13 Best Comedy Anime That Will Keep You Chuckling

Who said anime only caters to serious and intense narratives? In fact, a good number of anime invite laughter from their viewers.

If you're in search of light and enjoyable entertainment, comedy anime may be the perfect pick. Filled with amusing storylines and distinct characters, these shows guarantee entertainment and hearty laughter!

With a vast selection of comedy anime out there, pinpointing the funniest isn't a walk in the park. To assist you with this, we've compiled a list of hilarious anime recommendations bound to brighten your day. So, brace yourself for endless laughter!

1. Spy X Family

The anime focuses on a character named Twilight, who is a secret agent conducting Operation Strix. This mission aims to maintain the peace between two nations, Westalis and Ostania. His task is to gather information from Ostania's National Unity Party leader, Donovan Desmond.

Since Donovan is notoriously private and rarely seen in public, Twilight made a plan to get the information from Donovan's son, Damian, who is also a student at Eden Academy.

To get close to Damian, Twilight creates a pretend family. He assumes a new identity, Loid Forger, and adopts a young girl named Anya. And to make his pretend family seem real, he also brings in Yor to pose as his wife.

Once his fake family was complete, Loid enrolls Anya in Eden Academy. His plan is for Anya to befriend Damian. However, this plan falls short as the two are often involved in hilarious arguments.

The playful arguments between Damian and Anya are a key reason why Spy X Family is considered one of the most amusing anime to watch.

The plot doesn't only revolve around Damian and Anya but also includes Yor's story. Interestingly, Loid's fictitious wife isn't an average woman but a seasoned hitwoman. Yor adds to the humor just like Anya. Her clumsy and naïve attitude often results in entertaining situations, making the viewers laugh.

2. Gintama

Gintoki Sakata is the central character in this anime. He's a samurai who has transitioned into being a businessman, operating his venture known as Yorozuya. His crew includes two employees named Shinpachi and Kagura.

Shinpachi is a young man who wears glasses, he is recognized for his intelligence and his knack for humorously handling situations. Kagura, on the other hand, is a vigorous alien from the Yato race who is strong, active, and has a big appetite.

In the process of operating their business, this trio frequently encounters a variety of characters, from police and gangsters to rebels and aliens, all in humor-filled situations.

No matter the scale of the task, Gintoki, Shinpachi, and Kagura are always prepared to undertake it if there's a reward involved. Adding to the humor, Gintama often includes parodies of various other anime, like Dragon Ball, Naruto, and Doraemon, which contributes to its hilarity.

3. One Punch Man

One Punch Man is a unique and humorous anime with an unusual storyline. It centers on Saitama, a young man who has aspired to be a superhero since his youth. He dedicates three relentless years to training, even losing his hair in pursuit of his dream.

Over time, Saitama becomes incredibly powerful, capable of defeating most enemies with a single punch.

His great power makes him an unstoppable force. However, this strength becomes a source of issues. Saitama starts feeling disillusioned and bored, as he no longer experiences the thrill of a challenging fight.

Saitama's monotonous life starts to shift when he encounters Genos, a 19-year-old cyborg. Intrigued by Saitama's power, Genos expresses his desire to become Saitama's student.

Then, Genos suggests that Saitama join the Heroes Association, an official group that contributes positively to society and could provide Saitama with the recognition he craves.

Surprised by his lack of recognition as a hero, Saitama eagerly accepts Genos' offer to join the Heroes Association. Upon joining, he encounters new enemies and finds the thrill in his battles returning.

Interestingly, Saitama's every action induces comical and absurd behavior, making the anime a hit among many viewers.

4. Kaguya-sama: Love is War

The Kaguya-sama series is also worth mentioning as one of the cute anime that you can watch in your spare time. The story focuses on the two main characters, Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya. They are the president and vice president of the student council at Shuchiin Academy High School.

Kaguya comes from a prosperous conglomerate family, while Miyuki has a reputation as a top-performing student and enjoys popularity across the prefecture. Given their backgrounds, they seemingly make a perfect pair.

However, despite liking each other, they are both trapped in high prestige. Neither is willing to express their feelings first, as for both Miyuki and Kaguya, the person who confesses is perceived as weaker. Consequently, they each strive to make the other confess, stubbornly refusing to be the one to reveal their feelings.

Their attempts to 'conquer' each other result in numerous amusing and suspenseful scenes, drawing viewers into a humorous high school love story. To truly appreciate its charm, you should watch the anime yourself!

5. Bocchi The Rock!

The story begins with the life of Hitori Bocchi Gotou who has big dreams of being part of a band and performing on stage. To realize her dream, Bocchi begins self-teaching guitar, envisioning a day when she'll play in front of a large crowd.

However, her dream is somewhat hindered by her own clumsiness and extreme shyness. As a student, she struggles with social interaction, and her dream of making music doesn't materialize until high school.

Just when Bocchi was about to give up on her dream, her spirit reignites upon meeting Nijika Ijichi. Nijika, a talented drummer, invites Bocchi to join a band named Kessoku.

Initially, Bocchi feels uncomfortable and shy about joining Kessoku. But as time goes on, she finds her place in the world of music.

With her bandmates, Bocchi embarks on numerous new experiences that she's never had before. These experiences are filled with humorous incidents that keep the audience laughing.

6. Buddy Daddies

Buddy Daddies is often compared to Spy X Family due to its similar format, with the key difference being that Buddy Daddies features two main male characters, Kazuki Kurusu and Rei Suwa, both of whom are professional hitmen.

While on a mission to assassinate a mafia boss, Kazuki and Rei come across a four-year-old child aimlessly wandering around the battlefield. Touched by compassion, the two hitmen rescue the child, who is later discovered to be Miri, the mafia boss's daughter.

Upon completing their mission, Kazuki and Rei decide to look after Miri. This leads to unique and comedic situations, as the two notorious hitmen are now responsible for a young, innocent girl. Miri even starts considering Kazuki and Rei as her fathers.

The lingering question then becomes, what will be Kazuki and Rei's next steps in taking care of Miri?

7. KonoSuba: An Explosion On This Wonderful World!

This anime brings the story of two witches, Megumin and Yunyun. These witches are depicted as having attained the second-highest rank among their peers. Despite their near-top standing, they still have ambitions to claim the number one spot.

Driven by this ambition, Megumin and Yunyun begin to enhance their respective magical skills. Yunyun trains her magic in a traditional way, yet every attempt she makes turns out to be comically absurd and hilarious.

On the other hand, Megumin focuses on boosting the power of her explosive magic. She is determined to find a solution that prevents her from passing out after casting her explosive spell. Naturally, Megumin's efforts also lead to amusing situations. So, through all their trials and experiments, can they succeed in reaching the number one position as a witch?

8. The Devil is A Part-Timer

Can you imagine how hilarious demons and humans would be if they lived side by side? That's the amusing premise explored in the anime The Devil is A Part-Timer. The narrative starts with a Demon King named Satan, planning to attack the region of Ente Isla.

Unfortunately, even though he had mobilized many troops, Demon King Satan meets defeat. Eventually, he and his remaining followers are forced to retreat from battle. In their escape, they enter a portal that transports them to modern-day Japan.

In this new world, Demon King Satan finds his powers unusable. He and his followers decide to stay until they figure out a solution. After spending some time there, Satan realizes that living in modern Japan requires money.

To make ends meet, Satan then decides to take up part-time work at a fast-food restaurant. He also adopts the name Mao Sadao.

The real fun begins here. Picture the chaotic life of Demon King Satan as he juggles his new job while planning revenge for his previous war's defeat. Will he be able to adapt to the modern world?

9. Komi Can’t Communicate

This anime is especially funny due to the super-introverted nature of its protagonist, Komi. She's portrayed as having a social anxiety disorder, which makes communication with others challenging for her, resulting in her having no friends.

However, upon entering high school, Komi is resolved to make 100 friends. It's a daunting task, but she receives help from her classmate, Tadano Hitohito.

During this quest for friendship, there are numerous hilarious scenes that have the audience in stitches, especially the interactions between Komi and Tadano. Their chemistry is spot-on; the bumbling introvert girl and the easygoing, calm guy make a perfect pair. Will Tadano be successful in making Komi's dream come true?

10. Nichijou - My Ordinary Life

This anime lacks a conventional plotline, meaning you'll simply encounter a range of unique and absurd stories in each episode. The humor in these stories is heightened by the silliness of the three main characters: Naganohara, Yuuko Aioi, and Mai Minakami.

One of the most hilarious episodes features a showdown between the principal and a deer. The story unfolds when Aioi, while in the school hallway, notices a deer wandering in the schoolyard through a window. Struck by this oddity, Aioi intends to inform a teacher about the deer, but the hallway is very empty.

As the deer continues to roam and Aioi grows more panicked, she observes another peculiar scene. Suddenly, the principal sneaks up behind the deer, armed with a rope and intent on capturing it. However, rather than being captured, the deer kicks the principal, causing him to fall.

Aioi, witnessing the incident, starts panicking and becomes confused about what action to take. Unexpectedly, she sees the principal persistently trying to catch the deer, despite being repeatedly kicked and falling.

Just when Aioi assumes the principal was unable to get up and perhaps even dead, she bursts into a classroom where teaching is underway. Unable to explain the peculiar deer-versus-principal incident, Aioi gets punished by the teacher. Then, what about the fate of the principal and the deer?

11. Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto

As suggested by the title, this anime focuses on a character named Sakamoto. He's a first-year high school student known for his handsome looks, tall stature, and impressively cool demeanor.

Sakamoto's attractive appearance and captivating personality have garnered him a multitude of fans, from his fellow students to the school's cafeteria ladies. However, popularity comes with its own set of challenges. Some of Sakamoto's male classmates despise him, fueled by jealousy.

Hence, Sakamoto's life at school is always being bullied by his high school male friends, whether it's being doused, locked in the storeroom, or almost beaten up by the gang of boys at his school.

However, every bully Sakamoto faced always failed, because he dealt with it in a super cool way. As a result, Sakamoto is even more loved by many people in his school.

Sakamoto's effortlessly cool responses to various situations provide plenty of laughs, as many scenes are humorously exaggerated and sometimes even awkward. Additionally, the reactions of each student who tries to bully Sakamoto are portrayed in a way that's undeniably funny. If you're interested, you should definitely check out the anime yourself!

12. The Way of the Househusband

Not inferior to other comedy anime, The Way of the Househusband also invites endless silliness.

It narrates the story of the main character, Tatsu, who holds the notorious reputation of being the most feared gangster leader, earning him the nickname "Immortal Dragon." However, one day, Tatsu decides to retire from his life of crime and give up his status as the Immortal Dragon.

Choosing a simpler life, Tatsu opts to live a modest life alongside his wife, Miku, as a dedicated household father, taking care of all their domestic needs.

Unfortunately, Tatsu's transition to this new lifestyle encounters constant hurdles as he constantly crosses paths with old friends and enemies. Whether he likes it or not, Tatsu must confront these individuals while balancing his responsibilities as a household father.

Adding to the amusement, there are instances where Tatsu engages in battles with fellow gangsters while using a pink apron.

Moreover, Tatsu's daily activities as a househusband also invite their own ridiculousness. He finds himself participating in gymnastics with other mothers, engaging in supermarket brawls over discounted prices, and cooking while proudly sporting his trademark dog-themed apron. If you're curious about Tatsu's other comical activities, I highly recommend you to watch this anime!

13. BOFURI: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense.

If you're a fan of MMORPG games, you might find Bofuri familiar. It shares similarities with Sword Art Online in terms of the concept of characters entering a game world (isekai). However, Bofuri stands apart by offering a lighthearted and entertaining experience.

The story centers around Kaede Honjou, who is invited by her friend Risa Shiromine to play online games. While Risa is an experienced player, Kaede is a newbie.

Intrigued by the popularity and excitement of the VRMMO New World Online, Kaede decides to give it a shot. Creating her in-game character named Maple, she embarks on her adventure alone since Risa couldn't join her at the beginning.

VRMMO New World Online is a virtual game that simulates the real world, including experiencing pain from injuries. Wanting to avoid pain, Kaede focuses solely on maximizing her defense points, neglecting other abilities such as agility, strength, attack, and magic.

Unfortunately, this approach leaves Maple unable to move quickly or attack effectively since all her points are allocated to defense. As a result, she is perceived as a weak and powerless new player.

However, during a game event that requires survival until the end, Maple surprisingly becomes a champion! How did this happen? To uncover the excitement of Kaede's gameplay, let's watch the anime and find out!

There are numerous comedy anime shows that are definitely worth watching. Besides the mentioned above, could you recommend any other funny anime? Feel free to share your favorite anime in the comment section.