When I think of ‘comfort characters’, I typically think of soothing, sweet love interests who pamper you and help you relax. Date Masamune, on the other hand… well, I wouldn’t describe him as ‘relaxing’.

A wild, adventurous type – Date Masamune will sweep you off your feet and take you on an exciting, whirlwind romance full of playful fun and mischief. While this may not seem particularly ‘cosy’, he’s still guaranteed to lift your spirits and put you in a better mood.

Plus, he can cook. I like to imagine that he’d be the type to make you all your favourite foods and spoil you rotten… although he may tease you a little while he’s at it.

Still, for some fun and games and witty dialogue to cheer you up, I highly recommend Ikemen Sengoku’s ‘One-Eyed Dragon’, Date Masamune.

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Speaking of old and reliable supernatural beings with voices so soothing they could end all wars – I couldn’t make this list without including Ikemen Vampires sexy rendition of the historical Renaissance man, Leonardo Da Vinci.

Much like Akuroou, Leonardo has a bit of angst to spice up an otherwise incredibly soothing character whose entire thing is ‘relax, Cara Mia, I got this.’

If life’s got you down and you’re feeling overwhelmed, try leaning on Leo’s broad shoulders and letting his large, capable hands take care of all your problems for you.

He’s quite literally good at everything (being an immortal genius seems quite handy), so no matter your ailment, he’ll be sure to have a solution hiding somewhere in the mountain of books and stuff in his room…

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Going back to energetic ‘genki’ love interests who’ll cheer you up and spoil you rotten, Fenrir Godspeed from Ikemen Revolution has a particular scene early in his route that I still remember, years after playing it, because it was just so darn wholesome and heart-warming.

It was one of those moments where I just really needed to hear the things he said. Sometimes having a handsome 2D man telling you everything’s going to be okay just hits you right in that sensitive squishy bit of your heart.

With a cheerful grin and Tetsuya Kakihara’s magnificently iconic voice that makes me smile whenever I hear it – Fenrir was the supportive best-bud I didn’t know I needed.

Plus, he’s just fun. He’s that excitable, wild type that encourages you to relax, stop overthinking things, and remember to enjoy yourself. If you’re looking for comfort characters to help you de-stress, I highly recommend Fenrir from Ikemen Revolution.

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If you like Sakuratani’s mama hen, Akuroou, then chances are you’ll also like Ikemen Sengoku’s mama hen, Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

Always fussing over the other warlords (and MC, of course), Hideyoshi would be the first one to come rushing to your side if you were feeling even a little bit under the weather.

He’s also renowned for making really good tea, so if you just needed a quiet minute to unwind, he’d know exactly which leaves to use for such an occasion.

There is actually a scene in his route where he takes care of MC when she gets sick – so there’s canonical evidence of him being a perfect comfort character for otome fans who just really want a hot 2D guy to bring a cool wet towel for their feverish forehead.

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Everyone’s favourite vampiric father figure – Comte de Saint-Germain is frequently described as the ‘dad’ of the Ikemen Vampire family. Doting, thoughtful, and always calm, he’d absolutely get childishly-delighted to have the opportunity to spoil you (even more so than usual).

If you’re looking for a love interest who’ll ease your worries with their gentle, golden hues and softly-spoken, elegant voice, then I recommend Ikemen Vampire’s Comte de Saint-Germain.

If you’re wanting to be spoiled and pampered, then I definitely recommend Comte de Saint-Germain. He especially likes to buy you (exceedingly expensive) clothes and jewellery – so much so that you’ll likely need another wardrobe before long.

His route was only recently released in Ikemen Vampire, making him fresh material in the world of otome comfort characters, and therefore perfect for otome players looking for a new cosy 2D guy to add to their collection.

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I’m still not certain that Ikemen Sengoku’s Akechi Mitsuhide fits the criteria of ‘comfort character’, but I had to put him here because he’s my #1 otome husband of all time, so he’s definitely the character I turn to whenever I want someone cosy, comfy, and familiar.

He may be a mischievous trickster, but he’s also highly perceptive. Even if he goes about it in a cheeky way, he’ll likely notice that you’re feeling down before you do and already have a plan in motion by the time you’ve started to wonder if you should have a little rest.

In the end, the best comfort characters are the ones you find comforting – and that’s likely to include your faves. Perhaps, instead of #2 being Akechi Mitsuhide, specifically, it’s just whoever your favourite character of all time happens to be – so feel free to fill in this entry with whoever you love the most.

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I cannot think of a more comfortable otome love interest than sweet-hearted, dad-sweater-wearing Artem Wing, from miHoYo’s Tears of Themis.

He’s always there for MC when she needs him, ready to give her a helping hand or some much-needed words of support – and he’s always taking note of the things that cheer her up or help her relax.

I just can’t find anything remotely offensive about him. He’s kind, gentle, reliable, supportive, and even though he claims to have trouble connecting with people, he feels incredibly warm and approachable to me.

Plus, that soft and cosy sweater adds an extra little comfy touch to an already soothing character. Artem was the one I instantly thought of when I decided to write this list – which is why he gets the #1 spot in my ‘Comfort Character’ tier list.

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