If you’re new to the whole anime series world, then picking out one of the funniest animes to start with might be a very good bet. Watching something that’s funny and entertaining will help you distill the styles and the genres to dig deeper into! Anime comedies can be full of jokes and wacky situations, and due to the wide range of subgenres, there’s something for every sense of humor. We’re here to lend you a helping hand in choosing your next funny anime to watch!
Anime is famous for its quirky and over-the-top humor, but some shows are the cream of the crop. These funny anime movies and series are not just amusing; they’re laugh-out-loud hilarious! Pair that with the specific anime style, and you’re in for a half-an-hour-long journey that’ll make you forget the world outside your screen.
We picked the top funny anime series on this list according to their comedic appeal as well as their overall quality while you, dear readers, ranked them to your liking. If you like an anime that makes you laugh so hard your sides hurt, check out these funny anime shows and upvote your favorites! Most of them (maybe not all) are also kid-friendly anime stories.
#1 The Disastrous Life Of Saiki K.
2016 | 144 episodes + 8 special episodes
Saiki Kusuo is a student with strong psychic powers who hates attracting attention. Yet, he is surrounded by colorful characters who always find a way to remove him from his ordinary life. Yes, I know what you’re thinking. It’s a cliche plot with high school students having funny adventures in their daily lives, but trust me when I say this, it’s unique and original.
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#2 Gintama
2006 | 367 episodes + 8 special episodes
Set in a fictional feudal Tokyo taken over by aliens, the story follows Gintoki Sakata and his friends Shinpachi Shimura and Kagura, who take on various odd jobs and missions. Gintoki is an alcoholic freelancer whose job is to solve people’s problems so he can earn enough money to pay the rent. Much of the show is based on Japanese culture and history, which made dubbing the show in English near-impossible until around 2016, when people were familiar enough with the show’s jokes and references that a dub could work out.
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#3 Grand Blue
2018 | 12 episodes
At the beginning of his first year at Izu University, Iori Kitahara moves into a small apartment next to the seaside, where his uncle has a diving shop. However, he is quickly shocked as he meets the local diving club, a group of men who spend more time drinking, partying, and stripping naked than actually diving!
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#4 One Punch Man
2015 | 24 episodes + 12 special episodes
In a nutshell, One Punch Man tells the story of Saitama, a superhero who can defeat anyone with just one punch. But, of course, he soon gets bored by the lack of challenges and sets out to find a worthy opponent. You know, just to add a little spice to the dull life of a superhero. The first season enjoyed massive success and was praised for its unorthodox hero, fantastic animation, and kooky sense of humor.
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#5 Asobi Asobase
2018 | 12 episodes + 3 special episodes
Asobi Asobase is another great comedy anime that revolves around a group of teenagers, Olivia, Kasumi, and Hanako, who form an unofficial “Pastime Club” in their school. It’s not easy to make people laugh when you only have a few minutes to do so, but this gag-anime managed to accomplish this feat with flying colors!
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#6 Assassination Classroom
2015 | 47 episodes + special episode
The story here is quite an unusual one. It follows the daily life of a powerful octopus-like alien working as a junior high teacher. The creature’s students are tasked to assassinate him, as asked by their government, thus trying to prevent the planet’s obliteration. And who’s gonna teach them how to use weapons and strategy to kill him? The professor himself! This popular anime series can sound like it oversteps the “weirdness line”, but trust me here: there’s no way to stop binge-watching Assassination Classroom.
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#7 Kaguya-Sama: Love Is War
2019 | 37 episodes
Miyuki and Kaguya seem to be the perfect match: Kaguya is the daughter of a wealthy conglomerate family, and Miyuki is the school’s top student. Although they like each other, they are too proud to confess their love, coming up with schemes to make the other confess first. You better catch up on this comedy anime because the third season will be out in April 2022!
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#8 Prison School
2015 | 12 episodes + 1 special episode
Prison School‘s premise – a group of boys get put in prison for peeping on girls – sounds pretty gross, right? But don’t let that fool you. Prison School is actually one of the funniest anime shows you can watch. It has an unforgettable cast of characters and each episode delivers a new level of ridiculousness, making this one of the best comedy anime ever!
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#9 One Piece
1999 | Ongoing (1075+ episodes)
Based on the manga by Eiichiro Oda, One Piece is one long watch as, since its release in 1999, it has aired over 1000 episodes. Now that’s impressive! The series follows the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a boy whose body gains rubber-like qualities after he unintentionally eats a Devil Fruit. His main quest is to find the ultimate pirate treasure, known as One Piece, to become the next pirate king. Of course, Luffy isn’t alone on his adventures and is followed by the Straw Hat Pirates. And although One Piece has been running for 22 years as of today, the series still holds its position as one of the most-watched animes worldwide. Longevity to be envious of!
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#10 Konosuba: God’s Blessing On This Wonderful World!
2016 | 32 episodes + 2 special episodes
It was a happy day for Kazuma – right up to the moment he died. Kazuma Sato, a shut-in hikikomori, meets Aqua, a goddess that guides the youth whose lives got cut short. Aqua offers him a choice: to go to heaven or get sent to another world to defeat the Demon King. Of course, Kazuma’s gamer instincts kick in, and he chooses to start a new life in a real-life RPG!
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#11 Daily Lives Of High School Boys
2012 | 12 episodes + 6 special episodes
Daily Lives of High School Boys provides a new comedic perspective on high school boys doing… well, daily things. You may think that there isn’t much to work with here, but the show manages to make seemingly mundane situations hilarious through its unique storytelling and great characters.
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#12 Beelzebub
2011 | 60 episodes + 1 special episode
The idea of a high school delinquent being paired with a baby that turns out to be Satan’s son is so ridiculous that it had to be an anime. The fact that it actually happens makes it even funnier. Beelzebub‘s premise and humor are so absurd that it transcends age and is enjoyable both for kids and adults. There’s something about the absurdity of fighting gangs of delinquents with the spit-up from a demon baby that just never gets old.
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#13 Great Teacher Onizuka
1999 | 43 episodes
Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old ex-gangster, is unemployed and desperate to find a job. Miraculously, his charisma gets the attention of a private school’s director, who appoints him as the teacher of a problematic class. With his unconventional manners, he becomes a role model for his hopeless students and guides them towards a society that had previously abandoned them. Onizuka’s personality really made the show and can be considered one of the most memorable and funniest anime characters!
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#14 Noragami
2014 | 25 episodes + 4 special episodes
Noragami follows the story of Yato, a forgotten minor god seeking to gain enough money to build his own temple. His life changes when he teams up with a human girl he saved. Along with Yato’s Regalia, Yukine, the trio goes through many adventures struggling with their friendship, identity, and pasts. Get ready to jump into an alternate reality occupied by demons, deities, and gods!
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#15 The Devil Is A Part-Timer!
2013 | 13 episodes
Satan and hero Emilia are forced to flee through a portal that drops them off in modern-day Japan. With their magic slowly depleting in an unfamiliar world, they’re forced to assume the life of ordinary human beings in order to survive. Although Emilia still harbors negative feelings towards Satan for his past acts of evil, they become unlikely allies in order to survive. The series received positive reviews, with critics praising its humor and characterization. After nine years, fans are getting a second season, coming out in July!
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#16 My Ordinary Life
2011 | 26 episodes + 1 special episode
You’d be hard-pressed to find an anime more perfect for memes than My Ordinary Life. The series follows a group of eccentric friends living in Tokyo and experiencing all kinds of weird adventures. Despite the title, there’s really nothing ordinary about this series!
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#17 Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-Kun
2014 | 12 episodes
Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun focuses on high school student Chiyo Sakura, who develops a crush on her classmate Umetaro Nozaki after confessing her love for him. She later discovers that he is actually a famous shoujo manga artist! She decides to become his assistant to support his manga career, help him meet deadlines, and possibly get closer to him. Critics listed it as one of the best anime of 2014.
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#18 That Time I Got Reincarnated As A Slime
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#19 Aho Girl
2017 | 12 episodes
Aho Girl is the ultimate dumb comedy, following the life and wacky adventures of high schooler Yoshiko Hanabatake and her long-suffering friend Akuru Akutsu. If you’re looking for a fun anime with lots of slapstick comedy and physical gags, then Aho Girl might just be your new favorite show!
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#20 Shin Chan
1992 | Ongoing (1100+ episodes)
Shin Chan features the misadventures of Shin Chan Nohara, a 5-year-old kid and the worst nightmare of every parent! It’s been around since 1992 and has become one of the most popular and controversial anime. Shin can be vulgar, abrasive, and downright annoying at times. But he’s intelligent, witty, and clever as well. While some people may find Shin Chan offensive, many others consider him hilarious. If you’re looking for an anime that will make you laugh out loud, then this is definitely the one!
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#21 Maid Sama!
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#22 The Way Of The Househusband
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#23 Ghost Stories
2000 | 20 episodes
The series is based on the lives of five schoolchildren who exorcise the spirits that haunt their hometown as a consequence of industrialization. The English dub deviates significantly from the original script. While preserving the basic plot structure and storyline, the new script revolves around pop-culture references, politically incorrect gags, and fourth-wall jokes about the original show’s low animation quality and anime cliches. All this contributed to transforming this horror anime into a black comedy.
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#24 Ouran High School Host Club
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#25 Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto
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#26 Fairy Tail
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#27 No Game No Life
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#28 Bungo Stray Dogs
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#29 Life Lessons With Uramichi Oniisan
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#30 Welcome To Demon School!
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#31 Komi Can’t Communicate
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#32 Hunter X Hunter
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#33 Is It Wrong To Try To Pick Up Girls In A Dungeon?
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#34 Inuyasha
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#35 K-On!
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#36 Naruto
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#37 Attack On Titan: Junior High
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#38 Haikyu!!
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#39 Toradora!
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#40 Shimoneta: A Boring World Where The Concept Of Dirty Jokes Doesn’t Exist
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#41 Magi: The Labyrinth Of Magic
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#42 Bleach
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#43 Space Dandy
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#44 Soul Eater
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#45 Kuroko’s Basketball
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#46 Naruto Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals
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#47 Mr. Osomatsu
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#48 Is This A Zombie?
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#49 Fruits Basket
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#50 Dragon Ball
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#51 Angel Beats!
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#52 Chi’s Sweet Home
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#53 Himouto! Umaru-Chan
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#54 D-Fragments
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#55 Sket Dance
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#56 School Rumble
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#57 Azumanga Daioh
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#58 Gugure! Kokkuri-San
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#59 Baka And Test
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#60 Rosario + Vampire
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#61 Lucky Star
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#62 Slayers
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#63 Nyaruko: Crawling With Love!
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#64 Pokémon
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#65 Dr. Slump
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#66 Kamisama Kiss
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#67 Amagi Brilliant Park
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#68 Seitokai Yakuindomo
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#69 Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure
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#70 Doraemon
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#71 Magi: The Kingdom Of Magic
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#72 Love Stage!!
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#73 Panty & Stocking With Garterbelt
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#74 The Familiar Of Zero F
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#75 Sgt. Frog
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#76 Engaged To The Unidentified
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#77 Cells At Work! Code Black
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#78 Survival Game Club
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#79 Arakawa Under The Bridge
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#80 Nisekoi – False Love
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#81 My Bride Is A Mermaid
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#82 I Can’t Understand What My Husband Is Saying
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#83 Full Metal Panic Fumoffu
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#84 Working!!
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#85 Kakushigoto
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#86 Golden Boy
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#87 Cromartie High School
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#88 Free!
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#89 Reborn!
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#90 Good Luck Girl!
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#91 Stigma Of The Wind
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#92 Mm!
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#93 Golden Kamuy
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#94 Excel Saga
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#95 Bludgeoning Angel Dokuro-Chan
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#96 Mischief Of The Gods
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#97 Yakitate!! Japan
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#98 Pandora Hearts
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#99 Yu Yu Hakusho
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#100 Aggretsuko
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#101 Hajime No Ippo
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#102 Black Butler
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#103 Hozuki’s Coolheadedness
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#104 Chobits
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#105 Kokoro Connect
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#106 Baccano!
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#107 Minami-Ke
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#108 Negima!
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#109 The Wallflower
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#110 B Gata H Kei
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