Comedy in anime has evolved dramatically in the last ten years. We have gone from depending only on gestural humor to see plots that mix the incisive satireabsurd worlds and characters with captivating chemistry. This new wave has given us series that are not only hilarious, but also offer deep narrative value. If you are looking for series that really make you laugh out loud and that defined the genre in the last decade, here we present the 10 titles that you cannot miss.
Gintama
Let's talk about undisputed king of comedy. This series takes place in a alternative edo where samurai and aliens coexist. The work is great because it constantly makes fun of other famous anime, but knows when to get serious to give epic lessons about friendship and honor. Its magic is in its ability to go from the most ridiculous antics to a dramatic plot in a matter of seconds, always maintaining the heart of its characters and a biting social criticism.
KonoSuba
If you're tired of the clichés of the isekai genre, this is the series for you! It takes the premise of going to a fantasy world and ruins it in the funniest way possible. The protagonist, Kazuma, has to deal with the useless goddess Aqua and a team of adventurers so incompetent that they make others feel sorry for them. Humor is based on continued group failure and how their disastrous personalities clash on each mission. It's a parody that feels fresh and genuine.
The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Hold on, because the pace of this comedy is incomparable! The protagonist, Saiki Kusuohas overwhelming psychic powers, but his only dream is to have a coffee and live in peace, something that is impossible thanks to the stupidity of his classmates. The series fires off jokes non-stop, using Saiki's psychic abilities to narrate his thoughts and dodge ridiculous situations. His comedic speed is simply unmatched.
Spy x Family
This series is explosive tenderness and family chaos master class. The humor arises from the deep secrets of the Forger family: Loid is a spy elite, Yor is a murderer deadly, and Anya is a telepath who knows everything. The comedy lies in the accidental misunderstandings that are generated by this dynamic, often captured in the Anya's expressive facial reactions. The series balances the tension of espionage with moments of great family warmth.
Golden Kamuy
Don't be fooled by its appearance survival epic story about the search for a gold treasure. This series hides a wild and bizarre comedy that takes you by surprise. The mix is great: one moment you're watching a brutal action scene and the next you have the characters doing something totally ridiculous. Its intelligent humor lies in the seriousness with which its characters react to the most absurd situations.
Asobi Asobase
If you are looking for a comedy of unbridled madnessyou came to the right place! What looks like a cute anime slice-of-life about three high school girls, it becomes a madhouse. The series takes everyday situations of study and friendship to hysterical and exaggerated extremes, with animations that change style to emphasize the joke. Each of the protagonists has a different comedic style that adds layers of unpredictability and dark humor to every situation.
The Devil Is a Part-Timer! (Hataraku Maou-sama!)
This series offers an innovative spin on the concept of fantasy. He Demon Lord Satan He is unexpectedly transported to modern Tokyo and must assume the identity of Sadao Maou. The humor is brilliant, as the once powerful leader of darkness is forced to get a part time job at a fast food restaurantworrying about rent. The series tackles mundane tasks with grandiloquent, epic delivery, parodying modern work life.
Hinamatsuri
This comedy balances the absurdity of Science fiction with an unexpected heart. The story begins when a girl with psychic powers named Hina suddenly appears in the apartment of a member of the yakuza called Nitta. The humor is fundamentally situational and character-based. The contrast between Nitta's deadpan responses and Hina's strange directness turns simple situations like doing laundry into hilarious and surprisingly tender moments.
Grand Blue
If college life is about crossing boundaries, this anime breaks them all. The story follows Iori Kitahara, a new student who joins the local diving club. Quickly, his idyllic life is derailed in a chaotic party chaosnudity and absurd misunderstandings. The series relies heavily on the gestural humor and in the constant escalation of situations beyond all reason, all under an underlying message about friendship and university life.
Pray Monogatari!!
This is the romantic comedy perfection because it avoids boring clichés. It focuses on the already established relationship of Takeo Goda and Rinko Yamato. The humor comes from sincerity and the imposing but incredibly Takeo's naivewhose overreactions to life's challenges with Rinko drive the comedy. The series finds laughter in kindness rather than cruelty, making it exceptionally charming.
There you have it! The last decade has shown us that comedy in anime has no limits. Taking into account the overwhelming success of these series that balance the absurd and the emotional, do you think that new comedy animes should continue exploring the absurd humor of fantasy and isekaior is it time for the social satire take the lead?
