whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Action · Comedy

The best comedy action anime you can start from the beginning

308 anime that are both action and comedy, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Gintama, Samurai Champloo, Mob Psycho 100.

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1. 1 Gintama TV · 2006 · 201 episodes · Sunrise · #21 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
2. 2 Samurai Champloo TV · 2004 · 26 episodes · Manglobe · #152 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
3. 3 Mob Psycho 100 TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · Bones · #171 on MyAnimeList 96% would recommend
4. 4 One Punch Man One-Punch Man TV · 2015 · 12 episodes · Madhouse · #181 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
5. 5 Spy x Family TV · 2022 · 12 episodes · Wit Studio · #228 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
6. 6 Dandadan Dan Da Dan TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · Science SARU · #240 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
7. 7 Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan Rurouni Kenshin TV · 1996 · 94 episodes · Gallop · #365 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
8. 8 Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! The Eminence in Shadow TV · 2022 · 20 episodes · Nexus · #437 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
9. 9 Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime TV · 2018 · 24 episodes · 8bit · #562 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
10. 10 Katekyou Hitman Reborn! Reborn! TV · 2006 · 203 episodes · Artland · #570 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
11. 11 Buddy Daddies TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · P.A. Works · #609 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
12. 12 Kyou kara Ore wa!! OVA · 1993 · 10 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #631 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
13. 13 Ansatsu Kyoushitsu Assassination Classroom TV · 2015 · 22 episodes · Lerche · #639 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
14. 14 Dorohedoro TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · MAPPA · #665 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
15. 15 Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26 Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 ONA · 2025 · 8 episodes · P.A. Works · #702 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
16. 16 Kill la Kill TV · 2013 · 24 episodes · Trigger · #708 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
17. 17 Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi KenIchi: The Mightiest Disciple TV · 2006 · 50 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #718 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
18. 18 Dragon Ball TV · 1986 · 153 episodes · Toei Animation · #780 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
19. 19 Yi Nian Yong Heng A Will Eternal ONA · 2020 · 52 episodes · B.CMAY PICTURES · #789 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
20. 20 Kurenai no Buta Porco Rosso Film · 1992 · Studio Ghibli · #807 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
21. 21 Ranma ½ (2024) TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · MAPPA · #824 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
22. 22 Heartcatch Precure! TV · 2010 · 49 episodes · Toei Animation · #882 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
23. 23 City Hunter TV · 1987 · 51 episodes · Sunrise · #901 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
24. 24 Drifters TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · Hoods Entertainment · #972 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
25. 25 Go! Princess Precure Go! Princess Pretty Cure TV · 2015 · 50 episodes · Toei Animation · #974 on MyAnimeList

Why this is not a MyAnimeList search. Every entry here is one you can start from the beginning. Anything with a prequel or a parent story is left out, as are recaps and compilation editions — about half of what MyAnimeList ranks. Ordered by MyAnimeList position. The percentage is the share of MyAnimeList scorers who rated a title 7 or higher.