What are some popular themes in fantasy harem fiction?

One popular fantasy harem novel is 'High School DxD'. It combines elements of the supernatural like demons, angels, and fallen angels. The protagonist, Issei Hyodo, finds himself in a world full of beautiful and powerful female characters who form a sort of harem around him. Another is 'Sword Art Online: Alicization'. While not strictly a traditional harem novel, it has elements where the main character, Kirito, has multiple female allies with deep emotional bonds. And 'Date A Live' is also well - known. The male lead has to deal with a group of female spirits, and there are harem - like relationships that develop as he tries to save them.

Well, 'High School DxD' is a well - known harem fantasy novel. It features a high - school student who gets involved in the supernatural world and has multiple female characters around him. There's also 'Date A Live' where the main character has to deal with a group of female spirits, which gives it a harem - like feel.

One popular harem fantasy novel is 'In Another World with My Smartphone'. The protagonist is transported to a fantasy world and gradually gathers a group of female companions around him. Another is 'The Rising of the Shield Hero' which has elements of harem fantasy, with the main character having several female allies who develop close relationships with him. And 'High School DxD' also falls into this category, where the main character is involved in a supernatural world filled with various female characters.

The reverse harem fantasy novel 'Poison Study' by Maria V. Snyder is quite popular. The main character, Yelena, has relationships with different men in a fantasy setting filled with political intrigue and magic. 'The Darkest Minds' by Alexandra Bracken also has some reverse harem aspects. Ruby, the main character, has connections with multiple male characters as they fight against a dystopian world. Additionally, 'The Bone Season' by Samantha Shannon has a main character, Paige, who has complex relationships with male characters in a unique and fantastical world.

The 'Sword Art Online' series can also be considered in a way. Although it's mainly an RPG - based story, there are aspects of a harem as Kirito has relationships with multiple female characters within the virtual world of the game. They all have their own backstories and roles, which adds depth to the story.

One popular theme is alternative universes. For example, in a fantasy fanfiction, it could be a world where magic has different rules or is more powerful. In science fiction, it might be a universe where a certain technology developed differently. Another theme is character crossovers. Fans love to put characters from different fantasy or science fiction works together, like having a character from 'Lord of the Rings' meet someone from 'Star Trek'. Also, the theme of redemption is common. A character who was a villain in the original work might get a chance to be redeemed in the fanfiction.

The dark and gritty nature of the Warhammer Fantasy world is also a major theme in fan fiction. Writers might explore the corruption that exists in different factions, like how Chaos can seep into the hearts of even the most noble characters, leading to their downfall and transformation into something truly terrifying.

One popular theme is time travel. It allows for exploration of different eras and the consequences of meddling with the timeline. Another is the concept of alternate universes, which gives the opportunity to show different versions of reality. And of course, the battle between good and evil is a classic, often with heroes and villains having extraordinary powers.

In harem dragon fanfiction, transformation is a frequently seen theme. The dragon might have the ability to transform, which adds an interesting dynamic to the relationships. Another theme is the protection of the dragon or the harem by the members. There's also the theme of self - discovery for the characters within the harem as they interact with the dragon and each other.

One popular theme is the 'what - if' scenarios. For example, what if Naruto ended up with multiple female characters instead of just Hinata. Another theme is the 'power - up' theme, where the harem members help Naruto gain new powers or abilities. And there's also the 'adventure' theme, where Naruto and his harem go on quests or adventures together.