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 20 Reverse Harem manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 20. Makjangdeuramae Gatyeobeoryeotda
- 19. An Unseemly Lady
- 18. Beware of the Villainess!
- 17. Truthfully, They Only Remembered Her
- 16. Juingongui Kkotgire Ollataneun Bangbeop
- 15. Fruits Basket
- 14. Geu Sseuregiga Nayeosseoyo
- 13. Hikagemono demo Yarinaoshite Ii desu ka?
- 12. Jijo nanoni... Seiken wo Nuite Shimatta!
- 11. Black Madougushi Guild wo Tsuihousareta Watashi, Oukyuu Majutsushi Toshite Hirowareru: White na Kyuutei de, Shiawase na Shin Seikatsu wo Hajimemasu!
- 10. Inso's Law
- 9. Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta...
- 8. Akuyaku Reijou Desu ga, Kouyaku Taishou no Yousu ga Ijou Sugiru
- 7. Gyeolhon Jangsa
- 6. Gajja Seongnyeoinde Sindeuri Jipchakanda
- 5. Hannamdong K-House
- 4. Otome Game Rokkushuume, Automode ga Kiremashita.
- 3. Yandere Cafe e Youkoso
- 2. Beauty and the Beasts
- 1. When the Villainess Loves
20. 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 has finished publishing and it has 77 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
19. 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
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. Truthfully, They Only Remembered Her
The long awaited manhwa version of Hee-On Ryu's web novel. At the end of the war, a commoner knight, Clarence Holton, left everything behind and ran away, including the promised honor and happiness she could have received after winning the war. But, contrary to the expectations that no one would remember her, the imperial prince, the taciturn knight, and the genius wizard, all rose to the temple at the news that she had left. And the chase for her disappearance began.
Truthfully, They Only Remembered Her has finished publishing and it has 106 Chapters. It is also Known as: In Fact, They Only Remembered Her, Truthfully, They Only Remembered Her, De hecho, solo la recuerdan!, Satu-satunya Wanita yang Mereka Ingat, 其实他们只记得她, 他們唯一惦記的她, 女骑士的爱慕者们, 実は彼らは彼女だけを覚えていました
16. Juingongui Kkotgire Ollataneun Bangbeop
Life never goes the way you plan it, but back then, I didn’t know that. ‘Kang Nahyun’ found herself reincarnated inside a male-oriented fantasy novel (a.k.a. harem story) she had grudgingly read because of a friend in her past life. Special perks usually granted to reincarnators? Not a chance! With no money and no backing, she had to endure a hardcore life. But in the winter before entering high school, after awakening to the role of “sniper”, she was given the chance to enroll in the Awakeners’ Academy. “If I can’t be the main character, why not just sneak onto the protagonist’s path to success?” So she stuck close to Na Yuhan, the protagonist attending the Academy, planning to grab some crumbs from his achievements and quietly vanish afterward... But something feels off. Day by day, it seems she’s drifting further and further from her original plan… The tumultuous academy life of Kang Nahyun, the sunshine heroine! How to Hop on the Protagonist’s Path to Success begins now!
How To Ride the Hero's Coattails is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: How to Get On the Main Character's Flower Path, How to Walk the Protagonist’s Path to Glory
15. 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
14. Geu Sseuregiga Nayeosseoyo
When Han Ina wakes up as game villainess Tulia Frasier, with absolutely trash stats and a garbage personality, a status window tells her she must reach Rank A or die. Determined to succeed, she starts making strategic moves, striving to gain the recognition of her grandfather, the grand duke, and earn the affection of the male leads in order to rank up and ensure her survival. But with members of her own family plotting to take her out, can Tulia clean up her act before it's too late?
Please Take Out the Trash! is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: That Piece Of Trash Was Me, That Trash Was Me
13. Hikagemono demo Yarinaoshite Ii desu ka?
"I want a do-over for the me who had no courage to speak of, and be born again as a new me."
Koharu Kanba, who spent her gloomy high school days as a "social outcast", will now restart her life!!
Are Social Outcasts Even Allowed to Start Over? is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 日陰者でもやり直していいですか？, Hikagemono demo Yarinaoshite Ii desu ka?
12. Jijo nanoni... Seiken wo Nuite Shimatta!
When I pulled out the holy sword, I noticed the handsome prince?!
Eleanor, a maid who works at the royal palace, pulls out the holy sword of the legendary goddess, which is given to the hero who protects the country from the demon king, which no one could pull out for a thousand years. However, now is a peaceful era that does not require the success of heroes. If you become a hero, you will lose your job?! I'm going to assume that I didn't gently put the holy sword back, but I was found by a handsome but unfriendly prince...
I'm a Lady's Maid, but I've Pulled Out the Holy Sword! has finished publishing and it has 24 Chapters. It is also Known as: 侍女なのに…聖剣を抜いてしまった!, I'm a Lady's Maid I've Pulled Out the Holy Sword!, I'm a maid, but I pulled out the holy sword!
11. 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!
10. 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
9. 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…
8. Akuyaku Reijou Desu ga, Kouyaku Taishou no Yousu ga Ijou Sugiru
Mistia Erlaine is the daughter of a noble family who just started at high school. She’s surrounded by a group of adoring classmates and her charming fiancé. Everything seems perfect.
Except that this world is actually a dating sim called “Kyun Love”, and she’s destined to become the main character’s evil rival! Mistia is determined to do everything she can to avoid her fate but it’s not as easy as it sounds. Especially when all the boys keep falling in love with her!
I'm the Villainess, but the Capture Targets Are Too Abnormal is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 悪役令嬢ですが攻略対象の様子が異常すぎる, I Was Reincarnated as the Villainess in an Otome Game but the Boys Love Me Anyway!
7. 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
6. 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
5. Hannamdong K-House
An impure cohabitation!
Hannamdong K-House has finished publishing and it has 46 Chapters. It is also Known as: Hannamdong K-House
4. 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。
3. Yandere Cafe e Youkoso
"Yandere Cafe" is a hands-on cafe where you can enjoy yanderes safely and securely! Kuraki-kun, a high school boy who loves yanderes, is delighted with the terrifying moves of the staff!
But even so... the staff members who played the yandere role gradually became addicted to the cute, natural Kuraki-kun... it was supposed to be an act, but it became real...!?
Yandere Cafe e Youkoso is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ヤンデレカフェへようこそ, Welcome to the Yandere Cafe!, 얀데레 카페에 어서 오세요, Yandere Kafe e Youkoso
2. Beauty and the Beasts
As soon as she fell into the world of beastmen, a leopard forcibly took her back to his home. Indeed, Bai Jingjing is at a complete and utter loss. The males in this world are all handsome beyond compare, while the women are all so horrid that even the gods shudder at their sight. As a first-rate girl from the modern world (she's even a quarter Russian) Bai Jingjing finds herself sitting at the center of a harem filled with beautiful men -- at the very peak of existence.
Beauty and the Beasts is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Beauty and the Beasts
1. When the Villainess Loves
I’ve transmigrated into the body of the terminally ill, villainous princess of a novel. It’s okay, though, I can cure this illness and live a life where I can do whatever I want! First, I want to meet all of my favorite characters from the novel in person! But, because I am a villainess, people around me tend to be wary… “You will die soon, and yet… how can you laugh like that?” Well, it’s ‘cus I’m super hot.
When the Villainess Loves has finished publishing and it has 100 Chapters. It is also Known as: When the Evil Girl Loves
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