10/07/2005 - 03/31/2006 Finished
Mai-Otome (舞-乙HiME)
Also known as: My-Otome
In the Kingdom of Windbloom, Arika Yumemiya enrolls at Garderobe Academy to become an Otome—a virgin girl who is able to use a HiME (Highly-advanced Materializing Equipment) that bestows destructive abilities. Arika also wishes to find her mother who was a Meister Otome, an Otome of the highest rank responsible for being the personal bodyguard and super weapon of the specific nation they are assigned to. While attending the academy, Arika makes friends with Nina Wáng, a distinguished Otome student, and Mashiro Blan de Windbloom, the current princess of the kingdom. With them by her side, Arika quickly adjusts to the academy's environment as she spends her days eagerly training, navigating social relationships, and developing her skills as an Otome. However, Arika soon realizes that the process of becoming an Otome is fraught with dangers and unsavory political dealings. Bombarded with numerous personal dilemmas, Arika must make many sacrifices if she truly wishes to achieve her goals. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
29
Total episodes
29
Canon episodes
0
Filler episodes
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% Filler
Canon episodes · 29 Filler episodes · 0
Every season
Seasons and sequels
Single Season
Currently, Mai-Otome has no sequels, prequels, or registered spin-offs. This is the complete story available at the moment.
What to watch, what to skip
Watch order: filler vs canon
You're in luck! Mai-Otome doesn't have a single filler episode: all 29 episodes are canon. It's a faithful adaptation of the original manga, so you can enjoy it from first to last without skipping anything or checking any list of expendable episodes.
The 29 episodes of Mai-Otome aired in 2005–2006 and follow the story's chronological order. There are no transition episodes, no needless recaps, no arcs invented by the studio: every chapter advances the main plot and develops the characters just as the source material does.
In short, the watch order for Mai-Otome is as simple as it gets: start at episode 1 and keep going to episode 29 without detours. If you came looking for which Mai-Otome episodes are filler so you could skip them, the answer is that there aren't any.
Episode by episode
Complete guide by season
29 Episodes
| # | Episodes | Aired | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dreamy ☆ Arika10/07/2005 | 10/07/2005 | Canon |
| 2 | A Gust Running Through the Garden of Otome10/14/2005 | 10/14/2005 | Canon |
| 3 | First Time10/21/2005 | 10/21/2005 | Canon |
| 4 | The Blazing Transfer Student!!10/28/2005 | 10/28/2005 | Canon |
| 5 | The Academy, the Uniform and Me ♪11/04/2005 | 11/04/2005 | Canon |
| 6 | Nina Entangled... orz11/11/2005 | 11/11/2005 | Canon |
| 7 | The Blue Dance / Oath of the Maiden11/18/2005 | 11/18/2005 | Canon |
| 8 | Burden of Destiny11/25/2005 | 11/25/2005 | Canon |
| 9 | The Ocean - Swimsuit + Disaster = ?12/02/2005 | 12/02/2005 | Canon |
| 10 | A Serious Otome Matter12/09/2005 | 12/09/2005 | Canon |
| 11 | HAPPY ☆ BIRTHDAY12/16/2005 | 12/16/2005 | Canon |
| 12 | Masquerade?12/23/2005 | 12/23/2005 | Canon |
| 13 | In the Crimson Sky...01/06/2006 | 01/06/2006 | Canon |
| 14 | Otome's SOS01/13/2006 | 01/13/2006 | Canon |
| 15 | Arika, Crying01/20/2006 | 01/20/2006 | Canon |
| 16 | It's a promise!01/24/2006 | 01/24/2006 | Canon |
| 17 | The Blue Dance / When Dreams Fall02/02/2006 | 02/02/2006 | Canon |
| 18 | Whiteout02/09/2006 | 02/09/2006 | Canon |
| 19 | Fateful 17-year-old02/16/2006 | 02/16/2006 | Canon |
| 20 | Don't Call me Ni-na02/23/2006 | 02/23/2006 | Canon |
| 21 | When the White Princess Awakens03/02/2006 | 03/02/2006 | Canon |
| 22 | Song of Destruction03/09/2006 | 03/09/2006 | Canon |
| 23 | Arika of the Mysterious Valley03/17/2006 | 03/17/2006 | Canon |
| 24 | For Your Sake...03/24/2006 | 03/24/2006 | Canon |
| 25 | Maiden of the Blue Sky03/31/2006 | 03/31/2006 | Canon |
| 26 | Dream ☆ Wing: Whereabouts of a Dream03/31/2006 | 03/31/2006 | Canon |
| 27 | For Your Sake…— | — | Canon |
| 28 | Maiden of the Blue Sky— | — | Canon |
| 29 | Dream ☆ Wing ~ Whereabouts of a Dream ~— | — | Canon |
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Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many seasons does Mai-Otome have?
Mai-Otome has a total of 1 season. The series is completed. Each season is divided into multiple episodes with stories that advance the main plot of the anime.
How many episodes does Mai-Otome have?
In total, Mai-Otome has 29 episodes in its only season. You can consult the complete episodes table to see the breakdown by season.
What is the best order to watch Mai-Otome?
It is recommended to watch Mai-Otome in chronological broadcast order. This means starting from season 1 and continuing sequentially to the last season. Check our watch order guide which includes information about filler vs canon episodes for an optimal experience.
Where can I watch Mai-Otome online?
Mai-Otome is available on various legal streaming platforms. Check the platforms section at the top of this page to see where it's currently available. Options may vary depending on your geographic region.
Is Mai-Otome a complete anime?
Yes, Mai-Otome is a completed anime. All seasons have already aired and you can enjoy the series in its entirety without waiting for new episodes.
How much filler does Mai-Otome have?
No, Mai-Otome does not have filler episodes. All its episodes are canon and faithfully follow the original manga story, so you can watch all episodes without worrying about skipping anything.
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