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The best adult cast comedy anime you can start from the beginning

111 anime that are both comedy and adult cast, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Yojouhan Shinwa Taikei, Uchuu Kyoudai, One Punch Man.

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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 Uchuu Kyoudai Space Brothers TV · 2012 · 99 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #177 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
3. 3 One Punch Man One-Punch Man TV · 2015 · 12 episodes · Madhouse · #181 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
4. 4 Grand Blue Grand Blue Dreaming TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · Zero-G · #196 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
5. 5 Tokyo Godfathers Film · 2003 · Madhouse · #346 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
6. 6 Shirobako TV · 2014 · 24 episodes · P.A. Works · #382 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
7. 7 Nodame Cantabile TV · 2007 · 23 episodes · J.C.Staff · #392 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
8. 8 Maison Ikkoku TV · 1986 · 96 episodes · Studio Deen · #424 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
9. 9 Yoru wa Mijikashi Arukeyo Otome Night Is Short, Walk on Girl Film · 2017 · Science SARU · #497 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
10. 10 The Fable TV · 2024 · 25 episodes · Tezuka Productions · #525 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
11. 11 Kuragehime Princess Jellyfish TV · 2010 · 11 episodes · Brain's Base · #585 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
12. 12 Detroit Metal City OVA · 2008 · 12 episodes · Studio 4°C · #610 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
13. 13 Paripi Koumei Ya Boy Kongming! TV · 2022 · 12 episodes · P.A. Works · #632 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
14. 14 Golden Boy OVA · 1995 · 6 episodes · APPP · #684 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
15. 15 Hyouge Mono TV · 2011 · 39 episodes · Bee Train · #705 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
16. 16 Hachimitsu to Clover Honey and Clover TV · 2005 · 24 episodes · J.C.Staff · #782 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
17. 17 City Hunter TV · 1987 · 51 episodes · Sunrise · #901 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
18. 18 Wotaku ni Koi wa Muzukashii Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku TV · 2018 · 11 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #919 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
19. 19 Space☆Dandy Space Dandy TV · 2014 · 13 episodes · Bones · #966 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
20. 20 Drifters TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · Hoods Entertainment · #972 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
21. 21 Musekinin Kanchou Tylor The Irresponsible Captain Tylor TV · 1993 · 26 episodes · Tatsunoko Production · #1032 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
22. 22 Tiger & Bunny TV · 2011 · 25 episodes · Sunrise · #1103 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
23. 23 Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo KochiKame TV · 1996 · 373 episodes · Gallop · #1129 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
24. 24 Mind Game Film · 2004 · Studio 4°C · #1150 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
25. 25 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

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.