My-Otome
In the distant future on the planet Earl, colonized by immigrants from Earth centuries ago. "Old technology" has survived in the form of nanomachines that allow female virgins wield Highly-advanced Materializing Equipment (HiME) and become Meister Otomes - bodyguards and warriors that serve the royalty of various kingdoms. Arika Yumemiya has come to Windbloom Kingdom in search of her mother, whom Arika knows was an Otome. On her arrival she meets the top Coral Otome student, Nina Wáng, and Windbloom's heir to the throne, Mashiro Blan de Windbloom. The series follows Arika's progress as a student at Garderobe Academy and the machinations of those desiring the destructive power of the old technology for themselves.
Seasons
My-Otome
26 Episodes • 2005
Episodes - Season 1
1. Dreaming☆Arika
25mYoung Arika Yumemiya travels to the Kingdom of Windbloom in order to become an Otome. She soon becomes acquainted with Garderobe student Nina, Nina's foster father Sergay, and the rebellious princess Mashiro.
2. A Hurricane Blowing Through the Garden of Maidens!?
25mDeeply impressed after witnessing the power of Meister Otome Shizuru Viola, Arika is more determined than ever to become a real Otome and attend the school of Garderobe. However, before her wish can become reality, certain conditions must be met.
3. First Experience
25mIn order to acquire permission to attend the Otome school of Garderobe, unexperienced Arika must face Nina in an exhibition battle during the coronation ceremony of Mashiro.
4. Blazing Transfer Student!!
25mAfter a safe conclusion to the crisis of the previous episode, Arika is admitted to Garderobe and receives some important lessons on the way. She earns some new friends as well as some new enemies.
5. The Academy, the Uniform and Me
25mArika's studentship is put in jeopardy when her uniform appears in a store. To prove that she didn't sell the uniform, Arika places her trust in her new friends to uncover the true culprit.
6. Nina, Gets Wrapped...orz
25mUpperclassman Shiho's jealousy towards Nina reaches catastrophic heights, as she decides to sabotage the school's swimming pool during sports class. Once again, it's up to Arika and her friends to clean up the mess.
7. The Blue Dance / Oath of the Maiden
25mWhile helping with the reconstruction of the royal palace, Arika hears a rumor about Mashiro. Arika and Mashiro find a mysterious machine beneath the castle.
8. Destiny's Yoke
25mAfter making a contract with Mashiro in the climax of the previous episode, Arika is now responsible for finding a way to cancel it. In order to learn more, Arika and her friends break into the Mausoleum of Garderobe.
9. Ocean - Swimsuit + Distress = ?
25mAs a part of the Otome training, Arika's Coral class begins a 100 km hiking trip through Aries. With randomly chosen pairs, the students enter into wilderness, when things start to go wrong for Arika and her partner Erstin.
10. That's the Great Crisis of a Maiden
25mGarderobe, Aries, Windbloom, and Artai move to rescue the two lost Coral students, as a mysterious group, Aswad, moves through the area.
Top Cast
Mika Kikuchi
Arika (voice)
Ami Koshimizu
Nina Wáng (voice)
Yukana
Mashiro Blan de Windbloom (voice)
Saeko Chiba
Natsuki Kruger (voice)
Kiyomi Asai
Miyu (voice)
Sakura Nogawa
Shiho Huit (voice)
