If you're looking for a great harem anime with a powerful protagonist, read on for some great recommendations.

While the anime industry offers tons of genres with a plethora of varied shows, only a few manage to appeal to the majority of viewers. While some prefer watching action anime with stunning visuals, some are captivated by slice-of-life anime shows with meaningful stories.

However, genres like isekai and harem also receive a lot of acclaim. While we’ve covered isekai in many articles, let’s talk a little bit about harem. Harem usually means that a male character in an anime is surrounded by several women who are trying to win him over.

Mostly due to his beautiful features or some kind of power he has, and we are here to explore that genre today. So, let’s take a look at some of the best harem anime with op mc, which means the main protagonist is overpowered.

15. Netoge no Yome wa Onnanoko ja Nai to Omotta?

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet your online gamer crush in real life? It could be amazing, or it could turn out badly. In the anime “And you thought there is never a girl online?” which is, in fact, its title, the protagonist faces a similar situation, but with a twist.

A naive otaku named Hideki Nishimura, who goes by the name Rusian in the game, Legendary Age, was devastated to learn that the person he proposed to in the game was an older man and swore he would never trust a girl online again. However, a few years later, his guild of three players decides to have an offline reunion. It turns out that not only are there girls, but they all go to the same school as Nishimura.

14. Shinmai Maou No Testament

Sister New Devil's Testament It's a fantasy harem anime that you either end up hating or find extremely entertaining, probably due to the excessive use of fan service, which is actually a norm considering it's an ecchi anime. The fact that it was mostly censored, although with some effort you can find uncensored editions, explains why it's an extraordinary 18+ anime.

Basara Toujou suddenly finds himself in a situation where his father brings two beautiful girls home and introduces them as his sisters. As he tries to get through the day, hoping to maintain normalcy, he discovers that his stepsisters are demons, where one is a princess and the other is a succubus. Will he be able to live with them while there is a constant hostile threat from heroes and demons?

13. Hagure Yuusha at Aesthetica

Aesthetics of a Rogue Hero, while a decent anime under normal circumstances, if you factor in some harem and action, it is undeniably one of the best anime in the genre. In the anime, Earth has evolved after discovering “Samon Syndrome,” and the young people travel to other worlds to become stronger.

Akatsuki Ousawa did the same thing, but instead of bringing back some memories for his loved ones, he stole the daughter of the Demon King he had defeated. Joining Babel Academy, which trains young travelers from Earth, they both try to uncover the forces trying to control Earth from behind the scenes.

12. Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi

If it's not the most controversial anime in history; remake of healer has spread its name among anime fans and, although not everyone appreciates it, there are countless who love it for what it offers to viewers. Although debatable, we will not delve into arguments, as it is fiction and needs to be enjoyed that way.

Set in a fantasy world ruled by “Heroes,” Keyaru has awakened as someone with healing abilities, but his first day on the job plunges him into an endless path of suffering as other heroes torture and take his powers for granted. However, when an interaction with the demon lord brings him back in time, he vows to exact revenge on those who made his life hell—in the most satisfying way, of course.

11. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord

Regardless of the criticism you may have heard on the internet, we believe that How Not to Summon a Demon Lord It's one of the best-made isekai harem anime shows. It's different from most harem anime series, but you have an overpowered main character, but it doesn't feel like plot armor.

When Takuma is summoned by two beautiful girls, he finds himself in a fantasy world in the avatar of his game character, the Demon King Diablo, a fearsome player unmatched on Earth. However, due to his lack of knowledge of real-life social interactions, will he be able to adjust to his new reality?

10.In Another World With My Smartphone

Imagine being able to wish for anything while traveling to a fantasy world where you will live for the rest of the world and wish for a smartphone. What kind of addict are you? Well, it may seem that way, but in this anime you will see that it is an extremely smart decision.

When God inadvertently strikes down a lightning bolt, Touya dies, and as an apology, God gives him a choice: he can choose one wish and live in a fantasy world. However, he chooses his smartphone to keep him company in this world, and it works just fine, thanks to God's mercy. What will he do in this new world?

9. Lord Marksman and Vanadis

The realities of war often go unnoticed, as most modern individuals have not been in one or experienced it in some form. Well, Lord Marksman and Vanadis teaches you its harsh realities in the most thrilling and engaging way.

Set in a fantasy world of Europe, a war between countries is raging, and Eleonora, a war maiden, launches an invasion against a neighboring country and decimates Tigre's entire army, but spares him on one condition: he must become her captive. Watch as this anime further teaches you what really happens in the depths of war and how dark secrets and conspiracies completely change its course.

8. Trinity Seven

Trinity Seven is your typical mediocre harem storyline with lots and lots of fanservice, but the characters make the anime so enjoyable that you might even watch it a few times. While it has its fair share of fun moments, its light mystery tone gives you another reason to be excited about it.

The story follows Arata Kasuga, whose town is instantly destroyed by a strange phenomenon, but thanks to a grimoire given to him by his childhood friend, Hijiri, it is artificially rebuilt. Determined to solve the mystery and hopefully bring his best friend back, he enrolls in a secret magic academy along with an enigmatic girl named Lilith Asami.

7. Date A Live

Depending on what piques your interest in a harem anime, you will either really enjoy this anime or find it a mess. As far as honesty goes, Date of a show It's the kind of anime you need to watch while turning off your logical senses because it's purely for entertainment and it doesn't disappoint in that category.

The story follows Shidou Itsuka, a high school student who gets caught up in a war between Spirits and Anti-Spirits, but soon discovers that he is the key to saving the world. However, to do so, he must charm these spirits and make them fall in love with him.

6. Sword Art Online

Sword Art Online It's not strictly a harem anime, but every interaction the main character has with a girl hints at romance, though it doesn't happen in many cases. Regardless, SAO is a fantastic anime, and if the story and its execution don't pique your interest, its stunning animation might.

In the anime, thousands of players around the world have tried out the newly introduced innovative NerveGear, which allows them to experience virtual reality with complete immersion. However, when they are trapped with no way out, they only have two options: die or finish the game and survive, and Kirito, a beta tester of the game, seems to be the main hope for everyone.

5. Grisaia no Kajitsu

The Fruit of Grisaia It mostly depends on the characters since there isn't much of a story to look forward to, but if you're into intense harem, you couldn't have landed on a better anime.

The story takes place at Mihama Academy, where Yuuji transfers, and much to his confusion, he realizes that there are only five students there, and all of them are girls. He soon begins to learn their traumatic stories and how they ended up here and decides to become the fruit that cures them.

4. Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai

The world that only God knows is a story about most of us Otakus, but it combines the concept of fantasy with the boring life of a loser in real life. Keima is very popular as the “God of Conquest” in online gaming communities because he can win the heart of any girl in dating simulation games.

However, when a demon named Elsie arrives on Earth and takes him on a journey to retrieve the evil spirits, which is only possible if he can capture their hearts, his worst nightmare is put to the test. Well, the moral we take from this anime is to not spend the whole day around 2D girls and try to be more confident around real-life girls, and you will be surprised at what you are capable of.

3. Tenchi Muyo!

Tenchi Muyo! War against Geminar is a fantastic harem anime that hooks you from the beginning, although it starts out a bit stereotypical. As it develops over time, you will find it very exciting most of the time and, even though it often seems cliché, you have to admit that it is quite common in this genre.

Kenshi was kidnapped by a group of girls and taken to the world of Geminar to fight against the crowned empress, Lashara. However, during the battle, the empress takes Kenshi captive, as it is extremely rare to find a man in her world, but despite being surrounded by the sky, he discovers that something sinister is hidden within the empire. Will he be able to solve the mystery and escape the world before it is too late?

2. Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches

Body swapping is a real problem when it comes to harem genres because they eventually turn into limitless bits of fanservice moments. However, Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches make the most of the concept without neglecting to develop the characters and use the plot.

The story is about Ryuu Yamada, who one day trips and falls down the stairs with a beautiful girl named Shiraishi and accidentally ends up kissing her. Apparently, they can switch bodies with a kiss, which is convenient when they are both lovers, but what would they do in that situation? However, they are soon recruited into the Supernatural Studies Club, formed by a group of girls, and decide to face the mystery behind this strange phenomenon.

1. High School DxD

It's no surprise that High School DxD is taking the top spot on the list because it simply can. Even if you don't watch a lot of anime, you've at least heard of it once, and while many try it out of temptation, they stay for the story, and it's worth sticking around.

Issei, a pervert who loves to spy on women, never expected to find a girl to date, but when he did, it turned out to be a disaster as he was immediately killed. It was revealed that his date was a fallen angel. However, fortunately, he is revived by Rias Gremory, a high-ranking devil, as a servant and learns to fight alongside other comrades, keeping his new life a secret from his friends and family.