Fans of anime know that it has all sorts of different genres and themes. When people ask about the best genre, they’ll often say drama, action, or romance. There’s also comedy, though! Comedy anime can be just as compelling as any other theme or genre in the world of anime. It’s not a surprise that this article counts down the top 50 best comedy anime to watch. This blog post will introduce you to some great series and give you new favorites for your next binge-watching session.
1. Kiss Him, Not Me – Best Comedy Anime
Kiss Him Not Me | Information |
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Anime Name | Kiss Him, Not Me |
Japanese Title | 私がモテてどうすんだ (Watashi ga Motete Dōsunda) |
Genre | Romantic Comedy, Reverse Harem |
Manga | Written and illustrated by Junko |
Publisher | Kodansha |
English Publisher | Crunchyroll Manga (online), Kodansha USA (print) |
Magazine | Bessatsu Friend |
Demographic | Shōjo |
Original Run | April 2013 – February 2018 |
Volumes | 14 (List of volumes) |
Audio Drama | Released in January 2015 |
Anime Television Series | Aired from October to December 2016 |
Director | Hiroshi Ishiodori |
Writer | Michiko Yokote |
Music Composer | Ruka Kawada |
Animation Studio | Brain’s Base |
Licensed by | Crunchyroll (North America), Anime Limited (UK) |
Original Network | TBS, CBC, Sun TV, BS-TBS, TBS Channel 1 |
Episodes | 12 (List of episodes) |
Live-Action Film | Released in July 2020 |
Film Director | Norihisa Hiranuma |
Film Writers | Norihisa Hiranuma, Nami Kikkawa, Shōhei Fukuda, Kei Watanabe, Daisuke Kamijō |
Film Studio | Shochiku |
Box Office | Total of ¥51,320,380 in revenue |
Manga Sales | Over 3 million copies sold in Japan since January 2020 |
Awards | Winner of Best Shōjo Manga at the 40th Kodansha Manga Awards |
Reception | Praised for its farcical humor and empathy |
Japanese romantic comedy shojo manga series Kiss Him, Not Me, also known as Boys, Please Kiss Him Instead of Me, is written and drawn by Junko. From April 2013 to February 2018, it was serialized in Kodansha’s Bessatsu Friend magazine. There are now fourteen tanks available. Both Crunchyroll for online releases and Kodansha USA for print publications publish it in English. At the 40th Kodansha Manga Awards, the manga was named Best Shoujo Manga.
2. Bakemonogatari – Best Comedy Anime
Bakemonogatari | Information |
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Anime Name | Bakemonogatari |
Author | Nisio Isin |
Illustrator | Oh! great |
Genre | Paranormal, Urban fantasy, Comedy |
Manga | Serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine |
Original Run | March 2018 – March 2023 |
Volumes | 22 |
Protagonist | Koyomi Araragi, a high school student turned quasi-vampire |
Main Female Character | Hitagi Senjougahara, weightless due to a crab oddity |
Supernatural Specialist | Meme Oshino |
Unique Encounter | Koyomi catches Hitagi falling from the stairs, realizing something is wrong |
Oddity Affecting Hitagi | Crab oddity that strips her of weight |
Supporting Characters | Tsubasa Hanekawa and other girls with supernatural problems |
Ritual to Remove Oddity | Hitagi bears the weight of guilt to defeat the crab |
Additional Arcs | Adaptation includes Kizumonogatari and Nekomonogatari arcs |
Anime Studio | Shaft |
Episodes | 15 |
Original Network | Tokyo MX, GTV, GYT, BS11, MBS, CBC, AT-X |
English Release | Published by Vertical |
Circulation | Over 2.4 million copies as of August 2020 |
Nisio Isin and Vofan are the authors and illustrators of the Japanese light novel series BakeMonogatari. The tale’s protagonist is Koyomi Araragi, a third-year high school student who survived a vampire attack. He finds himself assisting girls involved with various apparitions, deities, ghosts, beasts, spirits, and other supernatural phenomena, which frequently act as stand-ins for their emotional and mental problems. Kodansha released 28 volumes of the series under its Kodansha Box label between November 2006 and August 2021. The series’ story arcs all end with the prefix – Monogatari.
3. K-On – Best Comedy Anime
K On | Information |
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Anime Name | K-On! |
Genre | Comedy, Musical, Slice of Life |
Manga | Manga |
Written by | Kakifly |
Published by | Houbunsha |
English Publisher | Yen Press |
Demographic | Seinen |
Original run (Manga) | May 2007 – October 2010 |
Volumes (Manga) | 4 |
Original run (Anime) | April 3, 2009 – September 28, 2010 |
Episodes (Anime) | 39 + 2 OVA |
Studio | Kyoto Animation |
Music | Hajime Hyakkoku |
Licensed by | Sentai Filmworks |
Streaming Platform | Netflix (US, Canada) |
Film | K-On! The Movie (Released December 3, 2011) |
Video Games | K-On! Hōkago Live!! (PSP: September 30, 2010; PS3: June 21, 2012), K-On! Hōkago Rhythm Time (Arcade: April 26, 2013), K-On! Hōkago Rhythm Selection (Arcade: November 13, 2014) |
Sales and popularity | Over ¥15 billion ($192 million) in merchandise sales |
Notable Characters | Yui Hirasawa, Mio Akiyama, Ritsu Tainaka, Tsumugi Kotobuki, Azusa Nakano |
English Distribution | Licensed by Sentai Filmworks, available on DVD and Blu-ray |
Streaming | Available on Netflix (US, Canada) from November 2019 to November 2021 |
English Manga | Licensed by Yen Press |
English Magazine | Yen Plus |
English Network | ABC Me (AU), Anime Network (NA), Animax (SEA) |
Notable Theme Songs | “Cagayake! Girls” (Opening), “Don’t Say ‘Lazy'” (Ending) |
Notable Soundtrack | Composed by Hajime Hyakkoku |
Notable Achievements | Strong sales in Japan, achieved gross revenues of over ¥15 billion ($192 million) in merchandise sales |
English Release | Manga licensed by Yen Press, Anime available with English subtitles and dub |
Additional Media | Anthology comics, illustration books, spin-off manga (K-On! Shuffle) |
Notable Animation Studio | Kyoto Animation |
The Japanese four-panel manga series K-On! was created and illustrated by Kakifly. It was serialized in Houbunsha’s Manga Time Kirara magazine from May 2007 to October 2010, as well as in Manga Time Kirara Carat. From April 2011 through June 2012, The manga continued using two original stories from Manga Time Kirara and Manga Time Kirara Carat. Yen Press has a North American manga license. In July 2018, the serialization of K-On! Shuffle, a spin-off manga featuring a different group of high school girls started.
4. That Time, I Got Reincarnated As A Slime – Best Comedy Anime
That Time I | Information |
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Title | That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime |
Japanese Title | 転生したらスライムだった件 |
Author | Fuse |
Illustrator | Mitz Vah |
Genre | Fantasy Comedy |
Description | A hilarious fantasy anime about a salaryman who is reincarnated as a slime in a sword and sorcery world and uses his unique powers to build his own nation of monsters. |
Serialization | Shōsetsuka ni Narō |
Light Novel Volumes | 20 |
Publisher (North America) | Yen Press |
Manga Adaptation | Yes |
Anime Television Series | Yes |
First Season | Aired from October 2018 to March 2019 |
Second Season | Aired from January to September 2021 |
Spin-off Manga | Multiple spin-off manga series published |
Anime Film | Released in November 2022 |
Third Season | Set to premiere in Q2 2024 |
Original Net Animation (ONA) | Three-episode spin-off titled “Coleus no Yume” set to premiere in Q4 2023 |
The Japanese fantasy light book series That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, also known as Regarding Reincarnated to Slime and short name TenSura, was written by Fuse and drawn by Mitz Vah. The novel’s protagonist is a salaryman who is killed, reincarnates as a slime with exceptional powers in a world of magic and sword, gathers allies, and establishes his nation of monsters.
5. I Can’t Understand What My Husband Is Saying
I Can t Understand | Information |
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Title (English) | I Can’t Understand What My Husband Is Saying |
Title (Japanese) | 旦那が何を言っているかわからない件 (Danna ga Nani o Itteiru ka Wakaranai Ken) |
Author | Coolkyousinnjya |
Genre | Comedy, Slice of Life |
Manga Publisher | Ichijinsha |
Original Manga Release | December 2011 – August 2015 |
Anime Adaptation | Yes |
Anime Release | October 2014 – June 2015 |
Episode Duration | Approximately 3 minutes |
Streaming Platform | Crunchyroll |
Plot | The series revolves around Kaoru, a hardworking office lady, and her otaku husband Hajime, who works as a blogger. It explores the conflicts and similarities between daily life and otaku culture in urban Japan, using popular anime and otaku tropes for humor and storytelling. |
The Japanese 4-panel manga series “I Can’t Understand What My Husband Is Saying” is written and illustrated by Coolkyousinnjya. Ichijinsha publishes the chapters first in print and later online. The first and fifth volumes were released on December 29, 2011, and August 4, respectively. On October 4, 2014, a Japanese anime version debuted and ran through December 25, 2014. On April 2, 2015, a second season debuted and ran through June 25, 2015.
6. Mob Psycho 100 – Best Comedy Anime
One is the author and illustrator of the Japanese comic series Mob Psycho 100. It was published from April 2012 to December 2017 on the Ura Sunday website of Shogakukan. Since December 2014, Shogakukan’s mobile app MangaONE has been made accessible online as well. Shogakukan divided the chapters of the tank into sixteen volumes.
7. Wotakoi: Love Is Hard For Otaku – Best Comedy Anime
Wotakoi Love Is | Information |
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Anime Name | Wotakoi: Love Is Hard For Otaku |
Author/Illustrator | Fujita |
Genre | Romantic comedy |
Manga Publisher | Ichijinsha |
English Publisher | Kodansha USA |
Original Run | April 2014 – July 2021 |
Number of Volumes | 11 (completed) |
Anime TV Series | Aired from April 13 to June 22, 2018 |
Episodes | 11 |
Studio | A-1 Pictures |
Streaming Platform | Amazon Prime Video |
Live-Action Film | Released in February 2020 |
Manga Sales | Over 10 million copies in circulation |
Main Characters | Narumi (office worker with a fujoshi lifestyle), Hirotaka (handsome and capable company man who is a game otaku) |
Awards | Winner of the first Next Manga Award in the web manga category, ranked first in the 2016 edition of Kono Manga ga Sugoi! guidebook, won the Web Manga General Election |
Fujita is the author and illustrator of the Japanese webcomic series Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku. The first time it appeared was on Pixiv on April 17, 2014. On November 6, 2015, it started serializing in Comic Pool, a combined Ichijinsha and Pixiv web manga publication effort. The manga was first published in print by Ichijinsha on April 30, 2015, and as of October 2021, eleven volumes, including a digital version, had been issued.
8. Horimiya – Best Comedy Anime
Horimiya | Information |
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Anime Name | Horimiya |
Author | Hero (Hiroki Adachi) |
Illustrator | Daisuke Hagiwara |
Genre | Romantic Comedy |
Original Manga Run | February 2007 – December 2011 (web manga), October 18, 2011 – March 18, 2021 (serialized manga) |
Volumes | 26 (10 volumes for Hori-san to Miyamura-kun, 16 volumes for Horimiya) |
Adaptations | Original video animation (6 episodes), Anime television series (13 episodes), Live-action film and TV drama |
Original Video Animation (OVA) | Directed by Shingo Natsume, Erkin Kawabata, Tetsuo Hirakawa, Kazuya Aiura |
Anime Television Series | Directed by Masashi Ishihama, Produced by CloverWorks |
English Publisher | Yen Press (manga), Funimation and Crunchyroll (anime) |
Music | Composed by Masaru Yokoyama |
Notable Themes | “Shirotsumekusa,” “Ame Oto,” “Shiranai Sekai,” “Hinata,” “Trajectory,” “Gentle Song” (ending themes) |
Manga Sales | Volumes ranked on Oricon charts, with significant sales |
Awards | “Best Romance” at the 6th Crunchyroll Anime Awards |
Japanese shonen online manga series Hori-san to Miyamura-kun is created by Hiroki Adachi using the fictitious name Hero. From February 2007 until December 2011, it was independently released in a four-panel format on Hero’s website, Dokkai When. Square Enix published the series in print between October 2008 and December 2011 by compiling the chapters into ten volumes under the Gangan Comics banner. Horimiya, written by Daisuke Hagiwara and released in English by Yen Press, is the adaptation of the manga that Hero oversaw and was serialized in Monthly G Fantasy from October 2011 to March 2021.
9. Barakamon – Best Comedy Anime
Barakamon | Information |
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Anime Name | Barakamon |
Written and Illustrated by | Satsuki Yoshino |
Genre | Comedy, Slice of Life |
Manga Serialized | February 2009 – December 2018 |
Manga Publisher | Square Enix |
English Publisher | Yen Press (NA) |
Anime Studio | Kinema Citrus |
Anime Original Run | July 2014 – September 2014 |
Anime Episodes | 12 |
Funimation License | Streaming and home video release |
Spin-off Manga | Handa-kun |
Spin-off Manga Serialized | November 2013 – June 2016 |
Handa-kun Anime Studio | Diomedéa |
Handa-kun Anime Original Run | July 2016 – September 2016 |
Handa-kun Anime Episodes | 12 |
Live-action TV Drama | Premiering in July 2023 |
Japanese manga author and illustrator Satsuki Yoshino created the series Barakamon. In the February 2009 edition of Square Enix’s Gangan Online, it began to be serialized. Seishu Handa, a calligrapher who relocates to the isolated Goto Islands off the western coast of Kyushu, is followed throughout the novel as he engages in numerous encounters with the locals. Between July and September 2014, Kinema Citrus’ anime adaptation premiered in Japan. Funimation has obtained a license for the series for streaming and home media release. Yen Press said in February 2014 that they had obtained a license for Barakamon’s English release in North America.
10. GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka – Best Comedy Anime
GTO Great Teacher | Information |
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Anime Name | GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka |
Author | Tooru Fujisawa |
Genres | Comedy, Drama, School, Shounen |
Manga | Serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine |
Original Run | January 1997 – February 2002 |
Volumes | 25 |
Main Character | Eikichi Onizuka |
Plot Summary | Ex-bōsōzoku member becomes a teacher at a private middle school |
TV Drama | Aired from July to September 1998 |
Live-Action Film | Released in December 1999 |
Anime Series | Aired from June 1999 to September 2000 |
Sequel Manga | GTO: 14 Days in Shonan and GTO: Paradise Lost |
English Release | Licensed by Tokyopop and later by Kodansha USA |
Popularity | Over 50 million copies in circulation |
Awards | Winner of the 22nd Kodansha Manga Award (shōnen category) |
Tooru Fujisawa is the author and illustrator of the Japanese manga series Great Teacher Onizuka, or GTO for short. It was first published in twenty-five tank volumes as a serial in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine from January 1997 to February 2002. The plot centers on Eikichi Onizuka, a 22-year-old former member of Bszoku who accepts a position as a teacher at Tokyo, Japan’s Holy Forest Academy. It is a continuation of Shonan Junai Gumi and Bad Company, two earlier manga series by Fujisawa that center on Onizuka’s life before becoming a teacher.
11. One Punch Man – Best Comedy Anime
One Punch Man | Information |
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Anime Name | One Punch Man |
Author | One |
Genres | Action, Comedy, Superhero |
Manga | Manga |
Webcomic | Webcomic |
Published by | Self-published |
Original run | 2009 – present |
Illustrated by | Yusuke Murata |
English publisher | Viz Media |
Magazine | Tonari no Young Jump |
Demographic | Seinen |
Volumes | 28 (List of volumes) |
Anime television series | Anime television series |
Directed by | Shingo Natsume (S1), Chikara Sakurai (S2) |
Written by | Tomohiro Suzuki |
Music by | Makoto Miyazaki |
Studio | Madhouse (S1), J.C.Staff (S2) |
Licensed by | Crunchyroll, Viz Media, Muse Communication |
Original network | TV Tokyo |
English network | Animax Asia (SEA), Adult Swim (Toonami) |
Original run | October 5, 2015 – present |
Episodes | 24 + 12 OVAs (List of episodes) |
Original animation DVD | Original animation DVD |
Video games | One-Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows, One Punch Man: Road to Hero |
Webcomic Chapters | 142 |
Best-selling Manga Series | Over 30 million copies sold worldwide |
Seasons | 2 (with a third season announced) |
OVA Episodes | 10 (including original video animation) |
One is the author of the Japanese superhero comic series One-Punch Man. It depicts the tale of Saitama, a superhero who gets bored due to a lack of challenge because he can destroy any foe with a single punch. Early in 2009, One created the webcomic manga version.
12. Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai! – Best Comedy Anime
Ch niby demo Koi | Information |
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Anime Name | Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai! |
English Title | Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions |
Genre | Comedy, Romance, School, Drama |
Light Novel | Yes |
Light Novel Author | Torako |
Light Novel Illustrator | Osaka Nozomi |
Publisher | Kyoto Animation |
Publication Date | June 1, 2011 – April 16, 2017 |
Number of Volumes | 4 |
TV Anime Director | Ishihara Tatsuya |
TV Anime Scriptwriter | Hanada Jukki |
TV Anime Music | Nijine |
TV Broadcast Channels | Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS, TV Aichi |
TV Broadcast Dates | October 4, 2012 – December 19, 2012 |
Number of TV Anime Episodes | 12 |
Second Season Title | Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai! REN |
Second Season Broadcast Dates | January 8, 2014 – March 26, 2014 |
Number of Second Season Episodes | 12 |
Movie Title | Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai! Movie: Take on Me |
Movie Release | January 6, 2018 |
Movie Summary | A story that takes place after the events of the second season, focusing on the characters’ relationships and their journey during a school trip. |
Anime and Manga Portal | Link |
Honors and Awards | Chūnibyō demo Koi ga Shitai! received an honorable mention in the Kyoto Animation Award. |
Demo Koi ga shitai, Chniby! is a series of light novels that Torako wrote and Nozomi Osaka drew. An honorary remedy for the Kyoto Animation Award (2010). On October 4, 2012, an anime version of the Kyoto Animation version broadcast.
13. Saekano: How To Raise A Boring Girlfriend – Best Comedy Anime
Saekano How to | Information |
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Anime Name | Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend |
Author | Fumiaki Maruto |
Genres | Romantic comedy, Harem |
Light Novel Volumes | 13 (Completed series) |
Illustrator | Kurehito Misaki |
Publisher | Fujimi Shobo |
Manga Adaptation | Yes |
Manga Illustrator | Takeshi Moriki |
Manga Volumes | 8 |
Spin-off Manga | Yes |
Spin-off Manga Titles | Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata: Egoistic-Lily, Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata: Koisuru Metronome, Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata: Girls Side |
Anime Adaptation | Yes |
Anime Studio | A-1 Pictures |
Original Run | January 9, 2015 – March 27, 2015 |
Seasons | 2 |
Second Season Title | Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Flat |
Second Season Original Run | April 13, 2017 – June 23, 2017 |
Anime Film | Saekano the Movie: Finale |
Film Release Date | October 26, 2019 |
Visual Novel | Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata -Blessing Flowers- |
Video Game Platform | PlayStation Vita |
Notable Characters | Tomoya Aki, Megumi Kato, Eriri Spencer Sawamura, Utaha Kasumigaoka |
The Japanese romantic comedy light novel Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend, also known as Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata and abbreviated Saekano, was written by Fumiaki Maruto and illustrated by Kurehito Misaki. Between July 2012 and October 2017, Fujimi Shobo released thirteen volumes under the Fujimi Fantasia Bunko banner. The plot centers on high school student Tomoya Aki, who enlists three stunning women to assist him in creating a visual novel that he would market at the Comiket convention.
14. Konosuba
Konosuba | Information |
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Anime Name | KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! |
Genre | Fantasy comedy, Isekai |
Written by | Natsume Akatsuki |
Published by | Kadokawa Shoten |
Original Run | December 2012 – October 2013 (web novel), October 2013 – May 2020 (light novel) |
Light Novel | Written by Natsume Akatsuki, illustrated by Kurone Mishima |
Manga Adaptation | Illustrated by Masahito Watari and Joseph Yokobori |
Anime Television Series | Produced by Studio Deen (Seasons 1-2), Drive (Season 3) |
Anime Film | Titled “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Legend of Crimson” (Produced by J.C.Staff) |
Third Season | Planned for release in 2024 (Produced by Drive) |
Visual Novel Adaptation | Developed and published by 5pb. for PlayStation Vita and PlayStation 4 |
English Localization | Licensed by Yen Press |
Opening Theme (Season 1) | “Fantastic Dreamer” by Machico |
Ending Theme (Season 1) | “Chīsana Bōken-sha” performed by Aqua (Sora Amamiya), Megumin (Rie Takahashi), and Darkness (Ai Kayano) |
Opening Theme (Season 2) | “Tomorrow” by Machico |
Ending Theme (Season 2) | “Ouchi ni Kaeritai” by Aqua (Amamiya), Megumin (Takahashi), and Darkness (Kayano) |
Opening Theme (Season 3) | “Stay Free” by Machico |
Ending Theme (Season 3) | “Jump In” by Megumin (Takahashi) and Yunyun (Aki Toyosaki) |
Anime Film Release Date | August 30, 2019 |
Anime Film Streaming | Crunchyroll (English subtitled and English dub) |
Video Game (PC) | “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! In The Life” (Bundled with the anime series) |
Video Game (Console) | “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on this Wonderful World! Revival of Beldia” (Bundled with the anime series) |
Visual Novel Release Date | September 7, 2017 |
Natsume Akatsuki and Kurone Mishima collaborated on the Japanese light novel KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! The show centers on Kazuma Sato, a little kid who dies and is sent to a fantasy realm with aspects of an MMORPG. There, he joins up with a goddess, an archwizard, and a crusader to create a dysfunctional adventure party. KonoSuba appeared on Shsetsuka ni Nar as a web novel serialized from December 2012 to October 2013. From October 2013 to May 2020, Kadokawa Shoten published KonoSuba as a printed light novel series under the Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko banner.
15. Heaven Official’s Blessing – Best Comedy Anime
Heaven Officials Blessing | Information |
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Anime Name | Heaven Official’s Blessing |
Author | Mo Xiang Tong Xiu |
Genres | Comedy, Fantasy, Supernatural, Action |
Based on | Tian Guan Ci Fu (novel) |
Original language | Chinese |
Adaptation | Donghua (Chinese animation), Manhua (comic) |
Original Network | Bilibili, Funimation |
Episodes | 11 + Special |
Runtime | 24 minutes per episode |
Production Company | Bilibili, Haoliners Animation League |
Director | Li Haoling |
Executive Producers | Zhang Shengyan, Luo Yanyan |
Producers | Liu Qi, Pan Linlin, Wang Rong |
Music | Lin Hai |
Character Design | Wu Lei |
English Publisher | Seven Seas Entertainment |
English Translation Volumes | 8 volumes (ongoing) |
Positive Review | Recommended by CBR |
Novel Release Date | 2017 (Jinjiang Literature City) |
Novel Chapters | 244 + additional stories |
Manhua Illustrator | STARember |
Manhua Publisher | Bilibili |
Manhua Chapters | 89 (as of March 2023) |
Collected Manhua Volumes | 2 (as of July 18, 2022) |
Second Season Confirmation | Yes |
Special Episode | Released on February 16, 2021 |
English Dub Premiere | November 12, 2021 (Funimation) |
Live-Action Series | Eternal Faith (in production) |
Director | Chen Jialin |
Notable Voice Actors | Jiang Guangtao, Ma Zhengyang, Hiroshi Kamiya, Park Yohan, Howard Wang, Non Sepho, Jun Fukuyama, Jeong Joo-won, James Cheek, Sakarach Amsom, Yoko Hikasa, Kim Bo-na, Wendee Lee |
Mo Xiang Tong Xiu is the author of the Chinese book Heaven Official’s Blessing. On October 31, 2020, CBR debuted a donghua series based on the same-titled novel Bilibili and Funimation. On Jinjiang Literature City, a well-known Chinese platform for publishing and serializing online fiction, the book was first released in 2017. There are 244 chapters, plus eight chapters containing four post-canonical tales.
16. Non-Non Biyori
Non Non Biyori | Information |
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Anime Name | Non Non Biyori |
Genre | Comedy, Iyashikei |
Manga | Manga |
Written by | Atto |
Published by | Media Factory |
English publisher | Seven Seas Entertainment |
Magazine | Monthly Comic Alive |
Demographic | Seinen |
Original run | September 2009 – February 2021 |
Volumes | 16 |
Anime television series | Non Non Biyori (2013) Non Non Biyori Repeat (2015) Non Non Biyori Nonstop (2021) |
Directed by | Shinya Kawatsura |
Produced by | Yoshikazu Beniya, Oshi Yoshinuma, Masatoshi Ishizuka, Mika Shimizu, Youhei Kisara, Fumiyuki Gou, Rina Takahashi, Youichi Nakamura |
Written by | Reiko Yoshida |
Music by | Hiromi Mizutani |
Studio | Silver Link |
Licensed by | Sentai Filmworks (North America), Odex (Southeast Asia) |
Original network | TV Tokyo, AT-X, TV Aichi, TV Osaka |
Episodes | 36 + 3 OVA |
Anime film | Non Non Biyori Vacation |
Released | August 25, 2018 |
Runtime | 71 minutes |
Manga | Non Non Biyori: Remember |
Original run | May 2021 – January 2022 |
Volumes | 1 |
Setting | The story is set in the countryside village of Asahigaoka, where convenience is scarce. Hotaru Ichijo, a fifth grader from Tokyo, adjusts to rural life with her new friends at Asahigaoka Branch School. |
Manga Serialization | The manga was serialized in Media Factory’s Comic Alive magazine from September 2009 to February 2021, spanning 120 chapters and published in 16 volumes. Seven Seas Entertainment holds the North American license. |
Anime Adaptation | The anime adaptation includes three seasons: Non Non Biyori (2013), Non Non Biyori Repeat (2015), and Non Non Biyori Nonstop (2021). |
Opening Themes | “Nanairo Biyori” (Season 1), “Kodama Kotodama” (Season 2), “Tsugihagi Moyō” (Season 3) |
Ending Themes | “Non Non Biyori” (Season 1), “Okaeri” (Season 2), “Tadaima” (Season 3) |
Sales | The manga has sold over 1.3 million copies. |
Japanese manga author and artist Atto is the creator of the Non-Non Biyori series. Seven Seas Entertainment has the North American rights to the series; from September 2009 to February 2021, it is in the Monthly Comic Alive magazine of Media Factory. The narrative’s setting is similar to Atto’s earlier work, Toko-Toko & Yume no Yume. Sentai Filmworks licensed a 12-episode anime television series adaption produced by Silver Link in Japan between October and December 2013.
17. Kamisama Kiss
Kamisama Kiss | Information |
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Anime Name | Kamisama Kiss |
Author | Julietta Suzuki |
Genres | Romantic Comedy, Supernatural |
Manga | Serialized in Hana to Yume magazine |
Published by | Hakusensha |
English Publisher | Viz Media |
Original Run | February 2008 – May 2016 |
Volumes | 25 (List of volumes) |
Anime Adaptation | Produced by TMS Entertainment |
Directed by | Akitaro Daichi |
Original Network | TV Tokyo |
English Network | Funimation Channel |
Original Run (Anime) | October 2012 – December 2012 |
Episodes (Anime) | 13 + OVA |
Second Season | Premiered January 2015 – March 2015 |
OVA Episodes | 4 |
Musical Adaptation | Kamisama Hajimemashita: The Musical |
Stage Musical Cast | Saki Terashima, Ren Yagami, Keisuke Minami, Shōta Takazaki, Mao Katō, Keita Tokushiro, Hiroki Takaoka, Juria Kawakami, Akira Ishida (cameo) |
Manga Copies in Print | 5 million (as of March 2016) |
Japanese manga author Julietta Suzuki created the Kamisama Kiss series, which Hakusensha printed in the shojo manga publication Hana to Yume. Viz Media’s Shojo Beat label has a regional distribution license for the series in North America. TMS Entertainment and Akitaro Daichi have created an anime adaption, which debuted in October 2012. In North America, Funimation Entertainment has streamed it. The start of the second season occurred in January 2015.
18. Nodame Cantabile – Best Comedy Anime
Nodame Cantabile | Information |
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Anime Name | Nodame Cantabile |
Author | Tomoko Ninomiya |
Genre | Romantic comedy, Musical |
Manga Publication | July 2001 – October 2009 (Kiss Magazine) |
Tankōbon Volumes | 25 |
Television Drama | Aired on Fuji TV from October 16, 2006 to December 25, 2006 |
Anime Television Series | Aired on Fuji TV (Noitamina) from January 11, 2007 to June 26, 2007 |
Live-action Films | Released on December 19, 2009 and April 17, 2010 |
Paris-Hen Anime Series | Aired on Fuji TV (Noitamina) from October 9, 2008 to December 18, 2008 |
Finale Anime Series | Aired on Fuji TV (Noitamina) from January 14, 2010 to March 25, 2010 |
Manga Awards | 28th Kodansha Manga Award for Best Shōjo Manga (2004) |
Main Characters | Shinichi Chiaki and Megumi “Nodame” Noda |
Real-life Inspiration | Character of Nodame based on a music college student named Megumi Noda |
Music Director | Suguru Matsutani |
English Dubbed Release | Animax Asia (June 12, 2009) |
Tomoko Ninomiya is the creator of the Japanese manga series Nodame Cantabile. From July 2001 to October 2009, it was published by Kodansha in the josei manga magazine Kiss and compiled in 23 tank-bon volumes. Nodame Cantabile: Encore Opera Chapter, a two-volume follow-up that debuted as a serial in Kiss’ December 2009 issue, was published in 2010.
19. Great Pretender – Best Comedy Anime – Best Comedy Anime
Great Pretender | Information |
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Anime Title | Great Pretender |
Key Visual | Clockwise from top left: Makoto, Laurent, Abigail, and Cynthia |
Genre | Comedy, Crime |
Studio | Wit Studio |
Director | Hiro Kaburagi |
Writer | Ryōta Kosawa |
Music Composer | Yutaka Yamada |
Licensed by | Netflix |
Release Period | June 2, 2020 – September 21, 2020 |
Number of Episodes | 23 |
Manga Adaptation | Yes |
Manga Writer | Ryōta Kosawa |
Manga Illustrator | Daichi Marui |
Manga Publisher | Mag Garden |
English Publisher | Seven Seas Entertainment |
Magazine | Mag Comi |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original Run | June 10, 2020 – August 20, 2020 |
Netflix Release | Global release of “Cases” on Netflix, starting with “Los Angeles Connection” in June 2020 |
Theme Song | “G.P.” composed by Yutaka Yamada; Ending theme is a cover of “The Great Pretender” by Freddie Mercury |
Broadcasting | Aired on Fuji TV’s +Ultra anime programming block and BS Fuji from July to December 2020 |
International Release | First 14 episodes released on Netflix outside of Japan on August 20, 2020, followed by the remaining 9 on November 25 |
Hiatus | Manga series went on hiatus on September 10, 2020 due to the author’s poor health |
A Japanese original net animation series created by Wit Studio and directed by Hiro Kaburagi, and written by Rita Kosawa is titled Great Pretender (stylized as GREAT PRETENDER). The episodes of the series are referred to as “cases,” and the first case (Los Angeles Connection) debuted on Japanese Netflix in June 2020. Los Angeles Connection, Singapore Sky, and Snow of London, the first three episodes of the series, were released on Netflix internationally in August 2020. The fourth episode, Wizard of Far East, debuted in November. Additionally, the series aired on Fuji T.V.’s +Ultra anime programming block from July to December 2020.
20. Bakuman – Best Comedy Anime
Bakuman | Information |
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Anime Name | Bakuman |
Author | Tsugumi Ohba |
Illustrator | Takeshi Obata |
Genre | Comedy, Coming-of-age, Slice of life |
Manga Publication | Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump |
Original Run | August 2008 – April 2012 |
Tankōbon Volumes | 20 |
English Publisher | AUS: Madman Entertainment, NA: Viz Media |
Anime TV Series | J.C.Staff |
Original Network | NHK Educational TV |
Original Run (Anime) | October 2010 – March 2013 |
Episodes | 75 |
Live-Action Film | Released in October 2015 |
Manga Sales | Over 15 million copies in circulation |
Story Summary | Follows talented artist Moritaka Mashiro and aspiring writer Akito Takagi as they pursue their dream of becoming manga artists. |
Significance | First manga released online by Shueisha in multiple languages before print release outside Japan. Topped the Kono Manga ga Sugoi! list for male readers in 2010. References to real authors and editors of Weekly Shōnen Jump. Many manga titles mentioned in Bakuman have been published in the magazine. |
The creators of Death Note also created the Japanese manga series Bakuman, written by Tsugumi Ohba and drawn by Takeshi Obata. Its 176 chapters were compiled into 20 tank-on volumes and serialized in Shueisha’s shonen manga magazine. From August 2008 to April 2012, Weekly Shonen Jump was published. Two ninth-grade guys who want to become manga artists Moritaka Mashiro as the illustrator and Akito Takagi as the writer and both great artists are the narrative subjects.
21. The Devil is a Part-Timer – Best Comedy Anime
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Satoshi Wagahara and Oniku are the authors of the Japanese light novel series The Devil Is a Part-Timer! (written as 029). Yen Press and ASCII Media Works have published the series in Japan and North America.
22. Laid Back Camp – Best Comedy Anime
Laid Back Camp | Information |
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Title (Japanese) | ゆるキャン△ (Yurukyan) |
Title (English) | Laid-Back Camp |
Author | Afro |
Genre | Comedy, Slice of Life |
Serialized In | Manga Time Kirara Forward, Comic Fuz |
Published By | Houbunsha |
English Publisher | Yen Press |
Original Run | July 2015 – Present |
Volumes | 14 (Ongoing) |
Anime TV Series | Directed by Yoshiaki Kyōgoku (S1–S2), Shin Tosaka (S3), Written by Jin Tanaka (S1–S2), Masafumi Sugiura (S3), Music by Akiyuki Tateyama, Studio: C-Station (S1–S2), Eight Bit (S3), Licensed by Crunchyroll SEA, Medialink, Original Network: AT-X, Tokyo MX, BS11, Sun TV, KBS Kyoto, Original Run: January 4, 2018 – Present, Episodes: 25 + 5 OVAs |
Spin-off | Room Camp |
Live-Action Drama | Aired from January to March 2020 (First season), April to June 2021 (Second season) |
Anime Film | Premiered on July 1, 2022 |
Virtual Reality Game | Laid-Back Camp: Virtual Camp, Released on March 4, 2021 (Lake Motosu version), April 7, 2021 (Fumoto Campgrounds version) |
Visual Novel | Laid-Back Camp: Have a Nice Day!, Released on PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on November 11, 2021 |
Mobile Game | Laid-Back Camp: All-in-One!!, Released on June 15, 2023 |
Tourism Impact | Increased local tourism for featured campgrounds |
Afro is the author and illustrator of the Japanese manga series Laid-Back Camp, also known as Yuru Camp in that country. The series follows the exploits of Rin Shima, Nadeshiko Kagamihara, and their friends as they journey to various campsites in Japan. It is set in and around Yamanashi Prefecture. From July 2015 until February 2019, the manga was initially serialized in Houbunsha’s Manga Time Kirara Forward magazine. After that, it is to the publisher’s website and manga app, Comic Fuz.
23. Tamako Market – Best Comedy Anime
Tamako Market | Information |
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Anime Name | Tamako Market |
Genre | Comedy, slice of life |
Created by | Kyoto Animation |
Directed by | Naoko Yamada |
Produced by | Riri Senami, Shinichi Nakamura |
Written by | Reiko Yoshida |
Music by | Tomoko Kataoka |
Studio | Kyoto Animation |
Licensed by | AUS: Hanabee BI, Anime Limited NA: Sentai Filmworks |
Original network | Tokyo MX, Sun TV, KBS, TV Aichi, BS11, Animax |
English network | SEA: Animax Asia |
Original run | January 10, 2013 – March 28, 2013 |
Episodes | 12 (List of episodes) |
Light novel | Written by Mutsuki Ichinose Illustrated by Yukiko Horiguchi |
Published by | Kyoto Animation |
Published | April 8, 2013 |
Anime film | Tamako Love Story (2014) |
Additional Film | Tamako Love Story film sequel premiered in 2014, paired with a short film |
Anniversary | Kyoto Animation announced a new project in 2023 to celebrate Tamako Market’s 10th anniversary |
Tamako Market is a Kyoto Animation-produced Japanese anime television program created by Reiko Yoshida and Naoko Yamada. In Japan, the show aired from January 10 to March 28, 2013. Sentai Filmworks controls the North American anime license. On April 26, 2014, Tamako Love Story, the sequel to the movie, and Dera-chan of the Southern Islands, a short film, had their Japanese premieres.
24. Cromartie High School – Best Comedy Anime
Cromartie High School | Information |
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Anime Name | Cromartie High School |
Author | Eiji Nonaka |
Genre | Parody, Surreal comedy, Yankii |
Manga Serialization | Weekly Shōnen Magazine (Aug 2000 – May 2006) |
Manga Volumes | 18 tankōbon volumes |
Anime TV Series | Directed by Hiroaki Sakurai, Produced by Noriko Kobayashi and Masatomo Nishizawa |
Studio | Production I.G |
Original Network | TV Tokyo |
Original Run | Oct 2003 – Mar 2004 |
Episodes | 26 |
English Publisher | ADV Manga (manga), ADV Films (anime) |
Licensing | Discotek Media |
English Network | G4, Rockworld TV |
Spin-off Manga | Cromartie Kōkō Shokuinshitsu (Written by Eiji Nonaka, Illustrated by Ino Ichiban) |
Spin-off Manga Volumes | 2 |
Live-action Film | Cromartie High – The Movie (2005) |
Manga Circulation | Over 4.5 million copies |
Manga Awards | Winner of 26th Kodansha Manga Award for the shōnen category (2002) |
Manga Recognition | Jury Recommended Work at the 7th Japan Media Arts Festival (2003) |
Anime Comedy Ranking | Considered one of the best anime comedies of the past 20 years |
Eiji Nonaka created the Japanese manga series Cromartie High School, which ran from August 2000 to May 2006 in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine. It follows Takashi Kamiyama and his eccentric friends at the renowned delinquent high school Cromartie High School as they go about their daily lives.
25. SK8 The Infinity – Best Comedy Anime
SK8 The Infinity | Information |
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Anime Name | SK8 The Infinity |
Key Visual | Key visual |
Japanese Title | SK∞ エスケーエイト (Esu Kē Eito) |
Genre | Adventure, Sports (Skateboarding) |
Creator | Bones, Hiroko Utsumi |
Original Network | ABC, TV Asahi (ANN) |
English Network | Animax Asia (SEA) |
Original Run | January 10, 2021 – April 4, 2021 |
Episodes | 12 |
Opening Theme | “Paradise” by Rude-α |
Ending Theme | “Infinity” by Yūri |
Manga | Sk8 Chill Out! (Comedy spin-off by Toriyasu) |
Manga Release | January 11, 2021 – Present (Young Ace Up) |
Manga Adaptation | Kazuto Kōjima (BookLive! Nino imprint) |
New Anime Project | Second season and Original Video Animation (OVA) announced on August 14, 2022 |
Licensing | Aniplex of America (outside Asia), Muse Communication (Southeast Asia) |
Streaming Platforms | Funimation, AnimeLab, Wakanim, Bilibili |
SimulDub | Produced by Funimation |
Stage Play Adaptations | SK8 Part 1: December 2-12, 2021 (Canceled: SK8 Part 2) |
Skateboard Design | Collaborated with Studio No Border for unique skateboard designs |
Weekly Blog | Bones shared concept sketches by Hiroko Utsumi with each episode’s release |
SK8 the Infinity is a Japanese original anime television series Bones developed and animated. It aired on ABC and T.V. Asahi’s amazing!!! Programming block from January to April 2021. In January 2021, a comedic manga spin-off started serializing on the Young Ace Up manga website.
26. Maid Sama – Best Comedy Anime
Maid Sama | Information |
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Anime Name | Maid Sama |
Author | Hiro Fujiwara |
Genre | Romantic comedy |
Manga | Serialized in Hakusensha’s shōjo manga magazine LaLa from December 2005 to September 2013 |
Published by | Hakusensha |
English Publisher | Tokyopop (former), Viz Media |
Imprint | Hana to Yume Comics |
Demographic | Shōjo |
Original Run | December 24, 2005 – September 24, 2013 |
Volumes | 18 |
Anime Television Series | Aired between April and September 2010 |
Directed by | Hiroaki Sakurai |
Produced by | Akio Matsuda |
Written by | Mamiko Ikeda |
Music by | Wataru Maeguchi |
Studio | J.C.Staff |
Licensed by | Sentai Filmworks (North America), MVM Entertainment (UK) |
Original Network | TBS, BS-TBS, Animax Asia |
English Network | Anime Network (North America), Animax Asia (SEA) |
Episodes | 26 + 1 OVA |
Main Characters | Misaki Ayuzawa, Takumi Usui |
Plot Summary | Misaki Ayuzawa, the first female student council president at Seika High, works hard to improve the school for girls. She secretly works part-time at a maid café to support her family. Her secret is discovered by Takumi Usui, a popular boy at Seika High, and their relationship develops amidst various challenges. They eventually graduate and marry ten years later. |
Reception | Noted as one of the best anime of 2010 for its clever comedy and snappy delivery. It is praised for its humorous character interactions and chemistry between the leads. |
Hiro Fujiwara is the author of the Japanese comic series Maid Sama! It was released in 20 volumes under the Hana to Yume Comics banner of Hakusensha and serialized in the monthly show magazine LaLa from 2005 to 2013. Between April and September, J.C. Staff produced a 26-episode anime adaptation.
27. The Tatami Galaxy – Best Comedy Anime
The Tatami Galaxy | Information |
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Anime Name | The Tatami Galaxy |
Author | Tomihiko Morimi |
Genre | Dark comedy, Psychological, Romantic comedy |
Novel | The Tatami Galaxy (Yojōhan Shinwa Taikei) |
Published By | Ohta Publishing, Kadokawa Shoten |
English Publisher | HarperCollins |
Published | December 2004, March 25, 2008 (bunkoban) |
Sequel | The Tatami Time Machine Blues |
Anime Television Series | Directed by Masaaki Yuasa, Produced by Madhouse |
Original Network | Fuji TV (Noitamina) |
Original Run | April 22, 2010 – July 1, 2010 |
Episodes | 11 (List of episodes) |
Parallel Universes | Plot device exploring different student society scenarios |
Novel Adaptations | The Night Is Short, Walk On Girl |
English Translations | Planned for publication by HarperCollins |
Additional Novel | The Tatami Time Machine Blues |
Original Net Animation | Produced by Science Saru |
Released | September 14, 2022 – October 12, 2022 |
Anime Film | Released on September 30, 2022 |
Critical Acclaim | Award-winning and highly regarded by critics |
Tomihiko Morimi’s 2004 Japanese varsity book, The Tatami Galaxy, was released by Ohta Publishing. The book’s nameless upperclassman at Kyoto University serves as the first-person narrator, reflecting on the follies of his earlier years in school. Each of the book’s four chapters is set in another reality where he is a member of a different student organization.
28. My Teen Romantic Comedy Snafu Climax – Best Comedy Anime
My Teen Romantic | Information |
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Anime Name | My Teen Romantic Comedy Snafu Climax |
Author | Wataru Watari |
Genre | Comedy, Slice of Life |
Based On | Light novels “My Youth Romantic Comedy Is Wrong, as I Expected” by Wataru Watari |
Season | 3 |
Director | Kei Oikawa |
Studio | Feel |
Series Composition | Keiichirō Ōchi |
Character Designs | Yuichi Tanaka |
Music | Monaca |
Sound Direction | Satoshi Motoyama |
Original Network | TBS |
Original Release | July 9, 2020 – September 24, 2020 |
No. of Episodes | 12 |
Main Opening Theme | “Megumi no ame” by Nagi Yanagi |
Main Ending Theme | “Diamond no jundo” by Yukino Yukinoshita (Saori Hayami) and Yui Yuigahama (Nao Tōyama) |
My romantic comedy, SNAFU Climax, is a 2020 comedic, slice-of-life Japanese anime series based on Wataru Watari’s light novel My Youth Romantic Comedic Is Wrong, As I Expected. This is the show’s final season, which debuted in 2013 and had a second season in 2015.
29. Handa-Kun
Handa Kun | Information |
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Anime Name | Handa-Kun |
Genres | Slice of Life, Shounen, Comedy |
Duration | 23 mins. per episode |
Rating | PG-13 |
Original run | Jul 8, 2016 to Sep 23, 2016 |
Episodes | 12 |
Studio | Diomedea |
Manga Author | Satsuki Yoshino |
Related Anime | Barakamon (prequel) |
Director | Yoshitaka Koyama |
Producers | TBS, Dentsu, King Records, Memory-Tech, Frontier Works, KlockWorx, Kadokawa Media House, Shogakukan |
Licensed By | Funimation |
Opening Theme | “The LiBERTY” by Fo’xTails |
Ending Theme | “HIDE-AND-SEEK” by Kenichi Suzumura |
Language | Japanese |
Japanese manga author and illustrator Satsuki Yoshino created the series Barakamon. In the February 2009 edition of Square Enix’s Gangan Online, it began to be serialized. Seishu Handa, a calligrapher who relocates to the isolated Goto Islands off the western coast of Kyushu, is followed throughout the novel as he engages in numerous encounters with the locals. In the Monthly Shonen Gangan magazine from Square Enix, published in November 2013, a spin-off manga series titled Handa-kun began publication. Between July and September 2016, a television version of an anime produced by Diomedéa premiered in Japan.
30. One Piece
One Piece | Information |
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Anime Name | One Piece |
Author | Eiichiro Oda |
Genres | Shonen manga, Action manga, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy |
Serialization | Weekly Shōnen Jump |
Manga Volumes | 106 (as of July 2023) |
Anime Series | One Piece (1999–Present) |
Media Franchise | Festival film, Anime series, Animated feature films, Original video animation, Television specials, Video games |
English Publisher | Viz Media (North America, United Kingdom), Madman Entertainment (Australia) |
Sales and Recognition | Best-selling manga series, Guinness World Records, Awards |
Setting and Characters | World Government, Navy, Pirates, Revolutionary Army, Devil Fruits, Haki, Grand Line, Straw Hat Pirates |
Main Protagonist | Monkey D. Luffy |
Crew and Allies | Roronoa Zoro, Nami, Usopp, Sanji, Tony Tony Chopper, Nico Robin, Franky, Brook, Jimbei |
Major Story Elements | Poneglyphs, Void Century, Laugh Tale, Will of D |
Influences and Inspirations | Pirates, Historical figures, Akira Toriyama, Dragon Ball |
Eiichiro Oda created the Japanese manga series One Piece. It has appeared in Shueisha’s weekly shonen manga publication Weekly Shonen Jump since July 1997, and as of August 2022, its episodes had been compiled into 103 tank-bon volumes. The narrative centers on Monkey D. Luffy’s journey, a young man who accidentally consumed a Devil Fruit and developed a rubber body. To succeed Gol D. Roger as the next King of the Pirates, Luffy traverses the Grand Line with his pirate band, the Straw Hat Pirates, in quest of the ultimate prize known as the “One Piece.”
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31. Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer | Information |
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Anime Name | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba |
Author | Koyoharu Gotouge |
Genre | Adventure, Dark fantasy, Martial arts |
Manga | Serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from Feb 2016 to May 2020 |
Volumes | 23 tankōbon volumes |
English Publisher | Viz Media |
Anime TV Series | Aired from Apr to Sep 2019 |
Sequel Film | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train |
Second Season | 18-episode second season aired from Oct 2021 to Feb 2022 |
Compilation Film | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village |
Third Season | Aired from Apr to Jun 2023 |
Fourth Season | Upcoming “Hashira Training” arc |
Manga Sales | Over 150 million copies in circulation |
Critical Acclaim | Highly acclaimed manga and anime adaptation |
Highest-grossing Anime Film | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train |
Revenue | Estimated annual sales revenue of ¥1 trillion ($8.75 billion) in 2020 |
Story Setting | Taishō era Japan, secret war against demons |
Protagonist | Tanjiro Kamado, strives to become a Demon Slayer |
Sister’s Transformation | Nezuko Kamado turned into a demon, retains human emotions |
Main Antagonist | Muzan Kibutsuji, the progenitor of demons |
Battle Against the Demons | Intense battles with the Twelve Kizuki and other powerful demons |
Ultimate Demon | Tanjiro temporarily transformed into a demon by Muzan’s blood |
Epilogue | Descendants and reincarnations enjoy a peaceful life |
Japanese manga series’ author and illustrator Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is Koyoharu Gotouge. Following the murder of his family and the transformation of his little sister Nezuko into a monster, the story centers on teenage Tanjiro Kamado, who aspires to become a demon hunter. It was released from February 2016 to May 2020 in Shueisha’s shounen manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump, and its episodes were compiled into 23 tank volumes.
32. Gurren Lagann
Gurren Lagann | Information |
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Anime Name | Gurren Lagann |
Japanese Title | 天元突破グレンラガン (Tengen Toppa Guren Ragan) |
Genre | Mecha, Adventure, Drama, Comedy |
Directed by | Hiroyuki Imaishi |
Written by | Kazuki Nakashima |
Produced by | Gainax, Aniplex, Konami |
Original Run | April 2007 – September 2007 |
Number of Episodes | 27 |
Main Characters | Simon, Kamina, Yoko Littner |
Plot Summary | Gurren Lagann is set in a future where Earth is ruled by the Spiral King. It follows the story of two teenagers, Simon and Kamina, who dream of exploring the surface world. Using their mecha Lagann, they lead a resistance against Lordgenome and his army of Gunmen. The series explores themes of courage, determination, and the power of the human spirit. |
Manga Adaptation | Written by Kazuki Nakashima, Illustrated by Kotaro Mori |
Manga Publisher | ASCII Media Works |
Light Novel | Written by Kurasumi Sunayama, Illustrated by Hiroki Shinagawa |
Light Novel Publisher | Shogakukan |
Video Game | Developed and Published by Konami, Platform: Nintendo DS |
Anime Films | “Gurren Lagann the Movie: Childhood’s End” (2008), “Gurren Lagann the Movie: The Lights in the Sky Are Stars” (2009) |
Awards | Received multiple awards including the Tokyo Anime Awards, Animation Kobe, and Japan Media Arts Festival Excellence Prize |
Rights | Currently owned by Studio Trigger |
Aniplex, Konami, and Gainax developed the Japanese mecha anime television series Gurren Lagann, also known as Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann. There were 27 episodes total between April and September 2007 on T.V. Tokyo. Veteran dramatist Kazuki Nakashima wrote it, and Hiroyuki Imaishi directed it.
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33. Mo Dao Zu Shi Q
Mo Dao Zu Shi Q | Information |
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Name | 魔道祖师 (Mo Dao Zu Shi) |
Pinyin | Mó Dào Zǔ Shī |
Director | Xiong Ke |
Producer | Jin Wenjun, Wang Juan, Liu Xing, Zhu Ke, Yan Mengya |
Writer | Liang Sha, Liu Xing, Zhu Ke |
Publisher | Tencent Penguin Pictures |
Studio | B.CMay Pictures |
Based on | Mo Dao Zu Shi by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu |
Original Run | Season 1: July 2018 – October 2018 Season 2: August 2019 – August 2019 Season 3: August 2021 Mo Dao Zu Shi Q: July 2020 – February 2021 |
Episodes | Season 1: 15 Season 2: 8 Season 3: 12 Mo Dao Zu Shi Q: 30 |
The chibi spin-off covers the three stages of Wei Wuxian’s life adolescence, maturity, and reincarnation after death with the charming, cozy, and comforting elements serving as the primary themes. This show aims to cure viewers who adore Mo Dao Zu Shi’s core narrative yet were “hurt” by the drama’s depressing premise.
34. Assassination Classroom
Assassination Classroom | Information |
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Anime Name | Assassination Classroom |
Author | Yusei Matsui |
Genre | Science Fiction Comedy |
Serialized | July 2, 2012 – March 16, 2016 |
Tankōbon Volumes | 21 |
English Publisher | Viz Media |
Anime Studio | Lerche |
Original Run | January 9, 2015 – June 30, 2016 |
Episodes | 47 + 1 OVA |
Film Adaptations | Assassination Classroom the Movie: 365 Days, Assassination Classroom: Graduation |
Live-Action Films | Assassination Classroom (2015), Assassination Classroom: Graduation (2016) |
Video Games | Assassination Classroom: Enclosure Time (2015), Assassination Classroom: Grand Siege on Koro-sensei (2015), Assassination Classroom: Assassin Training Plan (2016) |
Spin-off Manga | Koro Sensei Quest |
Positive Reception | Received positively in both anime and manga formats |
Manga Copies in Circulation | Over 25 million copies |
Recognition | Nominated for Manga Taishō, Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize, Eisner Award |
Accolades | Named one of the best anime of the 2010s by Polygon |
Yusei Matsui is the author and illustrator of the Japanese science fiction comedic manga series Assassination Classroom. The show centers on a powerful octopus-like entity who teaches junior high homeroom and his students, who are out to kill him to prevent Earth’s destruction. His class is named 3-E, and the children are taught in a different facility since they are viewed as “misfits” schools. From July 2012 to March 2016, it was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump magazine, and its chapters were compiled in twenty-one tank-bon volumes.
Looking for a unique and hilarious anime to watch? Look no further than Assassination Classroom. This well-loved series follows a group of students tasked with assassinating their alien teacher before he destroys the Earth, all while trying to learn valuable life lessons from him. Check out our list of top 50 favorite dubbed anime to find more great shows like this!
35. Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto
Haven t You Heard | Information |
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Title (English) | Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto |
Title (Japanese) | 坂本ですが? (Sakamoto desu ga?) |
Author | Nami Sano |
Genre | Comedy |
Manga Publisher | Enterbrain |
English Publisher | Seven Seas Entertainment |
Serialized in | Fellows! magazine (renamed as harta magazine) |
Original Run (Manga) | April 14, 2012 – December 14, 2015 |
Volumes (Manga) | 4 |
Anime Studio | Studio Deen |
Anime Director | Shinji Takamatsu |
Anime Music | Yasuhiko Fukuda |
Original Network | TBS, CBC, MBS, BS-TBS, TBS Channel 1 |
English Network | Anime Network, Animax Asia |
Anime Original Run | April 8, 2016 – July 1, 2016 |
Episodes | 12 + OVA |
Opening Theme | “COOLEST” by CustomiZ |
Ending Theme | “Nakushita Hibi ni Sayonara” (無くした日々にさよなら, Goodbye to Lost Days) by Suneohair |
Licensed (English) | Sentai Filmworks |
Awards | 2013 Comic Natalie Grand Prize |
Sales (Manga) | Volume 1: 930,716 copies, Volume 2: 397,213 copies, Volume 3: 626,823 copies (as of January 18, 2015) |
Haven’t you heard? Nami Sano is the author and illustrator of the Japanese manga series I’m Sakamoto. The manga centers around Sakamoto, a high schooler with a reputation for being the “coolest” kid in the whole student body. Seven Seas Entertainment has obtained the license for the series’ English distribution. Between April 8 and July 5, 2016, Studio Deen’s anime television adaptation aired.
36. Arakawa Under the Bridge
Arakawa Under the | Information |
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Anime Name | Arakawa Under the Bridge |
Author | Hikaru Nakamura |
Genre | Surreal comedy, Romance, Seinen |
Manga | Yes |
Published by | Square Enix |
English Publisher | Crunchyroll (digital), Vertical (physical) |
Original Run | December 2004 – July 2015 |
Volumes | 15 |
Anime Television Series | Yes |
Studio | Shaft |
Directed by | Yukihiro Miyamoto, Akiyuki Shinbo |
Music by | Masaru Yokoyama |
Original Network | TV Tokyo |
Original Run | April 4, 2010 – December 26, 2010 |
Episodes | 26 |
Setting | Arakawa, Tokyo |
Protagonist | Kou Ichinomiya |
Key Story | A man indebted to a girl named Nino starts a life living under the Arakawa bridge |
Live-Action Adaptation | Yes |
Live-Action Film | Released on February 4, 2012 starring Kento Hayashi, Mirei Kiritani, and more |
Drama Adaptation | TV drama adaptation released on July 26, 2011 |
Hikaru Nakamura is the author and illustrator of the Japanese comic series Arakawa Under the Bridge. From January 2004 to July 2015, the manga was initially published in serial form in the Seinen magazine Young Gangan. Shaft created an anime series shown on T.V. in Tokyo, Japan, from April to June 2010. Arakawa Under the Bridge x Bridge, a second season, aired in Japan from October to December 2010.
37. Lovely Complex
Lovely Complex | Information |
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Anime Name | Lovely Complex (ラブ★コン) |
Director | Konosuke Uda |
Producer | Junko Abe, Hiromi Seki, Yoshiyuki Ikezawa |
Composer | Hironosuke Sato |
Studio | Toei Animation |
Network | TBS, CBC, MBS |
Character Design | Hideaki Maniwa |
Original Run | April 7, 2007 – September 29, 2007 |
Episodes | 24 |
Genre | Romantic comedy, Shōjo |
Manga Author | Aya Nakahara |
Aya Nakahara’s Love Com, commonly referred to as Lovely Complex, is a romantic comedy shojo manga. From 2001 until 2006, Shueisha published it in Bessatsu Margaret, and it was compiled in 17 tank-bon volumes. The television show’s subject is the romance between a tall lady and a petite guy, who is joked about by their classmates as a comic couple. It won the 49th Shogakukan Manga Award for shoujo in 2004.
38. Ouran Host Club
Ouran Host Club | Information |
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Anime Name | Ouran High School Host Club |
Japanese Title | 桜蘭高校ホスト部(Ōran Kōkō Hosuto Kurabu) |
Author | Bisco Hatori |
Serialization Period | September 2002 – November 2010 |
Manga Volumes | 18 |
Adaptations | Anime TV Series, Live-action TV Series, Live-action Film, Audio Dramas, Visual Novel, Stage Musicals |
Copies in Circulation | Over 13 million copies |
Genre | Drama, Reverse Harem, Romantic Comedy |
Plot | The series follows Haruhi Fujioka, a scholarship student at Ouran Academy, and the other members of the popular host club. It revolves around their relationships and comedic escapades both within and outside the club. |
Parody | Ouran High School Host Club is a parody of otaku culture and cross-dressing. It is regarded as a “fujoshi comedy” genre, catering to shipping-obsessed fangirls. |
Author’s Perspective | Bisco Hatori welcomes further projects related to the characters and themes in Ouran. She emphasizes the story’s focus on family and friendship, with no intention of pioneering the “fujoshi comedy” genre. |
Bisco Hatori wrote the Japanese manga Ouran High School Host Club, which appeared in Hakusensha’s LaLa magazine from September 2002 to November 2010. The show centers on Ouran Academy scholarship student Haruhi Fujioka and the other members of the well-liked host club. The relationships inside and outside the Club are the main subject of romantic comedy.
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39. Detroit Metal City (DMC)
Detroit Metal City | Information |
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Anime Name | Detroit Metal City |
Japanese Title | デトロイト・メタル・シティ(Detoroito Metaru Shiti) |
Genre | Black comedy, Musical, Parody |
Manga | Manga |
Written by | Kiminori Wakasugi |
Published by | Hakusensha |
English publisher | Viz Media |
Magazine | Young Animal |
Demographic | Seinen |
Original run | September 2005 – April 2010 |
Volumes | 10 (List of volumes) |
Original video animation | Directed by Hiroshi Nagahama, Studio: Studio 4°C |
Licensed by | Sentai Filmworks |
OVA Release Date | August 8, 2008 |
OVA Runtime | 13 minutes |
OVA Episodes | 12 (List of episodes) |
Live-action film | Directed by Toshio Lee, Produced by Genki Kawamura |
Live-action film release date | August 23, 2008 |
Live-action film runtime | 105 minutes |
Main Protagonist | Soichi Negishi |
Band Name | Detroit Metal City |
Soichi Negishi’s Alter Ego | Johannes Krauser II |
Band’s Musical Style | Blackened death metal |
Main Theme Song | “Detroit Rock City” by Kiss |
Negishi’s Dream | Pursuing a career in pop music |
Negishi’s Band Persona | Terrorist demon from hell, rapist and killer |
Band’s Songs | Encourage immoral and illegal behavior, parody the genre |
Negishi’s Conflict | Despises DMC, wants to pursue pop music career |
Krauser’s Popularity | Negishi’s alter ego gains popularity, contrasting his desires |
Manga Serialization Duration | September 2005 – April 2010 |
English Manga License | Licensed by Viz Media |
OVA Release Date | August 8, 2008 |
OVA Runtime | 13 minutes |
OVA Episodes | 12 |
Live-action Film Release Date | August 23, 2008 |
Live-action Film Runtime | 105 minutes |
Tribute Album | Detroit Metal City: Tribute to Krauser II the metal mix |
Game Title | Detroit Metal City DS: Death Shout |
Game Platform | Nintendo DS |
Number of Manga Copies in Circulation | Over 3 million copies |
Awards | Ranked #1 on “Kono Manga ga Sugoi!” 2007 list |
Kiminori Wakasugi is the creator of the Japanese manga series Detroit Metal City. From September 2005 to April 2010, it was published in Hakusensha’s seinen manga magazine Young Animal, and its chapters were compiled in ten tank-bon volumes. Viz Media will release the manga’s English translation in North America. The American band Kiss’s song “Detroit Rock City” is the inspiration for the name of the television show.
40. Kaguya-Sama Lover: Love is War
KaguyaSama Lover Love | Information |
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Anime Name | Kaguya-Sama Lover: Love is War |
Manga | Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Ren’ai Zunōsen |
Author | Aka Akasaka |
Published by | Shueisha |
English Publisher | Viz Media |
Imprint | Young Jump Comics |
Magazine | Miracle Jump, Weekly Young Jump |
Demographic | Seinen |
Original Run | May 2015 – November 2022 |
Volumes | 28 |
Anime TV Series | Seasons: Season 1 (January-March 2019), Season 2 (April-June 2020), Season 3 (April-June 2022) |
Anime Film | “The First Kiss That Never Ends” (December 2022) |
Live-action Film | Released in September 2019 |
Manga Sales | Over 22 million copies in circulation |
Awards | Winner of the 65th Shogakukan Manga Award in the general category |
Story Synopsis | A romantic comedy following the schemes and mind games of the student council president and vice president |
Series Development | Created as a mainstream romcom series set in high school |
Influences | Inspired by princess stories, contrasted characters, and School Rumble |
Conclusion | Manga concluded in November 2022 |
Spin-off Manga | “Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Dōjin-ban” (4 volumes) |
Anime Adaptation | TV series directed by Shinichi Omata and produced by A-1 Pictures |
Additional Platforms | Licensed in North America by Aniplex of America |
Japanese manga author Aka Akasaka created the romantic comedy series Kaguya-sama: Love Is War. It first appeared as a serial in Miracle Jump, a seinen manga publication by Shueisha in May 2015, before being transferred to Weekly Young Jump in March 2016. Viz Media holds the English language license for manga in North America.
41. Haikyuu
Haikyuu | Information |
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Anime Name | Haikyuu |
Author | Haruichi Furudate |
Genres | Shonen, Sports, Drama, Comedy, School |
Production Studio | Production I.G, Toho |
TV Network | MBS (Mainichi Broadcasting System) |
Seasons | 4 (Total episodes: 85) |
Movies | 4 movies |
OVAs | 5 OVAs |
Licensed by | Sentai Filmworks (North America) |
English Dub | Available for all 4 seasons |
Original Run | April 6, 2014 – December 18, 2020 |
Awards | 2014 Shogakukan Manga Award (Shonen category) |
Home Video Release | DVD and Blu-ray |
Streaming Platforms | Netflix, Crunchyroll, Funimation, Hulu, VRV, Prime |
Main Characters | Shoyo Hinata, Tobio Kageyama, Kei Tsukishima, Tetsuro Kuroo, Toru Oikawa |
Japanese manga author and illustrator Haruichi Furudate created the series Haikyu!! The narrative centers on Shoyo Hinata, a young man who, despite his small size, is driven to excel as a volleyball player. From February 2012 to July 2020, it was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump, and its chapters were compiled in 45 tanks on volumes.
If you’re a fan of sports anime, you can’t miss Haikyuu. The series follows the volleyball team of Karasuno High School as they strive to become the best in Japan. With lovable characters, great animation, and intense matches, Haikyuu is a must-watch for any anime fan.
42. My Hero Academia
My Hero Academia | Information |
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Anime Name | My Hero Academia |
Author | Kōhei Horikoshi |
Genre | Superhero, Action, Adventure, Science Fantasy |
Serialized in | Shueisha’s Weekly Shōnen Jump |
Main Protagonist | Izuku Midoriya |
Hero Mentor | All Might, the world’s greatest hero |
High School | U.A. High School, a prestigious institution for training superheroes |
Spin-off Manga | My Hero Academia: Smash!!, My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, My Hero Academia: Team-Up Missions |
Media Adaptations | Anime television series, animated films, original video animations (OVAs) |
Video Games | One’s Justice, One’s Justice 2 |
Commercial Success | Over 85 million copies in circulation |
Critical Reception | Positive reviews for art, characters, storytelling, and action sequences |
Awards | Sugoi Japan Award, Harvey Award for Best Manga, Crunchyroll Anime Awards nominations |
Pro Heroes | Licensed superheroes who cooperate with authorities |
Vigilantes | Individuals who engage in heroic activities without official permission |
Hero Agency Internships | Hero internships under the guidance of Pro Heroes |
Hero Work-Study | Hero apprenticeship after obtaining a Hero License |
Main Villain | Tomura Shigaraki, apprentice of All For One |
All For One | Arch-nemesis of All Might, possesses the ability to steal and share Quirks |
League of Villains | Group of villains led by Tomura Shigaraki |
Paranormal Liberation Front | Combination of the League of Villains and the Meta Liberation Army |
Chaos and Anarchy | Japan descends into chaos following revelations and actions by the villains |
Refugee Camp | U.A. High School becomes a refuge for students’ families and civilians |
Quest for All For One | Izuku Midoriya and Pro Heroes hunt for the location of All For One |
Betrayal | A traitor within U.A. High School’s ranks |
Live-Action Film | Upcoming live-action film by Legendary Entertainment |
Kihei Horikoshi is the creator of the Japanese superhero comic series My Hero Academia. Since July 2014, it has been published in Shueisha’s shounen manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump, and as of October 2022, its chapters have also been compiled into 36 tank volumes. The plot centers on Izuku Midoriya, a young man without a superpower (referred to as a “Quirk”) who aspires to become a superhero.
43. Fruits Basket
Fruits Basket | Information |
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Anime Name | Fruits Basket |
Japanese Title | フルーツバスケット (Furūtsu Basuketto) |
Author | Natsuki Takaya |
Serialized in | Hana to Yume |
Publisher | Hakusensha |
Original Run | July 1998 – November 2006 |
Genre | Romantic Comedy, Slice of Life, Supernatural |
Protagonist | Tohru Honda |
Premise | Tohru discovers the Sohma family curse and helps heal emotional wounds |
Sequel Manga | Fruits Basket Another |
Anime Adaptation (2001) | Directed by Akitaro Daichi, Studio Deen |
Original Anime Run (2001) | Aired from July 5, 2001 to December 27, 2001 |
Anime Reboot (2019) | Directed by Yoshihide Ibata, TMS Entertainment |
Reboot Anime Run (2019-2021) | Aired from April 6, 2019 to June 29, 2021 |
Compilation Film (2022) | Fruits Basket: Prelude |
Manga Copies in Circulation | Over 30 million copies |
Best-selling Shōjo Manga | One of the best-selling shōjo manga series of all time |
Fruits Basket, often referred to as Furuba and Aruba in English, is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Natsuki Takaya. It was serialized in the twice-monthly Hakusensha-published Japanese shojo manga magazine Hana to Yume from 1998 to 2006. The name of a well-known game played in Japanese elementary schools is the source of the series title, which is also a reference to the game.
If you’re a fan of both romance and furry friends, consider checking out Fruits Basket, which features Tohru Honda, a high school student who becomes caretaker of the Sohma family, who are cursed to turn into animals of the Chinese zodiac. Alongside human characters, a variety of adorable animals, including dogs, are often present throughout the series. Explore more cute anime dogs in our Top 50 Cutest Anime Dogs of All Time article.
44. Gakuen Babysitters
Gakuen Babysitters | Information |
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Anime Name | Gakuen Babysitters |
Author | Hari Tokeino |
Genres | Comedy, Slice of Life |
Manga | Serialized in LaLa magazine since 2009 |
Published by | Hakusensha |
Volumes | 23 tankōbon volumes released |
Anime television series | 12-episode adaptation by Brain’s Base |
Original run | January 7, 2018 – March 25, 2018 |
Original network | Tokyo MX, Sun TV, BS11 |
Directed by | Shūsei Morishita |
Written by | Yuuko Kakihara |
Music by | Ruka Kawada |
Streaming platform | Crunchyroll |
OVA episode | Bundled with the 7th DVD and Blu-Ray release |
Additional Novel | First novel published on March 3, 2018 |
Orphaned Brothers | Ryūichi Kashima (high school freshman) and Kotarō (preschooler) taken in by the chairwoman of Morinomiya Academy |
New House and Free Tuition | Provided by the chairwoman of Morinomiya Academy |
Japanese author Hari Tokeino created the School Babysitters manga series. Twenty-two tank on volumes of it has been collected after it began serialization in Hakusensha’s shojo manga magazine LaLa in 2009. Between January 7 and March 25, 2018, Brain’s Base’s 12-episode anime television series adaptation aired. In June 2018, It was revealed that there would be an OVA episode, and the seventh DVD and Blu-ray releases of the show contained it.
45. School Rumble
School Rumble | Information |
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Anime Name | School Rumble |
Author | Jin Kobayashi |
Serialized in | Weekly Shōnen Magazine |
Original Run | October 2002 – July 2008 |
Tankōbon Volumes | 22 |
Genre | Romantic Comedy |
Main Protagonists | Tenma Tsukamoto, Kenji Harima, Oji Karasuma |
Love Triangle | Tenma, Harima, and Karasuma |
Realism vs. Comedy | Emphasis on comedic effect over realism |
Adaptation Formats | Anime television series, Original Video Animation (OVA) |
Anime Seasons | School Rumble: 1st Season, School Rumble: 2nd Semester |
Additional Episodes | School Rumble: Third Semester (bundled with manga volumes) |
Video Games | PlayStation 2 (2 games), PlayStation Portable (1 game) |
Light Novels | Written by Hiroko Tokita |
Guidebooks | Four official guidebooks |
English Translations | Del Rey Manga (physical), Kodansha USA (digital) |
English Anime Release | Funimation |
Critical Reception | Popular in Japan, mixed response in North America |
Key Characters | Tenma Tsukamoto, Kenji Harima, Eri Sawachika, Yakumo Tsukamoto |
Graduation Ceremony | School Rumble Z concludes with Class 2-C’s graduation |
Author’s Future Plans | Possible continuation in a seinen magazine |
Jin Kobayashi created a Japanese shonen manga series called School Rumble. All 345 chapters were initially published in Weekly Shonen Magazine from October 22, 2002, to July 23, 2008; Kodansha eventually compiled them in 22 tank volumes. From August 20, 2008, through May 20, 2009, Magazine Special published School Rumble Z every month.
46. Daily Life of High School Boys
Daily Lives of | Information |
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Anime Name | Daily Lives of High School Boys |
Author | Yasunobu Yamauchi |
Genre | Comedy, Slice of Life |
Manga Publication | Gangan Online, May 21, 2009 – September 27, 2012 |
Manga Volumes | 7 |
Anime Television Series | Sunrise, January 9, 2012 – March 26, 2012 |
Episodes | 12 + 6 specials |
Studio | Sunrise |
Licensed by | NIS America (North America), Hanabee Entertainment (Australia) |
Live-Action Film | Showgate, October 12, 2013 |
Film Director | Daigo Matsui |
Drama CDs | “Unseen Daily Lives of High School Boys” |
Theme Songs | “Capsule” by Mix Speakers, Inc (insert song), “Shiny tale” by Mix Speakers, Inc (opening), “O-hi-sama” by Amesaki Annainin (ending) |
Yasunobu Yamauchi is the author and illustrator of the Japanese manga series Daily Lives of High School Boys. Seven manga volumes of the serialized manga were published between May 21, 2009, and September 27, 2012, via Gangan Online. Between January 9 and March 26, 2012, Sunrise-produced twelve episodes of an anime series shown on television. The anime was distributed in North America under license from NIS America and in Australia under license from Hanabee Entertainment. On October 12, 2013, Daigo Matsui’s live-action movie was released in Japan via Showgate.
47. Nichijou, Oh My Normal Life
Nichij | Information |
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Anime Name | Nichijou, Oh My Normal Life |
Japanese Name | 日常 (Nichijō) |
Author | Keiichi Arawi |
Genre | Slice of Life, Surreal Comedy |
Manga | Serialized in Shōnen Ace and Comptiq magazines |
Manga Publication | December 2006 – Ongoing |
Manga Volumes | 11 |
Anime Television Series | Directed by Tatsuya Ishihara |
Original Video Animation | Title: Nichijou Episode 0 |
Game | Title: Nichijou: Uchuujin |
English Release | Manga: Licensed by Vertical |
Critical Reception | Initially received reserved praise, but retrospective reviews highly praised its heart and surreal comedy |
Sales and Distribution | Manga series sold over 1,005,300 tankōbon volumes |
The daily exploits of three high school students who were childhood friends—Mio Naganohara, Yuuko Aioi, and Mai Minakami—are the main subject of Nichijou. Their stories soon become intertwined with those of a young genius named Hakase Shinonome, her robot caretaker Nano, and their talking cat Sakamoto. The lives of these six, and the countless others around, alternate the soothing of everyday existence and the absurdity of absurdity passing day.
48. Space Dandy
Space Dandy | Information |
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Anime Name | Space Dandy |
Genre | Comic science fiction, Comedy, Space opera |
Created by | Bones |
Main Characters | Dandy, QT, Meow |
Original Run | January 4, 2014 – September 28, 2014 |
Episodes | 26 (13 episodes per season) |
Manga Adaptation | Yes |
Manga Serialization | December 20, 2013 – October 3, 2014 |
Licensed by | Funimation (North America), Madman Entertainment (Australia), Anime Limited (United Kingdom) |
Broadcast Networks | Tokyo MX, TV Osaka, TV Aichi, BS Fuji, AT-X |
Simulcasted Regions | South East Asia (Animax Asia), Australia (SBS 2) |
Game Adaptation | Space Galaga |
Game Release Date | Android JP: January 24, 2014, iOS JP: February 6, 2014 |
Directors | Shingo Natsume (series director), Shinichirō Watanabe (general director) |
Opening Theme | “Viva Namida” by Yasuyuki Okamura |
Ending Theme | “X-Jigen e Yōkoso” by Etsuko Yakushimaru |
English Dub | Funimation (ADR directors: Zach Bolton, Joel McDonald) |
Positive Reception | Generally positive reviews, praised for its humor, animation, and nostalgic elements |
Space Dandy, or SpaceDandy, is a Bones-created science fiction comedic anime series that debuted in Japan in 2014. The show chronicles Dandy’s exploits as he searches for unknown and unusual aliens with his robot sidekick, QT, and his feline-like pal, Meow. Dandy is an alien hunter who is “a dandy person in space.”
If you are looking for an anime with a quirky and adventurous story, then Space Dandy should be on your watch list. The anime follows the adventures of a dandy guy in space, along with his robot friend and cat-like alien companion. The show is known for its colorful animation and unique visual style, which makes it one of the best fat anime characters on the list.
49. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K
The Disastrous Life | Information |
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Anime Name | The Disastrous Life of Saiki K |
Japanese Title | 斉木楠雄のΨ難 (Saiki Kusuo no Sai-nan) |
Genre | Comedy, Supernatural |
Manga | Manga |
Written by | Shūichi Asō |
Published by | Shueisha |
Magazine | Weekly Shōnen Jump, Jump GIGA |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original Run | May 2012 – February 2018 |
Volumes | 26 |
Original Net Animation | Released: August 4, 2013 |
Anime TV Series | Original run: July 4, 2016 – December 25, 2016 |
Live-action Film | Released: October 2017 |
Light Novel | Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan – Extra Story of Psychics, Saiki Kusuo no Psi-nan – Extra Story of Psychics 2 |
Flash Anime Series | Release date: August 4, 2013 |
Second Season | Original run: January 17, 2018 – June 27, 2018 |
Third Season | Original run: December 28, 2018 |
Reawakened Series | Released on Netflix: December 30, 2019 |
Video Game | Saiki Kusuo no Psi Nan: Shijō Psi Dai no Psi Nan!? |
Tower Defense Game | 斉木楠雄のΨ難 妄想暴走!Ψキックバトル |
Playable Character in J-Stars | Saiki Kusuo |
Netflix Series | The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Starting Arc (The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. Reawakened) |
Shichi As is the author and illustrator of the Japanese manga series The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. The manga was serialized in Shueisha’s Weekly Shonen Jump from May 2012 to February 2018 after being released as a one-shot chapter in 2010 and 2011. It was followed by two one-shot chapters published in Jump GIGA in May and July 2018, a straightforward serialization of 4-panel chapters published in the same magazine, and more.
50. Gintama
Gintama | Information |
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Anime Name | Gintama |
Author | Hideaki Sorachi |
Genres | Action, Comedy, Science Fiction |
Original Run | April 4, 2006 – March 25, 2010 |
Studio | Sunrise |
Main Protagonist | Gintoki Sakata |
Setting | Edo (Tokyo) during the Bakumatsu period |
Main Themes | Samurai, Parody, Satire, Meta-humor |
Manga Volumes | 77 (including Gintama° volumes) |
Movie Adaptations | Gintama: The Movie, Gintama: The Final |
Spin-off Anime | Gintama° (Gintama: Enchousen) |
Awards | 1st in the 2008 TV Anime Grand Prix |
Main Voice Cast | Tomokazu Sugita, Daisuke Sakaguchi, Rie Kugimiya, Kazuya Nakai, Kenichi Suzumura |
Theme Songs | Opening: “Pray” by Tommy heavenly6, Ending: “Mr. Raindrop” by Amplified |
Popular Characters | Kagura, Shinpachi Shimura, Toushirou Hijikata, Sougo Okita |
Notable Arcs | “Benizakura Arc,” “Shogun Assassination Arc,” “Farewell, Shinsengumi Arc” |
Reception | Critically acclaimed for its blend of comedy and action, praised for its unique storytelling and character development |
Cultural Impact | Gintama has gained a dedicated fanbase worldwide and has influenced other anime and manga creators |
Japanese manga author and artist Hideaki Sorachi is the creator of the Gin Tama series. The story takes place in a post-Amanto Edo. It is told from the perspective of samurai Gintoki Sakata, who works as a freelancer to pay his rent with his pals Shinpachi Shimura and Kagura. After his editor recommended creating a historical series, Sorachi added the science fiction backdrop to allow the characters to grow in a way that pleased him.