Thinking that animes are only about the action? Think again. If life feels very heavy for you at the moment and you want a good laugh, one of the best places to head over to is anime. Yes, there is a rich collection of animes that can definitely make you laugh. We’ll explore them right here, right now.
1. ‘Gintama’
Many lists of this kind have “Gintama” at the top of the ranking. It has been said that if “Family Guy” were an anime with some impressive fights sprinkled throughout, it would personify “Gintama.”
“Gintama,” like “Family Guy,” parodies and references literally anything and everything. Furthermore, this anime also brilliantly breaks the fourth wall, not to mention using meta-humor, a type of comedic expression often used in satire, parodies, and critiques.
Plus, the show’s longevity itself tells a lot about its greatness. It has been going on for hundreds of episodes (seriously!) and even has movies and specials – all of which are highly critically acclaimed.
2. ‘The Disastrous Life Of Saiki K.’
Interestingly, the title of this anime may sound like it’s of the tragedy genre, but it’s absolutely comedy. The story of “The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.” revolves around the titular character, Kusuo Saiki, a ridiculously powerful psychic who can do anything except not attract the attention of the quirkiest students in his school. He wants to become an average individual, which is quite challenging, especially since he’s surrounded by the lovably boneheaded Riki Nendou, the perfect Kokomi Teruhashi, and the delusional Shun Kaidou.
What makes this anime comedy? Well, “The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.” does it with short skits that make fantastic use of the anime’s superb roster of secondary characters. Saiki definitely brings out the waves of laughter from the viewers.
3. ‘Shin Chan’
“Shin Chan” is an iconic comedy anime, especially for those born in the 1990s and 2000s. It is based on a popular manga named “Crayon Shin-chan.”
Set in Kasukabe in Japan’s Saitama Prefecture, its story follows the beautiful adventures of the five-year-old Shin, or Shinnosuke Nohara, together with his parents, baby sister, dog, best friends, and neighbors.
It is comedy because of its light take on Shin-chan’s everyday life and since it is interspersed with many incredible elements that have captivated the audience’s hearts.
4. ‘KonoSuba’
Next on the list is “KonoSuba.” Many viewers consider “KonoSuba” to have one of the best ensembles in anime, especially since it involves the core cast, which consists of Satou Kazuma, Megumin, Aqua, and Darkness.
The banter of these characters just never seems to get old, and though some of them are a bit one-note, the show never gets stale.
One of the main characters, Kazuma, in particular, is a comedy gem. As you watch the anime, you can see its creators’ effort in making characters like him very funny and relatable.
Plus, the recurring characters alongside the antagonists are also decent. Never in the spotlight for so long, but still are memorable. The favorites in this anime are Kazuma’s fight with Mitsurugi Kyouya and his creepy hand movements’ proceeding power.
5. ‘Detroit Metal City: The Animated Series’
On the other hand, if you love watching animes and music, too, you shall be fascinated with “Detroit Metal City.” This animated series is a parody of the music business and heavy metal culture (let’s rock!).
It tells the story of a youthful musician who aspires to become a pop musician. However, this fate makes an unexpected turn when he instead finds himself fronting a renowned blackened death metal band.
The perfect juxtaposition between cutesy pop and harshly brutal metal is what makes this anime comedy, not to mention the fun in the music.
6. ‘Great Teacher Onizuka’
“Great Teacher Onizuka” is also an anime that is very familiar to many fans. Also based on a popular Japanese manga, its story focuses on the 22-year-old ex-bōsōzoku member Eikichi Onizuka (bōsōzoku is a Japanese youth subculture), who becomes a teacher at Holy Forest Academy, a private middle school in Tokyo.
Thus, he, as cheery as always, is the show’s star. The fact that he both causes and solves one catastrophe after another while teaching his students life’s most valuable lessons and morals is what makes “Great Teacher Onizuka” not the heavy and action-packed anime you are used to watching but rather light and funny.
7. ‘Grand Blue’
The characters of “Grand Blue” are guys looking like they were ripped straight out of “Attack on Titan” when they get angry. Funny, isn’t it?
Aside from that, these buddies just simply go out for drinks, making fools out of themselves, getting into some petty fights, and repeating them the next day.
The anime also has an overarching plot of the protagonist moving on from his fears, which is secondary to its humor. But really, the drinking amongst its characters is the real comedic gem of the show. You must watch this.
8. ‘Ranma ½’
Of course, “Ranma ½.” It’s a very iconic anime from the past but still continues to make its mark on today’s viewers.
Its story revolves around Ranma Saotome, a teenager trained in martial arts since he was a child. But, due to an accident during his training, he is cursed to become a girl when exposed to cold water. Hot water, however, transitions him back into a boy. That concept is comedic in itself, but things become funnier when his friends, enemies, and many fiancées constantly interfere and hinder him from getting rid of the curse.
If you want to tickle your funny bone, you should go ahead and watch these animes.
