Pseudo Harem

Eiji Kitahama joins his school drama club hoping to live out an anime-style fantasy he reads about, thinking a harem will naturally follow. Rin Nanakura, a younger student, quietly develops a powerful crush and starts trying out different personalities whenever Eiji is around, from demure to flashy, to catch his attention. Her experiments are often humorous and awkward, and they reveal more about who she is and what she wants than she intends. As her feelings deepen, the show tracks her attempts to balance performance and honesty, and it asks whether she can ever stop pretending and simply say how she feels.

Released in 2024, Pseudo Harem was created by Yu Saito and Yuko Kakihara, and it leans into slice of life and romcom animation. The series features voice work by Nobuhiko Okamoto as Eiji, Saori Hayami as Rin, Junichi Suwabe as President Motokuni Nakayama, Koji Yusa as Tsu-chan, and Maria Abo as Megu.

Critics and viewers have cited the series strong comedic timing and character chemistry, with a focus on identity play and awkward romance. Reviews note that episodes favor short, punchy setups that highlight how changing behavior affects relationships, and many responses applauded the voice performances and lighthearted tone.

Though still recent, Pseudo Harem has found a modest but enthusiastic online following. Fans share clips of Rin switching personas, create memes about the show's title concept, and post cosplay inspired by its character designs. The series has sparked conversations about romcom conventions and the way characters perform gender and affection in modern anime.

As of 2024 the series has not picked up major industry awards, but audience scores are favorable, with a 7.863/10 average from 40 votes. Viewers who enjoy playful romantic comedy and character-driven humor are the most likely to respond to its mix of silliness and sincere emotion.