The internet slang term “Reverse Harem” refers to a specific genre in anime, manga, and other related media where a female protagonist is surrounded by multiple male characters who are romantically interested in her. It is commonly used to describe a storyline where the roles are reversed from the more typical harem trope, where a male protagonist is surrounded by multiple female characters.
Practical examples:
In the anime “Ouran High School Host Club,” the main character Haruhi Fujioka finds herself at the center of a reverse harem when she accidentally breaks an expensive vase and is forced to work for the school’s host club, which consists of several charismatic male students who cater to the desires of female guests.
In the manga “Fruits Basket,” the female lead Tohru Honda ends up living with the Sohma family, which is cursed to turn into animals of the Chinese zodiac when embraced by someone of the opposite sex. Throughout the series, Tohru gradually becomes the object of affection for several of the male Sohma family members, forming a reverse harem dynamic.
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