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. [2025 List]
- 20. Gyeolhon Jangsa
- 19. Namjuneun Jeongjunghi Sayanghagessseubnida!
- 18. Fruits Basket
- 17. Makjangdeuramae Gatyeobeoryeotda
- 16. Toymaker Tria's Tyrant Problem
- 15. Inso's Law
- 14. Beware of the Villainess!
- 13. Ouran Koukou Host Club
- 12. Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta...
- 11. Black Madougushi Guild wo Tsuihousareta Watashi, Oukyuu Majutsushi Toshite Hirowareru: White na Kyuutei de, Shiawase na Shin Seikatsu wo Hajimemasu!
- 10. Tensei shita Ore ga Kawaii Sugiru node, Aisare Chara wo Mezashite Ganbarimasu
- 9. Beauty and the Beasts
- 8. An Unseemly Lady
- 7. Mob Douzen no Akuyaku Reijou wa Dansoushite Kouryaku Taishou no Za wo Nerau
- 6. Yojouhan no Ibara Hime
- 5. When the Villainess Loves
- 4. Bad End Mokuzen no Heroine ni Tensei shita Watashi, Konse de wa Renai suru Tsumori ga Cheat na Ani ga Hanashite Kuremasen!?
- 3. Otome Game Rokkushuume, Automode ga Kiremashita.
- 2. Gorilla no Kami kara Kago sareta Reijou wa Ouritsu Kishidan de Kawaigarareru
- 1. Beorimbadeun Wangnyeoui Eunmilhan Chimsil
20. 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
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. 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
17. 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
16. 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
15. 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
14. 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
13. 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
12. 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…
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. 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 is currently publishing and has 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
9. 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
8. 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
7. Mob Douzen no Akuyaku Reijou wa Dansoushite Kouryaku Taishou no Za wo Nerau
"That's right. I can become a potential love interest as well."
A ray of inspiration strikes! In an otome game where men are treated more favorably, the side-villainess starts a crossdressing revolution!?
"This world is so unfair."
Just because I am a minor villainess, I'm doomed to a bad ending... If that's the case, can't I just dress up as a man and capture the heart of the game's heroine by becoming her love interest and live together happily ever after? The fiancé with the temper of a kid; the tsundere classmate; the puppy-like step-brother; and the beautiful but cold-hearted prince - they are all my rivals. Just wait and see, you handsome heartthrobs! I, Elizabeth Burton, will become a seductive knight who will softly whisper love and capture the hearts of maidens with a mischievous wink!
A heartwarming school romantic comedy where a crossdressing lady aims to become a noble and fabulous love interest!
The Villainess Who is No Better Than an Extra Cross-Dresses to Be a Love Interest is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: モブ同然の悪役令嬢は男装して攻略対象の座を狙う, Mob Douzen no Akuyaku Reijou wa Dansoushite Kouryaku Taishou no Za wo Nerau
6. Yojouhan no Ibara Hime
Shinra Kobayashi is a poor girl with no parents or friends to rely on. She has given up on high school life, believing that love and youth to be unaffordable luxuries, but her life begins to change when three boys appear on the scene.
Yojouhan no Ibara Hime is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: 四畳半のいばら姫, Yojouhan no Ibara-hime, Yojouhan no Ibarahime
5. 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
4. Bad End Mokuzen no Heroine ni Tensei shita Watashi, Konse de wa Renai suru Tsumori ga Cheat na Ani ga Hanashite Kuremasen!?
Suzune, an office lady, was reincarnated as Raine, a heroine in a reverse-harem otome game that is famous for being grindy. Since she is reborn as a beautiful girl, she decides she wants to fall in love with a good-looking guy! However, she is in a school with a magical caste system, and as the lowest F rank, she has no rights and is about to be expelled from the school! But Suzune has a "strong mental" from her past life full of adversity, and she isn't about to give up now. Because this is an otome game where magic power = favorability, she is sure that her status will increase if she just talks to the harem characters! And so she goes all out to make sure she greets the quiet prince and his tsundere sidekick in glasses! Her positive attitude even wins her the favor of a beautiful yandere and the manipulative senpai. Then, her high-spec brother, who never liked her before, suddenly turned on his doting mode and told her, "Make me your number one." But he seems to be hiding something from her...?
This is a fantasy about a strong-will girl who becomes loved by everyone at the magic academy!
Bad End Mokuzen no Heroine ni Tensei shita Watashi, Konse de wa Renai suru Tsumori ga Cheat na Ani ga Hanashite Kuremasen!? is currently publishing and has Chapters. It is also Known as: バッドエンド目前のヒロインに転生した私、今世では恋愛するつもりがチートな兄が離してくれません!?, Bad End Mokuzen no Heroine ni Tensei shita Watashi, Konse de wa Renai suru Tsumori ga Cheat na Ani ga Hanashite Kuremasen!?
3. 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 is currently publishing and has 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。
2. 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
1. 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
