define: harem
April 25, 2008 at 12:40 am | In definition, harem | 4 CommentsThis is probably going to be the most used category. One male, usually a total nebbish with few redeeming features other than his normalness, surrounded by and fought after a bevy of hot girls, each of who cater to a different audience fetish. Tenchi Muyo and Love Hina are ‘classics’ of this type. You also have reverse harem, which is one girl and a gaggle of guys (Ouran Host Club).
Usually, though not always, harem is an easy sign that you’re watching formulaic crud.
See also: buffet of girls.
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