What is this genre all about? Reverse harem, or sometimes also male harem, is the common name for the gender-reversed version of the usual harem genre. In a reverse harem, instead of the usual situation with several female characters focused on one male character, the viewer sees several male characters surrounding a single female character. Aside from the swapping of the characters' genders, the trope's details are mostly the same, with the majority of the changes relating to the differences in behavior between men and women of the characters' age range. The most notable exception is that, due to the most relevant characteristics of the trope's fan base, reverse harem authors tend to go for bishounen looks. Though they are also exceptions to the common harem genre, harems with homosexual relationships are not covered by reverse harem.
We present you the list of Reverse Harem manga you should read right now.
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Top 19 Reverse Harem manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 19. Namjuneun Jeongjunghi Sayanghagessseubnida!
- 18. Beware of the Villainess!
- 17. Gyeolhon Jangsa
- 16. Fruits Basket
- 15. Black Madougushi Guild wo Tsuihousareta Watashi, Oukyuu Majutsushi Toshite Hirowareru: White na Kyuutei de, Shiawase na Shin Seikatsu wo Hajimemasu!
- 14. Gajja Seongnyeoinde Sindeuri Jipchakanda
- 13. Makjangdeuramae Gatyeobeoryeotda
- 12. Maou-sama wa Gyaku Harem ga Kirai
- 11. When Beauty Meets Beasts
- 10. Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta...
- 9. Beorimbadeun Wangnyeoui Eunmilhan Chimsil
- 8. Men of the Harem
- 7. Geunomui Yeodae
- 6. Hougong Jiu Jiao Gei Fanpai Nv Pei
- 5. Empress's Harem
- 4. An Unseemly Lady
- 3. Tensei Danzou Oujo wa Kekkon Aite wo Sagasanai
- 2. Inso's Law
- 1. Otome Game Rokkushuume, Automode ga Kiremashita.
19. Namjuneun Jeongjunghi Sayanghagessseubnida!
A girl obsessed with a novel suddenly finds herself transported into the thick of the plot. The problem is, she has taken on the role of the villain in the story. And she knows how this ends…it’s off with her head! Maybe she’ll just let this play out and wake up back in reality… But after a few too many deaths to no avail, it’s finally time to go off-script. She's going to have a little fun with this tale. She’s made up her mind…to live!
I'm No Heroine! has finished publishing and it has 80 Chapters. It is also Known as: I Will Politely Decline The Male Lead!
18. Beware of the Villainess!
A refreshing, unique villainess who's been dropped in the world of a novel, only to overthrow it all! The reason why? She couldn't just stand by and watch the female lead be manipulated by all four shitty male leads. The story of a villainess, who intends to throw out all the jackasses, and a wolf that only yearns for her!
Beware of the Villainess! has finished publishing and it has 128 Chapters. It is also Known as: Gare à la vilaine!, その悪女に気をつけてください, 小心那个恶女！, 恶毒女配今天不营业, ระวังไว้ ยัยตัวร้ายกำลังมา
17. Gyeolhon Jangsa
Bianca de Arno was a ruthless countess in the Kingdom of Sevran, infamous for being a wicked and selfish wife. While her husband, Count Zachary de Arno, bravely risked his life out on the battlefield, she sat at home and spent his money. It wasn’t until her final day that Bianca realized the error of her ways. Before she dies, Bianca prays for a second chance, swearing she will do better, and wakes up in her 19-year-old body. With her second chance, Bianca starts to see everything in a new light… starting with her husband.
Note: chapter count includes 46 side stories.
Gyeolhon Jangsa has finished publishing and it has 141 Chapters. It is also Known as: Marriage of Convenience, The Marriage Business
16. Fruits Basket
Tohru Honda is a high school freshman who is having a serious bout of misfortune. Not only was she recently orphaned with the tragedy of her mother's death, but she also has no where to live and is currently residing in a tent! However, when her luck to seems to be at its worse, she meets the Sohma family - and is invited to stay with them in exchange for taking care of the household chores.
But it isn't long before Tohru discovers the Sohmas have deep a secret. The family is cursed by the spirits of the Chinese Zodiac, and some of the children born into the Sohma family are possessed by these spirits. When possessed, they cannot be "huggled" by the opposite sex, or they transform into their respective Zodiac animal!
However, this doesn't phase Tohru, who promises to keep their secret. She continues living with them, and her grave humbleness and thankfulness never wanes. As a result, they come to be very important people in her life, and the Sohmas begin to realize how very lucky they are to have her.
Fruits Basket has finished publishing and it has 136 Chapters. It is also Known as: フルーツバスケット, Furuba
15. Black Madougushi Guild wo Tsuihousareta Watashi, Oukyuu Majutsushi Toshite Hirowareru: White na Kyuutei de, Shiawase na Shin Seikatsu wo Hajimemasu!
The young girl Noel is suddenly fired from her job as a magical artificer at the Mages Guild. Feeling disappointed, Noel is suddenly approached by Luke, her former rival at school, who invites her join him at the royal palace. In a record-breaking appointment, he chooses Noel to become his partner as Court Magicians. However, there are plenty of stubborn naysayers in the palace who don't believe in her power... But Noel will overcame every challenge with her talent, effort, help from her friends, and her love for magic!
Noel, a commoner who loves magic, and Luke, the future head of a noble family, are two young geniuses who will create a whirlwind in the kingdom!
My Magical Career at Court: Living the Dream After My Nightmare Boss Fired Me from the Mages' Guild! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ブラック魔道具師ギルドを追放された私、王宮魔術師として拾われる ～ホワイトな宮廷で、幸せな新生活を始めます!～, Black Madougushi Guild wo Tsuihousareta Watashi, Oukyuu Majutsushi Toshite Hirowareru: White na Kyuutei de, Shiawase na Shin Seikatsu wo Hajimemasu!
14. Gajja Seongnyeoinde Sindeuri Jipchakanda
I reincarnated into the world of a novel, specifically into the body of Arielle, a fake "saintess" destined to die once the real saintess appears in five years. However, if I play my cards right and save the monthly allowance I receive for acting as the saintess, I should at the very least be able to buy a building and live comfortably as a landlord!
But while I was carefully setting up a plan to run away once my role as the fake saintess is finished…
“Choose me, or else…” - the Crown Prince and supreme Swordmaster of the Ylide Empire, Kyle Alexis Ylide.
“I prepared a prison just for you. My goddess—” - the beautiful and cunning High Priest and my employer, Reyhaus de El.
“…” - the expressionless and hard-to-read owner of the Lloyd Merchant Guild, Cass Lloyd.
Why are the three male leads acting differently than I expected??
[The bored Eternal Gods are becoming interested after watching you.] And apparently, I unexpectedly arose the interest of the Gods!?
On top of that, the final boss who was planning on destroying the world isn’t killing me but rather helping me…? I have no interest in gaining the interest of the Gods or destroying the world! So please just let me become a landlord as I wanted—!
The Beloved Fake Saint is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I'm a Fake Saintess but the Gods Are Obsessed, ฉันเป็นนักบุญเก๊ที่ทวยเทพคลั่งไคล้, 眾神迷戀的冒牌聖女
13. Makjangdeuramae Gatyeobeoryeotda
After a life of hardship as an orphan, Jia Han finally achieves the dream of homeownership... only to have her moment of jubilation cruelly cut short. While indulging in her guilty pleasure--a riveting soap opera--she experiences a sudden, piercing chest pain and meets an untimely demise. But when she wakes up, she finds herself not in the afterlife, but within the very drama she was watching and as none other than its villainess! In a realm where a glance sparks a scandal and a step triggers a landmine of emotions, what fate lies ahead for Jia?
Trapped in a Soap Opera is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: I'm Stuck in a Crazy Drama, I'm Trapped in a Drama, I'm Trapped in a Terrible Drama, 我被困在了狗血剧里, 狗血劇反派的宿命
12. Maou-sama wa Gyaku Harem ga Kirai
After nine thousand years in the demon realm, Horang Baek returns to Earth as the Demon Lord and reunites with her only surviving family member. Time amongst demons taught her to act swiftly without mercy, but looking monstrous to her brother scares her more than death. As Horang reacquaints herself with earthly customs, she finds one thing hasn’t changed–random guys throwing themselves at her. And if she thinks any left behind in the demon realm are history, she’s in for a surprise.
No Reverse Harem for the Demon Lord is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 魔王様は逆ハーレムが嫌い, 마왕님은 역하렘이 싫다, The Demon Lord Hates Reverse Harem
11. When Beauty Meets Beasts
Lin Huanhuan, a regular 20-year-old girl who just joined the workforce, suddenly transmigrated while taking a bath! What’s more, it’s a world filled with handsome men who wear loincloths and can transform into beasts! Romance with another race is bound to be difficult, but luckily, there’s a transmigration system which teaches her how to survive in this strange new world. Study hard to achieve your sweet romance, Huanhuan!
When Beauty Meets Beasts is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Romance in the Beast World, 我在兽世攻略美男, Cuando la Belleza se encuentra con las Bestias, Méng Dòng Shòu Shì, Quand la Beauté Rencontre les Bêtes, Quando a Bela Encontras as Feras, Sprouting Animal World, Wenn Schönheit auf Bestien trifft, Wonderful Beast World, 沐妙妙的异世恋爱与冒险, 獣人世界でモテモテライフ, 萌动兽世（我在兽世攻略美男）
10. Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta...
I recovered my past memories when I was hit on the head by a rock. I am Katarina Claes, the eight year old daughter of the duke. In a feverish nightmare, in which the prince’s fiancee was determined, I have realized that this is the otome game from the previous life. Also, I have turned into the villainess that interfered with the romance of the capture targets… If the heroine got a happy end, I would be exiled, while if she got a bad end, I would be killed by the capture target… I have no happy end!? Why is it only bad!? Somehow I have to avoid the destruction end, and reach old age peacefully!!
I Reincarnated into an Otome Game as a Villainess With Only Destruction Flags… is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 乙女ゲームの破滅フラグしかない悪役令嬢に転生してしまった…, Destruction Flag Noble Girl Villainess, Destruction Flag Otome, I Reincarnated into an Otome Game as a Villainess With Only Destruction Flags…
9. Beorimbadeun Wangnyeoui Eunmilhan Chimsil
Princess Llewelyn, who was once an outstanding princess but now miserably abandoned. An ugly curse is placed upon her with no one to protect her.
It is a curse that make her lust for men.
In order to stop her curse, Llewelyn opens her bedroom...
Four men are entangled with the abandoned princess.
Will the truth of the curse be revealed? And who will be the man who will end up with her?
Beorimbadeun Wangnyeoui Eunmilhan Chimsil is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The Abandoned Princess' Secret Bedroom, The Abandoned Princess’ Secret Room, The Secret Bedroom of the Forsaken Princess
8. Men of the Harem
Scorned by her lover and thrown into power after the mysterious assassination of her father, Latil must marry to secure her sovereignty of Tarium. Instead of choosing one man to become her Royal Consort, she chooses five young men from all walks of life to join her Harem. Will Latil ever solve her father’s murder, and can she keep the peace in her Harem?
Men of the Harem is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Men's Harem, Haremui Namjadeul, Men in the Harem, 女皇的後宮們
7. Geunomui Yeodae
A school filled with women! But wait... Do they really think I'm a girl too?!
His Women's University has finished publishing and it has 175 Chapters. It is also Known as: Geunomui Yeodae
6. Hougong Jiu Jiao Gei Fanpai Nv Pei
Lin Ci transmigrated into the otome mobile game she created and became the villainess. The only way she can go back to the real world is avoiding the harem ending and letting the heroine, Rutas, end up with one love interest. Otherwise, Lin Ci would be killed according to the plot. To survive, Lin Ci must win over the men from the heroine one by one!
Give the Harem to the Villainess has finished publishing and it has 93 Chapters. It is also Known as: Hougong Jiu Jiaogei Fanpai Nv Pei, Hòugōng Jiù Jiāogěi Fǎnpài Nǚ Pèi, The Harem Has Already Been Handed Over to the Villainous Supporting Girl
5. Empress's Harem
Super sweet and super-sand sculptured female statue against the harem! I often hear: "Three princes and three princesses! Your puppets are fighting again!" The overbearing female CEO traversed to the world of female honors and woke up with seven husbands.
Empress's Harem has finished publishing and it has 493 Chapters. It is also Known as: Queen's Palace, El Harem De Una Princesa, 女帝多蓝颜
4. An Unseemly Lady
I was the only younger sister of the female protagonist in the reverse harem novel. In addition, I was exceptionally pampered by the female lead after waking up after being very sick. I used that to defeat the original inexcusable tr*sh male leads who only hurt my sister…
"Lili, how are you? Do you like cake?" "Lili is really pretty because she resembles her sister. Won’t you eat cookies? Please tell your sister that these were given to you by your wonderful brother." "Would you like to eat this and go over there for a while? I have something to say to your uncle and sister."
For some reason, the male lead candidates seem anxious to see me...
“I don’t play with ugly kids,” the boy in front of me muttered with a deep frown.
What? Did you really just say that? I’ll show you what the real world is like. I gently pulled the hem of my sister’s clothes and shook my head: “I hate him, so I hate the older brother who brought him.”
At the same time, Cedric’s face turned pale, similar to someone who had been sentenced to death.
An Unseemly Lady is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: The Little Lady Behind the Scenes, 幕后掌权者小姐, 秘密控权的千金
3. Tensei Danzou Oujo wa Kekkon Aite wo Sagasanai
"Until we graduate, become mine. Or even If I do this——" Princess Alicia hates the idea of a political marriage, so her mother offers her an alternative crossdress and enter the boys-only magic academy, and choose one of the suitors to be her fiancé! Though it sounds impossible, Alicia fell in love with Lucius, an incredibly handsome gentleman who isn’t even a potential suitor. Yet somehow, Lucius knew right away that Alicia was a girl, and stole a kiss! Alicia reincarnated into another world based on her beloved BL short novel, and her path to romance begins…! After much anticipation, everyone’s favorite romance fantasy has become a manga!
The Reincarnated Cross Dressing Princess Cannot Find a Marriage Partner has finished publishing and it has 9 Chapters. It is also Known as: 転生男装王女は結婚相手を探さない, Tensei Danzou Oujo wa Kekkon Aite wo Sagasanai
2. Inso's Law
“I just want to live a normal life, why is this happening to me!” Your average student Ham Dan, whose hobby was reading “Law of Insomnia” wakes up to a beautiful novel like heroine. But even in the world of fantasy novels, her role is no different. Stuck as the childhood friend of the heroine, her normal everyday life comes to an end, becoming more twisted by her strong character.
My Life as an Internet Novel is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Net Shousetsu no Housoku, ネット小説の法則, La Ley Del Inso, Les Lois de la Web-romance, Net Shousetsu no Housoku, The Law of Webnovels, Võng Lạc Tiểu Thuyết Đích Pháp Tắc
1. Otome Game Rokkushuume, Automode ga Kiremashita.
When I regained consciousness, I found myself in an otome game. I would quickly head towards destruction. It made no difference whether it was a good ending or a bad ending. I became the character known as, “Mariabell Tempest,” the daughter of a pedigree family. Despite possessing an unrivaled level of beauty, I had the worst personality, that of a villainess. Nevertheless, I was conscious, but was unable to make any actions as I was completely in auto-mode. In the first playthrough, I was extremely flustered; on the second playthrough, I was despairing; by the third round, I had already given up. And now, the fifth round has already ended. For the sixth round, for some reason I had become a young girl and regained the ability to move and talk. Eh, what the heck is this?
Source: MU
On the 6th Playthrough of the Otome Game, the Auto-Mode Broke has finished publishing and it has 35 Chapters. It is also Known as: 乙女ゲーム六周目、オートモードが切れました。, Auto-Mode Expired in the 6th Round of the Otome Game, Авторежим отключился на шестом раунде отомэ-игры, 乙女ゲーム六周目、オートモードが切れました。
