Do you know what harem animes are? They are not perverted animes with ecchi where the main character ends up with several girls. Harem animes are any types of animes where the main character is surrounded by other characters of the opposite sex and ends up creating a romance with some of these characters.
Harem genre animes are a Russian roulette. This is because most Japanese animes have some type of harem, and often this idea ends up going wrong and ruining the anime. However, there are some harem genre animes that turned out very well, and in this article, we will see the best harem animes of all time.
The requirement for the animes on this list is to have at least 3 characters as romantic options for the main character. We will separate the animes into categories for you to better understand which anime you want to watch.
We will not number the animes in rankings; this list will only have the best ones. As always, I will try to make a simple and quick synopsis for you to decide if you want to research and watch the anime.
Table of Contents
Animes where the character chooses someone
Unfortunately, in most harem animes, the character is a loser who ends up dating no one and being alone. This category is dedicated to the best harem animes where the main character dates or hooks up with everyone.
Zero no Tsukaima – In this anime, Saito is summoned by Louise from another world who is a student at a magic school; he ends up becoming her pet. Although the story seems cliché, this is one of the best romantic comedy animes of all time.
Nisekoi – The anime tells the story of 2 kids who made a promise to meet again; the main character is in love with a girl and, at the same time, is looking for his childhood girl. Things happen, and he is forced to date the mafia’s daughter, whom he can’t stand. A great romantic comedy full of suspense and gripping scenes. The manga has already finished, and the character chose his girl.
Love Hina – A classic of animes, one of the first successful harems that even received a Portuguese dub. The anime tells the story of Keitaro, who wants to enter Tokyo University but has failed the entrance exam 3 times; he ends up being forced to work as a janitor in a boarding house where only women live. (One of the first animes I watched in my life.)
Harem Animes with ecchi
The list below contains harem animes with ecchi where the character hooks up with the girls or vice versa.
To Love Ru – This is one of the most popular harem animes with ecchi of all time, with more than 3 different seasons and a strong appeal for romance, ecchi, and harem. The anime tells the story of an alien who ends up falling to Earth, where she meets a boy and forces him to marry her, even though he likes another girl. This ends up generating numerous accidents and the appearance of several other characters to form the harem.
High School DxD – Finally, a harem and ecchi anime where the main character is not a loser. The anime mixes demons, comedy, fights, breasts, and a lot of fanservice, becoming one of the most popular in the genre.
Kiss x Sis – One of the most perverted harem animes of all time, where the character is surrounded and attacked by 2 perverted stepsisters who are in love with him, in addition to other characters that appear in the anime. This is one of the best options for those looking for this genre.
School Days – The anime tells the story of a boy who is in love with a girl, and a friend helps him win her over, until many things happen. (Highly Recommended) xD
Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou – A comedy and fantasy anime about a student who wants to become a wizard. However, he discovers that he is destined to become a Demon King, knowing this, he tries to fight against this destiny.
Grisaia – This anime has a very complex story, and the main character finally dates the girls. The anime contains psychological thriller, past stories that will captivate and move you.
Light Harem Animes
The animes below do not have ecchi or fanservice as the main focus. They are animes focused on comedy, story, romance, and action without excessive sensuality.
Hentai Ouji to Warawanai Neko – A small harem full of comedy that tells the story of a character who says perverted things, a girl who never smiles or expresses feelings, and cat statues. The anime is great and has an original story that captivates you and makes you laugh.
Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai – An anime that shows a character with difficulties making friends who ends up joining a club full of problematic girls.
Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai – The anime tells the story of a boy who prefers the 2D world and spends his time playing games to win girls. He receives a challenge that forces him to win girls in real life; otherwise, his head will be cut off.
Mayo Chiki! – The comedy anime tells the story of a boy with a fear of girls; he meets a girl who disguises herself as a butler and promises to help him cure this fear.
Kore wa zombie Desuk ka? – A comedy that tells the story of a protagonist who dies and becomes a zombie and lives surrounded by a magical girl, a necromancer, and a ninja vampire.
Sora no Otoshimono – Tomoki is a normal boy who likes to live in peace until one day a mysterious android girl appears saying she will grant all his wishes, turning his life into chaos. The anime focuses on comedy with a bit of ecchi.
Other Harem Animes
The list will not stop there; to complement and finalize the article, we will leave a list of other harem animes that are among the most recommended on myanimelist.
- Yamada-kun to 7-nin no Majo;
- Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari;
- Sekirei;
- Date A Live;
- Monster Musume;
- Rosario to Vampire;
- IS: Infinite Stratos;
- Strike the Blood;
- Hayate no Gotoku!!;
- Trinity Seven;
- Shinmai Maou no Testament;
- Gakusen Toshi Asterisk;
- Yosuga no Sora;
- Freezing;
- Nyan Koi!;
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