History SoYouWantTo / WriteAHaremHero

* In every harem the main lead is usually a guy. Why not change it up and make the main lead a female or, if you really want to go outside the box, transgender?

A NiceGuy attracting a Harem [[SingleWomanSeeksGoodMan due to kindness]] is overdone, but note that if applied correctly, TropesAreNotBad.

So you want to write a harem anime. Yay, you already have a theme for it, as well as the plot. As well as the harem members in question.

A NiceGuy attracting a Harem due to kindness is overdone, but note that if applied correctly, TropesAreNotBad.

So you want to write a harem anime. Yay, you already have a themes for it, as well as the plot. As well as the harem members in question.

* In every Harem the main lead is usually a guy. Why not change it up and make the main lead a female or, if you really want to go outside the box, transgender?
** Who says a harem series has to be a romantic one? The group in question could develop into TrueCompanions with little to no hint of romantic desires.

Simply put, HaremHero is the main lead in the entire story, oftentimes refer specifically to a male lead in a harem story with action elements (sometimes complete with BattleHarem and/or MagicalGirlfriend).

Comes in certain distinct flavors as described by the [[HaremHero main article]].

Simply put, how much TheHero is involved and how effective he is in fights. However, MadeOfIron is a universal trope often carried by TheHero. Whether he's a {{Muggle}}, ActionSurvivor or BadassAbnormal, the hero must be able to soak a lot of damage (whether [[NotAGame serious]] or [[AmusingInjuries comedic]]).

So you want to write a harem anime. Yay, you already have a themes for it, as well as the plot. As well as the harem member in question.

CharacterizationTropes come as priority, you can have TheEveryman, oftentimes act as AudienceSurrogate. Even then, you must avoid FlatCharacter at all cost. Simply put, anything that could flesh your character.

Even if your character started out as uninteresting/unlikeable, CharacterDevelopment is required. For example, a DirtyCoward becomes a CowardlyLion or [[TheSoCalledCoward someone who's supposed to be coward but charges ahead]].

There should be a reason why the girls are interested in our hero, the reason might be flimsy, but at the very least, [[WillingSuspensionofDisbelief it must be acceptable to the audience]].

NiceGuy attracting Harem due to kindness is overdone, but note that if applied correctly, TropesAreNotBad.

Some show attempt to subvert this by having HotBlooded JerkWithAHeartOfGold as base characteristic, the kindness element is downplayed but certainly still exist.

In stories specifically about BattleHarem, the Hero might be required by the {{Action Girl}}s for certain roles (MissionControl, MacGuffin, KidWithTheLeash etc). This gave him another role outside the obvious harem plot.

Comes in certain distinct flavor as described by the [[HaremHero main article]].

Simply put, how much TheHero is involved in fight. And how effective he is when he does. However, MadeOfIron is an universal trope often carried by TheHero. Whether he's a {{Muggle}}, ActionSurvivor or BadassAbnormal, the hero must be able to soak a lot of damage (whether [[NotAGame serious]] or [[AmusingInjuries comedic]]).

* '''Type 2:''' Hero can fight against threats by himself, holding his own against enemies if required. In this setting, heroines often function as a ''FauxActionGirl'', or as ''TrueCompanions'' in battle. In reality, there are sub-categories of type 2.

In stories specifically about BattleHarem, the Hero might be required by the {{ActionGirl}}s for certain roles (MissionControl, MacGuffin, KidWithTheLeash etc). This gave him another role outside the obvious harem plot.

Comes in certain distinct flavor as described by the [[haremHero main article]].

Simply put, how much TheHero is involved in fight. And how effective he is when he does. However, MadeOfIron is an universal trope often carried by TheHero. Whether he's a {{Muggle}}, ActionSurvivor or BadassAbnormal, the hero must be able to soak a lot of damage (whether serious or comedic).

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