A Couple of Cuckoos kicks off with a wild premise: two babies were switched at birth, and now their families want them to marry as teenagers. Nagi's life gets even more complicated when he starts pursuing a girl he actually likes, while his adopted sister also develops feelings for him. This creates a uniquely chaotic and engaging harem centered around a surprisingly deserving male lead. | © Crunchyroll
We Never Learn: BOKUBEN follows a studious tutor tasked with guiding three genius girls through their worst subjects to secure his own scholarship. While the premise is straightforward, the show executes its romantic comedy with consistent charm and humor. It's a reliably entertaining harem that delivers exactly what fans of the genre are looking for. | © Aniplex of America
To LOVE-Ru throws a perfectly ordinary boy into an interstellar harem when an alien princess crash-lands in his bathtub. Yuuki Rito's life becomes endlessly complicated as more aliens, including the girl's possessive sisters, move into his house. Despite the chaos, he still tries to hold a torch for his childhood friend, creating a classic and hilarious ecchi comedy. | © Sentai Filmworks
The Familiar of Zero starts with a classic setup but quickly distinguishes itself with its unique magical world. Saito is summoned as a familiar to an inept mage, forcing him into a life of servitude that gets complicated by other sorceresses. This magical harem balances his struggle for freedom with plenty of entertaining and chaotic moments. | © Geneon Entertainment
Is This a Zombie? is pure, unfiltered silliness that prioritizes comedy above all else. The story follows a boy who gets resurrected as a zombie and accidentally steals a magical girl's powers, leading to a hilarious spoof of multiple anime genres. It's a fun, nonsensical ride that never takes itself too seriously. | © Funimation
The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses might have a rough start with its seemingly abrasive female cast, but it quickly develops into a standout harem with a great male lead and genuine humor. The story finds its groove as Hayato gets to know the girls while running their seaside cafe, and season 2 smartly builds on this solid foundation without overcrowding the core harem. | © Crunchyroll
2.5 Dimensional Seduction starts off looking like a standard fanservice comedy, but it quickly grows into a much more heartfelt story. It follows a guy who only loves 2D girls and a cosplayer who pulls him into the vibrant and competitive world of cosplay. The show really finds its footing as it explores their shared passion, becoming a genuinely endearing romance. | © Sentai Filmworks
Date A Live presents a world where devastating spatial quakes are caused by powerful beings known as Spirits. To save humanity, the protagonist Shidou must make these dangerous girls fall in love with him. This unique premise blends high-stakes action with fun harem shenanigans, making it a fantastic gateway into the genre. | © Crunchyroll
The Fruit of Grisaia starts like a typical transfer student story but quickly reveals a much darker and more mysterious core. Yuuji finds himself in a nearly empty school with just five deeply troubled girls, each hiding significant psychological trauma. This series stands out by tackling mature themes and adding real stakes to its harem idea. | © Sentai Filmworks
Nisekoi builds its entire harem on a fantastic premise: the son and daughter of rival gang leaders are forced to pretend to be a couple to prevent a gang war. The only problem is they can't stand each other, and things get even messier when the girl Raku actually promised himself to as a child reappears. While the plot loses some steam later, the first season is packed with charming moments. | © Aniplex of America
Hayate the Combat Butler!! is a classic that masterfully blends a lighthearted tone with a surprisingly dark premise. After being sold to the Yakuza by his parents, Hayate's attempted kidnapping of a wealthy girl backfires when she mistakes it for a confession. He ends up as her butler, leading to a hilarious and chaotic harem situation. | © Sentai Filmworks
The World God Only Knows flips the script with a protagonist who is a master of dating sims but clueless about real girls. To capture escaped spirits, Keima is forced to use his virtual romance skills in the real world and make girls fall in love with him. This clever premise creates a hilarious and unique spin on the typical harem formula. | © Sentai Filmworks
The Quintessential Quintuplets sets itself apart with a more mature protagonist who takes a tutoring job to help his family, only to find his five new students are all quintuplet girls. While they seem similar at first, the show does a fantastic job developing each sister into a distinct character. The story's progression through its seasons makes for a truly engaging and satisfying watch. | © Crunchyroll
High School DxD fully commits to its identity as an action-packed harem with a protagonist who is both goofy and genuinely likable. Issei gets to live his dream surrounded by a strong roster of girls who transcend their initial tropes. The show backs up its fan service with surprisingly solid battle sequences and a story that consistently delivers on its promises. | © Funimation
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You is the ultimate harem parody that follows through on an insane premise without taking any shortcuts. The show should buckle under the weight of its ever-growing cast, but it just gets better by fully embracing its own absurdity. It works perfectly as both a hilarious comedy and a sincere harem where every girl is developed beyond her initial archetype. | © Crunchyroll
Looking for a great harem anime to binge? It can be tough to find a series that gets the formula right. We've sorted through the best of them to bring you a list full of fantastic picks, from chaotic romantic comedies to stories with surprising heart.
