On our way enjoying anime, we have surely come across at least one story of the “harem” genre, these stories where a protagonist is surrounded by many women competing for his attention. Although there is also what is known as “reverse harem“, which just as its name says, is the inverse of a harem, having a female protagonist surrounded by boys who want to get her attention. These types of stories have become so popular that Japanese people have voted for their favorite anime protagonists in this genre. If you want to know what the public thought, read this article.
Japanese choose their favorite “Harem” main characters
1. Rentarou Aijo (The 100 Girlfriends)
Rentarou is a kind and respectful guy. Although he is serious, he is quite a sociable person, so it is easy to chat with him. He always seeks to protect his girlfriends and make them happy, especially because deep down he feels guilty for the fact that he has changed the fate of these girls, however, he is very grateful to have each of them. The love he receives from his girlfriends allows him to cope with the pain his body suffers because he always makes a superhuman effort. He is a person who tries very hard, because despite being rejected multiple times, he never gave up.
2. Naoya Mukai (Kanojo mo Kanojo)
Naoya is a very direct and outgoing guy. His outspoken personality makes him seem to know no boundaries, as no matter the situation, he acts the same way whether he is in front of a large audience or in private with his girlfriends. Naoya can also be considered a bit selfish for openly asking his first girlfriend if he could have a second girlfriend.
3. Basara Toujo (Shinmai Maou no Testament)
Basara is a very calm boy who can keep his cool, even in unpleasant and even dangerous situations. He is quite humanitarian, with a strong belief in family, however, like all human beings, he also shows anger in certain circumstances. Due to his way of being, he is willing to do whatever he can to protect the people he loves.
4. Michio Kaga (Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World)
Michio is a human who is suddenly sent into a cheap fantasy online game. He has cheating skills that allow him to analyze his environment, which in turn helps him analyze his strengths and weaknesses. Michio is skilled in kendo and that, in conjunction with his keen brain, can defend himself in this new world that turns out to be somewhat dangerous.
5. Arata Kasuga (Trinity Seven)
Arata has a rather carefree and lively personality, he is usually joking around with other people, no matter if he finds himself in a dangerous situation. He is also known to be kinky, which leads him to often find himself in risky situations or confess his desires to a girl. He often finds himself in morbid situations with girls who have breasts either small or large, usually these circumstances are completely by accident, but he gets carried away and enjoys them, when this happens it is common for him to say “Thank you for the gift” or something similar.
Her way of thinking allows her to make rational decisions and develop solutions to problems that other people would panic about. Arata cares deeply about others, especially his friends. He is willing to risk his life, becoming stronger to help those he cares about and despite being perverted, Arara has a very mature view of romantic relationships.
With this we finish the list of the favorite Harem protagonists by the Japanese. If you are still not clear about what the Harem world is all about, in this note you can find a more extensive explanation of this topic. Are any of these guys also on your list, or which ones would you have chosen as your favorites in the stories of this genre?
With this we finish the list of the favorite Harem protagonists by the Japanese. If you are still not sure what the Harem world is all about, in this article you can find a more extensive explanation of this topic. Are any of these guys also on your list, or which ones would you have chosen as your favorites in the stories of this genre?