whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Fantasy

The best harem fantasy anime you can start from the beginning

56 anime that are both fantasy and harem, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari, Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu, Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki.

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1. 1 Isekai no Seikishi Monogatari Tenchi Muyo! War on Geminar OVA · 2009 · 13 episodes · AIC Spirits · #1421 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
2. 2 Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu Trapped in a Dating Sim: The World of Otome Games is Tough for Mobs TV · 2022 · 12 episodes · ENGI · #3101 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
3. 3 Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom TV · 2021 · 13 episodes · J.C.Staff · #3445 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
4. 4 Nagasarete Airantou TV · 2007 · 26 episodes · feel. · #3695 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
5. 5 Zero no Tsukaima The Familiar of Zero TV · 2006 · 13 episodes · J.C.Staff · #3784 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
6. 6 Outbreak Company TV · 2013 · 12 episodes · feel. · #4074 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
7. 7 Date A Live TV · 2013 · 12 episodes · AIC PLUS+ · #4104 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
8. 8 Madan no Ou to Vanadis Lord Marksman and Vanadis TV · 2014 · 13 episodes · Satelight · #4421 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
9. 9 Kaiju Ditan Mai Dali The Most Powerful Vendor ONA · 2025 · 24 episodes · Painted Blade Studio · #4470 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
10. 10 Seirei Gensouki Seirei Gensouki: Spirit Chronicles TV · 2021 · 12 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #4582 on MyAnimeList 68% would recommend
11. 11 Trinity Seven TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · Seven Arcs Pictures · #4788 on MyAnimeList 67% would recommend
12. 12 Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu! I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! TV · 2025 · 12 episodes · Quad · #4878 on MyAnimeList 67% would recommend
13. 13 Shuffle! TV · 2005 · 24 episodes · asread. · #4885 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
14. 14 Strike the Blood TV · 2013 · 24 episodes · SILVER LINK. · #4889 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
15. 15 Negima!? Negima!? Magister Negi Magi TV · 2006 · 26 episodes · Shaft · #5216 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
16. 16 Mahou Sensei Negima! Negima! TV · 2005 · 26 episodes · Xebec · #5266 on MyAnimeList 64% would recommend
17. 17 Macademi Wasshoi! Magician's Academy TV · 2008 · 12 episodes · Zexcs · #5325 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
18. 18 Monster Musume no Iru Nichijou Monster Musume: Everyday Life with Monster Girls TV · 2015 · 12 episodes · Lerche · #5329 on MyAnimeList 64% would recommend
19. 19 Asura Cryin' TV · 2009 · 13 episodes · Seven Arcs · #5417 on MyAnimeList 64% would recommend
20. 20 Mato Seihei no Slave Chained Soldier TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · Seven Arcs · #5515 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
21. 21 Gakusen Toshi Asterisk The Asterisk War TV · 2015 · 12 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #5990 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
22. 22 Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu How Not to Summon a Demon Lord TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · Ajia-do · #5995 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
23. 23 Taimadou Gakuen 35 Shiken Shoutai Anti-Magic Academy: The 35th Test Platoon TV · 2015 · 12 episodes · SILVER LINK. · #6074 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
24. 24 Seiken Tsukai no World Break World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman TV · 2015 · 12 episodes · Diomedéa · #6385 on MyAnimeList 59% would recommend
25. 25 Rosario to Vampire Rosario + Vampire TV · 2008 · 13 episodes · Gonzo · #6456 on MyAnimeList 59% would recommend

Why this is not a MyAnimeList search. Every entry here is one you can start from the beginning. Anything with a prequel or a parent story is left out, as are recaps and compilation editions — about half of what MyAnimeList ranks. Ordered by MyAnimeList position. The percentage is the share of MyAnimeList scorers who rated a title 7 or higher.