Top 10 Best Harem Anime: Ranked by Ratings and Popularity

Harem anime is a big deal in the anime world, usually tossing one guy (or sometimes gal) into a whirlwind of romantic possibilities with a bunch of love interests. It’s a mix of funny moments, romance, and sometimes action or fantasy stuff that keeps fans hooked. To put together this list of the top 10 harem anime, we looked at user ratings and how many people are watching or talking about them, using stats like MyAnimeList scores and member counts. The ranking balances high ratings with how popular each show is, so you get a mix of critically loved and widely watched series.

10. The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You

This 2023 show is a wild take on harem anime. Rentarou Aijou is stuck dating 100 soulmates to save their lives, thanks to a weird divine rule. It’s funny, a bit ridiculous, but has heart too. With a MAL score of 7.70 and over 300,000 fans, it’s picking up steam fast for its over-the-top setup and colorful cast.

9. Yamada-kun and the 7 Witches

This 2015 series follows Ryuu Yamada, a troublemaker who swaps bodies with star student Urara Shiraishi after a kiss. He ends up tangled with a group of witches with cool powers, plus some romance. Scoring 7.52 on MAL with about 835,000 fans, it’s got a great mix of laughs, love, and mystery.

8. Monster Musume: Everyday Life with Monster Girls

In this 2015 comedy, Kimihito Kurusu gets roped into hosting monster girls like lamias and harpies for a cultural exchange thing. It’s chaotic and flirty, with a focus on different fantasy creatures. It’s got a MAL score around 6.95 and over 600,000 fans, making it a solid pick for its quirky charm.

7. Rent-A-Girlfriend

Starting in 2020, this one’s about college kid Kazuya Kinoshita renting girlfriends to deal with being lonely, only to get caught up in real feelings and messy drama. It’s super relatable and full of twists. With a MAL score of 6.89 and over 1 million fans, it’s one of the biggest harem shows out there right now.

6. To Love Ru

This 2008 classic throws Rito Yuuki into chaos when alien princess Lala lands in his life, followed by more cosmic girls. It’s packed with humor and fanservice, with multiple seasons and OVAs. Sitting at a MAL score of about 7.10 and over 800,000 fans, it’s a cornerstone of the genre.

5. The World God Only Knows

This 2010 gem follows Keima Katsuragi, a dating sim pro, who’s forced to win over real girls to catch escaped spirits for a demon. It’s smart, flips harem tropes, and has solid character growth. Seasons score between 7.64–7.98 on MAL with over 650,000 fans, making it a hidden favorite.

4. Date A Live

Kicking off in 2013, this show has Shidou Itsuka dating powerful Spirits to seal their destructive abilities, mixing action with romantic comedy. Its long run and spin-offs show its staying power. With a MAL score of 7.14 and over 1 million fans, it’s loved for its unique story and cool characters.

3. Nisekoi

This 2014 rom-com follows Raku Ichijou, a yakuza kid faking a relationship with Chitoge Kirisaki while chasing a childhood promise and dodging other crushes. It’s funny and full of surprises, scoring 7.55 on MAL with 1.2 million fans, making it a go-to for lighthearted fun.

2. High School DxD

Since 2012, this action-packed series tracks Issei Hyoudou, a pervy guy revived as a devil under Rias Gremory, building a harem while fighting supernatural baddies. It’s got fanservice, battles, and deep lore. With a MAL score of 7.32 and over 1.5 million fans, it’s a heavyweight in the genre.

1. The Quintessential Quintuplets

This 2019 hit follows Fuutarou Uesugi tutoring five identical quintuplet sisters, sparking romance while helping them graduate. It’s got humor, drama, and a great ending (plus a movie). Seasons score 7.63–8.01 on MAL with over 1 million fans, making it the top pick for its heart and depth.