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The best drama comedy anime you can start from the beginning

142 anime that are both comedy and drama, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Sora yori mo Tooi Basho, NHK ni Youkoso!, Tokyo Godfathers.

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1. 1 Sora yori mo Tooi Basho A Place Further Than The Universe TV · 2018 · 13 episodes · Madhouse · #168 on MyAnimeList 93% would recommend
2. 2 NHK ni Youkoso! Welcome to the N.H.K. TV · 2006 · 24 episodes · Gonzo · #311 on MyAnimeList 91% 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 Maison Ikkoku TV · 1986 · 96 episodes · Studio Deen · #424 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
7. 7 Cardcaptor Sakura TV · 1998 · 70 episodes · Madhouse · #461 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
8. 8 Bakuman. TV · 2010 · 25 episodes · J.C.Staff · #499 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
9. 9 Eiga Daisuki Pompo-san Pompo: The Cinéphile Film · 2021 · CLAP · #546 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
10. 10 Hikaru no Go TV · 2001 · 75 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #627 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
11. 11 Kodomo no Omocha (TV) Kodocha TV · 1996 · 102 episodes · Gallop · #650 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
12. 12 Skip Beat! TV · 2008 · 25 episodes · HAL Film Maker · #653 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
13. 13 Hanada Shounen-shi TV · 2002 · 25 episodes · Madhouse · #687 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
14. 14 Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26 Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 ONA · 2025 · 8 episodes · P.A. Works · #702 on MyAnimeList 92% 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 Kurenai no Buta Porco Rosso Film · 1992 · Studio Ghibli · #807 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
18. 18 xxxHOLiC TV · 2006 · 24 episodes · Production I.G · #812 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
19. 19 Full Moon wo Sagashite Looking for the Full Moon TV · 2002 · 52 episodes · Studio Deen · #835 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
20. 20 Kaleido Star TV · 2003 · 51 episodes · Gonzo · #906 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
21. 21 Akachan to Boku Baby and Me TV · 1996 · 35 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #1042 on MyAnimeList
22. 22 Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster Gunbuster OVA · 1988 · 6 episodes · Gainax · #1055 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
23. 23 Taishou Otome Otogibanashi Taisho Otome Fairy Tale TV · 2021 · 12 episodes · SynergySP · #1204 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
24. 24 Gokinjo Monogatari Neighborhood Stories TV · 1995 · 50 episodes · Toei Animation · #1274 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
25. 25 Tantei Gakuen Q Detective School Q TV · 2003 · 45 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #1291 on MyAnimeList 84% 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.