We offer you a list of the best anime in the harem genre, each of which accompanies a description of the plot. A prerequisite for the "harem" is that the main character must be surrounded by several characters of the opposite sex. Usually in the center of the action there is a guy surrounded by several girls. Most often, the plot is based on a romantic relationship. In comedies, an emphasis is placed on various ridiculous situations. The harem can also serve as a backdrop for drama.
I have few friends (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai) TV series, 2011
- Genre: Comedy, Romance, Harem
- Rating: Kinopoisk - 7.1, IMDb - 7.2
High school student Kodake Hosegawa, reputed to be a bully and a loner, goes to a new school, where everyone bypasses him. At the new school, he meets Yozoru Mikazuki, a beautiful but tough and wayward girl who also had no friends before Kodake appeared. Hidden suffering without friends, the teenagers decide to found a “Neighborhood Club”, in which, over time, very unusual characters appear: a nun, a young scientist madman, a guy who is fond of cosplay and even a school star who just wants friendship, not worship.
School of the Dead (Gakuen mokushiroku) TV series, 2010-2011
- Genre: harem, action, horror
- Rating: Kinopoisk - 7.5, IMDb - 7.2
In connection with the past invasion of zombies, Fujimi High School becomes a "school of survival" for a group of teenagers in a dying world. The group leader, 17-year-old Takashi Komuro, faces a difficult task. Gathering friends around him, he does everything he can to save his childhood friend Ray. Characters find themselves in different situations, including funny ones. The action elements and fan service make the show more attractive to guys.
The eccentricity of love is not a hindrance! (Chuunibyou demo koi ga shitai!) TV series, 2012-2013
- Genre: Drama, Romance, School
- Rating: Kinopoisk - 7.5, IMDb - 7.4
High school student Yuta Togashi, who shows signs of tunibyo (eighth grader syndrome), decided to leave his image of "Lord of the Dark Flame" in the past and change his school. However, in another school, he meets Rikka Takanashi, who also considers herself a dark magician. The girl tries to draw the guy into her games. Over time, it becomes clear that her tunibyo is her unwillingness to come to terms with her father's death. For girls who love to follow the development of romantic relationships, we recommend watching this anime.
Clannad TV series, 2007-2008
- Genre: romance, harem, drama
- Rating: Kinopoisk - 7.8, IMDb - 7.9
The reputed bully Tomoya Okazaki is in mental decline, having lost his mother, and also looking at his drunken father. The teenager's soul is dark, but meeting with a strange girl Nagisa Furukawa, his classmate who returned to school, changes his life. The young man shows concern for Nagisa, gradually his soul thaws, he has many friends. The guy discovers the secret of dreams, on the other side of which a very similar young girl awaits him ... The plot will certainly be interesting for both girls and guys.
Monster Stories (Bakemonogatari) TV series, 2009 - 2013
- Genre: harem, mysticism, romance, fantasy
- Rating: Kinopoisk - 7.8, IMDb - 8.0
A student of the senior class, Koyomi Araragi, did not even suspect that the hidden and silent beauty Hitagi had a sharp and tough character, moreover, she has superpowers. The guy accidentally found out about this, after Hitagi fell on him from the stairs, and he caught her, surprised to find that she weighs no heavier than a book. Koyomi also has superpowers, before he was a vampire. Helping girls is a worthy thing for a real hero, and there are a lot of girls at school ... We recommend watching for those who like romance and fantasy.
Ouran High School Host Club (Ôran kôkô hosutobu) TV series 2006
- Genre: harem, romance, comedy
- Rating: Kinopoisk - 7.9, IMDb - 8.2
A diligent and diligent girl Haruhi from a simple family earned the right to study in an elite school, where almost all children come from wealthy families. Haruhi seeks peace and solitude, but accidentally ends up in the Escort Club, where, to his misfortune, breaks a vase worth 8 million yen. To pay off, she must join the club and fulfill the wishes of 100 clients. However, Haruhi is the only girl in the club.
Golden Boy (Sasurai no o-benkyô yarô) miniseries 1995-1996
- Genre: harem, adventure, comedy
- Rating: Kinopoisk - 7.9, IMDb - 8.0
The presented list of the best anime in the harem genre is completed by a picture that should be attributed to the classics of the genre. Smart, kind and resourceful guy Kintaro Oe travels around the country in search of new knowledge and skills. Along the way, he falls in love with many girls, although some of them are contemptuous of the guy. Kintaro has no serious relationship with anyone, because he is on the road all the time. Interesting retro anime, especially for girls.