While I thought this show was just cashing in on a trend, I will admit that it did actually become interesting as it went on, carried by a main character that seemed like a standard “bad tempered normal guy,” but actually had a likable heart.
Where To Start The Trapped in a Dating Sim Light Novel After The Anime?
If you wish to continue Trapped in a Dating Sim after the first season of the anime in the light novels, you can start at Novel 3.
Is The Trapped in a Dating Sim Light Novel Over?
The Trapped in a Dating Sim light novel is ongoing. Since launching in 2018, they release about two novels per year.
Where To Start The Trapped in a Dating Sim Manga After The Anime?
Trapped in a Dating Sim also has a manga. You can start the Trapped in a Dating Sim manga at Chapter 39.
Is The Trapped in a Dating Sim Manga Over?
The Trapped in a Dating Sim manga is still ongoing. Since launching in 2019, it usually releases two volumes per year.
Alternate Spin-Off
In 2022/2023, the author launched a spin-off series called That Otome Games Is a Tough World for Us (Ano Otome Game wa Oretachi ni Kibishii Sekai desu, since it translates awkwardly and/or I translated it wrong). It is a light novel/manga alternate timeline where he goes the sis-cest route.
What to Expect From The Trapped in a Dating Sim Source Material Compared to The Anime?
Trapped in a Dating Sim did a great job of adapting the first novel, but the adaptation got spotty in novel 2, so keep that in mind. It skipped some parts and generally moved at a faster pace to reach the ending it wanted to get to. However, nothing that was skipped merits reading the series from the beginning.
Will There Be A Trapped in a Dating Sim Season 2?
A second season of Trapped in a Dating Sim has been announced! However, no further details as to when it will actually air have been released.
You can find out where to pick up Trapped in a Dating Sim with the light novel and manga here after the final episode of Season 2 airs.
