atelier (series)
A series of alchemy-themed video game RPGs developed by
Gust. Every game stars a heroine (except for the Atelier Iris trilogy, and having a male and female hero to choose in
Atelier Escha & Logy) just starting in the alchemy business when an event occurs and they must develop their skills to solve the problem. The
Mana Khemia games are also considered part of the Atelier series.