Top 5 must-see ecchi anime
The ecchi (suggestive fanservice) category includes series that, beyond their daring content, tell entertaining stories. Here are five recommended titles for those who enjoy the genre.
1.High School DxD: A modern classic. It combines supernatural action with abundant fanservice. Many analysts point to it as a benchmark for action harem anime.
2.Prison School: Grotesque comedy set in a girls’ boarding school. Its exaggerated style makes it a cult ecchi par excellence.
3.Rosario + Vampire: Romance in a monster boarding school. Despite its ecchi focus, it offers distinctive supernatural romantic elements.
4.Dakara Boku wa, H ga Dekinai: Love triangle with a goddess and an angel. With spicy humor, it stands out for its daring scenes set in fantasy.
5.Sekirei: Islands defeat harem. Light action and abundant fanservice, 2008 series with characters with special powers.
Each series on this list has a different tone within the ecchi genre. For example, DxD balances demonic combat with suggestive scenes (it follows the plot of a demon apprentice). Prison School stands out for its surrealism: five young men subjected to comically cruel punishments at a girls’ academy, taking the cake in absurd situations. Rosario + Vampire and Dakara focus more on romance: the former with a vampire and teenage humor, the latter with a “goddess of death” who guides the protagonist toward the erotic (Risara and Lisara provide the supernatural element). Sekirei features tournament-style combat with special powers, adding charismatic girls in bikinis.
In terms of reception, these series appear on several specialized lists. For example, sites such as AnmoSugoi often include DxD or Prison School in recommended ecchi rankings, highlighting that they overcome typical clichés of the genre with effective humor. Although simple, the narratives have cultivated a loyal fan base: their female characters have become popular (see number of cosplay or figures).
While the content may be considered light, these series serve their entertainment purpose well. Do you dare to choose the one that appeals to you the most and discover why it shone within the genre?
