Top Ten Problems with Harem Anime

1The lead is either really perverted or dense


2Little plot development


3Little character development


4Having a harem seems forced


5Women are objectified


6The characters are little more than character archetypes


7It often doesn't end in a harem


8Most of the real plot developments don't come until around the end


9Constant use of cliches


10Predictable ecchi scenes


11Too much filler


12The lead is seen as a pervert even if he isn't perverted


13Anticlimactic arcs


14Little/Big sister has a crush on her big/little brother


15Many episodes are episodic


16Harem Protagonist is a Nice Guy (TM)


17Harem MC is completely unremarkable


18Other male characters are non-existent, perverted, stupid or scumbags


19Bland characters


20The male character gets beat up for things not his fault


21Makes people think all anime are harem


22Predetermined soulmate of main character


23Obvious fanservice


24The obvious female pervert doesn't get hit