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Reverse Harem Freshest News: A Tale of the Secret Saint anime premiere date, The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess anime OVAs, Witch Watch anime S2, Romantic Killer movie new poster and PV and more!

A Tale of the Secret Saint is set to premiere in April 2026. Seven Seas has licensed both the light novel and manga adaptations. More information on ANN

Fia always dreamed of becoming a knight. Born into a family of knights, she's the least talented among them, but she still clutches to her hope and trains with everything she has. When the day comes for her to slay a small demon and prove her worth, she ends up face to face with a dragon instead! A deadly injury makes her life flash before her eyes…and she suddenly remembers her former life, when she was a powerful Saint in a bygone era who defeated the Demon King. That life ended in pain because of who she was, making her fear ever becoming a Saint again. Now that the magic from her previous life has been rekindled, she may become a more powerful knight than she ever dreamed–if only she can survive long enough!

stone616 said on Reddit:This one snuck up on me because I didn't even really realize it was one until deep into volume 2 and I started thinking about how 90% of these characters are males except her...

Boy the plot for this has seemed to slow to a crawl. The harem is getting unmanageably large to the point I forget some of the characters because there are so many. 


The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Blu-ray will include two special anime episodes based on short stories that were not part of the original broadcast: “Yomi to Shitto to Tanjōbi” (“Yomi, Jealousy, and Happy Birthday”) and “Iana to Sol Netsuppoi Ichinichi” (“A Bad Case of Butler Fever”). The bundle will ship on April 3, 2026. The anime premiered on October 8, and both the manga and short stories are licensed by Yen Press. Source: ANN

Konoha Satou has a dark history, written throughout middle school—a fantasy adventure of love and magic about the Count's daughter Konoha Magnolia and the knights who love her! But when it looks like that dark history is going to be uncovered by her mother, Konoha panics and dies in a traffic accident! Opening her eyes, she finds that she's been reincarnated in

Witch Watch anime is getting a second season, as announced in the finale of the last episode. It’s a kinda reverse harem with a cohabitation setup, but only one true love interest. (Mini-review available on Patreon.) Source: ANN Available on Manga Plus and licensed by Viz. 

Morihito, a boy with the strength of an ogre, is about to start living together with his childhood friend Niko, who is training to be a witch. NIko's magic leads to all sorts of unpredictable trouble, and with two teens under one roof... Let the fantastical antics begin! Magical comedy series by Kenta Shinohara creator of SKET DANCE and Astra Lost in Space.


Romantic Killer has released a new poster and trailer. The live-action movie opens in Japan on December 12. Source ANN: Available on Manga Plus and licensed by Viz under Shojo Beat. It previously had an anime adaptation in 2022. Check out the anime review.

Anzu must play along in this altered reality before she can return to her normal life, so she begrudgingly makes friends with Tsukasa Kazuki. He unfortunately happens to be one of the hottest and most popular guys at school, and what’s worse, she realizes that he might not even be that bad of a person!



Wild Ambition Bloom cdrama premiered on September 11, 2025. Available on Youku. Based on web novel. Added to Fall Reverse Harem 2025.

The play tells the story of Chu, who came from a family of traditional Chinese medicine in the early years of the Republic of China. During her time there, she met three men: Xia Chu, Chen Da Shun, and Wen Zhi Qiu. They did not succumb to the unfair arrangements of the times and fate and gradually experienced the ups and downs to become a female national entrepreneur who was bold, steadfast and trustworthy, and finally set her sights on... The story of the rise and fall of a country.


Princess Peerless (Gong Zhu Jue Se / Ying Wei Ri Ri Yi Xia Fan Shang) is a vertical cdrama that began streaming on June 18, 2025. It is based on a web novel. Added to Summer Reverse Harem 2025.

The most powerful imperial concubine of the Nine Provinces was reborn in the body of the infatuated young princess of Xiqi. Upon awakening, the world was astonished. The Emperor has returned. Disobeying the emperor? Beat him! Threatened by a court official? Kill him! As a prince, what's the point of tangling with a man? Fighting for power and the throne is what matters. Three thousand secret guards, under my command! Raid the Shangshu's house! Father, it's time to abdicate!


Because of the 18th birthday series, I discovered that Hana Kimi had a cdrama remake in 2013 titled Runaway Sweetheart. I actually made a post about Asian Dramas with 3 or 4 remakes in Reverse Harem Dramas 2025, 2026 & TBA  and completely missed this one.

What would possess a young woman to move to the other side of the world? Ni Shu Lei grows up in the United States after losing both her parents. When she sees track star Shan Han Fei on television, she falls instantly in love with him and is encouraged in her own life by his success. But when Han Fei leaves the sport after suffering an injury, Shu Lei is so dismayed that she is determined to go find him and encourage him to return to the sport. She moves to China and enrolls in Han Fei’s all-boys college and is assigned to be Han Fei’s roommate. Forced to live as a man to attend the school, Shu Lei faces tricky situations every day. When a classmate, Chocolate, begins to develop feelings for Shu Lei, he questions his own sexuality. How long can Shu Lei keep up her dangerous ruse?

cdrama teaser 
My Dear Exes jdrama


Because of the 18th birthday series...I also found out that My Dear Exes jdrama will have a cdrama remake of the same name. It's rumored that Yang Mi and Feng Shaofeng will reunite for their fifth project. Their most well-known collaboration is Palace (Jade Palace Lock Heart) which inspired Korean remake of Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo and an upcoming Thai remake. Source: Asian Drama News

My Dear Exes follows Yu Niannian who is a successful interior designer. She experienced three breakups, but still passionate about life. When the home improvement company she works for is on the verge of bankruptcy, Yu Niannian was ordered to take charge of the situation. She must first stabilize her customers in order to save the company and keep her job. At the same time, her three exes sought reconciliation with her for their own reasons. The inexplicable situation made Yu Niannian's already busy life even more chaotic. She finally completed a very challenging decoration project, and in the process clarified the emotional relationship and way of getting along with her exes, and set out again in a new direction of life.


Last one! And because of Runway Sweetheart, I found a reverse harem looking drama...again. Sweethearts cdrama which aired in 2019. It doesn’t seem to have available subtitles yet and isn’t a confirmed reverse harem.

A story that follows an ordinary girl who is repeatedly reborn in her journey to meeting a popular boyband. A 9-member boy band is training hard and fighting for their dreams. However, the arrival of a young woman who mysteriously time travels into their lives becomes a catalyst for many problems. The boys turn against each other as the band faces its biggest challenge. How can Ruan Tang mend their broken friendship and will she ultimately find love?

P.S. Watch out for the Part 2 for manga, manhwa and webtoons!

I’ve been thinking about watching Jade Palace Lock Heart, especially since it has a Season 2. But with a Thai remake on the way, I’m not sure my heart can handle watching them back-to-back. What do you think?

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