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The best gag humor comedy anime you can start from the beginning

93 anime that are both comedy and gag humor, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Gintama, Nichijou, Grand Blue.

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1. 1 Gintama TV · 2006 · 201 episodes · Sunrise · #21 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
2. 2 Nichijou Nichijou - My Ordinary Life TV · 2011 · 26 episodes · Kyoto Animation · #180 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
3. 3 Grand Blue Grand Blue Dreaming TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · Zero-G · #196 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
4. 4 Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. TV · 2016 · 120 episodes · J.C.Staff · #226 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
5. 5 Danshi Koukousei no Nichijou Daily Lives of High School Boys TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · Sunrise · #422 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
6. 6 Asobi Asobase Asobi Asobase: Workshop of Fun TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · Lerche · #458 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
7. 7 Detroit Metal City OVA · 2008 · 12 episodes · Studio 4°C · #610 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
8. 8 Azumanga Daiou The Animation Azumanga Daioh: The Animation TV · 2002 · 26 episodes · J.C.Staff · #623 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
9. 9 City The Animation TV · 2025 · 13 episodes · Kyoto Animation · #626 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
10. 10 Golden Boy OVA · 1995 · 6 episodes · APPP · #684 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
11. 11 Kakushigoto TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · Ajia-do · #818 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
12. 12 Sakigake!! Cromartie Koukou Cromartie High School TV · 2003 · 26 episodes · Production I.G · #963 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
13. 13 School Rumble TV · 2004 · 26 episodes · Studio Comet · #985 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
14. 14 Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei TV · 2007 · 12 episodes · Shaft · #1076 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
15. 15 Jungle wa Itsumo Hare nochi Guu Haré+Guu TV · 2001 · 26 episodes · Shin-Ei Animation · #1127 on MyAnimeList
16. 16 Kochira Katsushikaku Kameari Kouenmae Hashutsujo KochiKame TV · 1996 · 373 episodes · Gallop · #1129 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
17. 17 Lucky☆Star TV · 2007 · 24 episodes · Kyoto Animation · #1281 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
18. 18 Tentai Senshi Sunred TV · 2008 · 26 episodes · AIC ASTA · #1321 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
19. 19 Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt TV · 2010 · 13 episodes · Gainax · #1344 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
20. 20 Joshikousei no Mudazukai Wasteful Days of High School Girls TV · 2019 · 12 episodes · Passione · #1422 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
21. 21 Uramichi Oniisan Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan TV · 2021 · 13 episodes · Studio Blanc. · #1470 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
22. 22 Binbougami ga! Good Luck Girl! TV · 2012 · 13 episodes · Sunrise · #1559 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
23. 23 Mashle Mashle: Magic and Muscles TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #1748 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
24. 24 Prison School TV · 2015 · 12 episodes · J.C.Staff · #1866 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
25. 25 Sexy Commando Gaiden: Sugoi yo!! Masaru-san TV · 1998 · 48 episodes · Magic Bus · #1871 on MyAnimeList 77% 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.