whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Comedy

The best boys love comedy anime you can start from the beginning

25 anime that are both comedy and boys love, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!!, 30-sai made Doutei dato Mahoutsukai ni Nareru Rashii, Jebal Joyonghi Jom Hae!.

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1. 1 Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!! Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! TV · 2026 · 13 episodes · Drive · #481 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
2. 2 30-sai made Doutei dato Mahoutsukai ni Nareru Rashii Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · Satelight · #1624 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
3. 3 Jebal Joyonghi Jom Hae! Quiet Please! ONA · 2025 · 5 episodes · #1673 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
4. 4 Xiao Lu He Xiao Lan Beryl and Sapphire ONA · 2018 · 72 episodes · Haoliners Animation · #2339 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
5. 5 Junjou Romantica Junjo Romantica TV · 2008 · 12 episodes · Studio Deen · #2510 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
6. 6 Patalliro! TV · 1982 · 49 episodes · Toei Animation · #2695 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
7. 7 Dakaretai Otoko 1-i ni Odosarete Imasu. Dakaichi: I'm Being Harassed By the Sexiest Man of the Year TV · 2018 · 13 episodes · CloverWorks · #2972 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
8. 8 Wei, Kanjian Erduo La! Hey, Your Cat Ears Are Showing! ONA · 2018 · 12 episodes · monofilmo · #3713 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
9. 9 Ling Qi Spiritpact ONA · 2016 · 20 episodes · Haoliners Animation · #3749 on MyAnimeList 67% would recommend
10. 10 Love Stage!! TV · 2014 · 10 episodes · J.C.Staff · #4243 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
11. 11 Seiyou Kottou Yougashiten: Antique Antique Bakery TV · 2008 · 12 episodes · Nippon Animation · #4829 on MyAnimeList 65% would recommend
12. 12 Gravitation TV · 2000 · 13 episodes · Studio Deen · #5362 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
13. 13 Gakuen Handsome TV · 2016 · 12 episodes · Team YokkyuFuman · #5920 on MyAnimeList 54% would recommend
14. 14 19 Tian ONA · 2019 · 60 episodes · #6034 on MyAnimeList 60% would recommend
15. 15 Caramel Honey ONA · 2018 · 30 episodes · Production I.G · #6647 on MyAnimeList 57% would recommend
16. 16 Super Lovers TV · 2016 · 10 episodes · Studio Deen · #6956 on MyAnimeList 60% would recommend
17. 17 Suki na Mono wa Suki Dakara Shou ga Nai!! Sukisho TV · 2005 · 12 episodes · Zexcs · #7227 on MyAnimeList 55% would recommend
18. 18 Koisuru Shirokuma Koi Suru Shirokuma Film · 2017 · Gathering · #7399 on MyAnimeList 56% would recommend
19. 19 Babanbabanban Vampire TV · 2025 · 12 episodes · Gaina · #7756 on MyAnimeList 50% would recommend
20. 20 Fake OVA · 1998 · 1 episode · J.C.Staff · #7964 on MyAnimeList 52% would recommend
21. 21 Gakuen Heaven TV · 2006 · 13 episodes · Tokyo Kids · #8302 on MyAnimeList 50% would recommend
22. 22 Shiritsu Araiso Koutougakkou Seitokai Shikkoubu Araiso Private High School Student Council Executive Committee OVA · 2002 · 2 episodes · Nippon Animation · #8707 on MyAnimeList 50% would recommend
23. 23 Gakuen Handsome The Animation OVA · 2015 · 1 episode · Team YokkyuFuman · #9184 on MyAnimeList 47% would recommend
24. 24 Seikimatsu★Darling OVA · 1996 · 1 episode · Horannabi · #9211 on MyAnimeList 46% would recommend
25. 25 Nunchi Eobsneun Dolsoe Beauty and the Brawn ONA · 2023 · 6 episodes · #9376 on MyAnimeList 49% 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.