Harem anime

A harem comedy is a term for an anime or manga story wherein one male character is surrounded by — often living with — several female characters. In many cases such series are adapations of dating simulation games or designed to appeal to a similar audience, especially seinen publications. Note the term was created by Western fans to what are usually just called lovecomi (love comedies), although the basic implication is well-known to Japanese fans as well.

Related Topics:
Anime - Manga - Dating simulation games - Seinen

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The term should be used carefully as it often carries negative connotations, while some series and fans deliberately embrace the idea of the term; others feel it is a genuinely snarky term oversimplifying a plotline. For example ' (a.k.a. Mahou Sensei Negima) was humorously promoted as harem comedy, although it wouldn't typically be described as one.

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In the United States, the first prominent anime labeled a 'harem series' was Tenchi Muyo!.

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