Novice composer, Haruka Nanami, enrolls at Saotome Academy. Given many difficult tasks, Haruka rises above all of the challenges that she faces and learns the value of hard work. Soon, along with friends that she has made at the academy, she is selected to enter the school competition. She learns that friendship, talent and perseverance will allow the group to achieve their wildest dreams.

Uta no Prince-sama is an entertaining reverse harem that has a variety of characters from different backgrounds. The characters are well developed and the art has an almost dewy look to it. This anime is ideal for anyone looking for a reverse harem with many male suitors and those who thoroughly enjoy music.

Fellow otaku, Kae Serinuma, seemingly ships all BL couples, including ones in real life. So when four boys fall for her in real life after she loses a few pounds, she eagerly encourages any relationship between each of them. The boys, however, are less than fond of this encouragement and continue to anxiously chase after the newly popular Serinuma.

This highly entertaining anime brings to life a BL lover’s fantasy. Seen through the eyes of another otaku, this anime is able to measure the complications of real life versus anime and manga. While this is highly relatable, it also makes for an entertaining watch where we are able to see the hilarity of awkward situations be portrayed in the most amusing way.

Anxiously approaching the student council room, golden girl, Ritsuka Tachibana, is not the student anyone would expect to get into trouble. However, the boys in the student council seem to think differently. Brought into a new world with a whirlwind of adventures, Tachibana must work to remain pure and absent of the dark forces that are trying to seduce her.

Dance with Devils is a dark anime with musical elements. While the characters may be relatively similar, they flow together with a synergy that makes the story work. While they search for the elusive Grimoire, you can remain comfortable at home with the swoon-worthy sensation that accompanies the tall, dark and handsome student council.

Gifted with a magical violin, Hino Kahoko longs to enter the world of music. Along with the help of the magical violin, Kahoko is selected to enter in an exclusive music competition. Wary of such an inexperienced musician, the other competitors grow closer to her out of curiosity and sportsmanship leading to beautiful and harmonious relationships.

Music… it seems to be a theme in reverse harem anime. However, this one sets itself apart from the others because it features exclusively classical music that coincides with the storyline. Boring it is not though, it immerses the viewer so they can welcome the music as it comes along rather than dreading it. It allows for this interesting addition to our reverse harem list because of this quality.

Amnesia is about… you guessed it, a girl with amnesia. However, this character is unnamed throughout the series. She goes through four different timelines, each getting closer to four different men. Twists and turns affect each timeline with the different personalities of the men. Slowly her memories start to return and she begins to realize who she is and how she came to be here.

Amnesia is an interesting anime because it allows you to see the way each situation plays out by the different choices that she makes. It brings up questions about existentialism that you may not have considered, even about your own life otherwise. Not only is this anime well animated, it also includes more serious aspects such as kidnapping and darker subjects that make it a more mature anime than others on this list.

Tohru Honda may seem like your average high schooler, however, her personal life is in turmoil. She was cast out of her house and has to have a part-time job just to buy herself food. One stormy night, she runs across three men living in a house in the woods. She is invited to live with them and learns that they are actually reincarnations of the creatures of the Chinese zodiac. Family problems run rampant, cats chase mice and love may not be as simple as it seems in this humorous anime.

Tohru Honda is a likable character, possibly one of the most kind-hearted characters in anime, she cannot seem to have disdain for anyone or anything. This is a quality that draws the men in this anime close to her. Even the characters that are seemingly her enemies find it difficult to be mean to her. This is a characteristic that we can relate to in real life. Yes, there is the love and romantic aspects as with every reverse harem, however, it also carries a weighty message that is essential to learn for any viewer.

After being transported to the land of the gods, human, Yui Kusanagi tries to teach the vain and close-minded gods what it means to be human. Stuck in this world for one year, Yui must help the gods grow to understand human needs and desires in order for them to overcome the obstacles in their respective futures.

With a crossover into mythology, Kamigami no Asobi focuses on many different religions and gods. The storyline is intriguing and the characters are deep and well-developed. Any fan of reverse harem anime would likely enjoy this and, while many scenes may be over-dramatic, it does not cheapen the experience of this anime.

Similar to Fruits Basket, Nanami Momozono is homeless and feeling discouraged. She winds up at a temple and is bestowed with the power of the god. With this god-power, comes several shrine spirits who are none too happy to see her. A fox-spirit, Tomoe, soon becomes her familiar and they explore the spirit world in hopes of making it a better place. Along the way she meets other male characters, making this a reverse harem, and forms bonds of friendship in both the human and spirit world.

Kamisama Hajimemashita focuses mainly on the relationship of Nanami and Tomoe, however, the other relationships are appealing and comedic. Each character is immersive and allows the viewer to connect without being sickeningly sweet. This anime is great for anyone looking for a fun, light-hearted and comedic anime.

Raised as a spoiled princess, Yona is shocked when her father is murdered at the height of his controversial rule. Armed with a single bodyguard, the princess must run from the assassins and leave the leadership of her kingdom to the murderous Suwon. She soon learns that a power resides within her that holds a deep connection with reincarnations of the four dragons. Together, the dragons, the princess, and her bodyguard, Hak, must band together to resolve the injustice that resides within her kingdom.

Akatsuki no Yona is an anime that will inspire a deep warrior spirit within anyone who watches it. Her bravery and determination are admirable. However, Yona is a very relatable character that has flaws and can be discouraged. This tale of friendship goes beyond a good reverse harem; it is an excellent anime as a whole.

When Haruhi Fujioka gets a scholarship to Ouran High School, she is hell-bent on being the best student possible. However, her plan is thrown into chaos when she breaks an expensive vase and has to work back her debt in Ouran High School Host Club. Mistaken for a man, they have her join the host club and work among them. The wealthy members of the Ouran Host Club work to win Haruhi’s heart in this comedic anime.

Haruhi is an entertaining but clueless character. She is completely unaware of any flirting that happens between her and the club members. While this show may feel juvenile at first, it develops extraordinarily well. The art is beautiful and the characters are entertaining and cohesive. In our opinion, this is the best reverse harem that has come out as of yet.

A girl wakes up to discover that all of her memories are gone, including the memories of her own identity. All she has is her cell phone with names of people she doesn’t recognize. We can’t forget that she can also see a supernatural being named Orion who has decided to help the girl figure out her own identity, her boyfriend, and the rest of her life. Except, she’s got to figure it out without telling anyone!

Amnesia is a popular reverse harem anime based on the extremely popular otome game of the same title that is now available in English on the PS Vita. The anime follows the storyline of the video game fairly closely, allowing you to experience a relationship with each of the love interests and in the end, you can decide on who you want to be your husbando! What makes Amnesia so interesting is the mystery that follows the main character as she tries to figure out her situation in each scenario. You can’t forget, it’s so moe to be able to experience all the character tropes here! Oh, dere! Combine that with the beautiful art style and you just can’t deny that Amnesia belongs on this list of top 10 reverse harem anime!

Tachibana Ritsuka has never done anything wrong, but one day, she is called forth by the student council. The student council has a few questions for her, but they do not seem to have anything to do with her as a student! Ritsuka finds herself amidst a supernatural world after her mother is kidnapped. Vampires and devils have only wanted one thing from Ritsuka: The Grimoire. Then Ritsuka’s older brother Lindo comes home after studying abroad, but things just seem to get more confusing.

Dance with Devils is an anime that aired last fall, but it is quite an excellent reverse harem. Combining different aspects of popular reverse harem such as idol elements, supernatural beings, and rather forceful bishounen, it is a reverse harem aiming at success! There is so much intrigue in the plot that you’ll stay tuned, even if some of the cliches aren’t your thing. You may think that Dance with Devils will flow a certain way because of how it first presents itself, but oh no, it most certainly is not that bland of an anime. The plot is plenty dynamic.

Harry Burnsworth is a major power in the political and business world and his daughter, Kajika Louisa Kugami Burnsworth has been living on the island of Giviolle since the age of two for her own safety. On the island, Kajika befriended a white leopard named Mustafa and a boy named Li Ren Fang visited her on occasion. Now, Kajika is fourteen and must decide on her future husband amongst three candidates that her father has chosen. Kajika must figure out who her possible fiances are, but even they do not know that they are her fiances. This is only the start of something so much more.

Hanasakeru Seishounen is a fairly recent anime that actually has a strong female lead (who knew?)! Kajika is a girl who makes her own decisions and she takes life by the horns, undeterred by the challenges that come into her path. Hanasakeru Seishounen is not your normal reverse harem, either, as there is a clear romance in the anime, but it isn’t tainted by romance. There are many things going on in the plot from political struggle, family mysteries, rivalries, and so much more. This may be a reverse harem, but it is far from boring!

It is 1860, the Edo period in Japan, and Yukimura Chizuru has come to Kyoto in search of her father, a doctor who she has lost contact with since he moved to Kyoto for work. Chizuru disguised herself as a man just in case, but still finds trouble when she is attacked by several samurai and strange men who don’t appear human. Luckily, the Shinsengumi save the day, but now, they have taken her to their base to keep her quiet.

Do you like mystery, intrigue, the Shinsengumi, action, and bishounen? Hakuoki has them all! You’ve heard of the Shinsengumi, but what happens when you romanticize these legendary samurai and inject the supernatural into Japan’s Edo period? You have one gripping story sure to really grab you. Hakuoki is not an anime to take lightly; Watch as the samurai lose their way, defend their way of life to their deaths, and find love in the process.

Four bishounen find themselves living under the same roof in a large mansion for free. Takano Kyouhei, Morii Ranmaru, Toyama Yukinojo, and Oda Takenaga think it’ll be a wonderful life since they are only given one condition for living in the mansion: turn the landlady’s niece into a “lady”. When Nakahara Sunako reveals herself, they are more than a little surprised to see that she is a horror movie fan who looks like she’s a character out of a horror film! Sunako suffers from being crushed in the past so now, she has low self-esteem, cares little for beauty, and gets nosebleeds when she even glimpses at something of beauty!

Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge is an underrated reverse harem that many tend to turn away at first due to the art style (if they’re bishounen, they should look like it, right?), but once you give the anime a chance, you won’t regret a second of it. Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge is one of those few reverse harem that falls in the comedy category, but it excels in comedy and entertainment value. Sunako suffers because she thinks she’s ugly while the boys suffer due their good looks. Damn, it’s hard being shallow. You will find yourself caught off guard constantly in this anime as Sunako is definitely not your usual shoujo heroine, but of course, our bishounen are not your typical reverse harem either.

Hino Kahoko is in the normal branch of her school, but there is also a music branch for students studying music. There is a music competition that allows students from both branches to compete against each other, although few compete from the normal branch. Kahoko meets Lili, a fairy who gives her a magic violin which gives her musical ability. Kahoko may not know much about music, but now she’s been given the power to compete in the music competition whether she wants to or not!

For many who love musical anime, let’s check out the first musical reverse harem: La Corda D’Oro~Primo Passo~. Kahoko may seem like your usual weak shoujo heroine, but she shows us how dynamic she can be! Kahoko struggles with her sense of self and music while alongside a group of young men who also have their own internal struggles. La Corda D’Oro~Primo Passo~ is an amalgamation of sound, developed characters, and plot which you just don’t find too often in reverse harem anime.

Kou Shuurei was born into a noble family but lives in poverty while taking many odd jobs to survive. Shuurei’s father is an archivist working in the Imperial Library, but it doesn’t pay well. Together, Shuurei and her father manage to get by, barely. One day, Shuurei is approached by a court advisor who wants her to be the concubine of the new emperor in order to influence him to be a better ruler. Of course, this is in exchange for 500 pieces of gold. Shuurei wouldn’t pass this up for her life, especially when rumor has it, the emperor enjoys the company of men. Or is that so? Now, Shuurei finds herself working within the palace and stoking the fires of a dream long forgotten: to become a court official. Can she achieve it if it is against the law for women to do so?

Shuurei is no pansy; she has sass, attitude, and all the talent which help make Saiunkoku Monogatari as amazing as it is. Yes, there are bishounen all around Shuurei who have their eyes only for her regardless of their wealth and social status, but this is not a story focused on love. Shuurei spends all of her time pursuing her personal ambitions and overcoming hurdles at every turn while putting her love life on the backburner, but that doesn’t mean Shuurei doesn’t think about it! If you’re absolutely sick of those weak ass shoujo heroine, reverse harem with generic plots, and all the same character tropes, Saiunkoku Monogatari will be a refreshing change of pace.

Fujioka Haruhi, the scholarship student attending the prestigious Ouran High School, was seeking out a place for study one day until she comes across the Ouran High School Host Club. The Host Club is a place where bishounen help to relieve the students of Ouran High School from their everyday boredom. While attempting to flee, Haruhi knocks over a very expensive vase and must work off the debt as the Host Club’s dog. That is, until the king, Tamaki realizes Haruhi has the potential to be a real host! The only thing is, Haruhi is a girl and Tamaki failed to realize it! Now, Haruhi’s life is full of extravagant parties, cosplay, charming girls, and hiding her gender.

Ouran High School Host Club is perhaps one of the funniest reverse harem out there, and one of the few gender-benders to actually receive an anime adaption! The bishounen are fully aware of their character tropes, but they own them, taking advantage of them to sway the hearts of maidens! What with the crazy adventures, great luxury, and the ignorance of the poor, there is never a dull moment in this host club.

Princess Yona lives a sheltered life in the lap of luxury without knowing the truth that dwells beyond her palace walls in the Kingdom of Kouka. One day, her father was murdered at the hands of her beloved, Su-won, who has forced Yona to flee for her life with childhood friend and bodyguard, Son Hak, by her side. Yona soon learns that not everything is as blissful as she imagined it to be. The kingdom is overrun by poverty, corruption, and dissatisfaction over the ruler, which makes it that much harder for Yona to find a way to take back the throne.

In this day and age, Akatsuki no Yona is one reverse harem that does it right! Yona starts off as naive and infantile but slowly develops into a strong woman who everyone relies on. Each one of the characters actually has their own personalities and back stories, the romance is not a dominant part of Akatsuki no Yona, and there are still many mysteries that keeps Akatsuki no Yona from ever getting dull.

Yuuki Miaka and Hongo Yui were visiting the National Library when they were whisked away inside the book, “The Universe of The Four Gods.” Here, Miaka has the responsibility of the priestess of Suzaku so she must gather the celestial warriors to summon Suzaku to grant her wish to bring peace to the nation. Unfortunately, the nation of Seiryuu has gotten their hands on Yui and manipulated her into being the priestess of Seiryuu. Now, they are enemies fighting on the opposite side of a war, racing to be the first to summon their respective gods.

As old as it is, Fushigi Yuugi does not fail in any way as a reverse harem. You have a dynamic heroine who struggles with what she knows is right, her friendship, and her relationships. You have a group of bishounen who all have their own internal struggles and heart-wrenching love stories. There’s plenty of comedy with Miaka, Noriko, and Tamahome (and occasionally, Chichiri), but there’s plenty of drama. The plot is so dynamic that there are surprises at every turn. There’s romance, heartbreak, and tragedy. Yes, Fushigi Yuugi is old, but it encompasses everything a reverse harem anime should strive for.