Most anime in the harem genre are somewhat guilty pleasures and rely on fan service. That's not the genre's fault though -- rather, the execution of many recent harem anime has let the audience down. There's nothing wrong with a bunch of outrageously beautiful girls fighting over an obnoxious male who is absurdly dense. However, there's also nothing worthwhile in terms of storyline or character development supporting this type of plot. Just like with isekai, harem anime have experienced a significant downfall in terms of popularity and variety.
Only a handful of harem titles like The Quintessential Quintuplets, Rent-a-Girlfriend, A Couple of Cuckoos and In Another World With My Smartphone have been able to catch viewers' attention recently. Not only do seasonal lineups lack the quantity and quality of harem titles, but they're also slowly fading from the scene. Fortunately, there's still time for redemption, especially with the Summer 2023 anime lineup just around the corner.
Only a handful of harem titles like The Quintessential Quintuplets, Rent-a-Girlfriend, A Couple of Cuckoos and In Another World With My Smartphone have been able to catch viewers' attention recently. Not only do seasonal lineups lack the quantity and quality of harem titles, but they're also slowly fading from the scene. Fortunately, there's still time for redemption, especially with the Summer 2023 anime lineup just around the corner.
- 6/13/2023
- by Maham Arsalan
- Comic Book Resources
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