New Harem Anime 2024 (2024)

Although the definition of "niche," harem anime will forever have a place in seasonal lineups. The theme's representatives might struggle to dominate the limelight at times, but when done right, they can be surprise hits.

As the concept only requires that the protagonist finds himself surrounded by potential partners, harem shows can cover a fairly wide spectrum of genres and tones. Most series fall under the romance and comedy sphere, but action or isekai harem anime are not unheard of either.

While still taking shape, each 2024 anime season will likely include at least one or two harems. They might not be among the quarter's biggest names, but they tend to attract a decent amount of attention as well, particularly when they are done competently or lean heavily into fanservice. Let's take a look at every 2024 harem anime announced so far.

Updated June 8, 2024: The Spring 2024 anime season is almost at an end, and it will honestly not go down as a great period for harem properties. The sole exception is a long-running series that is probably not attracting too many new viewers at this point; meanwhile, the season's other genre entries are polarizing. While the current quarter might be lacking, the year has a couple of exciting upcoming harem anime.

Chained Soldier

Winter 2024

Except for sequels, Chained Soldier will go down as one of the most highly-anticipated harem anime of 2024. The manga's risqué nature is well-known for pushing the envelope in terms of ecchi content, and there was hope that the adaptation would translate or enhance the source material's provocative material. Set in a world where Earth lives alongside another dimension filled with monsters, the premise follows a guy who becomes the slave of a group of girls who fight these beings. After using him as a soldier in battle, the girls reward him.

Unfortunately, the anime somewhat failed to live up to the manga's reputation. While not terrible, the adaptation struggled to balance the action and ecchi scenes, with both elements feeling rushed in places. The source material not only has great fights but also sells its fanservice moments, two elements that are largely lackluster in the anime.

Tales Of Wedding Rings

Winter 2024

Winter 2024 was not lacking in isekai anime, but most of them did not lean into harem territory. The exception was Tales of Wedding Rings, a show that bakes its harem component directly into its story. Satou follows his crush, Hime, into a portal that leads to another world, and he learns that she is a princess who is about to marry a prince.

More importantly, this unique engagement grants her husband a magic ring that unlocks powers that will aid in fighting demons. In a twist of fate, Satou receives the ring, setting him on a path to "marry" other princesses to become the world's savior. Tales of Wedding Rings is fairly enjoyable, mainly thanks to the likable Satou and Hime. That said, as a harem, it is quite strange since the story sets up a clear couple right from the start.

Isekai Onsen Paradise

Winter 2024

One of the most ignored anime of Winter 2024, Isekai Onsen Paradise consists of 3-minute shorts that follow Kouzou, a guy who has been reincarnated into a fantasy world. He happens to be a hot spring aficionado, so he goes on a journey to discover as many of these natural baths as possible. Shockingly, this adventure winds up leading him to a plethora of women that fit into fantasy archetypes, be they fox girls or elves; consequently, Kouzou quickly grows a harem that can put to shame most of the genre's other representatives.

Isekai Onsen Paradise does not have much to offer beyond the minimum. Generally, each episode focuses on introducing a new girl who must be convinced of the wonders of hot springs, with Kouzou doing his utmost to sell their therapeutic appeal (among other things). The characters are, unsurprisingly, shallow, and the humor is nothing to write home about. Even the ecchi content is quite timid compared to the other Winter 2024 harem anime or Gushing Over Magical Girls. Still, due to the show's short length, Isekai Onsen Paradise is fairly inoffensive.

Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included

Spring 2024

Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included is a lighthearted romcom with a supernatural twist. One morning, Shintarou wakes up to find a strange girl, Towa, sleeping on his balcony. If that was not weird enough, she also has wings and proclaims to be an angel sent to Earth to mingle with humans. Long story short, Shintarou agrees to allow Towa to live with him as she is a bit too naive to be running around without supervision.

Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included sets itself to be a romance, with Towa and Shintarou presented as the main pairing; however, the manga quickly introduces new girls, turning the story into more of a harem. The source material leans heavily into wholesome comedy, with romance relegated to subtext (especially during the early volumes).

For the most part, the Spring 2024 anime is serviceable. Naive and innocent to a fault, Towa is cute and likable, even if she is not exactly the most exciting female character ever. The same can largely be said for Shintarou, who is a nice guy without all the negative connotations associated with that term. The rest of the girls are a bit more interesting, although they very much play second fiddle to Towa. Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included is one of those harems that clearly depicts one couple as the main pairing, which makes the "competition" feel redundant. That said, most of the other girls at least have something going on that allows them to shine away from Shintarou's presence. The only slight exception is Tsumugi, a classmate who does not hide her intense feelings for Shintarou.

Re:Monster

Spring 2024

All things considered, most of Spring 2024's isekai anime do not lean into harem territory. Sure, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, KonoSuba, and Mushoku Tensei have flirted with the genre, but they are not really part of it. If the criteria were extended to include reincarnation anime, The Misfit of Demon King Academy 2 could almost qualify, although Anos has a fan club rather than a harem. If the criteria were extended even further to include just basic fantasy shows, The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases has most of the pieces for a harem, but the show has no romantic edge whatsoever. It is also Spring 2024's worst series.

So, that leaves Re:Monster, a dark fantasy anime about a former cannibal who reincarnates as a goblin and gains new abilities by eating monsters. Before long, Gobrou evolves into an ogre, takes charge of his clan, and starts to destroy human armies like they are just a minor annoyance. Naturally, a leader needs a harem, and Rou quickly finds himself surrounded by both goblin and human women. The former are attracted to the protagonist's power, comparative intelligence, and authoritative diplomacy; meanwhile, the latter appreciate Rou because he didn't kill them when they were captured. Yes, they are his captives. Yes, it is weird and uncomfortable. This element will probably make or break Re:Monster for quite a few people, especially since the anime is otherwise a relatively prototypical power fantasy.

Date A Live 5

Spring 2024

Date A Live is a fun action sci-fi anime with great fights, generally solid animation, and a well-implemented harem component. The protagonist, Shido, must protect the world from special quakes by sealing Spirits, which come in the form of girls. As the process involves making them fall in love with him, Shido must grow his harem to become the savior he needs to be.

In the currently-airing fifth season, Date a Live is firmly within its endgame. Shido and his Spirits army are engaged in quite a few intense battles, be it against DEM or their complicated relationship with Kurumi. The Spirit of Origin's arrival has also thrown everything into disarray, and all parties have their own ideas on how to deal with this world-ending danger.

The Spring 2024 season is impenetrable to newcomers, who should unquestionably start from the beginning. While not without its lulls, Date a Live is generally pretty consistent, so it should be a fun ride. Furthermore, people specifically interested in the harem will get a lot more enjoyment out of the first two seasons as they emphasize that aspect a lot more. Seasons 4 and 5 are more action-focused than the older entries.

2.5 Dimensional Seduction

Summer 2024

Why waste time with 3D girls when 2D ones are a much safer bet? 2.5 Dimensional Seduction's Masamune Okumura lives proudly by this philosophy, but the teenager has his resolve tested when girls start to join his one-man manga club.

Coming together over a love for cosplay, 2.5 Dimensional Seduction follows the group's lighthearted misadventures, while also exploring the main characters' psyches and backgrounds. The manga has enjoyed a long and successful run on Shonen Jump+, and there is nothing to suggest J.C. Staff's anime adaptation will fail to translate the source material's magic.

The Café Terrace And Its Goddesses Season 2

Summer 2024

A rough start notwithstanding, The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses was one of the best harem anime of 2023. The first cour introduced non-manga readers to Hayato, a guy who inherits his grandmother's café. Once there, he learns that his relative was living with a group of girls with widely different backgrounds. While initially he wants to evict them, they eventually decide to live together and reopen the shop.

The Café Terrace and Its Goddesses decided the best starting point is to present all five girls as detestable in its opening episode. That can be a death sentence for harem stories, but to its credit, the show managed to turn things around in a big way. By the end of season 1, the characters felt like family.

Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest Season 3

Fall 2024

While Ryo Shirakome's isekai light novel is quite respected, the anime adaptation of Arifureta got off to a rough start, and the first season was regarded by many as something of a disappointment. Despite still having its share of issues, season 2 improved upon its predecessor in most ways, resulting in a package that is fairly easy to enjoy regardless of its faults. In its opening episodes, Arifureta appears to set itself up for a romance rather than a harem. After being betrayed by his schoolmates and left to die in a dungeon, Hajime winds up meeting Yue, a vampire. These two characters instantly hit it off, and they essentially act as the story's beating heart.

Initially, the anime revolves around just Hajime and Yue as they explore dungeons while the former gradually becomes stronger. However, they are eventually joined by a few other girls, paving the way for Arifureta to become a full-blown harem. Underwhelming start aside, this series is perfectly enjoyable fluff; that said, it is isekai and harem fluff. Consequently, for this show to land with someone, they need to be fans of both genres and their many, many tropes.

Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles Season 2

TBA

2021's Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles is set to get a sequel at some point in 2024. The isekai anime has the potential for growth since the opening season set up quite a few interesting concepts without expanding on them in great detail. Hopefully, the sequel will pick up the slack.

Haruto dies and reincarnates in the body of Rio, a young boy who lives in another world. As the two beings are essentially sharing a body, their personalities are combined to create someone new. Haruto is also not the only person to reincarnate into this universe, with most of the other people being girls.

Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister

TBA

A shonen manga, Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister has been around since 2021, and it has developed a positive following. To his frustration, Uryuu suddenly learns that he will be inheriting a shrine, a situation that also involves marrying one of three maidens. None of the characters are particularly thrilled by the prospects, but they are willing to get to know each other to try and make it work.

Tying the Knot with an Amagami Sister should offer a good mix of comedy and drama, with romance naturally taking center stage. The fact all three girls are sisters sets the series apart from most other 2024 harem anime.

Anime With Some Harem Elements

Harem does not always take center stage, and a few series might touch upon ideas from the theme without committing to it. The upcoming anime might not be full-blown harems, but they could satisfy fans of the concept.