whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Award Winning · Comedy

The best award-winning comedy anime you can start from the beginning

29 anime that are both award-winning and comedy, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei, Spy x Family, Tokyo Godfathers.

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1. 1 Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei The Tatami Galaxy TV · 2010 · 11 episodes · Madhouse · #140 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
2. 2 Spy x Family TV · 2022 · 12 episodes · Wit Studio · #228 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
3. 3 Tokyo Godfathers Film · 2003 · Madhouse · #346 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
4. 4 Shirobako TV · 2014 · 24 episodes · P.A. Works · #382 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
5. 5 Majo no Takkyuubin Kiki's Delivery Service Film · 1989 · Studio Ghibli · #407 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
6. 6 Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na! Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · Science SARU · #547 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
7. 7 Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #651 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
8. 8 Summer Wars Film · 2009 · Madhouse · #739 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
9. 9 Kurenai no Buta Porco Rosso Film · 1992 · Studio Ghibli · #807 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
10. 10 Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster Gunbuster OVA · 1988 · 6 episodes · Gainax · #1055 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
11. 11 Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya TV · 2006 · 14 episodes · Kyoto Animation · #1136 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
12. 12 Mind Game Film · 2004 · Studio 4°C · #1150 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
13. 13 Lupin the Third: Mine Fujiko to Iu Onna Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine TV · 2012 · 13 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #1256 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
14. 14 Yuru Yuri YuruYuri: Happy Go Lily TV · 2011 · 12 episodes · Doga Kobo · #1957 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
15. 15 Kemono Friends TV · 2017 · 12 episodes · Yaoyorozu · #2109 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
16. 16 Zombieland Saga Zombie Land Saga TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · MAPPA · #2219 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
17. 17 Mama wa Shougaku 4-nensei Mama is Just a Fourth Grade Pupil TV · 1992 · 51 episodes · Sunrise · #2778 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
18. 18 Nekojiru-sou Cat Soup OVA · 2001 · 1 episode · J.C.Staff · #2939 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
19. 19 Hisone to Maso-tan Dragon Pilot: Hisone and Masotan TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · Bones · #3141 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
20. 20 Kidou Tenshi Angelic Layer Battle Doll Angelic Layer TV · 2001 · 26 episodes · Bones · #3324 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
21. 21 Abenobashi Mahou☆Shoutengai Magical☆Shopping Arcade Abenobashi TV · 2002 · 13 episodes · Madhouse · #3601 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
22. 22 Tonari no Yamada-kun My Neighbors the Yamadas Film · 1999 · Studio Ghibli · #4443 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
23. 23 Roujin Z Film · 1991 · APPP · #4579 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
24. 24 Aru Nihon no Ekaki Shounen A Japanese Boy Who Draws Film · 2019 · Nekonigashi Inc. · #4903 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
25. 25 Fumiko no Kokuhaku Fumiko's Confession ONA · 2009 · 1 episode · #7320 on MyAnimeList 54% would recommend

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.