From the cult hit “Rent-A-Girlfriend” to the all-time ecchi favorite “High School DxD,” the harem trope is filled with various love stories and sexual exploits. In today’s article, we’ll be taking a look at some of the best harem anime. So, without further ado, let’s get started.

10. Monster Musume

Monster Musume is home to centaurs, catgirls, snakes, and all sorts of fabulous creatures. The series centers on Kimihito Kurusu, a Japanese student whose life becomes turbulent after being chosen by the government to participate in the “Interspecies Cultural Exchange” program.

The program allows non-human creatures, known as "monster girls," to live in Japan alongside humans. Kurusu is initially reluctant to participate, but eventually agrees to take in Miia, a snake-like lamia. As more monster girls come to live with Kurusu, he finds himself in the middle of a harem of different species.

9. Sekirei

Minato Sahashi is a 19-year-old student who failed to get into college. He is considered useless by his parents and friends.

One day, Minato meets a beautiful supernatural woman named Musubi. Musubi is a Sekirei, which are powerful creatures that fight in a battle for survival called the "Sekirei Plan".

Musubi recognizes the potential within Minato and kisses him, beginning a bond between the two. Minato and Musubi must now compete against other Sekirei in a battle for survival.

8. The World God Only Knows

The World God Only Knows offers a fresh take on the genre, putting a wacky twist on a standard harem anime. The story follows Keima Katsuragi, an avid dating sim gamer whose ability to win the heart of any 2D girl has earned him internet fame as the “God of Conquest.”

However, Keima has rejected reality in favor of the world in these games until one day, he is contacted by a devil to act as his assistant in retrieving fugitive evil spirits that have escaped from Hell. Thus, Keima's simulation skills are put to the test and he must woo in order to regain his freedom.

7. Date A Live

The common cliché of the harem trope is that they are all set in the modern world, however, Date A Live takes a tour of its post-apocalyptic themed story. The series begins with a strange phenomenon called a “space earthquake,” resulting in mass casualties.

The anime follows Shido Itsuka, a high school student who teams up with his little sister to deal with the danger posed by the “Spirits” – a supernatural entity that causes spatial earthquakes. However, Shido’s only way out is to make the Spirits fall in love with him.

6. To Love-Ru

Breaking the stereotype of the shōnen genre, To Love-Ru explores harem culture with tons of fan service thrown in. The series follows Rito Yuuki, a high school student who accidentally gets engaged to the alien princess Lala Satalin Deviluke.

As Rito reluctantly helps Lala transition to life on Earth, they are joined by a cast of other alien girls, all of whom are attracted to Rito. The series follows the misadventures of the group as they attempt to navigate their complex relationships and deal with the various threats that come their way.

5. Nisekoi

Centered around the rom-com and harem trope, Nisekoi is a light-hearted and funny school romance anime with a likable ensemble of characters. The series follows the daily antics of Raku Ichijo, the heir to a yakuza family who is forced into a fake relationship with Chitoge Kirisaki, the daughter of a rival gang leader.

Despite their initial animosity, Raku and Chitoge try to get along in order to maintain peace in the town. As more girls come into his life, all of whom are involved in Raku's past in some way, he must face the challenges of love, friendship, and his family's expectations.

4. Kanojo, Okarishimasu

Rent-A-Girlfriend is a cult hit among fans of the romantic and harem anime genre. Featuring a lovable cast of beautiful girls, the story follows the exploits of Kazuya, who decides to use an online dating app to rent a girlfriend named Chizuru Mizuhara after being dumped by his girlfriend.

In an attempt to impress his family and friends, Kazuya continues to rent Chizuru, but things get complicated when they discover that they are roommates and attend the same college. Later, other girls in the rental girlfriend business also join in making it a romantic comedy genre full of twists and turns.

3. Toaru Majutsu no Index

A Certain Magical Index is a highly recommended magic school anime set in a world filled with psychic powers and espers. The story focuses on Touma Kamijou, a high school boy with the lowest psychic level who has the ability to negate other supernatural abilities.

One day, he meets Index, a young nun who has memorized all the forbidden grimoires, and now a dangerous organization is hunting her.

Kamijou is determined to protect his new friend as he explores a strange, supernatural world.

2. Quintessential Quintuplets

Quintessential Quintuplets is a critically acclaimed harem anime known for its excellent portrayal of a colorful cast and middling humor. The series centers on Futaro Uesugi, a hard-working high school student who is hired as a private tutor for a group of identical quintuplets.

At first, the Nakano sisters despise Uesugi, but they start to like him after a few visits. The more time he spends with the girls, the closer he seems to become to each of them, and soon Uesugi finds himself in a romantic situation that's hard to resist!

1. High School DxD

High School DxD has a special place in the hearts of fanatics ecchi and harem. The anime doesn't shy away from exploring fan service through the anime's hottest and curvy female characters. The story follows Issei Hyodo, a perverted high school student who aspires to be the king of a harem.

With this lustful ambition, he is killed in their first encounter, who turns out to be a fallen angel. However, Issei is later revived by the red-haired demon princess Rias Gremory to serve her and her demon family. Soon, he finds himself in an intimate relationship with the fallen angels, where he has to make everyone happy!

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