discussion How big of a harem is too big?

[partymanimal]

When the author starts forgetting characters in the harem. then it got too big

 

[MercurioC]

For me, 10 is the maximum size for a harem. Anything beyond that feels like there’s not enough time or focus to properly develop each character. A smaller harem allows for more meaningful interactions and better character development, whereas with a larger one, it can become difficult to give each character enough attention, making them feel more like background figures than fully fleshed-out individuals. It’s about quality over quantity for me. That being said, it’s true that whenever a new female character is introduced make you want to expand the harem but better to keep it smaller to really enjoy each character’s growth and story

 

[ZLO]

I think that the ideal harem is 3 girls, because you should have enough time for them, but in fact the harem should be unlimited.

 

[FlipFlipHa]

I think 72 virgins is enough haha

Tbh, if you start forgetting their names it's a sign that you've already reached the point lmao, but again who cares, if there's a way there's always a hole

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[johnny_reb_21]

6...one for every day of the week, sunday through friday and i can take a day off to get strange.

 

[amypames]

no such thing lol

 

[magicace]

Honestly, the more the merrier for me.

 

[stilllife]

I just like being on a forum where these types of questions are asked and given serious consideration...
For me I don't personally need to remember hundreds of names as long as the staff treat them well.
Only a wealthy person can afford so many girls so I assume there would be support personnel.
There would also be a lot of turnover in the girls as they got too old to be of interest, but girls graduating
from the harem would be given a generous severance package for starting their new lives.

 

[garbago]

Apparently 100.

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Personally, like 10 at most.

 

[IFF01]

It has to be every girl in the game and keep them coming

 

[Cunny Lord]

There's also the factor of how they're managed. I mean, look at Toaru Majutsu no Index. Huge as hell!

Normally I like it small and within a small cast.

 

[Pox555]

12 is the golden number.

 

[FiddleFaun]

20 for sure is a limit but that's not even the highest it goes. Having 100 definitely tops the cake.

More than 5 is the limit for me.

 

[Shado]

6 makes the most sense. 1 per each day and group activities on sundays.

 

[whowalksbefore]

I think 5-7 is around my limit.

Games that go overboard with the harem (10+) become boring due to lack of character development, lack of focus on specific characters I like, or just fizzle out as there's just too much to do.

I concur. Too many ruins story development.

 

[jawstheguppy]

When the writer can't give them distinct personality and the artist can't give them distinct character features.

 

[RainbowEraser]

Pffff. No limit of course xD
jokes aside whenever characters lose too much attention and you start to see less and less of them.

 

[forthed]

The Sky is the limit!!!!

 

[Lucion]

maybe 3 or 4 but lots of side pieces.

 

[Deleted member 211372]

I think a harem of like seven is the most I'll enjoy. You get more than that and it starts getting messy or some people just start seeming like side character.