30 recommended harem anime. Introducing attractive works

“Harem anime” features a wide variety of cute girls of various types, and can be enjoyed in a wide range of settings, from classic school life to reincarnation in another world. Since there are so many works, some people may not know which one to watch first.

So this time, we will introduce some recommended harem anime titles. We feature a variety of works, from popular works that represent the era to the latest works, so be sure to check them out until the end.

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Harem anime recommendations

The Quintessential Quintuplets – Bibury Animation Studio

Broadcast in 2019, 1st season: 12 episodes in total / 2nd season: 12 episodes in total

This is a harem anime based on the original manga of the same name by Negi Haruba, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine. A total of 20 million copies have been published in the series, and it has even been made into a movie. It won the Kodansha Manga Award.

Fuutarou Uesugi is a second year high school student who is poor and has a hard time making ends meet. One day, Fuutarou is short on money and is offered a part-time job as a private tutor. Fuutarou gets a part-time job, but his student is a classmate of the quintuplets. The quintuplets were all beautiful girls, but Fuutarou was faced with a class full of problem children who were on the verge of failing or who hated studying.

Based on a harem romantic comedy, the highlight is watching each character grow. Also, it is impossible to predict who Fuutarou's bride will be, making this a work that makes you curious about what will happen next.

How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend – A-1 Pictures

Broadcast in 2015, 1st season: 13 episodes in total / 2nd season: 12 episodes in total

A harem anime based on the light novel by Fumiaki Maruto. The series has been expanded into media such as theatrical versions and comic versions, and as of 2019, the series has sold over 3.5 million copies.

One day, Tomoya Aki, an otaku high school student, has a fateful encounter with a girl. Inspired by her, he comes up with the idea to create a gal game, and works hard to recruit the ace of the art club and his senior, an honor student who ranks first in his grade, to be part of the production staff. One day, he learns that the girl he had a fateful encounter with is Megumi Kato, who usually doesn't stand out in class…

The highlights are not only the main heroine Megumi, but also the different types of attractive female characters such as Eriri and Utaha. Each character has a distinct personality, making it easy to find your favorite character.

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Rent-A-Girlfriend – TMS Entertainment

Broadcast in 2020: 1st season: 12 episodes in total / 2nd season: 12 episodes in total / 3rd season: 12 episodes in total

This is a harem anime based on the manga of the same name by Reiji Miyajima, which is being serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine. A total of 13 million copies have been published in the series, and it has also been made into a drama.

Kazuya Kinoshita, a 20-year-old college student who can't do anything, kisses his first girlfriend once, but they break up after only a month. Kazuya, who was fed up with everything, used a certain method to force a date with a woman. What is that method?

The highlights are the problems and story development unique to works that focus on rental girlfriends. It's worth watching how Chizuru, who had always viewed it as just a job, begins to notice the good points in Kazuya.

To LOVE-Ru – XEBEC

Broadcast in 2008, 1st season: 26 episodes in total / 2nd season: 12 episodes in total

This is a harem anime based on the original manga written by Saki Hasemi and illustrated by Kentaro Yabuki. It is one of Weekly Shonen Jump's representative romantic comedies in the 2000s, and has sold a total of 16 million copies.

Rito, a high school student in the middle of the school year, secretly has feelings for his classmate Haruna, but is unable to confess his feelings. One day, he meets Lara, the princess of the planet Deviluke, who suddenly appears, and through a combination of coincidences, the two become engaged and end up living together. Rito is confused by Lala's bold actions and gets into a lot of trouble.

The highlight is the happenings that come in various forms. It's worth watching to see how Lala tries to get Haruna, the person she has feelings for, to turn her attention to her, but Lala's aggressive actions and mishaps keep her from doing so.

Nisekoi – Shaft

Broadcast in 2014, 1st season: 20 episodes in total / 2nd season: 12 episodes in total

This is a harem anime based on the original manga by Naoshi Komi, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The extra edition, “Magical Patissier Kosaki-chan!!'' is said to have gained popularity as a spin-off, an independent comic, and a game.

Raku Ichijo, the only son of the gangster family Shueigumi, promised to marry a girl he was close to 10 years ago, and he always carried the pendant that was proof of the promise. One day, he has a terrible encounter with Chitoge Kirisaki, who has transferred to Raku's class. Although they used to fight when they met, they reunited with Chitoge at his home, which is also the Shueigumi office. He was ordered to play the role of lovers to the two.

Even though they are like dogs and monkeys, the highlight is how they gradually become attracted to each other while playing false lovers for the sake of peace in the city. In addition, the beautiful girls surrounding Raku have distinct personalities, making it easy to find your favorite character.

Mushoku Tensei ~If you go to another world, you'll get serious~ – Studio Bind

Broadcast in 2021, 1st season: 23 episodes in total / 2nd season: 25 episodes in total

This is a harem anime based on a light novel written by an unreasonable grandson. It has been ranked No. 1 in the cumulative ranking of “Let's Become a Novelist” for over five years, and is said to be a monumental work in the Narou genre.

A 34-year-old unemployed man with no experience with women was kicked out of his home on the day of his parents' funeral, and was hit by a truck and killed. However, when he wakes up, he finds himself in the form of a baby, surrounded by a fantasy world of swords and magic. Reflecting on his first life, which he had lived unwillingly, he decided to live seriously as Rudeus.

The highlight is watching Rudeus grow through repeated encounters and partings. The stories are often told from a woman's perspective, which makes it refreshing to watch.

We Can't Study – Arbo Animation

Broadcast in 2019, 1st season: 13 episodes in total / 2nd season: 13 episodes in total

This is a harem anime based on a manga by Taishi Tsutsui that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. The cumulative circulation of the series has exceeded 4.4 million copies.

Shigeyuki Yuiga, a struggling student, is assigned to supervise the school's two geniuses in order to obtain a special VIP recommendation that will exempt him from paying university tuition. The schools that Fumino Furuhashi, a literary genius, and Rizu Ogata, a science genius, applied to were the exact opposite of their specialties. While both of them get amazing scores in their areas of strength, they both get disastrous scores in their areas of weakness. Nariyuki faces geniuses who say he can't do it…

The feature is that each episode focuses on one of the five heroines as the story unfolds. What he can do is a genius, but what he can't do is devastating, so it's great to see how the series of incidents become comedic.

I was reincarnated as a villainess in an otome game who only has the ruin flag… – SILVER LINK.

Broadcast in 2020, 1st season: 12 episodes in total / 2nd season: 12 episodes in total

This is a harem anime based on the light novel by Satoru Yamaguchi. The cumulative circulation has exceeded 4 million copies, and it has also been made into a comic.

Katarina Claes, the duke's daughter, was shocked when she hit her head and her memories of her previous life returned. According to my memories from my previous life, this was the world of the game I was obsessed with in my previous life, and in this life I was in the position of interfering with the love path of the game's protagonist. If the story continues as it is, he will be deported and killed, so he begins to take action to avoid the flag and live a happy life.

The drawings are solid, and the drawings are developed to suit the scene. In addition, the music that colors the illustrations matches perfectly, making it a work that draws you in.

Yuuna from Yuragisou – XEBEC

Broadcast in 2018, total 12 episodes

This is a harem anime based on the original manga by Tadahiro Miura that was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump. This is a unique harem anime set in a hot spring inn, where the heroine is a ghost.

Kogarashi Fuyuzora, a psychic who uses physical means to exorcise spirits, is possessed by an evil spirit and ends up in huge debt. In order to keep my expenses down, I searched for a room with a low rent, and ended up at Yuragiso, a hot spring inn with a unique atmosphere. However, the only people living in Yuragi Manor were beautiful girls, including Yuuna, an earthbound high school girl. Kogarashi is opposed to moving in by the residents of Yuragisou, but…

It's worth watching to see a classic romantic comedy unfolding centered around Fuyuzora Kogarashi. Also, since the residents of Yuragisou are either powerful psychics or inhuman beings, one of the highlights is the battles with the evil spirits that often visit.

Is it wrong to try to pick up girls in a dungeon? – JCSTAFF

Broadcast in 2015: 1st season: 13 episodes in total / 2nd season: 12 episodes in total / 3rd season: 12 episodes in total / 4th season: 22 episodes in total / 5th season: 11 episodes in total

A harem anime based on the light novel by Fujino Omori. Commonly known as Danmachi, the area is actively developing a variety of media mixes, including movie versions and games.

The labyrinth city of Orario was a city with so many underground labyrinths that it was commonly called “dungeons.'' It is filled with human desires such as undiscovered treasures, honors, and encounters with cute girls.

Bell Cranel was a new adventurer who ventured into dungeons. However, on the 5th floor, they encountered a high-level monster that they were not supposed to encounter…

Although it has harem elements, it is a work that depicts a classic RPG game. It depicts not only level but also personal growth, so it is recommended for those who like growth stories.

Sword Art Online – A-1 Pictures

Broadcast in 2012, 1st season: 25 episodes in total / 2nd season: 24 episodes in total

This is a harem anime based on the light novel by Reki Kawahara. Commonly known as “SAO”, it has been developed in various media such as comics, games, and TV dramas.

In 2022, Kirito, along with 10,000 other players, is playing the large-scale virtual RPG Sword Art Online when he hears an oracle from the game master. The oracle is “The only way to escape from this world is to clear the game.'' Many players were upset that death in the game was linked to reality, but Kirito will face a never-ending battle.

The setting is an RPG in virtual space, making the unrealistic battles more convincing. The depiction of the romance that occurs when Kirito and Asuna act together is also a highlight.

Harem of the End – Studio Gogumi

Broadcast in 2022, 11 episodes total

This is a harem anime based on the manga of the same name by LINK and illustrated by Kotaro Yoono, which was serialized in Shonen Jump+.

In 2040, Reito, a young man, decides to go to cold sleep to cure an incurable disease, vows to reunite with his childhood friend Erika, and goes to sleep. Five years later, 99.9% of the men on Earth have been wiped out by the MK virus, leaving a harem of only 5 men to 5 billion women. Men who have resistance to viruses, including Reito, are required to have children for the survival of humanity.

The highlight is the world view, which has become a harem in the backdrop of a pandemic. It firmly expresses the worldview of the end of the world. Recommended for those who like SF.

High School DxD – Passione

Broadcast in 2012: 1st season: 12 episodes in total / 2nd season: 12 episodes in total / 3rd season: 12 episodes in total / 4th season: 13 episodes in total

This is a harem anime based on a light novel by Kazuei Ishibumi. It has been adapted into not only anime but also games and comics, and has sold over 7.8 million copies in total.

Issei Hyodo is one of the few male students attending Komao Gakuen, a former all-girls high school that has recently become co-educational. Even though he swore to become the harem king, he was still in his second year of high school without ever being able to find a girlfriend. Issei was pessimistic about his lack of popularity and was about to give up, but finally, Issei found a girlfriend…

The highlight is Issei's dedication to the woman. The way he approaches women with all his heart and soul even after becoming popular is something worth watching.

I don’t have many friends – AIC Build

Broadcast in 2011, 1st season: 12 episodes in total / 2nd season: 12 episodes in total

This is a harem anime based on the light novel by Yomi Hirasaka. The series has sold over 4.5 million copies in total, and was the number one light novel series in terms of sales in 2011.

One day, Kotaka Hasegawa, an eccentric student at the school, witnesses Yozora Mikazuki, a girl who always has a grumpy expression, talking happily. I thought I saw a ghost, so when I asked about it, I was told that I was talking to a friend in Air. The two discuss how they can make friends, and they form a club called Neighborhood Club, which aims to make friends.

Each series has a different direction, but the series features characters that stand out from the standard characters, making it a refreshing experience to watch. Also, the drawings are detailed and have a charm that draws you into the worldview.

2.5-dimensional temptation – JCSTAFF

Broadcast in 2024, total 24 episodes

This is the latest harem anime based on the original manga by Yu Hashimoto currently being serialized in Shonen Jump+. At the start of the anime, it was decided that two seasons would be aired, and production for the second season is planned.

Okumura, who is the only manager of the Manga Research Department, was shouting out the name of Liliel, a two-dimensional character, in the club room today. One day, Lilisa Amano, a 3D girl who wants to become Liliel, visits the Manga Research Club room. Lilisa was a Liliel otaku with a passion that rivaled Okumura's. Lilisa reveals to Okumura that cosplay is her hobby, and she performs a cosplay that looks like Liliel has jumped out of the screen.

The highlight is Okumura, who only has eyes for Liliel, who is two-dimensional, even though many girls like him. The anime also depicts cosplay well, and you can feel the Shonen Jump themes of friendship, effort, and victory.

Aria the Scarlet Ammo – JCSTAFF

Broadcast in 2011, 1st season: 12 episodes in total / 2nd season: 12 episodes in total

This is a harem anime based on a light novel written by Akamatsu Junior High School. A social game was released in conjunction with the broadcast of the anime in 2011, and spin-off works are also being developed.

There were detectives who used force to fight crime. Common name: Butei. Kinji Toyama, who attends Butei High School, a training facility for Butei, was planning to transfer to a regular school after a certain incident. One day, Kinji's life is attacked by a bomb while he is on his way to school. A beautiful girl named Aria Kanzaki appears before Kinji, who is in a desperate situation.

This is a work that charmingly depicts the joys, angers, and sorrows of beautiful girls full of individuality. This work depicts crying, laughing, and anger to the fullest, making it easy to find your favorite character.

Mayotiki! – feel.

Broadcast in 2011, total 13 episodes

This is a harem anime based on the light novel by Hajime Asano. It won the Grand Prize at the 5th MF Bunko J Light Novel Newcomer Award, and the cumulative circulation has exceeded 1.7 million copies.

Kinjiro Sakamachi, a high school student who suffers from a phobia of women to the extent that he gets a nosebleed just by being touched by a woman, learns the secret of Subaru Konoe, a handsome boy who serves as the butler of his classmate Kanade Suzuki, through an accident…

This is an anime that features girls with unique personalities such as sadistic girls, tsunderes, younger sisters, and lovers of BL with glasses. In the beginning, the charm of the main heroine, Subaru Konoe, is depicted, but as the episodes progress, the charm of each girl is carefully depicted.

If She Flags – Hoods Entertainment

Broadcast in 2014, total 13 episodes

This is a harem anime based on a light novel written by Tenichi Takei. This is a work with school science fiction elements such as “you can see people's flags''.

After an accident, Souta Hatate is able to see flags above other people's heads and control them. Because of his ability, he kept his distance from others, but due to some circumstances he ends up living in a dormitory with beautiful girls. What action will Souta take in response to the flags that appear one after another?

It's a thoughtful work that doesn't give you a sense of a tense atmosphere even though it's a harem. It's worth watching to see them fall in love while respecting each other's feelings towards Souta.

100 girlfriends who love you so much – Bibury Animation Studio

Broadcast in 2023, 1st season: 12 episodes in total / 2nd season: Currently broadcasting

This is a harem anime based on the manga written by Rikito Nakamura and illustrated by Yukiko Nozawa, which is being serialized in Weekly Young Jump. The total number of books published has exceeded 1.65 million copies.

Rentaro Aijo, who had his heart broken 100 times in middle school, prays to the gods at a shrine in hopes of finding a girlfriend in high school. Then, the god of love appears and tells her that she will meet 100 soulmates in high school. She is also told that God will die unless she falls in love with the person she meets and becomes happy…

It is a harem anime characterized by the fact that there is no defeated heroine. Even though the situation looks like cheating, it's worth seeing how he loves the girl in front of him with all his might. This is a work that makes you want to comment.

Goddess Cafe Terrace – Tezuka Productions

Broadcast in 2023, 1st season: 12 episodes in total / 2nd season: 12 episodes in total

This is a harem anime based on the manga by Koji Seo currently being serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine.

Jun Kasukabe, who was accepted into the University of Tokyo, visits his late grandmother's coffee shop to close it down. However, there are five women living in the store, and they approach Hayabusa to prevent the store from going bankrupt. Hayabusa thinks that a store that is in the red has no value, but as he interacts with the girls, his thoughts change…

What makes it appealing is that it is mainly a romantic comedy, but also has parodies of other works such as Street Fighter and Dragon Ball, as well as a serious atmosphere. It is also a work that is well-illustrated and captivates the eyes with its cuteness of the girls.

Date A Live – GEEKTOYS

Broadcast in 2013: 1st season: 12 episodes in total / 2nd season: 10 episodes in total / 3rd season: 12 episodes in total / 4th season: 12 episodes in total / 5th season: 12 episodes in total

This is a harem anime based on the light novel by Koji Tachibana. Spin-off works such as “Date A Live Fragment Date A Bullet'' have been published.

A spirit that is a mysterious being that descended from another world. The power of the spirit was so strong that even disasters beyond human understanding could not be compared. One day, Shido Itsuka, an ordinary high school student, meets a beautiful girl at the center of a spatial earthquake. That girl was the very spirit who was being forced into an unwanted fight and repeatedly causing destruction. The only way to free her from her suffering was to annihilate her by force or go on a date to make her go crazy.

This work has a charm that makes you feel as if you are playing a love simulation game. It's worth watching to see how the spirits' favorability goes up and down depending on their conversation and action choices.

Student Council – Studio Dean

Broadcast in 2009, 1st season: 12 episodes in total / 2nd season: 10 episodes in total

This is a harem anime based on the light novel by Sekina Aoi. The cumulative circulation of the series has exceeded 6 million copies.

The student council of Hekiyo Private Academy is a paradise where only the chosen ones can enter. Kagi Sugisaki, who has risen from the bottom of his grade to the top, joins the student council and tries to advance his plan to create a student council harem. However, the student council members ignore the plan.

This work has a good balance between harem and gags. The main character, Sugisaki, has a unique personality, but it works well as a gag and tightens up the story.

There’s no way my little sister can be this cute – A-1 Pictures

Broadcast in 2010, total 16 episodes

This is a harem anime based on the light novel by Sasa Fushimi. It is a mix of various media such as drama CDs, radio, and merchandise.

Kyosuke Kosaka had a younger sister, Kirino, but for several years they had a cold relationship, not even talking or even greeting each other. One day, Kyosuke picks up an anime DVD case at the entrance. The DVD belonged to Ria Mitsuru's younger sister, Kirino. Kyosuke is surprised, but he is even more surprised when Kirino, who they hardly talk to, comes to visit his room and ask for advice on life.

The highlight is that the story incorporates the era when there was prejudice against otakus at the time of the broadcast. The way Kirino hides her otaku side as a real person has a message and is worth watching.

Having gained the ability to cheat in another world, I am unrivaled in the real world ~Leveling up changed my life~ – Milpensee

Broadcast in 2023, 13 episodes total

A life-changing fantasy anime about a bullied boy who grows up in both the other world and the real world. This is an anime adaptation of the popular work based on the light novel by Miku, which has sold over 4.5 million copies in total.

Yuya Tenjo is a boy who has been bullied since childhood and has despaired of life. Yuya accidentally discovered the “door to another world'' after her grandfather's death, and as the first person to set foot on that land, she gains cheat-level abilities.

When Yuya returns to the real world, having leveled up through battles with brutal monsters, she discovers that her growth in the other world is reflected in reality. The highlight will be how the dull boy changes between the two worlds.

The unique setting where the other world and reality are linked has been well received by viewers, and you can enjoy the exhilaration of cheating growth and interacting with the heroines. Recommended for those who want to empathize with the protagonist's rise from adversity.

Everyday life with monster girls – Larke / Seva

Broadcast in 2015, total 12 episodes

A fantasy romantic comedy anime based on the popular manga by Okayado that depicts a lively communal life with monster girls. It has been serialized in Monthly COMIC Ryu since 2012, and the cumulative circulation has exceeded 5 million copies.

The story is set in Japan, where the Interspecies Exchange Law was enacted. Due to a government mistake, Mia, a girl from the Lamia tribe, suddenly comes to stay at the home of the main character, the main character Kururu.

Unfazed by the sight of Mia's lower body being a snake, Mia gradually opens up to the public figure who continues to interact with her normally. However, their first date takes an unexpected turn…

This is a fascinating work in which unique monster girls move into the homes of public figures one after another. The setting, which depicts interactions between different races and humans in a comical way, is gaining popularity, and is recommended for those who like monster girls and fantasy romantic comedies.

Another world with your smartphone. – Production Lead / JCSTAFF

Broadcast in 2017, 1st season: 12 episodes in total / 2nd season: 12 episodes in total

A fantasy anime reincarnated into another world based on the web novel “Let's Become a Novelist'' which has a total of over 400 million page views. The original work was written by Patra Fuyuhara, and a wide range of media mixes including manga have also been developed.

Touya Mochizuki, a high school student who lost his life due to God's mistake, is reincarnated into another world through God's help. While holding the smartphone you used in this world, you will descend into a world where magic is commonplace.

Touya was given various blessings during his reincarnation, and started living in another world by combining his smartphone with magic. You will meet unique friends and go on many journeys and adventures…

This is a work recommended for those who like harem fantasy where a cheating protagonist plays an active role without stress. Perfect for those looking for an easy-to-enjoy anime reincarnated into another world.

IS Infinite Stratos – Eight Bit

Broadcast in 2011, total 12 episodes

A science fiction harem anime depicting the school life of a boy who is the only man to activate the world's most powerful weapon, Infinite Stratos, which can only be operated by women. Based on the popular light novel by Izuru Yuzuru, it has been published in a wide range of media including manga and sequel anime.

The main character, Ichika Orimura, is the only male student to enroll in the boarding school IS Academy. The school life begins in a special environment surrounded by women and in the eyes of the world.

While reuniting with childhood friends and meeting unique candidates representing each country, Ichika struggles to train to pilot an IS. As someone who wields a powerful weapon, you will face various challenges.

It has gained support from many fans as a work that combines powerful IS battle scenes with romantic comedy elements featuring unique heroines. Recommended for those who want to enjoy a harem romantic comedy and science fiction action together.

Redoing the Healing Technician – TNK

Broadcast in 2021, total 12 episodes

A dark revenge anime based on the fantasy novel by Tsukiyo Rui, in which a downtrodden healer tries to get revenge. It has also been adapted into a comic and is gaining popularity as a mixed media work.

Keyar, a boy from Alban village, has admired being a hero since he was a child. One day, he is lured to a lake by a mysterious voice coming from the depths of the forest, where he discovers his talent as a “healing hero.''

Keyar is invited to the royal capital because of his power, but what awaits him is a reality far from his hopes. He continues to be used while being deprived of his freedom and dignity, and makes a decision…

The highlight is the story's structure, which begins with overwhelming irrationality and develops into the protagonist's strategic revenge story. Recommended for those who want to experience the world of revenge fantasy like never before.

The weakest and undefeated Divine Machine Dragon Bahamut – Larke

Broadcast in 2016, total 12 episodes

A harem action fantasy anime about a lost prince nicknamed “The Weakest” at a girls' school. It is based on the popular light novel by Chisato Akitsuki published by GA Bunko.

Lux, the prince of the former empire of Arcadia, which was destroyed in a coup d'état five years ago, spends his days doing chores for the people. One day, the roof collapses and he falls into the bathhouse of a girls' school where Dragonites are trained.

There, he met the princess of Atismata's new kingdom, Liescharte. Having incurred her wrath, Lux ends up enrolling in a girls' school…

The highlight is the hero's performance, who is known as the “weakest” but has hidden abilities, and you can also enjoy interacting with the unique heroines. This work combines elements of school battles and romantic comedies, and is recommended for those who like fantasy anime based on light novels.

After all, my youth romantic comedy is wrong. – Brains Bass

Broadcast in 2013: 1st season: 13 episodes in total / 2nd season: 13 episodes in total / 3rd season: 12 episodes in total

A romantic comedy anime depicting the youth of a bigoted high school student who believes that “youth is a lie and evil.'' This popular series is based on a light novel written by Wataru, and has also been adapted into a comic.

The main character, Hikigaya Hachiman, is ordered by his teacher to join the “Service Club'' because he writes a perverse personal theory in an essay. There, he meets Yukinoshita Yukino, who is both talented and has a sharp and poisonous tongue.

Although the two have completely opposite values, they work together to solve the students' requests. Eventually, the lively Yuigahama Yui joins the group, and a mysterious exchange between the three begins…

This work resonated with many viewers because of Hachiman's sarcastic lines and the way he continues to question what is fake and what is real in youth. Recommended for those who like youth group dramas.