A thread on Reddit titled “Which anime count as harem and which don’t?” anime fans , quickly becoming one of the most talked about topics on the platform.
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Therefore, the author of the publication, seeking to clarify what really defines a “harem” in the world of anime, submitted 70 popular titles to a vote in the community.
For years, the term “harem” in anime has generated debate, with divergent opinions about the criteria that define this genre. However, the user highlights that people may consider this concept “loaded”, which influences their votes, making the results reflect their personal perceptions and popular definitions of the audience.
The research highlighted an interesting point: the lack of consensus on the number of titles classified as “harem”. Therefore, the author of the post recognizes that the results do not represent an absolute truth about the concept of “harem”. Although he encouraged the discussion to continue, inviting fans to share their opinions:
- “I’m really curious as to why some people voted no on Date a Live.”
- “For those who know, Zetsubou Sensei is a yes and a no.”
- “What I take away from this is that we can’t agree on what a harem is.”
- “Who the hell voted no for Nijigasaki? It's completely about Yu's harem. Are they blind?”
- “How come so many people voted yes for Demi-chan?”
- “I think people voted more by looking at the 'key visual' than by thinking about the definition.”
- “For the people who voted for Hibike! like harem… Why?”
- “Who the hell thinks Komi-san is a damn harem?”
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Source: Reddit
