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Reverse Harem anime could be one of the most unexplored and underrated genres of anime, considering how there are only a few anime of this genre on the internet. Although the genre is more specifically meant for the female audience, it is enjoyed universally by a specific audience who love to see a female protagonist getting pursued by various male characters.
Moreover, this genre has one of the lowest numbers of anime series, with their being around 60 to 70 reverse harem anime in the genre. Out of these reverse harem anime, only a few of them are worth watching.
These are some of the best Reverse Harem anime out of which some are not recognized as a part of this genre in all online databases, but are still the same. Reverse Harem anime generally showcases a female protagonist who is pursued as a love interest by three or more male characters.
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10) Diabolik Lovers
The main cast as seen in the anime (Image via ZEXCS)
A Reverse Harem anime centered around Yui Komori, who is sent to live inside a mysterious mansion as a 'sacrificial bride,' where the six vampire brothers live as they tease Yui every day making her experience new feelings.
As adult as the plotline might sound, the series is not even Ecchi and has a good 'drama' factor to it, making it intriguing as the story progresses. As each male character of the series pursues Yui in a different way, it makes the series one of the best ones of its genre.
9) Romantic Killer
This series follows a classical romance-comedy plotline combined with a supernatural theme, Romantic Killer is one of the most iconic Reverse Harem anime series where the female is pursued by three male characters, making it a reverse harem.
The anime tells the tale of the otaku female protagonist Anzu Hoshino, who is forced to play the dating sim where she has a harem of her own, which also has her school's most handsome boy Tsukasa Kazuki.
8) Amnesia
The main cast as seen in the anime (Image via Brain's Base)
Amnesia is one of the best Reverse Harem anime series known for its mystery genre combined with romance and fantasy. The anime is centered around its title Amnesia which means memory loss.
The story is centered around a mysterious girl who wakes up in a café unaware of her identity. Accompanied by her male friends, each of whom has some feelings for her, the girl receives flashbacks from her past which reveal that one of her friends might be involved with her having lost her memories.
7) The Wallflower
The anime follows Sunako Nakahara who abandoned all hope of finding a lover after her first crush rejected her. However, after she is forced to stay with four handsome boys, things change and take a drastic turn.
The anime is about self-acceptance, indicated through the changing appearance of Sunako from a full-time shut-in to a pretty lady with the help of these boys. Moreover, the added comedy makes the show enjoyable.
6) The Story of Saiunkoku
The story of how a girl, Shuurei Kou, from the boonies gets to be the consort of the next emperor of her nation while keeping the dream of becoming a government official, The Story of Saiunkoku is one of the most intriguing Reverse Harem anime.
Taking place in a historical setting, the series combined a reverse harem setting with a choice, Several powerful men are after Shuurei Kou, however, only one can steal her heart, making the fandom stick to the end of the show.
5) Uta no Prince sama
The main cast as seen in the anime (Image via A-1 Pictures)
Uta no Prince Sama is an idol form series that is one of the most iconic Reverse Harem anime series that combines equal doses of romance and comedy. The narrative of the series is what makes it amazing as it tells that times can change anything.
The story tells the tale of Haruka Nanami, a girl from the countryside, who dreams of writing songs for her favorite male idol. For this purpose, she joins the Saotome Academy where she meets industry professionals who would lead her towards her dream.
4) Kiss him, not me!
the anime is about, Kae Serinuma, a girl obsessed with BL (Boy's Love), who goes through a dramatic transformation after her favorite game character dies. After she goes through this transformation, she is approached by 5 of her male friends who start to have romantic feelings for her.
The series is famous because of the funny transformation the female protagonist went through after the death of a fictional character. However, the series' romcom adds to the reverse harem aspect, making it funny.
3) My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!
The main cast as seen in the anime (Image via Silver Link)
My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! is one of the most intriguing Reverse Harem anime series that follows a female lead character who is a villainess rather than a protagonist.
The story of the series is an isekai-themed one centered around a girl who is transported into a dating sim where she becomes the villainess and has to make decisions of her own to avoid. However, she starts to attract the attention of male characters which might affect the conclusion of the dating sim.
2) Fruits Basket (Remake)
Although not specifically a Reverse Harem anime, Fruits Basket tells the tale of Tohru Honda who enters the mysterious Souma family as a resident and discovers their secrets.
Although she apparently only has two male characters pursuing her, Kyo and Yuki, Momiji also develops feelings for her as the plotline progresses, making it a bonafide reverse harem series. Other than this aspect, the series is well-known for its drama element which is one of the best in anime.
1) Ouran High School Host Club
The main cast as seen in the anime (Image via Bones)
Ouran High School Host Club is one of the most Reverse Harem anime series, if not the most iconic. The series is also considered an old classic and a proper gateway for any person who wants to enter this genre.
Following the story of Haruhi Fujioka, a scholarship student, who gets entangled with the male Host Club of her school after breaking an expensive vase. With no way of paying them back, she becomes a member of the male club member, due to her appearance, until her debt is paid off.
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