Curious about the omegaverse after watching ‘Tadaima, Okaeri’? Dive into our article for a light explanation!
With ‘Tadaima, Okaeri’ currently having four episodes aired and the introduction of Hinata to the family, some fans are still puzzled about the anime’s omegaverse genre. If you’re a long-time BL enthusiast and part of the fanfiction community, you’re likely familiar with this speculative subgenre of erotic and romance fiction. The omegaverse concept borrows from wolf hierarchy, classifying characters as Alpha, Omega, or Beta, and often intersects with the internet subculture of ‘mpreg’ (male pregnancy), where male characters can become pregnant, though that’s a separate genre deserving its own discussion. ‘Tadaima, Okaeri’ marks the first omegaverse BL adapted into an anime, and with the popularity of the alternative universe, this is a huge step. Also, given the recent surge in popularity of this subgenre on TikTok, we’ll lightly explore it based on the anime’s official explanation on their website. Please note that the rules and concepts in the omegaverse can vary depending on the artist or writer, and over the years, there have been countless versions. In the anime, relationships between alphas and omegas are often frowned upon, as alphas are considered the elite while omegas may be seen as beneath them.
What is omegaverse?
In a narrative setting said to originate from the West, it refers to a universe (fictional world) where there are three types of humans: α (Alpha), β (Beta), and Ω (Omega).
As a characteristic of the omegaverse, individuals, regardless of gender, can become pregnant.
The characteristics and population distribution vary in the omegaverse.
α：The elite class, considered superior in every aspect, responds to the pheromones of omegas. They make up about 20% of the total population. Fujiyoshi Hiromu falls into this category.
β: The largest population resides in the middle class. They do not respond to pheromones and make up about 70% of the total population. Hirai Yuuki falls into this category.
Ω：Their reproductive rate is low, but they experience a mating season where they release pheromones in large quantities. They constitute approximately 10% of the total population. Fujiyoshi Masaki falls into this category.
Most translated omegaverse manga have a page in the beginning where the specific rules in the alternative universe are explained. If you’re interested in delving into the entirety of the omegaverse, you can find the complete content in their magazine, ‘The Omegaverse Project‘.
