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 18 Reverse Harem manga you should read right now. [2026 List]
- 18. Namjuneun Jeongjunghi Sayanghagessseubnida!
- 17. Juingongui Kkotgire Ollataneun Bangbeop
- 16. Beware of the Villainess!
- 15. The Princess's Jewels
- 14. Gajja Seongnyeoinde Sindeuri Jipchakanda
- 13. Inso's Law
- 12. Gyeolhon Jangsa
- 11. Tensei shita Ore ga Kawaii Sugiru node, Aisare Chara wo Mezashite Ganbarimasu
- 10. When the Villainess Loves
- 9. Fruits Basket
- 8. Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta...
- 7. Geu Sseuregiga Nayeosseoyo
- 6. Toymaker Tria's Tyrant Problem
- 5. Beorimbadeun Wangnyeoui Eunmilhan Chimsil
- 4. Ouran Koukou Host Club
- 3. Gorilla no Kami kara Kago sareta Reijou wa Ouritsu Kishidan de Kawaigarareru
- 2. Beauty and the Beasts
- 1. Guide Override
18. 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!
17. 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!
Juingongui Kkotgire Ollataneun Bangbeop 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
16. 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
15. The Princess's Jewels
Princess Ariana de Secramise knows that becoming the first-ever empress of the Arbezela Empire will be no small task. That’s why she collects five beautiful “jewels” -- talented, handsome men from all across the lands -- to help her reach her goal. Can Ariana maneuver her way through court politics to become the empress, and can these jewels help her shine?
The Princess's Jewels has finished publishing and it has 60 Chapters. It is also Known as: The Princess' Jewelry Box, The Princess's Jewelry Box
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. 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
12. 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
11. Tensei shita Ore ga Kawaii Sugiru node, Aisare Chara wo Mezashite Ganbarimasu
I was hit by a car while protecting a child, and before I knew it, I had been reincarnated as Yumie Granbell, the daughter of a count in another world. When I looked in the mirror, the reflection staring back at me was an extraordinarily beautiful girl who looked like an angel! Moreover, the Granbell family, into which I was born in this life, is a prestigious magical family with considerable influence. I thought I had hit the jackpot in life, but it turned out that the Granbell family was actually on the verge of collapse… To restore the family, I decided to use my kindness as a weapon!
Tensei shita Ore ga Kawaii Sugiru node, Aisare Chara wo Mezashite Ganbarimasu has finished publishing and it has 10 Chapters. It is also Known as: 転生した俺が可愛いすぎるので、愛されキャラを目指してがんばります, Tensei shita Ore ga Kawaii Sugiru node, Aisare Chara wo Mezashite Ganbarimasu, I Was Reincarnated and I'm Overly Cute, So I'll Strive to Become the Beloved Character
10. 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
9. 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
8. 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…
7. 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
6. Toymaker Tria's Tyrant Problem
As the ordinary owner of a toy workshop, Tria spent her days struggling to pay off a mountain of debt with the help of Shadie, her trusty shadow friend. Luckily for her, a mysterious, half-dead client shows up one day, offering a jaw-dropping amount of money to make an expensive toy. Despite being wary of the man and his circumstances, Tria accepts the commission. But it doesn't take long for her to realize that this dictatorial client is just one of the many tyrants that will plague her shop...
Toymaker Tria's Tyrant Problem is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: Closed Because of Tyrannical Fathers, The Business Is Closed Because of the Tyrannical Fathers, 因为暴君爸爸们歇业了, 暴君パパたちのせいで廃業します, 霸道老爸们害我停业
5. 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
4. Ouran Koukou Host Club
Haruhi sticks out like a sore thumb as a poor, smart girl who got into the hoity-toity Ouran High School on talent alone. When she mistakenly wanders into the meeting room of the host club and breaks a valuable vase, she's recruited to join the club. Realistic and sarcastic, Haruhi isn't used to being around crazy people like the princely Tamaki, scheming Kyouya, silent Mori, immature Hunny, and devilish Hikaru and Kaoru, but she's got no choice if she ever wants to pay earn what she owes. Too bad the club is made for girls to come and be entertained by gorgeous guys -- and Haruhi's been mistaken for a boy!
Includes chapters of the story "Romantic Egoist" in various volumes, starring a pair of twins who play matchmaker with their fellow students, teachers and the like.
Note: The final volume contains a special bonus chapter where the group travels to Spain.
Ouran High School Host Club has finished publishing and it has 87 Chapters. It is also Known as: 桜蘭高校ホスト部, OHSHC, Romantic Egoist
3. Gorilla no Kami kara Kago sareta Reijou wa Ouritsu Kishidan de Kawaigarareru
Sophia Riller, sixteen years old, was about to attend the Blessing Ceremony--a ritual in which a boy or girl of sixteen years is gifted with abilities from one of the various animal gods. A blessing from one of the bird gods could grant wings that allow one to soar through the skies. The boons are many and varied. Sophia, a clumsy type, was hoping that she would be chosen by a god that doesn't stand out...but...it was the Gorilla God who chose her! She was told that those blessed by the Gorilla God will have a gift for combat and needs to take the exam to become a Junior Knight. On the exam day, she met Louis, a handsome knight-to-be and two boys, who soon found out who Sophia was blessed by. Her life changes completely from that day...
The Gorilla God's Go-To Girl is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: ゴリラの神から加護された令嬢は王立騎士団で可愛がられる, Gorilla no Kami kara Kago sareta Reijou wa Ouritsu Kishidan de Kawaigarareru
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. Guide Override
Yeoeul Baek, a humble C-class guide, desires nothing more than a quiet life with a stable income. But her plans are turned upside down when an extraordinary 89% match with Yi-Hyeon Han—the world's most powerful S-class esper—forces her into a full-time role she never expected. Now, Yeoeul must navigate a world where her once ordinary life is anything but…
Guide Override has finished publishing and it has 73 Chapters. It is also Known as: Became a C-Class Guide Obsessed With Madmen, I Became a C-Level Guide and Crazy People Obsessed Over Me, I Became a C-Level Guide Obsessed With Crazy People, Yabai Yatsura ni Shuuchaku Sareru C-Kyuu Guide ni Natta, Я стала гидом С-класса для троих одержимых мной психов, ヤバい奴らに執着されるC級ガイドになった
