Definition
OTP means one true pairing: a fan's favorite romantic or relational pairing between characters, treated as the ideal match whether or not canon agrees.
Example
Readers might debate their OTPs in comment threads while shipping rival couples in the same fandom.
Related terms
Common mistakes
- Attacking other fans for different OTPs instead of discussing story evidence.
- Assuming OTP status means the writer must ignore chemistry, conflict, or canon constraints.