Based on current industry trends regarding mature romantic narratives, these reports typically focus on three core pillars: 1. Nuanced Character Agency
Increased focus on LGBTQ+ relationships, polyamory, and non-traditional family structures.
Reports in this sector highlight a growing demand for "messy" realism.
Relationships are now depicted as two-way streets where NPCs have their own goals, deal-breakers, and internal lives independent of the protagonist.
