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Harem anime is an acquired taste, even more so than genres like isekai and sports. Often looked down upon for catering to basic wish fulfillment, these shows are rarely regarded as high art; however, they are popular and can be very entertaining, serving as lighthearted escapes from reality.New harem animeare always coming out, and 2025’s lineup has been quite good.
Throughout the year’s four seasons, the industry will produce plenty of new series and sequels to well-established shows. While perhaps not attracting the same attention as some other stories, these2025 harem animecould prove to be highlights in their own right. Let us go through all the ones announced so far, including series that have aired and ones that have yet to debut.
As stealth harem anime is a thing, series will be added if they incorporate enough elements from the genre.
Updated on July 06, 2025 by Mark Sammut:The Summer 2025 season is absolutely stuffed with harem anime. Yeah, it is shaping up to be a great lineup. Besides updating the current quarter’s shows, I’ve added anotherupcoming harem animeto Fall 2025, and it is the biggestgender-bender seriesof all time.
I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Classshould not qualify for a harem. After all, the premise involves Saito, the male lead, marrying his classmate, Akane. They are the core relationship and the obvious endgame, and any other love interests would be largely pointless. Yet,I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Classis oddly structured similar to a comedy harem, in the mold of something likeRent-a-Girlfriend.
Saito and Akane’s strained relationship takes center stage, but the former is also courted by Himari, the protagonists' classmate. She is not aware of their situation, and she pursues Saito quite aggressively. Furthermore, Shisei constantly makes aggressive attempts to get with her cousin, Saito. These moments are played for laughs, both by the show and the characters, but they create a scenario where the MC is effectively being pursued by three girls.
Beheneko: The Elf-Girl’s Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster!
Comfortably the most risquéharem anime of Winter 2025,Behenekorevolves around a cat protagonist and the various fantasy-themed girls who love him. Yeah, that description will likely be enough to determine whether someone will want to check outBehenekoor not. It should be said that the series spends quite a bit of time showing the characters on quests and adventuring.
Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Timehas a fairly stereotypical set-up for a harem, with the male protagonist surrounding himself with female characters who quickly start to worship the ground he walks on. They are also “employed” by him, as he bought their contracts. Theisekai MC, Takumi, does not hide the fact that he is attracted to two of the girls, Sofia and Maria; conversely, the girls are completely dedicated to him, with Maria saying she will spend the rest of her life with Takumi.
Yet, the show has zero romantic tension. Part of that is due to Takumi, who just refuses to be direct and, instead, just makes comments from a distance. This creates a bizarre dynamic that resembles a harem but lacks any of the genre’s fun parts.
Not every isekai anime is a harem, but the themes overlap enough that they are still synonymous with each other.The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another Worldfollows Kenichi, a guy who finds himself in another world with the ability to shop online.
That power is reminiscent ofCampfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill, which was legitimately one of thebest isekai anime of 2023. However, this Winter 2025 series is a full-blown harem, with Kenichi utilizing his unique ability to set up a comfortable life for himself. Somewhat refreshingly, the protagonist does not waste any time building up a harem, despite not specifically trying to go in that direction. Women just seem to be naturally attracted to him, and their relationships are quite casual.
Harem anime are rare next to genres like isekai, but they are frankly abundant when compared to their reverse variants. Nowadays, most years seem to produce two or three shows that shake things up by dropping a female protagonist in the middle of a gaggle of guys, and this shortage is not surprising considering shojo adaptations are hard to come by. Still, they do exist, andAnyway, I’m Falling in Love with Youis a fairly conventional example of areverse harem.
Not sure how to react to a confession from a childhood friend, Mizuho struggles to accept that the relationships that have been a staple of her life might be set to change. Compared to most harems that tend to revolve around strangers,Anyway, I’m Falling in Love with Youfocuses on characters who already have bonds, exploring how the introduction of a crush changes their relationships.
While not initially seeming like a harem, this Winter 2025 isekai anime goes in that direction, even if its exploration of the theme is primarily comedic. Kenzaburou, a middle-aged father, meets truck-kun and is reincarnated as Grace, the villainess of an otome game. Attending school alongside the heroine, Anna, the protagonist’s parental instincts tend to take over in most situations, resulting in Grace playing matchmaker. More often than not, the MC inadvertently triggers romance milestones with the Student Council members, who are presented as the main love interests; however, he is also an active participant at times, specifically when it comes to aiding Anna.
Besides its comedic tone and fantasy setting,From Bureaucrat to Villainess: Dad’s Been Reincarnated!sets itself apart from other shows by, technically, featuring two characters who are building harems. Kenzaburou’s actions are causing characters to fall for both Grace and Anna; in fact, the latter is also developing a thing for the former.
Season 2 Start Date:June 08, 2025
Arguably the most highly anticipatedharem anime of 2025,100 Girlfriendshit the ground running with a hilarious opening season that managed to parry the genre while still delivering a surprisingly effective romance. Due to a god-level mistake, Rentarou has 100 soulmates, and he has to make them all happy or their lives will go to ruin. So, he does just that, proving himself to be the ultimate harem protagonist.
100 Girlfriendsis primarily known for its comedy, but it works well as a harem. The characters are likable, with the girls showing enough personality to not just be basic archetypes. Season 2 instantly eclipsed its predecessor’s silliness by having the girls switch bodies within the first few minutes, a short-lived plot development that provided laughs and kisses in equal measure. New girls are gradually introduced, with usually a candidate appearing every two episodes or so. Despite its ever-expanding roster of waifus,100 Girlfriendsdoes a surprisingly great job of fleshing out most of them, rather than just reducing them to one gag. While still too early to say,100 Girlfriendsseason 2 will likely be among the bestharem anime of 2025.
Over the last two years or so, a strange fantasy subgenre has taken hold:Kicked out of a party. In all these shows, the protagonist is abused and mocked by his party, eventually resulting in him being kicked out and left to rot. However, in reality, the MC is not only super strong but also the main reason the party had any success. Naturally, the protagonist winds up proving everyone wrong, all the while attracting a plethora of girls who see him as his true self.
The Brilliant Healer’s New Life in the Shadowsis a fairly typical example of this concept, albeit with a more pronounced harem than most of its contemporaries. Zenos is an extremely talented healer who starts an underground clinic, and he pretty quickly attracts a group of female clients. Now, to his credit, Zenos is a fairly proactive and direct protagonist for this type of story, so he is not a bad harem lead.
Anotherisekai harem,I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!also throws mecha into the mix, which has made for a messy but fun series. A hard-done-by protagonist dies after living just the most miserable life imaginable, and he is granted an opportunity to cut loose in a new world.
The “Guide” who offers this second chance is also the one who ruined the MC’s previous life, and they seem interested in pushing a “good” person to be evil. Living as Liam, the protagonist is specifically born into a position of power, granting him the perfect opportunity to be the worst.
I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire!is not for everyone, as it does kind of require an appreciation for three polarizing genres. Focusing only on the harem element, the anime’s main girls have cute designs and have defined roles within Liam’s empire. That said, Amagi has gotten way more attention than any of the other girls, and she is the only one that comes across as a main character.
Set in a fantasy world where people are awarded blessings by the gods, Sophia’s peaceful future is snatched away from her when she earns super-strength, courtesy of a gorilla deity. Due to this rare and powerful ability, Sophia is, naturally, scouted by the Royal Knights, forcing her into a life of hard training and combat.
Sophia quickly finds herself surrounded by guys, although that does not mean they will all go down the romance route.The Gorilla God’s Go-To Girljust about qualifies as areverse haremsince, well, the female protagonist is surrounded primarily by guys, most of whom could easily transition into love interests. That said, the anime presents Louis as Sophia’s main romantic partner.
The Unaware Atelier Meisteris a weird one. On paper, thisfantasy animehas all the ingredients to be a conventional harem. The male lead, Kurt, is considered to be super adorable and seems to naturally attract girls to him, most of whom seem to be both enamored and puzzled by his wholesomeness. While not the only noteworthy guy in the cast, the MC spends most of his time with female characters, developing fun friendships with most of them.
However, Kurt does not have a single romantic bone in him. He is about as “innocent” as they come. His naivety is treated as a concern by the rest of the main characters and, I admit, can become annoying at times.The Unaware Atelier Meisteris a platonic harem, if that makes sense.
It has been too long since a visual novel by Key received a fantastic anime, butSummer Pocketshas the potential to set things right. The 2018 game has routes for multiple girls (four in the base version, eight in theReflection Blueexpansion), making it a fairly conventional harem byvisual novel standards. Due to being in its early days, the adaptation’s direction is not 100% obvious at this point, but it will likely cover all four routes to an extent, even if it might not emphasize romance as much as some other2025 harem anime.
Looking to leave behind city life and rediscover himself, Hairi heads to a small island called Torishirojima for a summer holiday. Once there, he quickly starts running into the local teenagers, who are primarily (but not exclusively) female. He takes a particular interest in the mysterious Shiroha, although she is not the only girl who walks into his life.Summer Pocketsis very much a typical visual novel adaptation that tries to cover as many routes as possible, which tends to result in a fairly slow story that cycles through different girls.
From the same mangaka behindRent-a-Girlfriend,The Shiunji Family Childrenis considerably less popular than its bigger sibling. Still, this2025harem animeis a more traditional entry in the genre, potentially making for an easier but less interesting watch. Also, the harem revolves around a step-brother and his step-sisters. So, take that as you will.
The Shiunji Family Childrenis a fairly well-done but mostly unspectacular harem story that plays things surprisingly safely considering its premise. Doga Kobo has brought its typical polished presentation, delivering quality animation that will likely rank among the harem genre’s best efforts of the year. The story is OK for what it is.
Arguably the most polarizing harem anime of all time,Rent-a-Girlfriendhas a fairly negative reputation, all the while being among the most recognizable and well-known representatives of the genre.Rent-a-Girlfriendis pretty unusual for a harem since the “final” girl has been obvious from the very start, with Kazuya very clearly preferring Chizuru above everyone else.
Season 3 was the anime’s best entry yet, largely thanks to a fun movie-based storyline that allowed the characters to shine. Season 4 should cover some of the most controversial moments from the manga, so the discourse should be fun.
Watari-kun’s ****** Is About to Collapse
I have to admit,Watari-kun’s ****** Is About to Collapseis a pretty great and eye-catching title. Like, what does it mean? Well, that is a mystery. Naoto is obsessed with protecting his sister, but his life becomes complicated when a strange girl shows up who claims to hold secrets relating to the male protagonist. What does she know? What does she mean?
Just to keep expectations in check, while the story incorporates some psychological elements, it is primarily a romantic comedy rather than a thriller. I enjoy these types of stories, but the title does, admittedly, paint a somewhat different picture.
Watari-kun’s harem aspect is not that pronounced, at least not compared to some other shows.
OK, this one is a strange case, and I’m not quite sure if I would describe it as a harem. Yet,The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princesseshas all the ingredients to be one or become one. While strong, Toto is sosuper-duper shythat he can barely speak to anyone, let alone women. His dream of joining a party seems to come true when three women – Anemone, Goa, and Ciel – approach him, and they even nominate him as their leader!
The catch? They all want to kill him, albeit for different reasons.
The Shy Hero and the Assassin Princessesis weird, as Toto barely feels like a character. So far, he spends more time unconscious than actually interacting with the girls, and the anime’s focus seems to be the budding friendship between the three assassins. However, the girls are starting to develop some romantic feelings for Toto.
Fantasy setting aside,Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughterhas a conventional set-up for a harem. Allen, a capable but underachieving sorcerer, is hired to tutor the duke’s daughter, Tina, in magic. They do not quite get along at first, but things develop naturally after that point. While Tina is introduced as the main girl,Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughtershould expand into a harem quite quickly, with Allen helping a series of girls who, in return, show romantic interest in him.
The light novel and manga are not extremely highly regarded, but they are fine enough for what they are trying to be.Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughteris a fairly safe and traditional fantasy harem, which can be fun when a viewer is in the mood for fluff.
A polarizing anime (and manga),A Couple of Cuckooswill test a viewer’s patience at times. When viewed as asilly comedy about mostly awful people, it is pretty entertaining, with the girls driving the male lead up the wall in frequently amusing ways.
As a harem or, worse, a romance, the anime falls a bit flat. Nagi has to put up with a lot of nonsense from the rest of the cast, and none of them seem like particularly great fits. The harem aspect also moves at a glacial pace, especially since Erika is the obvious end goal.
Now, here is a treat!Girls love animeare extremely rare, to the point that each year might produce one show that genuinely involves romance rather than just subtext. So, girls love harem anime are basically non-existent; or, at least, that was the case before Summer 2025. Yeah,There’s No Freaking Way I’ll be Your Lover! Unless…is the holy grail of the GL genre.
Now, admittedly, the anime has not gone full harem yet, as it has mostly focused on Mai and Renako’s relationship. These two girls are trying to decide if they should be best friends or lovers, with Renako pushing for the former. However, the foundations for a harem have been set, as girls like Ajisai have received quite a bit of attention. Also,There’s No Freaking Way I’ll be Your Lover! Unless…is very much designed to be a comedy, so do not go in expecting a lot of traditional romance scenes.
Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze, akaThe Three Mikadono Sisters Are Surprisingly Easy, is a pretty great manga that benefits from having a fantastic male protagonist, or at least a refreshing one for the harem genre. The son of an accomplished actress, Yuu simply does not have his mother’s talent, nor the desire to be held to those standards by others. However, his goal is to find and nurture a happy family environment.
Yuu ends up living with three sisters who are all talented in different fields and dedicate all their energy to excelling in that area, at the expense of their relationships. So far, the adaptation has been a blast, with Yuu shaping up to be among the year’s best harem male protagonists. He is assertive and stands his ground, while the girls are mostly just OK.
More of aslice of life option,Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottleshould be worth checking out for those craving protagonists who are more confident and self-assured than the traditional harem lead. While not flawless, Saku is a pretty popular guy who mostly knows what he wants and is good at interacting with girls; however, he is not always great at managing romantic feelings.Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottleshould be more about friendship than romance, at least initially. Along with Saku, the anime should feature five main girls, all of whom should receive attention.
One of the more surprising harems to receive an adaptation,Don’t Touch Kotesashiwill likely lean completely into fanservice territory, at least if it sticks true to the source material. The eponymous Kotesashi is a talented massage therapist who has fallen on hard times, so he accepts a position at a dormitory. Besides other responsibilities, one of his main roles is to massage sports athletes, who are naturally girls.
Guaranteed to be one of the funniest2025 harem anime,Ranma ½will be returning for its sequel season, which should come backed with hilarity, unexpectedly great action, and romcom silliness. Now, I know an argument could be made thatRanma ½is not a harem since Ranma and Akane are the dual protagonists and are destined for each other, but they also have multiple suitors who do not hesitate to make their feelings known. Basically, they are both stuck in unwanted harems, andthey have to get into constant fightsto keep their potential partners at bay.
Other Anime That Could Have Harem Elements
100% full-blown harems are fairly rare, at least compared to other genres and themes like action, traditional romance, and isekai. However, die-hard fans craving more content can always check out a few other shows that either sprinkle in harem content or feature dynamics that would not be out of place for that genre. The following anime are not quite harems, but they might be enjoyed by viewers who want harems.
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Season (If Announced)
Bogus Skill >: About That Time I Became Able to Eat Unlimited Numbers of Skill Fruits (That Kill You)
Hazure Skill “Kinomi Master”: Skill no Mi (Tabetara Shinu) wo Mugen ni Taberareru You ni Natta Ken ni Tsuite
Geek Toys, CompTown
Manga by Benigashira
I Left My A-Rank Party to Help My Former Students Reach the Dungeon Depths!
A-Rank Party wo Ridatsu shita Ore wa, Moto Oshiego-tachi to Meikyuu Shinbu wo Mezasu
Light Novel by Shigeru Sagazaki
Spring 2025
Yandere Dark Elf: She Chased Me All the Way From Another World!
Chotto dake Ai ga Omoi Dark Elf ga Isekai kara Oikaketekita
Elias
Manga by Nakanosora
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability Season 2
Tensei shitara Dainana Ouji Datta node, Kimama ni Majutsu wo Kiwamemasu 2nd Season
Light Novel by Masayuki Abe
Scooped Up by an S-Rank Adventurer!
Yuusha Party wo Tsuihou sareta Shiromadoushi, S-Rank Boukensha ni Hirowareru: Kono Shiromadoushi ga Kikakugai Sugiru
June 24, 2025
Hero Without a Class: Who Even Needs Skills?!
Mushoku no Eiyuu: Betsu ni Skill Nanka Iranakatta n da ga
