Last updated on January 4th, 2023 at 12:27 am
If you are an otaku like us, you probably aren’t a stranger to the “fanservice” anime. These anime focus heavily on pleasing the audience through the visual appeal of characters and incidents. However, best fanservice anime aren’t just dimensional; they have a mix of genre and an interesting plot. So, if you want to dive into this category of anime, we have prepared a list of the best fanservice anime on Crunchyroll as of 2022. Let’s get right to it.
16) Hybrid x Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia (5.8)
Written by Masamune Kuji, Hybrid x Heart Magias Academy Ataraxia is one of the anime focusing heavily on sci-fi. The anime features a vibrant and creative art style that is visually appealing to millions of fans. The story has sci-fi, harem, shounen, and romance as its main genre.
The plot narrates the story of Hida Kizuna, a young boy living in a world full of extraterrestrial invaders. The world is in danger, and to combat that, humans have created a technology using magic and science called Heart Hybrid Gear or HHG.
But the MC is too weak to use the technology until his sister comes up with a new task for him-engaging in erotic activities to charge up the power source of other HHG users. Hida must now excel at his job to help overcome the looming danger on earth.
Number of episodes: 12
15) Maken-ki (5.8)
Maken-ki is based on a manga series by Hiromitsu Takeda. The anime adaptation aired in the year 2014 and has only one short season as of now. However, the anime is quite popular and one of the best fanservice anime on Crunchyroll for those who love an interesting plot with good humor. The main genre of this series is action, harem, shounen, and comedy.
The story narrates the life of Takeru Ooyama, who tragically ends up in a magic academy. Pretty girls immediately surround him while one of them even wants to finish him off. He must now survive the harsh conditions of the academy full of powerful magic users while his own abilities are taking their sweet time manifesting.
Number of episodes: 10
14) Ikki Tousen (5.9)
Ikki Tousen aired in 2003 as a television anime series. So if you love the vintage-aesthetic art style anime, this anime is it. Written by Yuji Shiozaki, the manga features some bold characters with appealing looks and designs. Ikki Tousen is one of the best fanservice anime on Crunchyroll and is packed with the coolest action.
The plot narrates the life of Hakufu Sonsaku, a high schooler aspiring to become a fighter. However, like most anime MCs, she struggles to surpass her true passion by attending various other classes, such as flower arrangement classes.
But one day, she happens to meet an actual fighter and have a match with them. This is when Hakufu decides to transfer school and follow what she loves. And so her journey of meeting new fighters and building her career as a professional fighter begins.
Number of episodes: 52 (4 seasons)
13) Queen’s Blade (6.0)
Queen’s Blade is adapted from books written by Hobby Japan. The anime features some of the hottest and boldest characters. It has a wide range of characters with unique designs that appeal to millions of fans. Therefore, if you love a good plot with the best fanservice and action, check out Queen’s Blade.
The plot is set in a fictional continent, Gainos, famous for the Queen’s Blade Tournament. This tournament decides the most beautiful and powerful Queen on the continent. Therefore, thousands of candidates travel to participate in it. The MC, Leina Vance, is one of the aspiring candidates traveling to the Queen’s Capital as she meets various other candidates on her journey.
Number of episodes: 46 (5 seasons)
12) Hundred (6.3)
Hundred is one of the underrated anime in our list of best fanservice anime on Crunchyroll. Written by Jun Misaki, the anime features shounen, action, harem, and sci-fi as its main genre. The anime aired in the year 2016 and has had only one season as of now.
The story is set in a fictional world where humanity is attacked by extraterrestrial beings, Savage. The only weapon to counter them is Hundred. Therefore, the plot focuses on Hayato Kisaragi, a young survivor of the Savage attack. He turns out to be the only human being most compatible with Hundred and, therefore, must train as hard as possible to save humanity.
Number of episodes: 12
11) Cat Planet Cuties (6.4)
Cat Planet Cuties is an anime based on light novel series by Okina Kamino. The anime aired in the year 2010 and only has one season so far. The anime features a classic kemonomimi character (catgirl) as the second protagonist. Therefore, this anime is already one of the best fanservice anime on Crunchyroll, loved by millions of fans.
As for the plot, it focuses on a young boy, Kio Kakazu, living in Okinawa, Japan. Kio’s life is as boring as any teenager’s until he meets Eris. But the trouble begins when he finds her sleeping in his bed. To make the situation worse, he ends up lying that she is an alien with cat ears. That was the gasoline to the fire; countless shady organizations and alien fetishizers emerge to take away Eris. Therefore, Kio must now protect her from the world.
Number of episodes: 12
10) To Love-Ru (6.4)
To Love-Ru is one of the best fanservice anime on Crunchyroll since it features bold scenes, characters, and nudity. Written by Saki Hasemi, the anime has comedy, harem, shounen, and sci-fi as its main genre. The anime aired in 2008 and is divided into two parts: To Love-Ru and To Love-Ru Darkness.
The plot focuses on Rito Yuuki, an awkward and clumsy high schooler. Rito is miserable because he can’t muster up the courage to confess his feelings to the girl who is totally out of his league.
However, his life takes a sharp turn when a naked devil, Lala Satalin, appears out of thin air in his bathtub. He is then entangled with the devils from Deviluke and must now deal with all the trouble Lala brings to his life.
Number of episodes: 26
9) The Testament of Sister New Devil (6.5)
This anime is one of the top anime focusing heavily on the harem theme. Written by Tetsuto Uesu, the anime adaption aired in the year 2015 and has two seasons as of now. Even if you aren’t looking for a fanservice-specific anime, you can still enjoy this anime for its plot, art style, and concept.
The plot focuses on Basara Tojo, an average teenager. However, when his fathers re-marries, Basara is introduced to his two adorable stepsisters. The twist here is that his stepsisters belong to a demon clan while Basara belongs to a hero clan.
He must now protect his stepsisters from both the demon and hero clan. But while doing so, he ends up in a lot of erotic scenarios.
Number of episodes: 22 (2 seasons)
8) Infinite Stratos (6.6)
Infinite Stratos is based on the light novel series by Izuru Yumizuru. The anime aired from 2011 to 2013 with two seasons and OVAs as of now. The anime features shounen, harem, sci-fi, and military as its main genre.
The plot focuses on Ichika Orimura, a teenager who is the only male capable of operating Infinite Stratos (IS), a high-tech armor suit. The world in which the story is set in is dominated by women as IS can only be operated by them. The world has been peaceful for years until Ichika’s discovery.
Therefore, the government then enrolls him in a prestigious academy where young women train to become IS pilots. Ichika must now navigate his way through his school life surrounded by women and prepare for danger lurking over him and the world.
Number of episodes: 24 episodes (2 seasons)
7) Rosario + Vampire (6.9)
Written by Akihisa Ikeda, Rosario + Vampire is a popular anime series popular as one of the best fanservice anime on Crunchyroll. The anime aired in the year 2008 and has two seasons as of now. The story has vampires, monsters, shounen, harem, and supernatural as its main genre.
The story focuses on the life of a high schooler, Tsukune Aono. Due to poor grades, Tsukune fails to get into any high school until his parents enroll him in a shady academy. The twist here is that this school is for monsters and vampires. They learn how to co-exist with humans and disguise them along with their academics. Tsukune must now navigate his way through this academy, hiding his identity as a human being, or else he will be executed.
Number of episodes: 26 (2 seasons)
6) Date A Live (6.9)
Written by Koshi Tachibana, Date A live is one of the most popular and best fanservice anime on Crunchyroll. The series feature harem, mecha, supernatural, and shounen as its main genre. Despite focusing heavily on the fanservice, the anime has a well-developed plot and will get you hooked.
The plot narrates the story of Shido Itsuka, surrounded by supernatural female entities, Spirits. These entities have fallen in love with him, but there’s a plot twist to that. He discovers that he can seal away these entities by making them fall in love with him. Therefore, he sets on a mission to protect the earth from these supernatural, extraterrestrial beings.
Number of episodes: 46 (4 seasons)
5) Heaven’s Lost Property (7.2)
Heaven’s Lost Property was created by Suu Minazuki. The anime features heavily on loli characters as fallen angeloids. Therefore, there’s plenty of fanservice in this anime. The anime has shounen, harem, comedy, and romance as its main genre.
The plot narrates the story of Tomoki Sakurai, a young boy who desires to live his life peacefully. However, his life becomes complicated when he runs into Ikaros, a fallen angeloid. She forms a bond with him immediately and ends up making him her master. Tomoki must now deal with whatever comes their way.
Number of episodes: 26 (2 seasons)
4) Prison School (7.6)
Prison School is one of those anime that is amazing but has no news of further seasons. Created by Akira Hiramoto, the anime aired from 2015-2016 and has only one season as of now. The anime features shounen, harem, ecchi, and comedy as its main genre.
The plot follows the life of a young high schooler, Kiyoshi Fujino. Kiyoshi, along with 4 of his friends, ends up becoming the only male students of one of the strictest all-girls academies that recently became co-ed.
Now, these five boys must stay in their lane and abide by the strict rules of the school, or else they will be thrown into the Prison Block for punishment.
Number of episodes: 12
3) High School DxD (7.6)
High School DxD is one the best anime overall and not just as a fanservice anime. The anime features harem, demon, supernatural, and ecchi as its main genre. Written by Ichiei Ishibumi, the anime adaption aired in 2012 and has four seasons as of now.
The story revolves around Issei Hyodo, who enrolls in a recently turned co-ed school. The twist here is that his first date turns out to be a fallen angel who executes him.
But to his surprise, he is resurrected by a powerful demon heiress, Rias Gremory as a devil. He is now her servant and must fulfill his duties while protecting himself from other demons.
Number of episodes: 48 (4 seasons)
2) Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (7.4)
Commonly known as DanMachi, this anime is adapted from a novel series by Fujino Omori. The anime features plenty of female characters ranging from loli to waifu material.
But the best part about this anime is its exciting plot filled with magic battles, adventure, and hints of Greek Mythology. Overall, DanMachi is one of the best fanservice anime on Crunchyroll.
The plot is set in a fictional world where the concept of Familia exists. Familia is a group/clan of members specializing in a particular branch of magic. The MC, Bell Cranel, is the caption of the Hestia Familia. However, thanks to a series of tragic incidents in his life, he decides to leave his home and travel to Orario to achieve his goals.
Number of episodes: 45 (4 seasons) + 12 episodes (spin-off)
1) KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! (7.8)
KonoSuba is one of those anime that features a soft, vibrant, and adorable art style. The anime is adapted from a light novel series by Natsume Akatsuki. KonoSuba aired from 2016-2017, and the third season is confirmed to air in 2023.
The anime features plenty of beautifully designed characters fitting the classic anime art style and costumes. Just watch the anime, and you’ll know what we mean.
The plot narrates the story of Kazuma Sato, who finds himself in an MMORPG fantasy world. Sato must navigate his way through this new world and its rules. He forms a group of quirky misfits to embark on his journey to win over this world. The plot follows isekai, comedy, and harem with a hint of ecchi as its main genre.
Number of episodes: 20 episodes (2 seasons)
Note: The list is based on Crunchyroll (US)’s library. Therefore, you will have to register and log in to your email id on Crunchyroll to watch these anime as they are categorized under mature anime.
Now that we have covered all the anime in this list, we shall conclude the article here. For more such articles and rankings, stay tuned to our page. Additionally, check some more articles that we have already covered. Happy reading!
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