. This discovery results in the shattering of Arika's Coral GEM. Following this incident, a Slave attacks them. In response to the threat, Arika and Mashiro establish a contract. Utilizing the power of the Blue Sky Sapphire, Arika successfully defeats the Slave. This sequence of events highlights the immediate dangers faced during the reconstruction efforts and the pivotal role of the contract in overcoming the hostile entity.
EP 8Arika seeks to secretly cancel her contract while exploring the Mausoleum of Garderobe with friends.
Nov 25, 2005Arika bears the responsibility of finding a method to cancel her contract without revealing her intentions. To gain necessary information, she and her companions infiltrate the Mausoleum of Garderobe. During this exploration, they discover that Otomes prioritize absolute loyalty to their masters, even if it requires them to fight against their own friends. Despite learning this harsh reality about the nature of their bond, Arika remains determined to find a solution that allows her to change this established order and secure her freedom.
EP 9Coral class hiking trip in Aries turns dangerous for Arika and Erstin
Dec 2, 2005During Otome training, Arika’s Coral class undertakes a 100 km hike through Aries. Randomly paired students venture into the wilderness, where Arika and her partner Erstin face severe complications. Erstin suffers a snake bite, causing her internal nanomachines to malfunction. Additionally, the communication bracelets intended for summoning assistance break down, leaving them isolated. Amidst these failures, a mysterious figure launches an attack on Arika, escalating the peril of their expedition.
EP 10Garderobe, Aries, Windbloom, and Artai move to rescue two lost Coral students while Aswad moves through the area.
Dec 9, 2005The characters Garderobe, Aries, Windbloom, and Artai embark on a mission to locate and rescue two Coral students who have gone missing. As they proceed with their rescue operation, they encounter a mysterious group known as Aswad, which is simultaneously moving through the same area. The narrative focuses on the efforts of the rescue team as they navigate the situation involving the lost students and the presence of the enigmatic group in the region.
EP 11Nina and Arika Escort Mashiro to Royal Meeting Amidst Escape Crisis
Dec 16, 2005Nina and Arika are tasked with escorting Mashiro to a meeting with royal guests from a neighboring country. When Mashiro runs away, the situation threatens to spark an international conflict. To prevent this diplomatic incident, Windbloom devises a hasty substitute plan to cover for Mashiro's absence. The group must quickly implement this alternative strategy to maintain peace and ensure the meeting proceeds without further complications or political fallout between the nations involved.
EP 12Arika impersonates Mashiro to meet Prince Takumi while Nina pretends to be Arika.
Dec 23, 2005Arika takes on the identity of the missing Mashiro to encounter the foreign prince Takumi. Simultaneously, Nina assumes Arika's persona. Mashiro adopts the name Nina and travels to the Windbloom slums. There, she encounters a foreign boy who is revealed to be the genuine Prince Takumi. He has arrived in search of his sister. This complex web of mistaken identities and hidden motives drives the narrative forward as the characters navigate their new roles and unexpected encounters in unfamiliar settings.
EP 13Arika faces love and duty while Akane chooses elopement over duty
Jan 6, 2006Arika struggles with her growing affection for Sergay, torn between her destiny as an Otome and the pursuit of true love. Simultaneously, Akane Soir, the premier Pearl student, receives an offer to become Florence's Meister Otome. This prestigious role would permanently separate her from her boyfriend, Kazuya. Despite the opportunity, Akane makes a sudden decision to elope with Kazuya rather than accept the position. In a separate event, two Meister Otomes from different nations engage in combat against one another. The narrative highlights the difficult choices characters face regarding personal relationships versus professional obligations within their society.
EP 14Arika's friends worry about her strange behavior while Shizuru investigates the conflict between Romulus and Remus.
Jan 13, 2006Arika's friends become concerned over her strange behavior. Meanwhile, Shizuru investigates the boiling Otome conflict between the two countries of Romulus and Remus.
EP 15Sergay Saves Arika While Considering Her Royal Identity
Jan 20, 2006Sergay rescues Arika from a perilous situation, granting her an opportunity to express her emotions. However, he rejects her advances after realizing she might be the true princess of Windbloom. Later, Arika encounters Mashiro, who is also suffering from distress. Arika promises to determine whether she can become a Meister Otome before Mashiro achieves her goal of becoming a queen who brings happiness to everyone.
EP 16Arika, Nina, and Erstin vow to become Meister Otomes while a coup unfolds.
Jan 24, 2006Arika, Nina, and Erstin make a mutual promise to become Meister Otomes together. Meanwhile, Nagi de Artai and Schwarz initiate a coup against Windbloom and Garderobe.
EP 17Hostile forces invade Windbloom, shutting down Otome technology and forcing Arika to fight Erstin.
Feb 2, 2006As hostile forces invade the capital of Windbloom, all Otomes are summoned into battle. An enemy plan causes the source of the Otome technology to shut down. Arika learns that Erstin is an agent of Schwartz, who intends to capture Princess Mashiro, and they are forced to fight against each other. Sergay, trying to protect Arika, reveals himself as her benefactor, and admits that she may be the true princess, causing Nagi to realize that Sergay has withheld information. Nina, greatly upset by Sergay seemingly favored Arika, attacks Arika, but Erstin blocks the attack with her Slave and dies telling her friends she most wanted to be with them. Arika and Nina clash, creating a large explosion.
EP 18Mashiro joins refugees after Windbloom raid while Nina serves Nagi and Aoi protects her
Feb 9, 2006Three days after the disastrous raid against Windbloom, Mashiro is forced to join refugees fleeing from their homeland. Nina now serves as the Meister Otome of Nagi. Getting to know her exiled people better, Mashiro learns the painful truth about her leadership qualities as the poor people of Windbloom, forced out by Nagi's occupation, threaten Aoi for her loyalty to Mashiro. Aoi refuses to tell the mob where Mashiro is, falling off a cliff instead, and a grief-stricken Mashiro flees.
EP 19Mashiro reunites with Arika in Aswad while Natsuki and Nao seek aid from the Republic of Aries
Feb 16, 2006Mashiro regains consciousness within the village of Aswad, where she is joyfully reunited with Arika. Simultaneously, Natsuki and Nao travel toward the Republic of Aries to request assistance.
EP 20Nina grows closer to Sergay while Natsuki seeks help from Cardair
Feb 23, 2006Nina finds herself increasingly attached to her foster father Sergay as she distances herself from her former friends. Meanwhile, Natsuki faces rejection when she asks for assistance in Aries. Consequently, she is compelled to turn to Cardair for support. At this location, the king has recently dispatched his Otome to retrieve valuable data from the village of Aswad. This sequence of events highlights the shifting relationships and the urgent need for aid in a region under royal scrutiny. The narrative focuses on Nina's personal connections and Natsuki's desperate search for allies amidst political tensions.
EP 21The White Princess Awakens and Political Maneuvers
Mar 2, 2006Nagi learns that Nina could be the legitimate heir to the throne. Meanwhile, Mashiro shows empathy toward her exiled subjects and requests that Aswad accept them into his care. In response to these developments, Sergay devises a strategy to capture Mashiro. He intends to execute this plan with the help of the Valkyrie unit, adding tension to the political landscape as loyalties and succession claims shift.
EP 22Aswad strikes Cardair while Sergay targets Mashiro and Arika with Valkyries
Mar 9, 2006Aswad launches an attack against Cardair to punish them for their betrayal. Simultaneously, Sergay and the Valkyries reach the village with the intent to forcibly seize Mashiro and Arika. In a separate development, Nagi instructs Nina to activate the true power of the Harmonium. These events unfold concurrently as characters pursue conflicting objectives involving retribution, abduction, and the unleashing of hidden abilities within the group.
EP 23Arika discovers her lineage as Lena Sayers' daughter in the Black Valley.
Mar 17, 2006Arika, Mashiro, and Miyu arrive at the Black Valley, where they meet the long-lost Mai and Mikoto the Cat Goddess. Arika learns she is the daughter of Lena Sayers, the Otome for the Kingdom of Windbloom, while Nina is revealed to be the true princess. Natsuki and Nao subsequently join the group. The episode title references Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
EP 24Sergay risks his life to protect Nina while Nina operates the Harmonium to save him.
Mar 24, 2006As liberation plans for Windbloom proceed, Sergay attempts to shield Nina and eliminate the origin of the Slaves and Valkyries' power. He is shot during this effort. To sustain his life, Nina must operate the Harmonium, a weapon capable of destroying entire cities. This action is taken specifically to keep Sergay alive amidst the ongoing conflict and the unfolding operations to free Windbloom.
Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Mai-Otome have?
- Mai-Otome has 26 episodes.
- When did Mai-Otome come out?
- Mai-Otome came out in 2005.
- Which studio made Mai-Otome?
- Mai-Otome was produced by Sunrise.
- Who directed Mai-Otome?
- Mai-Otome was directed by Masakazu Ohara.
- Is Mai-Otome finished?
- Current status of Mai-Otome: Finished.