The ecchi anime genre connotes many things and is so popular.
In Japanese, it refers to the conduct of a person while western fans look at it as anime with sexual undertones.
Most often, fans refer to it as fan service anime while others find some fetish content on most ecchi shows.
You can find it in many shounen and seinen series with varying degrees of exposure.
This ecchi genre is a romantic comedy harem coupled with a slice of life, fantasy, or psychology.
It could either be the focus or just a sprinkle of the scenes.
Some say that an anime and its story could go on without the ecchi elements. Others argue that these make the anime not so boring.
Regardless, a good ecchi anime is still a balance of character/story developing and using sexual undertones.
So, let me bring you a list of ecchi animes that you might want to check out.
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1. No Game No Life
This is a story of a genius gamer duo, Sora and Shiro, who are siblings.
An email transported them to a virtual violent world where disputes are settled through games.
Aside from being an isekai anime, No Game No Life is an ecchi comedy. It has a well-done fanservice that is worth giving a try if you’re into this genre.
Of course, you’ll see lots of covered B and A. Probably, if I have to rate it the ecchi elements, it would be 8 out of 10.
Some anime fans who dislike the genre find it worth watching. Maybe, the ecchi side could be considered wholesome.
Still, No Game No Life is good with an art style that features vivid colors of purple and pink.
2. The Testament of Sister New Devil
One day, Basara’s father brought home two gorgeous ladies, Mio and Maria. He learned they are his siblings.
But, the young man discovered that Mio is the daughter of a demon king and Maria is her succu girl servant.
Like the two girls, Basara has his own dark secret and that is being a former member of the Heroes clan.
To protect the girls who now become dear to him, he made a contract of a master and a servant.
Now, let’s talk about the ecchi elements of this anime. Some are good while other scenes are mediocre.
Even though, Testament of Sister New Devil could be next on your watchlist, especially if you want to witness seemingly normal girls reveal themselves as demons.
3. Bakemonogatari
Each arc quite fully develops and follows Koyomi Araragi in his quest to help his classmates from their monstrosities. This teenager survived a vampire attack.
Tsubasa Hanekawa, the class president, is one of these girls.
Together with Oshino, this young man tries to discover the root of their problems. Equip with healing and enhanced vision, Araragi becomes a hero to these young ladies.
Unlike the other shows in this list, Bakemonogatari is more of an ecchi, romantic comedy, harem anime with a sprinkle of ecchi elements at the right moment.
Fanservice is not as deliberate as others are. Still, watch a few episodes to see if it’s a show you want to watch.
Remember, this involves vampires, monsters, mystery, and wordplay.
4. Shimoneta
Who would have thought that “sex and lewdness” will be banned?
Well, this is the premise of the ecchi anime. No one is allowed to talk about sex or anything sexual in context. Otherwise, you’ll be punished.
In this anime, Tanukichi Okuma is the son of a terrorist and he helps the high school student council because of his crush and childhood friend Anna Nishikinomiya.
Little did he know that the vice president is the notorious Blue Snow.
This is where all the ecchi begins because Ayame Kajou is out to spread lewdness through Tanukichi. Despite seeing lots of fanservice, the context is super hilarious.
You’d definitely want to check it out and see how “innocent” people react to lewd words and sexual innuendos.
5. Campione
Kusanagi Godou, an ordinary high school student becomes a God Slayer, unwillingly. Then, Erica Blandelli comes in with her juicy ideas.
Not only that! This new Campione seems to attract LOTS of female worshippers.
Now, Kusanagi has to ward off heretical gods from taking over the city. He also must evade the overly-affection of his increasing “harem”.
Alright, the story is simple, and don’t dwell too much on it. This anime is an ecchi-harem comedy.
Despite ecchi being its central theme, the anime has the right amount of ecchi-ness.
Although it’s a shonen Japanese animated series, the anime has the right combination of good characterization. The MC is badass to some extent and the female protagonist is equally good.
6. How Not to Summon a Demon Lord
Diablo is an avatar in the MMORPG Cross Reverie and overpowers a lot of players.
Behind this vicious demon king character is Takuma Sakamoto, a social outcast in the real world.
One day, he wakes up in the virtual world. He discovers that two gorgeous ladies have summoned him.
Now, the trio must find a way to break the contract.
The ecchi elements of this anime are not awkward at all. Actually, you might enjoy the anime because the fan service and ecchi side aren’t boring.
Of course, only an ecchi anime lover can determine the good and the bad.
So, if you want an upgrade of typical isekai with ecchi, this is your pick.
7. Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai
Also known as Haganai, Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai is about making friends and how to socialize.
The hilarious thing is the characters’ weird personalities that prevent them from making friends. Kodaka Hasegawa doesn’t have many friends in his new school because of his intimidating face.
It disappoints him so much until he meets Yozora Mikasuki talking to an invisible friend. Thus, the Neighbor’s club is created in Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai.
This ecchi anime is filled with an eccentricity that’ll make you laugh hard. It’s more of a slice-of-life kind of story with a few ecchi elements thrown into the right moment.
Surprisingly, Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai has good fan service, not so daring but not so boring either. Plus, the wordplay is kind of clever.
8. Infinite Stratos (IS)
Mecha plus ecchi-harem equals IS, which is a robot that should defend people.
This ecchi anime is about Ichika Orimura who can pilot an IS. In normal circumstances, it’s no big deal.
But in the story, females are the only people who can pilot this military weapon. So, Ichika must learn how to handle the big robot and enroll in the IS academy.
The synopsis alone tells you that this anime is ecchi-focused. It’s not surprising because IS is built around Ichika who needs to build relationships with girls, whether it’s a friendly thing or not.
Whether the male MC likes it or not, the girls will always flirt with him. If you like harem and ecchi, this is definitely your anime.
Definitely, watch this anime to satisfy your cravings for mecha-themed stories and ecchi on the side.
9. Rakudai Kishi no Eiyuutan
Ikki Kurogane and Stella Vermillion are worlds apart. The guy is an F-rated blazer and the girl is an A-lister.
In a society where winning is a big thing, Ikki must prove to other students that he’s not a failure.
Also, Rakudai is an ecchi romance anime with some sexual elements. The ecchi side seems to punctuate the romantic scenes.
This anime has 12 episodes and is almost similar to Asterisk War. The focus, however, of this anime is not ecchi, though.
Yes, Chivalry of a Failed Knight is a good one but not the explosive kind. You won’t be disappointed either. This ecchi anime has the right elements and amazing female characters.
10. High School DxD
Beautiful and sexy are two words that describe Rias Gremory. On the other hand, Issei Hyoudou is a pervert who likes peeping and wants his own harem.
Because of his perverseness, a fallen angel disguised as a teenage girl kills him. Rias revived him as a demon and a servant to the beautiful girl.
This act of generosity from Rias binds her to the club. Now, he must fight alongside the club president.
Highschool DxD is pure harem and ecchi anime. You get to see lots of bouncing big boobies and other fan services.
I recommended this anime for its enjoyment and entertaining scenes. If you’re an ecchi lover through and through, this anime is a treat.
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11. Highschool Of The Dead
What would you do when the world suddenly becomes infested with “zombies” or maybe monsters?
Of course, it’s terrifying but Takashi Kimuro bravely wards off these monsters, killing his best friend in the process.
After this tragic incident, this young man vows to protect the girlfriend of his friend. But, they are confronted with a society filled with evil monsters.
So, the two team up with Saya Takagi (an politician's daughter), Shizuka Marikawa (the hot school nurse), Kouta Hirano (an otaku), and other high school students who remain unaffected.
Unlike other ecchi anime shows, Highschool of the Dead has some realistic elements.
The ecchi side of the anime is a never-ending reminder that the characters are at risk of being killed or eaten.
12. Seikon No Qwaser
Qwasers are beings who can control an element by drinking soma through breastfeeding. Sasha, the main character, is a qwaser.
Yep, you heard it right. This young man needs to breastfeed so he can use the iron element to fight off evildoers.
With just the premise alone, expect lots of ecchi scenes. The act of breastfeeding might be awkward to look at.
Every episode features breastfeeding warriors to defend a victim. Plus, the erotic sounds punctuate the actions on the boob-sucking by the qwasers.
Would I recommend it?
Yes if you’re an adventurer. No, if you’re a conservative person who feels scandalized because this ecchi anime is quirky with an overload of boobs and sucking.
13. Rosario to Vampire
The unfortunate Tsukune Aono is a failure in school. He has bad grades in middle school and couldn’t enter high school.
Unknowingly, his parents enroll him in a Youkai Academy. At first glance, this boarding school seems normal with gorgeous and handsome students. But, this academy is for vampires.
Could Tsukene survive his high school, especially with a ruling about the execution of humans who wander in the school ground?
You can enjoy different angles of panty shots sprinkled throughout the series. So, yes, the ecchi elements are somewhat subdued compared to Seikon no Qwaser.
The ecchi anime has the right amount of lewdness that I think you will enjoy.
My recommendation? Give it a shot. If you like vampire stories, this series is okay.
14. Sora no Otoshimono
Dreams and tears are the companions of Tomoki Sakurai throughout his childhood. This makes his best friend, Sohara Mitsuki, worry about his mental wellbeing.
So, this young woman convinces the troubled young man to seek the help of an expert but a wackadoodle, Eishirou Sugata.
According to his sky maniac, Tomoki is part of a New World that is about to be exposed. So, New World Discovery Club is born.
The ecchi elements include panty shots or flying panties like birds do. These panties explode, too for some reason.
Besides that, the main male character is quite a pervert. After all, this is a comedy ecchi.
While the comedy side is hilarious and sometimes exaggerated, the ecchi is rather tame. This might make some hardcore ecchi fans bored.
Recommended? Yes. The story is great combined with ecchi-ness that isn’t overboard.
15. Interspecies Reviewers
Three adventurers are set to find out how alluring each species is by having sex with them.
The dynamic trio is composed of two guys and an angel with a broken halo.
After the sex, the gang needs to publish their review in a popular brothel. Another thing? They’re paid to do it.
Unfortunately, this ecchi anime series is not visible to the public (streaming sites took it down) because of its controversial depiction.
But, judging on some of the clips I’ve seen so far, this anime is quite funny. It also dwells on role-playing, which a fetish for some people.
Well, the anime is an ecchi-themed story through and through with sexual inuendos. Watching anime with ecchi elements is fun (at least based on the clips I watched).
Indeed, this is a melting pot of different sexual fantasies, makes it the best ecchi anime of all time ever.
16. Tsugumomo
Kazuya Kagami inherited an obi from his mother. One day, this obi saves him by transforming into a tsugumomo.
This creature is some sort of weapon that will protect the holder from danger. Then, he discovers a world that he doesn’t know existed.
What makes this best ecchi anime of all time exciting and fun?
The tsugumomo who goes by the name Kiriha is an outgoing, naughty person. She likes to tease the naive Kazuya.
Another thing is the explicit ecchi scenes. Yep, it’s far more explicit and more daring than the High School DxD.
No, you don’t see the visual representation of the explicitness but you can deduce just by watching and listening to the sounds and convo.
17. Keijo
The title of the anime refers to a sport where your biggest investments are your boobs and ass.
In an all-female group, the team members must defeat their competitors with these investments.
Despite the weirdness of the game, millions come to see the game and Nozomi Kaminashi dreams of becoming the next star player.
Weird right?
It is and the anime has some moments of cringy factor. Several ecchi scenes are quite good, too. So, this anime is a combination of good and bad.
Should you watch this?
Yes because it’s the best ecchi anime of all time and unique in some ways. Although there is an element of repetition throughout the series, it remains creative in portraying the sports.
18. Prison School
Hachimitsu Private Academy is an all-girls school until the administration changes its policy. Boys can now enroll.
Only five boys manage to snatch the limelight. This is where the adventures of the Prison School begin.
But, their freedom is snatched from them when the Underground Student Council found out that they peeped into the girls’ bathroom. The punishment is something brutal (or maybe enjoyable). The boys have to spend some time in the school's prison.
Heads up! Prison School is an extreme ecchi anime series and has an element of BDSM. You see, the guys are imprisoned to endure insults, bullying, and torture.
The girls love their job BUT the prisoners love the punishments more! In fact, the boys get a boner whenever they’re punished.
So, Prison School is lewdness overload. But the balance of suspense, action, drama, and of course, comedy makes the anime a wonderful and exciting mess of a story. For some, it's the best ecchi anime of all time!
19. Yuragi-Sou No Yuuna-San
Ghost and ecchi are combinations in anime series that are sure to bring fun and excitement. This anime knows it.
Kogarashi is a broke psychic who needs a cheap place to stay. He found the perfect place in Yuragi-sou.
According to rumors, the place is haunted and this prevents future tenants from staying longer.
But, the young man discovers that the ghost haunting the place and the very room he occupies is a female.
Now, does he have the courage to exorcise the lady? Watch it to find out.
The ecchi elements are saturated. Meaning, they are present in all episodes, mostly.
So, if you want to enjoy watching this supernatural ecchi anime series, I suggest that you get the uncensored version.
But make sure you’re legal to do so. I mean you’re 18 and above to watch the best ecchi anime of all time!
20. Monster Musume
Kimihito Kurusu is a lonely boy who lives alone in their big house until an agent dumped a half-monster, half-human girl in his home.
Unfortunately, this lady is pretty and sexy even with her scaly lower body.
Being a teenage boy, he has overflowing sexual hormones. But he must fight the urge to have sex with her.
Sex is forbidden except in an experimental marriage provision. Well, he’s one lucky boy because monster girls from different species come knocking at his door and his life.
Basically, this anime is filled with lewd and explicit ecchi scenes. It is not for the fainthearted and conservative.
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21. Kill la Kill
The main character Ryuuko Matoi is out for revenge in Honnouji Academy. But, a powerful Elite Four reigns over the school's brutally competitive hierarchy.
With special clothes called Goku Uniforms as their weapon, this vengeful young woman tasted defeat for the first time.
But, another powerful weapon called Kamui chooses her to be the rightful owner. The weapon is the missing half of his father's invention. Ryuuko uses this to uncover the murderer of her father.
Kill la Kill is not an explicit but a subtle ecchi anime series. Why? Because everything is depicted in symbolism. Of course, there are panty shots and some near-naked scenes.
But the more daring concept is activated through the creativity of the viewers. You know what I mean.
22. Seitokai Yakuindomo
Student council president Shino Amakusa is a popular girl in the Ousai Private Academy.
She’s sweet, intelligent and a model high school student by the school’s standards.
On the first day, this young woman asks Takatoshi Tsuda to be the vice president so he could help her with the welcoming of the new students who happen to be boys.
Behind the sweet facade lies another face of Shino, her perverseness. She’s very much interested in Takatoshi because he’s a boy.
Oh boy! This is where the ecchi-ness of the anime comes from. The adult humor and clever wordplay will make you laugh hysterically (and maybe blush if you aren’t used to it).
23. How To Raise A Boring Girlfriend
Tomoya Aki wants to create a game of his own. So, he enlists the help of other people to finish it and has everything except inspiration.
Fortunately, this young man meets Megumi, a rather boring female. But, this docile and beautiful woman is not what she seems to be.
Behind that meek attitude is a girl with fiery and sensual character.
In this story, Tomoya learns that finishing a game is full of surprises and struggles. Now, let’s look at the ecchi side.
Well, it’s not explosive or extensive but more erotic in nature. Some find it boring and the sequel is much more fun and ecchi.
Why it’s part of this list of the best ecchi anime series? Still, it’s worth watching because of the strong character development.
24. Sekirei
Minato Sahashi is not stupid but he failed his college entrance exams twice. Despite this, he possesses ashikabi gene that a Sekirei wants.
What is a Sekirei?
This is a humanoid who needs to bond with humans with the ashikabi gene.
The bond activates through a kiss. After the activation, the human and humanoid must win in a battle among royalties.
This ecchi anime is similar to Campione and High School DxD. So, expect it to be sexy and ecchi. You’ll enjoy this series.
25. To-Love-Ru
This anime is a life story of a timid young man, Rito Yuuki, who has trouble professing his love to Haruna Sairenji.
His school life is ordinary until a runaway alien princess lands on his lap, literally, while he’s bathing! There you go! The first ecchi scene of the anime.
But the ecchi-ness doesn’t stop there because the anime is filled with sexy girls and outlandish humor. You better watch it to know what I’m babbling about.
26. So, I Can't Play H!
Teenage boys have overactive imagination and libido. Well, Ryosuke Kaga is no exception.
Because of his perverseness, he fell into an abyss of troubled life by giving Lisara Restole a connection to his body.
Now, this young man has to undo what has been done. So, he can be the sprightly young man he once has been before he met the ruthless shinigami.
Heed this as a warning!
What you’re about to see in this series is eroticism at the next level. A conservative mind won’t last you the first episode.
Yes, this is only for those fans who are into ecchi. But if you’re adventurous enough, watch it.
27. Gleipnir
Shuuichi Kagaya can transform into a monster and he keeps it a secret until one day.
He decides to save a trapped girl by carrying her on his back while in a monster form.
No, I’m not talking about piggyback. Kagaya puts her inside his back, literally, because that’s one of his abilities as a monster.
But his misfortunes begin when this lady turns out to be a vengeful vixen.
So, the ecchi side is not much and happens during the first half of the anime.
Gleipnir is a weird anime but still worth watching. It’s part of the list because it’s erotic to some extent.
28. Ao-chan Can't Study
Ao Horie is a studious person who wants to get into a good university. She wants to escape the influence of his father who is a famous erotic writer.
But, this determined young woman finds a rather handsome obstacle, Takumi Kijima. And, Takumi is out to get Ao-chan against all odds.
This ecchi anime doesn’t have dull moments. It’s filled with erotic fanservice that I think you will enjoy a lot.
As for the romantic side, it’s a bit of a stretch because every episode seems like a hurdle for the two.
29. Yosuga No Sora
Haruka and Sora lost their parents in a car accident. After the burial, they move to the countryside to live a peaceful life.
But, it’s not what they expected.
Haruka rekindles the past with many of the girls he met when he was younger. Amidst all of this, the sibling discovers forbidden love.
This anime is borderline hentai featuring the most controversial topic, incest. It doesn’t dwell on the topic until the very end, but it’s there.
Many female characters in the series get to know Haruka in the most intimate way possible. For a moment, you can ignore the incestuous undertone between the main characters.
The ecchi elements are executed beautifully.
If the forbidden love bothers you, I think, watch the ecchi anime with caution because it definitely defies social and ethical norms.
30. Shokugeki no Souma (Food Wars)
Brought do you by Sentai Filmworks, Food Wars is about Souma Yukihira who wants to prove his cooking skills in his new school.
His father enrolls him in the famous Tootsuki Culinary Academy.
Where does the ecchi side of this series come in?
It’s in eating or tasting the food. In the series, eating food, especially those prepared excellently, is akin to orgasmic pleasure.
You hear moans, people being undress, or see a chef cook while naked. This ecchi anime shows that food and eating should be pleasurable things, not just a way to appease hunger.
In this list of ecchi genre, which one is your favorite? Is it Kill la Kill, High School DxD, or something else? Comment below! If you're new to this genre, watch ecchi anime now and tell us what you think.
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