Ritsuka Tachibana is your average, hard working student. To her surprise, she is called into a meeting by the student council, composed of a group of fine young men. Later on, Ritsuka finds out that her mother has been abducted. Additionally, various crimes and incidents follow this news, resulting in Ritsuka’s knowledge of the world of vampires and devils. Furthermore, the student council members are devils themselves and believe that Ritsuka has information as to the location of the forbidden “Grimoire,” an object coveted by both vampires and devils. Each side is fighting to obtain the Grimoire in order to rule the world. Dance with Devils and Brothers Conflict are similar because the female lead is targeted and desired by a group of males. The story and setting of each anime is vastly different, where Dance with Devils has a musical component in addition to a dark theme, and Brothers Conflict is more ‘Slice-of-Life’ and perhaps relatable. However, both offer a fantastic story development that leaves viewers guessing what will happen next.

Kamigami no Asobi is filled with tons of magic and fighting. It begins with a girl name Yui Kusanagi, who is at a shrine and is suddenly transported into another realm. In this alternate world, various young and handsome gods must learn the significance and value of humanity. As Yui is designated this difficult assignment to aid the gods, she must complete this mission within a year’s time. Otherwise they will all be stranded in that realm forever. In these reverse harems, Yui from Kamigami no Asobi and Ema from Brothers Conflict are propelled into unique and distinct situations that they aren’t accustomed to, but must quickly adjust due to unlikely forces. In both anime, there is a lot of romantic conflict and obstacles between the characters.

Diabolik Lovers is about Yui Komori. At her father’s request, Yui ends up living in a house that is full of vampires. Unaware of why she is sent there in the first place, Yui and the Sakamaki brothers all find out that she is meant to be their sacrificial bride. At the Sakamaki home, Shuu, Reiji, Ayato, Kanato, Laito, and Subaru each fulfill their love lust and blood thirst, while Yui remains a captive in their home. Yui is conflicted as to why her father would allow her to be treated as such. Now, Yui struggles with a new sensation pumping through her veins combined with the sorrow of being subjected to this type of treatment. In comparison, both anime involve a tender, kind hearted girl surrounded by a number of guys, who want her for their own personal gains. Ema Hinata from Brothers Conflict and Yui from Diabolik Lovers are roped into their situations by their fathers, thrusting them into completely different environments. Although the boys in Brothers Conflict seek Ema more romantically and passionately, the boys in Diabolik Lovers have a more malicious and dark way of acquiring Yui.

Amnesia is the story of a girl who loses her memories. Not only does the main character have no recollection of her past, she is plagued by a spirit named Orion, who was the reason why she lost her memories in the first place. Fortunately for our heroine, Orion helps her recover what she’s lost by helping her piece together people - a majority of them being handsome males -, places, and other various triggers. With many of her encounters, she slowly comes to find out who she is. The heroine from Amnesia and Ema Hinata from Brothers Conflict share similar timid personalities. They are both reverse harem based, where the female lead is surrounded by a swarm of males. Additionally, the heroine and Ema develop deep and personal relationships with each male they experience, providing a supportive quality and unique experience between each pair and for the main female protagonist.

Based on an otome game, Hanayaka Nari, Waga Ichizoku: Kinetograph is about Haru Asagi, who works as a maid for the Miyanomori household, one of the most powerful families of the early 1900s. Father Miyanomori decides it is time to retire as head of the family and wants to choose one of his six sons to take his place. Father Miyanomori does not tell his sons how he will go about this process, but suggests to his sons to prepare themselves and to stay on his good side. In this OVA, Hanayaka Nari, Waga Ichizoku: Kinetograph, highlights the former conflict in addition to the interactions between the Miyanomori brothers and Haru. Hanayaka Nari, Waga Ichizoku: Kinetograph and Brothers Conflict include one female lead with varied relations between a number of brothers. These anime, targeted towards a female audience, seek to make them wonder whom the female protagonist will choose in the end. Furthermore, Hanayaka Nari, Waga Ichizoku: Kinetograph and Brothers Conflict have comedy, romance, and dramatic themes.

Uta no Prince Sama is the story of various young talents enrolled at Saotome Academy, in hopes of reaching stardom through music. Surrounded by musical brilliance and artistry, the protagonist, Haruka Nanami attempts to make her way to the top of the industry, gaining six companions along the way. The progress through each episode demonstrates the journey of students training to become future idols. In comparing Uta no Prince-sama♪ Maji Love 1000% with Brothers Conflict, both have a female main character surrounded by a group of young men fighting for their attention. UtaPri and Brothers Conflict have vibrant characters, who all cast various personalities. Haruka Nanami from UtaPri and Ema Hinata from Brothers Conflict are both timid and introverted young ladies, but nonetheless talented and diligent, whether it is for studies or music composition. Haruka and Ema are also likeable girls with handsome men in their midst.