Shuumatsu no Harem

Reito Mizuhara is a medical student at the National Advanced Medical School in Tokyo who contracts a rare, lethal disease called cellular sclerosis. In order to be treated, he is put into cryogenic sleep for five years. Upon awakening, he learns that a year into his slumber, a worldwide pandemic broke out, caused by the novel Male Killer (MK) virus which exclusively afflicts males and has killed all other men on Earth.

Fortunately, Reito and four other men were spared during their cryosleep and are now immune to the virus. As the only men left in the world, they are thus tasked with mating with as many women as possible to repopulate the planet. However, Reito is committed to his childhood friend and sole love interest, Elisa Tachibana—only to learn that she went missing three years ago. While the other male survivors adapt accordingly to this new world, Reito instead chooses to pursue Elisa, fight never-ending temptation, and investigate this mysterious virus.

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Suou, Mira Main

Shiraishi, Haruka Japanese

Doi, Shouta Main

Ura, Kazuki Japanese

Mizuhara, Reito Main

Ichikawa, Taichi Japanese

Toudou, Akira Supporting

Iida, Riho Japanese

Kamiya, Karen Supporting

Taketatsu, Ayana Japanese

Ryuuzouji, Akane Supporting

Taichi, You Japanese

Kuroda, Maria Supporting

Kozakai, Yurie Japanese

Hanyuu, Yuzuki Supporting

Hayase, Marika Japanese

Hino, Kyouji Supporting

Eguchi, Takuya Japanese

Hiiragi, Shunka Supporting

Michii, Haruka Japanese

Satou, Souta Producer

Uchibayashi, Noriyoshi Producer

Isogai, Noritomo Producer

Kurita, Hiroko Producer

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Sep 10, 2024

AlexONinja

Recommended

I recommend this anime, however, the "ecchi" genre is not very accepted by the community, due to the excessive fanservice in the works, and the "true fans" of these works strongly defend it and cite coherence, tolerance and necessity in them, but what can you do!
Well, where do I start... Well, first, let's talk about the beginning. In the beginning, honestly, the anime gave me a lot of expectations, because it showed an interesting plot based on futuristic science fiction, a coherent story and characters with non-robotic personalities. But after the twist, it simply became a scoundrel, one dirty trick after another, this anime is ... practically a hentai, and I almost dropped it because of that. But as the story went on, I became more attracted to the development of the anime, because the bullshit started to decrease and began to focus on the main plot. The anime is interesting, and due to its open ending, it hinted that there will be a sequel, and I hope for a sequel next year, but despite the rating on MAL, it will be another distant dream for me and many other viewers. But what can we do, all we can do is dream.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Mar 7, 2025

Zerepx

Mixed Feelings

*manga spoilers*

Picture this: you’re so dense that you ditch the girl who’s been waiting for you for over five years—fighting tooth and nail to reunite with you—just to end up with her clone. Reito Mizuhara, I despise you with every fiber of my being. That said, Shuumatsu no Harem isn’t a total trainwreck. It’s got some gripping drama and a wild premise that make it worth a look, even if its protagonist makes you want to scream.

What Drives Me Up the Wall: Reito, You Absolute Moron
Let’s cut to the chase: Reito Mizuhara is the poster child for bad decisions. Erisa Tachibana, his lifelong love, spends ... over five years leading a rebellion, risking everything to be with him after he wakes up from cryosleep. She’s a queen—loyal, fierce, and badass. And what does Reito do? He clings to his precious “purity” like a martyr, rejecting everyone, including Mira Suou, Erisa’s clone shoved in his face by UW. Then, in After World, Erisa sacrifices herself to save Mira with her organs, and Reito—get this—marries the clone and has three kids with her. Are you kidding me? You bypass the woman who waited half a decade for you and settle for the knockoff version? Erisa deserved so much better than this clown. Reito’s emotional stupidity single-handedly tanks this story for me.

What Keeps It Afloat: The Drama’s a Rollercoaster
Despite my burning hatred for Reito, I can’t deny that Shuumatsu no Harem delivers a killer drama. The setup—a world where a virus wipes out 99.9% of men, leaving Reito as one of the last survivors with a harem at his disposal—is bonkers in the best way. The anime hooks you with its mystery (who made the MK virus and why?) and keeps you guessing. The girls aren’t just eye candy either; they’ve got depth. Mira’s unrequited love and clonely struggles hit hard, Erisa’s sacrifice rips your heart out, and even Akane, who flips from man-hater to wife-and-mom in the manga, throws you for a loop.

The manga takes it up a notch, especially in After World. Erisa’s death, the creepy clone army of Reitos, and the bittersweet finale where he dies old with Mira and their kids—it’s a melodrama fest that’s hard to put down. Sure, it’s messy and over-the-top, but it’s got a raw emotional punch that makes you feel something, even if it’s mostly rage at Reito.

Production: Decent, but Half-Baked
The anime’s animation is solid enough, and the soundtrack amps up the tension, but it stops short at Reito reuniting with Erisa (chapter 54 of the manga). Want the full story—Erisa’s death, Reito’s marriage to Mira, all of it? You’ve got to dive into the manga. The fanservice can get old fast, though—it’s there more than it needs to be, and it drags down the serious moments.

Verdict
Shuumatsu no Harem gets a 7/10 from me. It’s got a killer premise and drama that hooks you, but Reito’s boneheaded choice to pick Mira over Erisa after everything she went through knocks it down hard. If you’re into post-apocalyptic vibes with a side of soap-opera chaos, it’s worth a shot—just brace yourself to hate the main guy. Erisa deserved a statue, not a guy who trades her for her clone. A wild ride, but man, what a letdown of a lead.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Mar 20, 2024

lorextreme

Not Recommended

(if you are horny you are gonna enjoy it in summary)
While I don't mind anime featuring explicit content, I found myself surprisingly drawn to the premise of this series. However, my initial intrigue quickly turned to disappointment as I progressed through the episodes. In all honesty, I ended up skipping the majority of them, only to find the conclusion utterly underwhelming.

The plot was devoid of substance, leaving me questioning why I bothered investing any time into it. Rather than engaging storytelling, it felt like a flimsy excuse for gratuitous sexual scenes. It's as if the creators attempted to blend hentai with a semblance of narrative ... depth, but failed on both fronts.

The characters lacked depth and failed to evoke any genuine interest or empathy. Ultimately, the entire experience left me feeling frustrated and regretful of my curiosity. Anime is supposed to be an enjoyable escape, yet this series managed to elicit nothing but boredom and irritation.

In summary, it's a prime example of a narrative that tries to be everything but ends up mastering nothing. Save yourself the trouble and steer clear of this lackluster attempt at entertainment. (except if you are horny and dont care for the plot at all xd)

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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