Highlights
- There is a wide range of humor in anime that caters to various tastes, providing fans with genuinely funny and innocent comedic moments.
- These anime shows are able to entertain audiences while keeping the content appropriate and free from offensive material.
- From zombie idols to psychic middle schoolers, these anime deliver humor through goofy situations, clever parodies, and heartwarming moments.
Laughter and love for comedy transcend age barriers, and when it comes to anime, there’s a wide range of humor to cater to various tastes. Fans sometimes appreciate a good dose of immature but genuinely funny humor that brings out their inner child. Much to their delight, several anime deliver comedic moments that may be deemed innocent but are undeniably hilarious.
The beauty of these shows lies in their ability to entertain an audience while keeping the content appropriate and free from offensive content. From slice-of-life comedies to parodies, this host of anime will surely leave you with a smile on your face.
10 Zombie Land Saga
Sakura Minamoto, a high schooler with aspirations of becoming an idol, tragically loses her life when she is hit by a truck. However, Sakura’s story takes an unexpected turn. She and six other girls who were legendary pop figures from different periods of Japan’s history are resurrected as a group of zombies by Kotaro Tatsumi.
Kotaro dreams of revitalizing Saga Prefecture by creating an unconventional idol group, Franchouchou, comprised entirely of zombies. The series is filled with many goofy moments, with their limbs often falling off as they work hard to become a successful group.
9 The Squid Girl
Having witnessed the devastating consequences of human actions on the sea, a squid named Ika Musume emerges from the ocean's depths, determined to take a stand and punish them for their selfishness. Her first target is a beachfront restaurant called Lemon Beach House, owned by the Aizawa sisters, Eiko and Chizuru. Believing that defeating them will be an easy first step towards world domination, she declares war on them without hesitation.
In an unexpected turn of events, Ika Musume is forced to work as a waitress at the beach house when she becomes indebted to the sisters. Ika Musume’s grand plans are put on hold as she navigates the challenges of her new role.
8 Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto
Sakamoto is a truly remarkable individual, possessing an unrivaled combination of sophistication and suavity. Even on his first day in high school, his extraordinary allure, intellect, and charisma leave the girls swooning and the boys seething with envy.
Despite his male peers setting up pranks and strange situations to undermine him, Sakamoto consistently maintains his composure and emerges from these challenges flawlessly. Through comedic and insightful moments, Sakamoto’s classmates witness firsthand the poise and ingenuity he handles every situation. The series also parodies many anime tropes, a quality many anime fans love.
7 The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses
Kaede Komura, the desk mate of Ai Mie, finds himself captivated by her adorable charms. His attention is constantly drawn to her, yearning for her to notice him with her beautiful eyes behind her glasses. However, Kaede soon realizes something is different about Ai—her squinting eyes and the absence of her glasses.
Ai frequently forgets to wear her glasses, leaving her struggling with poor vision throughout the day. Recognizing her need for assistance, Kaede willingly steps up to help her. As Ai behinds to rely on him, his feelings for her blossom even more.
6 Komi Can’t Communicate
Just like The Girl I Like Forgot Her Glasses, this series also involves a girl with a disability and a boy who tries to help her through it. Hitohito Tadano discovers his new seatmate Komi Shouko has a communication disorder that hinders her ability to connect with her classmates and people.
After learning of her aspirations to make one hundred friends during high school, he is driven to help her achieve her goal and becomes her first-ever friend. Together they embark on a journey to help Komi overcome her anxiety and communication difficulties while forming meaningful relationships with others. As a result, they start developing romantic feelings toward each other.
5 The Devil Is A Part Timer
Even the premise of this anime title sounds hilarious. It revolves around Satan, who sought to conquer the world of Ente Isla. However, when confronted by the hero Emilia, he and his general, Alciel, are forced to retreat through a gate that transports him to modern-day Tokyo. To survive in this unfamiliar world and find a way to return to Ente Isla, he takes up the name of Maou Sadao.
To make ends meet, he takes up part-time employment at a fast-food restaurant, MgRonalds, a clever parody of Mcdonald's. The story kicks off when he meets a girl named Emi Yusa, who is Emilia.
4 Mob Psycho 100
Shigeo Kageyama, better known as Mob, may appear as an ordinary middle schooler, but he belongs to a group of people who possess extraordinary psychic powers, espers. Mob restrains his emotions and leads a seemingly normal life to prevent these powers from spiraling out of control.
As Mob suppresses his emotions, his immense psychic power continues to build within him, threatening to exceed his limits. This series's primary source of humor is Reigen Arataka, the fraudulent psychic medium that acts as Mob’s mentor and Mob’s naive approach to life.
3 Kaguya-sama: Love Is War
This series occurs in Shuchiin Academy, where Miyuki Shirogane, the student council president, and Kaguya Shinomiya, the vice president, form a seemingly perfect pair. Despite their mutual affection for one another, Kaguya and Miyuki are burdened by their pride and refuse to confess their love, believing that doing so would be a sign of weakness.
The story revolves around their intricate schemes and clever tactics as they engage in a battle of wits to make the other person confess their feelings. These attempts to outmaneuver one another often result in comedic and heartwarming moments.
2 Gintama
The story centers around the samurai, Gintoki Sakata, who leads a somewhat unconventional life alongside his apprentice, Shimura Shinpachi, and the lively teenage alien girl, Kagura. Together they form a group of freelancers who take on odd jobs and quests to earn money for their monthly rent, which goes unpaid more often than not.
The trio, each with their unique personality and skillset, all encounter various bizarre and humorous situations along with the Shinsengumi and their high-ranking officials. Sometimes they find themselves entangled in conflicts that extend beyond their initial objectives. The show also parodies some of the biggest titles in anime.
1 The Disastrous Life Of Saiki K
This series, written by Shuichi Aso, the same manga artist as Gintama, epitomizes immature and inoffensive comedy. Kusuo Saiki is blessed with an array of extraordinary psychic abilities. However, for Kusuo, these powers are nothing more than a burden; all he desires is a normal and hassle-free life where he can enjoy a blissful life.
However, that is far from attainable, and he unknowingly attracts eccentric individuals. From the dim-witted Riki Nendou to the delusional Shun Kaido, he finds himself entangled in the hilarious chaos caused by the people around him. However, amidst the chaos, he gradually discovers the value of human connection and finds unexpected moments of joy.