Mai-Otome is a Japanese anime series that serves as a spinoff and reimagining of the popular series Mai-HiME. Set in a world where young women are trained to become Otomes, warriors who protect royalty, the story follows Arika Yumemiya as she enrolls in the prestigious Garderobe Academy. The anime explores themes of friendship, duty, and self-discovery against a backdrop of political intrigue and magical battles.