20 Best Anime Comedies of All Time (2025)

Anime might be most well known for tackling genres like action and romance, but the best anime comedies are some of the funniest TV series to ever exist. While dramas and intense battle shonen have always risen to the top of popularity lists, comedy is just as important to the history of anime. After all, comedy is enjoyable no matter what genre of anime fans prefer.

Laughing is the perfect way to wind down after a long day, and funny anime series are a good distraction when life is a bit too much. With so much happening worldwide in the last few years, anime fans need comedy and a few laughs more than ever, and these series are the perfect way to unwind. Anime is a unique medium and the best anime comedies all use the versatility of animation to enhance gags that were already funny on a conceptual level.

25 Beelzebub

Animated By Studio Signpost & Based on the Manga By Ryuhei Tamura

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Beelzebub

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Cast

Miyuki Sawashiro , Katsuyuki Konishi , Shizuka Itoh , Takahiro Mizushima , Aki Toyosaki

Release Date

January 9, 2011

Main Genre

Animation

Newer anime fans might not know this title, but Beelzebub was a staple of comedy anime when it came out and deserves to be remembered and rewatched. Released in 2011, this anime follows main character Oga Tatsumi and his ridiculous life after he ends up having to take care of Baby Beel, son of the demon king. A lazy delinquent who wants nothing more than to get back to his previous child-free lifestyle, he constantly tries to get out of his predicament, but with no luck as Baby Beel is attached to him and won't let him leave.

With a cast of delinquent students and literal demons, everything that can go wrong does, in fact, go wrong, making Beelzebub a watch that will leave fans laughing and rolling their eyes at the character's shenanigans.

24 Isekai Quartet

Animated By Studio Puyukai

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Isekai Quartet

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Cast

Aoi Yuki , Jun Fukushima , Rie Takahashi , Saori Hayami , Satoshi Hino

Release Date

April 10, 2019

Seasons

2

This parody anime takes the most iconic characters from Isekai anime and puts them all in one classroom together. Obviously, chaos ensues as the personalities clash and worlds collide. With short episodes and no high stakes, this chibi anime series is perfect for fans who want something casual and funny to watch in a weekend or after school or work.

The series was first released in 2019 and even got a second season in 2020, giving fans even more stress-free laughs and adding more characters. While the characters might be intimidating in their original animes, this parody makes sure to keep things light while still giving nods to the original series, making Isekai Quartet a particularly funny watch for even casual isekai fans.

23 Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken

Animated By Science SARU & Based on the Manga By Sumito Ōwara

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Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken

TV-14

Cast

Sairi Ito , Mutsumi Tamura , Misato Matsuoka

Release Date

January 5, 2020

Seasons

1

One of the best anime with no fan service, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken is a bizarre anime featuring an almost otherworldly high school and three equally unique high school girls. Asukusa, Kanamori, and Mizusaki dream of being animators and creating the club Eizouken so that they can be free to create how they want. The world they live in is an artist's dream that bends to their imaginations, absolutely random and yet still aesthetically pleasing.

The characters are all slightly over-the-top and yet somehow relatable in their stubborn, innocent natures, holding to their values in a way that his both comedic and endearing. Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken is the perfect anime for fans who need a unique feel-good comedy anime with low stakes.

22 Sket Dance

Animated by Tatsunoko Production; Based on the Manga by Kenta Shinohara

For fans craving one of the most underrated anime of all time, Sket Dance brings Gintama's silly shonen parody energy to high school. It follows a high school club, Sket-dan (or SKET brigade) who do odd jobs and help others at Kaimei High School. Its premise is innocent enough, but its main cast of characters is wonderfully weird and distinctive from each other, with Bossun capable of immense feats of accuracy, Hime being a skilled fighter and enthusiast of the most disgusting lollipops imaginable, and Kazuyoshi, aka Switch, communicating through his computer.

The Sket Dance anime ran for two seasons between 2011 and 2012, with seventy-seven episodes detailing the Sket-dan's experiences as they grow together. Despite the gag-heavy premise, the story does move forward, with each of these characters growing up and overcoming their various flaws. Sket Dance is cleverly scripted and hilariously animated, featuring pop culture references, smart dialogue, and delightful additions to the cast, making each episode an enjoyable experience.

21 Assassination Classroom

Animated by Lerche; Based on the Manga by Yusei Matsui

Before the visual extravaganza of Yusei Matsui's The Elusive Samurai, Assassination Classroom introduced anime fans to his dark comedy and distinctive flair for parody. It's unsurprising, as Matsui previously worked as an assistant for Yoshio Sawai, who created the seminal Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, whose manzai humor and overall absurdity left an impression on Matsui's work. Assassination Classroom stars Koro-sensei, an octopus-like alien who threatens to destroy the Earth while challenging the planet to assassinate him within one year to stop it.

Assassination Classroom's action and sci-fi trappings lend well to sillier slapstick comedy, and occasionally edgy humor, while also calling back clear cultural influences on the shonen genre. Much like how future series like The Elusive Samurai make Dragon Ball references, so too does Assassination Classroom lampoon famous scenes from Toriyama's classic and other popular manga like Naruto. Assassination Classroom is also a surprisingly popular manga, with 27 million copies sold despite its niche premise, lending to the appeal of its comedy and recognizability of its characters.

20 One-Punch Man

Animated By Madhouse & J.C. Staff, Based on the Manga By ONE & Yusuke Murata

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One-Punch Man

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Makoto Furukawa , Kaito Ishikawa , Max Mittelman , Zach Aguilar , Hiromichi Tezuka , Robbie Daymond , Kyle Hebert , Shôta Yamamoto

Release Date

October 5, 2015

Directors

Shingo Natsume , Chikara Sakurai

One-Punch Man is an iconic series for good reason. Based off the manga of the same name, the series is a parody of the typical shonen hero. The hero in question, Saitama, is undefeatable and bored because of it. Many villains try to defeat him, but because he can beat them in one punch, he rarely takes them seriously, leading to some of the silliest fight scenes in anime history.

While this series does contain some more serious storylines than the other anime on this list, the laughs blend in seamlessly and Saitama and One-Punch Man's other goofy heroes rarely let things get serious for too long. One-Punch Man seamlessly mixes a genuinely good story with Saitama's natural comedy, making this anime a must-watch for fans who like a bit of comedy in their action anime.

19 The Devil Is a Part-Timer

Animated By White Fox & Based on the Light Novel Series By Satoshi Wagahara & Oniku

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The Devil Is a Part-Timer!

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In this comedic fantasy series, the devil, thwarted in his conquest of another world, ends up in modern-day Tokyo. Stranded without power, he undertakes a mundane job at a fast-food restaurant, while a hero from his world adapts to life as a telemarketer to watch over him.

Cast

Ryōta Ōsaka , Yoko Hikasa , Nao Tôyama , Yuki Ono , Hiro Shimono , Kanae Itô , Hina Kino , Yumi Uchiyama , Asuka Nishi , Yûichi Iguchi , Azumi Asakura , Takehito Koyasu , Madoka Asahina , Tomokazu Sugita , Megumi Han , Chikahiro Kobayashi

Release Date

April 4, 2013

Seasons

2

Directors

Naoto Hosoda

Main Genre

Animation

Creator(s)

Satoshi Wagahara

In one of the earliest reverse isekai anime ever, The Devil Is a Part-Timer has the Demon Lord escape into modern-day Japan. With his top general by his side, the Demon Lord fully intends to return to his home, but due to the lack of magic in Japan, they end up turning into their human forms with no way home. As such, they end up having to get part-time jobs at a very familiar fast food chain in order to support themselves until they can return.

Full of over-the-top characters and the everyday insanity that working in fast food brings, The Devil Is a Part-Timer is a comedic spin on the typical isekai. After all, who doesn't want to watch the Demon Lord deal with entitled fast-food customers? Silly and hiding a surprisingly good storyline, this series makes for a great comedy watch.Delicious In Dungeon Is Fantasy Parody At Its Finest

18 Delicious In Dungeon

Anime series by Studio Trigger; Based on the manga by Ryoko Kui

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Sayaka Senbongi , Kentarou Kumagai , Hiroshi Naka , Asuna Tomari

Release Date

January 4, 2024

Seasons

1

Streaming Service(s)

Netflix

Franchise(s)

Delicious in Dungeon

Writers

Ryoko Kui , Kimiko Ueno

Directors

Yoshihiro Miyajima

Studio Trigger's Delicious in Dungeon opens with the adventuring party of Laios Touden being wiped out by a ferocious dragon and Laios' sister, Falin, being eaten alive. Laios and what remains of his party have to hurry back through the dungeon to revive Falin, but they don't have enough food to make the journey, nor the time or money to acquire it. To make up for that, Laios convinces everyone to start eating the various monsters they encounter, and while it's supposed to be pragmatic, it's heavily implied that Laios had been looking for an excuse to start doing that.

Delicious in Dungeon is a fairly recent anime, but it's still a great comedy series for people to watch. The way Delicious in Dungeon parodies classic Dungeons & Dragons-style fantasy always makes for incredible comedy, and the fluidity of the art and animation always manages to sell that even further. The staff at Studio Trigger are known for the comedy they inject into the writing and animation of their work, so a studio like them was the perfect choice for bringing the comedic stylings of Delicious in Dungeon to life.

17 Gintama

Animated By Sunrise & Based on the Manga By Hideaki Sorachi

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Gintama

Gintama is a Japanese anime series based on Hideaki Sorachi's manga. Set in an alternate Edo-period Japan overrun by extraterrestrial invaders, it follows the eccentric samurai Gintoki Sakata and his odd-jobs crew as they navigate a world of adventure, humor, and rebellion.

Cast

Susumu Chiba , Satsuki Yukino , Tetsuharu Ota , Michael Daingerfield , Akira Ishida

Release Date

April 4, 2006

Gintama is a classic when it comes to comedy anime and a must-watch for any anime fans. While it might look like a normal shonen anime about samurai at first, the series is anything but average. With aliens in Edo Japan and eccentric samurai, the series quickly becomes bizarre in the best ways. Gintama is known for parodying other popular series, as well as for getting the main characters into absurd situations.

While the series does have a basic plot, the episodes are usually contained stories themselves, making for an easy viewing experience. Now is a great time to give the series a watch, as a Gintama spin-off anime was recently announced, set to bring a modern spin to the series' classic comedy. Gintama is the perfect comedy anime for fans who want good laughs and a series that they can watch casually.

16 Lucky Star

Anime series by Kyoto Animation; Based on the manga by Kagami Yoshimizu

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Lucky Star

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Aya Hirano , Aya Endo , Kaori Fukuhara , Saori Nishihara , Emiri Kato

Release Date

April 8, 2007

Seasons

1

Creator(s)

Kagami Yoshimizu

Kyoto Animation's Lucky Star is centered around a group of high school girls led by Konata Izumi, a lazy otaku who spends all her time watching anime and playing video games. There isn't a central plot in Lucky Star, nor is there much in the way of character arcs, as the series is a largely episodic one centered around the daily lives of the four main girls and their friends and family.

Lucky Star is one of the most iconic anime from Kyoto Animation, and it's easy to see why. The way the series parodies 2000s anime culture always makes for great laughs, even if some jokes won't hold up, and even when it's not defaulting to parody and references, Lucky Star's witty character writing always leads to great jokes and dialogue from the cast, all of which do, in fact, hold up after so many years. Lucky Star is very reflective of the period in which it was made, but fortunately, that doesn't stop it from being a great comedy anime.

15 Nichijou

Animated By Kyoto Animation & Based on the Manga By Keiichi Arawi

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Nichijou - My Ordinary Life

TV-14

Animation

Comedy

Nichijou - My Ordinary Life is an anime series that explores the daily lives of three high school girls—Mio, Yuuko, and Mai—as well as a child scientist and her robot companion. The show highlights absurd and surreal events that contrast with the characters’ otherwise mundane routines. Through its unique humor and quirky narrative, the series provides a whimsical portrayal of everyday life.

Cast

Morgan Garrett , Leah Clark , Brittany Lauda , Monica Rial , Jad Saxton , Anthony Bowling

Release Date

April 3, 2011

Seasons

1

Streaming Service(s)

Crunchyroll

Franchise(s)

Nichijou

Writers

Jukki Hanada

Directors

Tatsuya Ishihara

Main Genre

Comedy

Creator(s)

Keiichi Arawi

Nichijou is always credited as one of the best comedy anime because of just how iconic it is. This series takes nonsensical comedy to an extreme and every episode is new and absolutely unpredictable. The series loosely follows a group of high school girls, but has plenty of recurring characters, such as a lazy scientist and her wind-up robot. There is hardly ever a moment in the anime where nothing is happening, and the fast pace between laughs is part of why the series works so well.

Even if there is a slow moment of characters just talking, something strange is happening in the background. With no high stakes and no overarching plot, the story is free to run wild, and it certainly does, taking comedy to the next level. Nichijou is so iconic that it has wormed its way into almost every corner of the internet, making it a must-watch for any anime fans. There's a reason Nichijou is often considered one of the best anime ever.

14 Daily Lives of High School Boys

Animated By Sunrise & Based on the Manga By Yasunobu Yamauchi

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Daily Lives of High School Boys

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Cast

Mori Ayaka , Miyu Irino , Tomokazu Sugita , Kenichi Suzumura , Romi Park

Release Date

January 10, 2012

Seasons

1

Daily Lives of High School Boys is another comedy classic from the early 2010s. While this series might seem like just another slice-of-life anime, that couldn't be further from the truth. Instead, this series is an exaggerated look at the nonsense that teenagers get up to as they grow into themselves. These students do everything but their homework, constantly getting into trouble with their shenanigans.

Much like Nichijou, Daily Lives of High School Boys is fast-paced and has something funny happening in every scene, but manages to still seem grounded and less nonsensical. This series will make older fans nostalgic for those carefree high school days while younger fans will be able to relate to at least one of the characters in the large cast. The comedy works for all ages and still holds up well to this day, making this anime truly one of a kind and an unforgettable staple of the comedy genre.

13 Azumanga Daioh

Animated By JC Staff & Based on the Manga by Kiyohiko Azuma

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Azumanga Daioh

Azumanga Daioh is an anime series that follows the daily lives of six high school girls and their teachers, exploring their unique personalities and humorous antics. Based on Kiyohiko Azuma's manga, the show delves into themes of friendship and adolescence, creating a slice-of-life narrative enriched with wit and charm. The series captures the essence of high school experiences with a blend of relatable moments and whimsical humor.

Release Date

April 9, 2002

Seasons

1

One of the classics and most popular comedy anime, Azumanga Daioh is one of the most influential series in the slice-of-life genre. The series effectively transforms everyday school situations into comedic gold, with each character showcasing their own unique personality and perspective. From hilarious and charming gags, wholesome character interactions, and a relaxing atmosphere the series emanates, one would be hard-pressed to find a comedy that has as much soul as Azumanga Daioh.

Azumanga Daioh is a humorous slice-of-life anime that depicts the everyday experiences of a group of high school girls and their odd teachers. The primary characters consist of the lively and unpredictable Chiyo, the laid-back yet intelligent Osaka, the upbeat Tomo, and the earnest but nurturing Sakaki, along with their quirky educators.

12 Urusei Yatsura

Anime Series by David Production, Inc.; Based on the Manga by Rumiko Takahashi

No assembly of comedy anime would be complete without a contribution by the iconic Rumiko Takahashi of Ranma 1/2 and Inuyasha fame. Urusei Yatsura now has two adaptations to appeal to entire generations of viewers.Urusei Yatsura is a fun concept, essentially a faux pas formed after an alien invasion is staved off by Earth's chosen representative, Ataru to challenge planet Oni's representative, Lum. Lum is a beautiful alien who gets the wrong idea of Ataru's desires after losing the challenge, a game of tag, which Ataru does successfully after stealing her bikini top.

Ataru, meanwhile, has difficulties of his own, with his girlfriend Shinobu agreeing to promise to marry him should he win this game; meanwhile, Lum takes Ataru's actions in the game as a proposal in and of itself and becomes smitten with him. Other characters soon get involved, including other prospective male suitors after Lum or Shinobu, while Ataru wrestles with his feelings for each of them, and Lum adapts to life on Earth. The remade series boasts modernized cultural references to Pokemon, dating apps, and more, while the 1981 original still has its unique charm.

11 Prison School

Animated By JC Staff & Based on the Manga by Akira Hiramoto

There are very few series that push comedy to its limits quite like Prison School, and it isn't for the faint of the heart as it can get quite wild. The gags are as ludicrous and hilarious as they can get, and the series produces interactions that are comedy-gold. Although the series might be offputting, it also balances its absurdity with heartfelt and wholesome moments of friendship, character development, and romance.

Prison School is set at Hachimitsu Academy, a renowned all-girls institution that has recently started allowing male students. The storyline revolves around five boys who are discovered spying on the girls' bathing area and are punished by the harsh Underground Student Council, headed by Mari. The students find themselves confined in the school's underground prison, where they face severe punishments.

10 Komi Can't Communicate

Anime series by OLM, Inc.; Based on the Manga by Tomohito Oda

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Komi Can't Communicate

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Romance

Komi Can't Communicate is an animated series focusing on Shoko Komi, a high school student with severe communication anxiety. Despite her social challenges, she becomes the school's most admired figure. Aided by a classmate, Hitohito Tadano, Komi embarks on a journey to overcome her fears and make 100 friends. The series blends humor and heartfelt moments while addressing themes of social anxiety and friendship.

Cast

Amber Lee Connors , Kyle McCarley , Skyler Davenport , Sarah Williams , Cristina Vee , Cherami Leigh

Release Date

October 7, 2021

Seasons

2

Streaming Service(s)

Netflix

Franchise(s)

Komi Can't Communicate

Writers

Deko Akao

Directors

Kazuki Kawagoe , Ayumu Watanabe

Main Genre

Comedy

Creator(s)

Tomohito Oda

OLM, Inc.'s Komi Can't Communicate stars Hitohito Tadano, an aggressively average high schooler who, along with the rest of the student body, finds himself charmed by the Shoko Komi, the school beauty with a reputation for being stoic and unapproachable. By chance, Tadano discovers that Komi's stoicism is actually the result of crippling social anxiety that leaves her unable to speak more than a few words to people, and after Tadano becomes the first person to genuinely try to talk to her, he decides to help Komi with her dream of overcoming her communication disorder and making 100 friends.

Komi Can't Communicate is an anime that strikes a perfect balance between comedy and heart. The jokes surrounding Komi, Tadano, and their odd assortment of friends always land with perfect timing, especially when the animation cuts loose, but even with that, Komi Can't Communicate always remembers to depict Komi's issues as something serious despite the comedy, thus making the few moments of genuine growth she goes through be emotional without being too heavyhanded. There are few anime that tackle social anxiety as well as Komi Can't Communicate, and doing so while still being hilarious is a great bonus, as well.

9 Bocchi The Rock!

Anime series by CloverWorks; Based on the Manga by Aki Hamazi

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Bocchi the Rock!

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Animation

Comedy

Music

Bocchi the Rock! follows Hitori "Bocchi" Gotou, a shy high school student with social anxiety who dreams of becoming a rock musician. Despite her introverted nature, Bocchi joins a band called Kessoku Band and embarks on a journey of self-discovery and friendship. Set against the backdrop of a lively music scene, the series explores themes of personal growth, teamwork, and the power of music to connect people.

Cast

Yoshino Aoyama , Sayumi Suzushiro , Saku Mizuno , Ikumi Hasegawa

Release Date

October 9, 2022

Seasons

1

Streaming Service(s)

Crunchyroll

Franchise(s)

Bocchi the Rock!

Writers

Erika Yoshida , Aki Hamaji

Directors

Keiichirô Saitô

Main Genre

Comedy

Creator(s)

Aki Hamaji

CloverWorks’ Bocchi the Rock! stars Hitori Gotoh, a girl with crippling social anxiety who learned to play guitar in the hopes of using it to make friends, although her efforts never once managed to bear fruit. One day, however, Hitori is recruited to be the new guitarist in the band Kessoku Band, and as Hitori—now with the nickname Bocchi—commits herself to the band, she’ll find herself slowly but surely gaining the exact life she hoped for when she first started learning the guitar.

Despite how recent a series it is, Bocchi the Rock! has quickly established itself as a great comedy anime. Bocchi the Rock! ’s inventive and all-around surreal animation makes every episode a visual spectacle, but beyond all of that, it’s a surprisingly thoughtful exploration into the realities of social anxiety, which makes for very relatable and hilarious writing from start to finish. It’s a series that was quick to win people over with an equal balance of heart and spectacle, so whether someone's looking for laughs or something wholesome, they're sure to not be disappointed.

8 Oregairu

Animated By Brain's Base and Later feel. & Based on the Light Novel By Watari Wataru And Ponkan

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My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU follows the socially isolated Hachiman Hikigaya, who, under teacher guidance, reluctantly joins a school club led by the equally anti-social Yukino Yukinoshita. The series explores the complex dynamics of high school relationships, personal growth, and the social challenges faced by the members.

Release Date

April 5, 2013

What happens when a nihilistic loner boy meets a sharp-tongued girl who's lonely and forced to be in the same club? My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, or more commonly known as Oregairu, answers this in the funniest way possible. The clash of the two main characters' ideals with the bubbly Yuigahama in the middle results in an incredible slice-of-life that is a must-watch. While the comedy aspect does go down in volume in season 2 and beyond, there are many great and wild moments such as a rap battle and hilarious gags, and the interactions between the dynamic trio maintain its charm throughout.

My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU is an anime that focuses on character development, centering on Hachiman Hikigaya, a high school student who is both cynical and indifferent, possessing a distorted perspective on social connections. Upon being coerced to join the Service Club, alongside the exceptionally bright yet socially awkward Yukino Yukinoshita, Hachiman's role is to assist other students with their issues.

7 Monthly Girls' Nozaki-Kun

Animated By Doga Kobo & Based on the Manga By Izumi Tsubaki

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Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun

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Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun is a humorous anime series following high school student Chiyo Sakura, who confesses her love to her classmate Umetarou Nozaki, only to discover he is a shoujo manga artist. Instead of reciprocating her feelings, Nozaki enlists Chiyo as his assistant, leading to a series of comical and heartwarming events as they navigate the challenges of high school and manga creation.

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Yuichi Nakamura , Ari Ozawa , Masumi Tazawa , Sawako Hata , Christina Marie Kelly , Juliet Simmons , Ty Mahany , Tiffany Terrell

Release Date

June 1, 2014

Seasons

1

Main Genre

Anime

Monthly Girl's Nozaki-Kun is yet another anime that seems like a stereotypical shojo on the surface, but it is so much more. Instead, this anime is a parody of the shojo genre. The main character, Nozaki, writes shojo manga despite being a giant high school boy who has never been in a relationship. The school prince is a girl, the classic "shojo heroine" is actually inspired by Nozaki's awkward male friend, and somehow every romance trope backfires or gets the main characters into trouble.

With a cast of hilariously clumsy, silly high school students, Monthly Girls' Nozaki-Kun does its best to make a joke out of every romance trope possible and succeeds. Viewers will be left laughing with no clue what the characters will think of trying next, making for a feel-good anime that truly deserves a second season.

6 Great Teacher Onizuka

Animated By Studio Pierrot & Based on the Manga by Tooru Fujisawa

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Great Teacher Onizuka

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Great Teacher Onizuka follows Eikichi Onizuka, a former gangster, as he pursues an unexpected ambition to become an exceptional high school teacher. The series explores his unconventional methods and the challenges he faces in transforming the lives of his students while confronting his own past.

Release Date

June 30, 1999

Seasons

1

One of the highlights of the 1990s and very easily an underrated gem, Great Teacher Onizuka masterfully weaves hilarious humor and important lessons about life and growing up. The concept lends itself to great comedy, but the interactions between Onizuka, a delinquent-turned-teacher, and his unruly students and how Onizuka helps them change is the cornerstone of the series.

GTO is a comedic drama that focuses on Eikichi Onizuka, a former delinquent who takes on the role of a high school teacher with the ambition of becoming the "greatest" educator. While he doesn't have the necessary qualifications to teach, his past helps him land a job as the homeroom teacher of a class filled with troublemakers. The series showcases his attempts to handle a challenging group of students, each grappling with their own personal issues.