Looking forward to 2025, the harem anime scene is still winning over fans with its fun mix of romance, comedy, and a sprinkle of fantasy. Usually, these shows feature a main character who finds themselves surrounded by several potential love interests, leading to all sorts of funny mix-ups, touching moments, and exciting romantic tension.
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Over the years, the genre has grown, adding themes like fantasy, action, and slice-of-life, which makes it appealing to a wide range of viewers. With a bunch of cool new titles set to drop in 2025, fans can look forward to fresh stories and interesting characters that promise to bring both laughs and some heartfelt feelings.
15Beheneko: The Elf-Girl’s Cat is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster!
Start & End Year: Jan 4 to Mar 15, 2025
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Ecchi, Harem Episodes: 12 Studios: Zero-G, Saber Works Beheneko is a delightful and action-filled anime that centers around Lina, a young elf girl, and her seemingly average cat, Mochi. What Lina doesn’t realize is that Mochi is actually an S-ranked monster in disguise with incredible magical abilities. As Lina goes about her life in a lively fantasy city, she unwittingly finds herself in perilous situations, only to be rescued by Mochi’s hidden powers. The show mixes everyday life moments with exciting action scenes, delving into themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the contrast between a normal existence and extraordinary abilities. This anime has 12 episodes, each about 23 minutes long, and is available for streaming on CrunchyRoll and Funimation.
14After Leaving the A-Rank Party, I Aim for the Deep Part of the Labyrinth With My Former Students
Start & End Date: Jan 12 to Jun 22, 2025
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy Episodes: 24 Studios: Bandai Namco Pictures After Leaving the A-Rank Party, I Aim for the Deep Part of the Labyrinth With My Former Students follows a retired A-Rank adventurer who decides to break away from his party to forge his own path. He reconnects with his old students and sets off on an adventure into the depths of a labyrinth teeming with monsters and treasures. As they tackle the hurdles of their new quest, they must lean on their skills and teamwork to make it through. This series will consist of an unknown number of episodes, each around 23 minutes long, and will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll starting January 2025.
13The Shiunji Family Children
Start & End Year: Apr 2025 to Spring 2025
Genres: Romance, Comedy, Harem Episodes: 12 Studios: Doga Kobo The Shiunji Family Children centers around Arata Shiunji, a young guy trying to navigate life alongside his five gorgeous sisters and younger brother. They have a tight-knit relationship, but they often end up in funny and tricky situations, especially with all the buzz about Arata’s seemingly perfect family life at school. Things get even more complicated when his sister, Kotono, admits she has feelings for him, and it all takes a turn when their dad drops the bomb that only the twins are actually related by blood. This shocking news makes each sibling rethink their feelings and what it means for their relationships. With a mix of family dynamics and romantic tension, the series strikes a balance between comedy and drama. The anime will have 12 episodes, each around 24 minutes long, and you can catch it on Crunchyroll starting in 2025.
12Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle
Start & End Year: ??? 2025 to ??? 2025
Genres: Romance, Harem, Comedy Episodes: 12 Studios: feel. Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle tells the quirky tale of Chitose, a high school girl who accidentally gets stuck inside a Ramune bottle during a science experiment gone wrong. While adjusting to her new life in this tiny space, she finds out she can still chat with her friends outside the bottle. The series mixes comedy and slice-of-life elements as Chitose learns to cope with her strange situation while keeping her friendships alive. This anime will have an unknown number of episodes, each running about 24 minutes, and will stream on Crunchyroll starting in 2025.
11I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic
Start & End Year: Jan 7 to Mar 25, 2025
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy, Harem Episodes: 12 Studios: Marvy Jack, Studio DEEN I’m a Noble on the Brink of Ruin, So I Might as Well Try Mastering Magic is an anime that tells the story of a guy whose life takes a wild turn. After a chill day at work, he suddenly finds himself in the body of Liam Hamilton, the youngest son of a noble family that’s about to fall apart. With everything in chaos, Liam sees this as his chance to dive into the world of magic. As he starts to learn, his life takes an even crazier twist. Will Liam be able to master magic and save his family’s legacy? The adventure in this aristocratic fantasy kicks off! The series has a total of 12 episodes, each running about 23 minutes, and you can catch it on streaming services like Crunchyroll and HIDIVE, depending on where you are.
10The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World
Start & End Year: Jan 9 to Apr 3, 2025
Genres: Ecchi, Fantasy, Harem Episodes: 13 Studios: East Fish Studio The Daily Life of a Middle-Aged Online Shopper in Another World is a fun isekai anime that centers around Kenichi Hamada, an ordinary middle-aged illustrator from Japan. One day, he gets whisked away to a strange new world and finds himself in a perilous forest teeming with hungry monsters. Luckily, he stumbles upon a huge online shopping site that delivers just what he needs. Follow Kenichi as he seeks some peace and quiet in this unfamiliar land! This light-hearted journey consists of 13 episodes, each about 23 minutes long, and is available for streaming exclusively on Crunchyroll.
09Even Given the Worthless “Appraiser” Class, I’m Actually the Strongest
Start & End Year: Jan 9 to Mar 27, 2025
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Romance, Harem, Drama, Fantasy Episodes: 12 Studios: Okuruto Noboru Even with the seemingly useless “Appraiser” class, the story of Ein shows that he’s actually the strongest. Born with the weakest job that only lets him evaluate items, Ein starts off facing a lot of disrespect and is stuck doing lowly tasks. Everything changes when he encounters Yuuri, the spirit of the World Tree, and Ursula, a wise sage. With Yuuri gifting him a Spirit Eye and Ursula providing her wisdom, Ein grows in strength and sets off on an adventure with Yuuri to find her sisters. The anime has 12 episodes, each around 24 minutes long, and you can catch it on platforms like Crunchyroll and HIDIVE, though it might not be available everywhere.
08Rent a Girlfriend Season 4
Start & End Year: Jul, 2025 to Summer 2025
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Harem Episodes: 12 Studios: TMS Entertainment Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 kicks off right where the last season ended, diving back into Kazuya Kinoshita’s tangled love life with Chizuru Mizuhara and his other rental girlfriends. This time around, we get to explore Kazuya’s emotions more deeply as he encounters fresh romantic hurdles while figuring out what he wants in a relationship. With its mix of humor and romance, fans can expect plenty of fun moments. The new season will have about 12 episodes, each around 24 minutes long, and will be streaming on Crunchyroll from 2025.
07My Friend’s Little Sister Has It In for Me!
Start & End Date: Oct 2025 to Fall 2025
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life, Harem Episodes: 12 Studios: BLADE Tomodachi no Imouto ga Ore ni dake Uzai (My Friend’s Little Sister Is Only Annoying to Me) is a romantic comedy anime that centers around Akiteru Akatsuki, a high schooler who can’t help but feel annoyed by his best friend’s little sister, Iroha Shirakawa. Even though she’s super popular and seems perfect at school, Iroha has a knack for teasing Akiteru, making his life a bit more complicated. As the story unfolds, their dynamic starts to shift, and Akiteru begins to notice Iroha in a different way, leading to funny moments and hints of romance. The anime has 12 episodes, each running about 23 minutes, totaling around 4 hours and 36 minutes. You can catch the series on popular streaming sites like Crunchyroll and Funimation.
06Possibly the Greatest Alchemist of All Time
Start & End Year: Jan 8 to Mar 19, 2025
Genres: Adventure, Harem, Fantasy Episodes: 12 Studios: Studio Comet The Greatest Alchemist of All Time is a 2025 anime series that tells the story of Takumi Iruma, an average guy who gets accidentally summoned to a different world with a bunch of chosen heroes. To make up for the blunder, a goddess lets him pick any skill he wants. Hoping for a chill life, Takumi goes for a basic creation skill, but he soon finds out that “alchemy” is actually a super powerful ability that can make everything from holy swords to flying ships. This surprise cheat skill launches him into a life filled with riches, adventures, and incredible strength as he explores his new world, builds friendships, and creates amazing things. The series has 12 episodes, each about 23 minutes long, and you can catch it on streaming platforms like Crunchyroll and Funimation.
05Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms
Start & End Year: Jan 7 to Mar 25, 2025
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Ecchi, Harem Episodes: 12 Studios: SynergySP Medaka Kuroiwa is Impervious to My Charms tells the story of Medaka Kuroiwa, a girl who just can’t be swayed by any romantic gestures from her classmates. As she goes through the ups and downs of high school, filled with quirky characters and funny situations, she starts to dig into her own emotions and what it really means to connect with people. This series is set to mix comedy and romance as Medaka discovers love in the most surprising ways. It will have 12 episodes, each around 23 minutes long, and you can catch it on Crunchyroll starting in 2025.
04The Beginning After the End
Start & End Year: Apr 3 to Sep 11, 2025
Genres: Action, Adventure, Harem, Fantasy Episodes: 24 Studios: studio A-CAT The Beginning After the End is an anime that tells the tale of King Grey, a mighty ruler who gets reincarnated as Arthur Leywin in a magical realm. As Arthur matures, he starts to remember his past life and leverages that knowledge to navigate a world brimming with magic, monsters, and political drama. The series highlights Arthur’s adventures as he sharpens his magical skills, builds friendships, and confronts escalating dangers. The anime is set to officially premiere on April 3, 2025, and fans are buzzing with excitement. There will be a total of 24 episodes, each running for about 24 minutes, and you can catch it on Crunchyroll.
03A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2
Start & End Year: ??? 2025 to ??? 2025
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Harem Episodes: 24 Studios: Shin-Ei Animation, SynergySP A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2 picks up the romantic comedy between Nagi Umino and Erika Amano as they continue to navigate their unusual relationship after finding out they were switched at birth. This season dives into new hurdles as they deal with family expectations and societal norms while trying to keep their special bond intact. Fans can look forward to more hilarious moments and heartfelt scenes as Nagi and Erika’s relationship grows. The series will consist of 24 episodes, each running about 23 minutes, and will be available for streaming on Crunchyroll starting in 2025.
02I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class
Start & End Year: Jan 3 to Mar 21, 2025
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Harem Episodes: 12 Studios: Studio Gokumi ,AXsiZ I’m Getting Married to a Girl I Hate in My Class is a funny and touching romantic comedy anime that tells the story of Kenji Tanaka, a high school senior who unexpectedly finds himself engaged to his long-time rival, Mei Suzuki. As they deal with their new relationship, family pressures, and school life, they start to see each other in a different light, discovering hidden layers and common interests. The show consists of 12 episodes, each about 23 minutes long. You can watch this charming anime on popular streaming services like Crunchyroll and Funimation, which are available with subtitles and English dubs.
01The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You 2
Start & End Date: Jan 12 to Mar 30, 2025
Genres: Comedy, Romance, Ecchi, Harem Episodes: 12 Studios: Bibury Animation Studios The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You Season 2 keeps the wild romantic antics going as the main character balances his relationships with a bunch of girlfriends who are all crazy about him. This season is set to bring even more hilarious situations as he tries to keep everyone satisfied while managing his own feelings. Viewers can look forward to around 12 episodes, each lasting about 24 minutes, airing on Crunchyroll from January 3 to March 30, 2025.
To wrap it up, the upcoming harem anime in 2025 is gearing up to deliver a thrilling blend of new plots and classic elements that fans love. Whether you’re into lighthearted comedies or deeper romantic stories, this season’s offerings have something for everyone. As these shows hit the screens, they’re sure to ignite discussions and fan theories throughout the anime community. So, get ready to jump into the harem anime world next year—these titles are bound to bring you entertainment and fun that you won’t want to miss!
