Top 20 Anime for Comedy Fans

What’s the best way to survive a zombie apocalypse? Laugh your way through, of course. After Akira becomes bored with the mundanity of office life, he takes the rising of the dead as a chance to truly live. Using his trusty bucket list as a guide, Akira sets off through the zombified Japan to fulfill each and every one of his dreams. Even the superficial ones like owning a flat-screen TV. “Zom 100’s” fresh spin on the genre is smart, captivating, and always a good time. Who knows, you may even learn a thing or two about friendship along the way.

After he and his forces are bested, Satan finds himself banished to modern-day Japan, where in order to survive he must take on a human form…and get a part time job. Aside from the hilarity of having the devil himself get into all sorts of trouble, the series also has a surprising amount of heart to it, as instead of thriving on the despair of others, the demon lord actually uses his hellish powers for good. Huh, guess not everything that comes out of fast food is bad for you.

Meet Mash. He’s a young guy enrolled at Easton Academy, one of the most prestigious schools for wannabe wizards. But, there’s a pretty big catch: he doesn’t actually have any magic. Don’t worry, though, Mash fakes it by brute-forcing his way through any problem. Usually, with nothing more than a few quick punches. Building off that quirky setup, “Mashle” turns into a consistently entertaining comedy of errors that never passes up the chance for a joke. It’s hard to say what’s funnier: watching Mash punch his way through every obstacle, or his classmate’s dumbfounded reactions. Either way, it’s clear that “Mashle” passes this test with flying colors.

Down on his luck Negishi dreams of one day becoming a famous musician, but alas his choice in cheesy pop songs ensure that he’s never elevated beyond performing on the streets. His luck takes a rather demonic turn however when he finds himself roped into becoming the frontman of Detroit Metal City; a death metal band whose fame soon surges thanks to his talents, something he is not too happy about. Caught between two warring musical worlds, and falling desperately in love, Negishi’s struggle is tragically hilarious.

Ah high school, where there’s an awkward romance around every corner. The cute and friendly Tenma is constantly trying to get the attention of the eccentric but uninterested Oji. All the while she’s unaware that the macho rebel, Harima, is head over heels for her, failing at every turn when trying to express his love. You’re pretty much guaranteed to be spending half your time laughing yourself stupid, and the other just begging for them to confess their love already. Don’t you dare give up on us Harima!

Being a member of the Yakuza is tough work. But, just when it was becoming too much for Nitta to bear, a miracle fell from the sky. Literally. Enter: Hina, a mysterious girl who becomes Nitta’s new adoptive daughter. Oh, and she has psychokinesis powers, too. Turns out, thug life is a lot easier when you have a telekinetic sidekick living under your roof. Especially one that can level an enemy base, and still make it home in time for curfew. Thankfully, “Hinamatsuri” fully commits to its outrageous premise, delivering episode upon episode of farce-like hilarity. Anytime Hina steps up to the plate, you know you’re in for a good time.

Well in case you haven’t heard, here’s the rundown. He is perfect. In terms of his school work, appearance and handling of any kind of situation imaginable, Sakamoto always stands at the pinnacle. You’d think this might make for an unlikable protagonist, but due to the fact handles everything that comes his way with such elegance, poise and a heavy helping of melodrama, you’ll find yourself eagerly anticipating how he flawlessly overcomes each new obstacle. None of us may ever live up to the magnificence of Sakamoto, but we can have a good laugh watching.

If you turned the concept of horniness into an anime, it’d be “Golden Boy.” The series follows the twenty-something Kintaro on a journey of self-discovery across Japan. One that just so happens to include a whole lot of voluptuous women and lewd jokes. You’re just going to have to believe us when we say you are not ready for some of the places “Golden Boy” goes. But, its willingness to push the envelope is exactly why it’s still a classic to this day. If you’re in need of a scandalous pick-me-up, you can’t go wrong with “Golden Boy.” Just be sure to watch it with headphones on.

Good news: love is in the air! Bad news: neither Kaguya or Miyuki are willing to admit it. Instead, they turn their burgeoning romance into a battleground to see who will confess their feelings first. Cue the flirtatious innuendos, adorable setpieces, and laugh-out-loud punchlines. Despite the relatively straightforward premise, the show’s heartwarming humor never grows stale. Partly because Kaguya and Miyuki are endlessly cute together, and partly because it never opts for the easy joke. All together, “Kaguya-Sama” is the kind of witty anime that will always leave you smiling ear to ear. Whether Miyuki or Kaguya spill the beans first, we’re the ones who really win.

For seventeen years, Takaoka’s uncle was in a coma. Or, so Takaoka thought. In reality, his uncle spent all that time developing powers in a magical world, and now, he’s finally back. And he brought his magic with him. There’s just something inherently comical about the super-powered Uncle having to fumble through modern life. Especially considering he left most of his manners in the other realm. “Uncle from Another World” doesn’t rest on its laurels, though. Do you want a quirky fantasy adventure? Maybe some uproarious family hijinks? Or, how about a simple, reliable laugh? Regardless of what you’re looking for, “Uncle from Another World” has it all.

Anyone who’s ever seen an isekai is bound to get a kick out of this one. Sure, it’s about yet another guy reincarnating into a fantasy world, but trust us, no show has ever done it quite like “KonoSuba.” In the first episode alone, our hero, Kazuma, dies from the shock of being run over by a tractor. You heard that right. He doesn’t die by being run over, he dies from the anticipation. That scene sets the tone for the entire series, which prides itself on never being too serious. Instead, it embraces the giddy absurdity of isekai tropes like no other. This show’s title doesn’t lie, “KonoSuba” really is a blessing.

These sextuplets from a 1960s anime have…aged horribly. The antics of the Matsuno family are hardly ordinary, with each of their differing personalities constantly leading them all into trouble, often to irredeemable lows. Of course it’s not all fun and games with these bros, so don’t be surprised in-between all the telekinetic cats, murder mysteries and crassness, you’ll find yourself exposed to a few tender moments of legitimate brotherly bonding.

In 2022, this rocking show came out of nowhere and immediately earned a standing ovation. It’s earnest, it’s fun, and above all, it’s downright priceless. Most of that comes from protagonist Hitori. Her dream to overcome her anxieties and become a rockstar is the perfect setup for some gut-busting situational comedy. Rather than tired jokes or recycled cliches, “Bocchi” can just throw Hitori into a new setting, and let the humor flow naturally. In fact, sometimes, the show doesn’t even need a punchline to make you laugh. Hitori’s expressions do that on their own. Throw in some surprisingly effective cutaway gags, and you’re left with an anime tailor-made for a lively viewing.

If this is what you call an ordinary life then we shudder to think what isn’t. Focusing on the daily activities of a group of high school students, don’t expect to be faced with many real world issues, because you’ll be too busy dealing with the more bizarre aspects of their lives. Throw into the mix a child scientist and her android carer, a talking cat, and principal versus deer brawls, and you’ll find an outlandish comedy that also hits surprisingly close to home with some of its gags.

For those of you that like your humor with an extra layer of cringe, then behold the Babylon of awkwardness that is Tomoko. A reclusive shut-in and avid fan of erotic video games, she believes that she’ll easily become popular when she enters high school, only to find that disaster seems to follow her everywhere she goes. While Tomoko certainly doesn’t do herself any favors, the series has you rooting for her, all the while finding yourself unable to stop laughing as things inevitably take a turn for the worse.

There’s no better way to pass the time than sitting down for an episode of “Asobi Asobase.” The characters call themselves the Pastimers Club and everything. As its name implies, the group’s only goal is to kill time. Usually, that looks like playing schoolyard games with all sorts of ridiculous rules and punishments, each one more amusing than the last. Be warned, though, this isn’t an average slice-of-life. There’s a surrealist bend to every joke that puts “Asobi Asobase” head and shoulders above any of its comedic contemporaries. It’s a good thing there isn’t an in-depth plot, because you’d be too busy gasping for air to follow it, anyways.

Say hello to Saitama, the only hero strong enough to take out every villain he comes across with literally a single blow. Instead of turning this into a stale motif, the concept of being so strong that life becomes monotonous makes Saitama a thoroughly investing lead, whose deadpan attitude to life and unbelievable strength can not only smash the likes of meteors with his fist, but also make us fall on our asses laughing.

Saiki is your average, aloof high-schooler struggling with the same things everyone does. Girls. Popularity. Hiding your psychic powers from the world. You know, average teenager stuff. Against his wishes, Saiki always ends up in ludicrous situations, and it’s certified comedy gold. The show is split up into a series of unrelated segments, meaning the punchlines come fast, and leave just as quick. That’s a tough act to maintain, but somehow, “Saiki K.” doesn’t have so much as a single bad gag. Each and every scene in each and every episode will have you cackling till your stomach hurts. At this point, it doesn’t take Saiki’s powers to see why this show is so popular.

Just like real life, this coming of age story centered on three high school boys may not always be a pretty picture, but it sure is funny. Divided into a series of rapid-fire shorts, the antics of Tadakuni, Hidenori and Yoshitake may be brief but the antics they get into will have you in stitches before you know it. From violent siblings, rival high schools, true friendship, as well as trying to figure out the ladies, the high school years of these three aren’t going to be ones that we wont be forgetting anytime soon.

The White Demon steals the show yet again. You just can’t beat the series focused around a former samurai completing any and all odd jobs in Edo-period Japan that’s been conquered by aliens. From the lunacy of the freelance work that Gin and his friends have to undertake, the brilliant characterisation, the absolutely absurd scenarios as well as the occasional action scene that actually stands above most other shonen series, Gintama is literally out of this world in the laugh department.


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