whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Comedy

The best historical comedy anime you can start from the beginning

70 anime that are both comedy and historical, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Gintama, Samurai Champloo, Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan.

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1. 1 Gintama TV · 2006 · 201 episodes · Sunrise · #21 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
2. 2 Samurai Champloo TV · 2004 · 26 episodes · Manglobe · #152 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
3. 3 Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan Rurouni Kenshin TV · 1996 · 94 episodes · Gallop · #365 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
4. 4 Hyouge Mono TV · 2011 · 39 episodes · Bee Train · #705 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
5. 5 Yi Nian Yong Heng A Will Eternal ONA · 2020 · 52 episodes · B.CMAY PICTURES · #789 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
6. 6 Kurenai no Buta Porco Rosso Film · 1992 · Studio Ghibli · #807 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
7. 7 Taishou Otome Otogibanashi Taisho Otome Fairy Tale TV · 2021 · 12 episodes · SynergySP · #1204 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
8. 8 Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi The Elusive Samurai TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · CloverWorks · #1230 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
9. 9 Liang Bu Yi No Doubt In Us ONA · 2021 · 24 episodes · Paper Plane Animation Studio · #1279 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
10. 10 Watashi no Ashinaga Ojisan My Daddy Long Legs TV · 1990 · 40 episodes · Nippon Animation · #1442 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
11. 11 Nezha Zhi Mo Tong Jiang Shi Ne Zha Film · 2019 · October Media · #1455 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
12. 12 Tianbao Fuyao Lu Legend of Exorcism ONA · 2020 · 13 episodes · Sparkly Key Animation Studio · #1797 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
13. 13 Tong Ling Fei Psychic Princess ONA · 2018 · 16 episodes · Haoliners Animation · #1832 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
14. 14 Fushigi no Umi no Nadia Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water TV · 1990 · 39 episodes · Gainax · #2100 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
15. 15 Nobunaga Concerto TV · 2014 · 10 episodes · Fuji TV · #2158 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
16. 16 Oushitsu Kyoushi Heine The Royal Tutor TV · 2017 · 12 episodes · Bridge · #2411 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
17. 17 Chouyaku Hyakuninisshu: Uta Koi. Utakoi TV · 2012 · 13 episodes · TYO Animations · #2442 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
18. 18 Taishou Yakyuu Musume. Taisho Baseball Girls TV · 2009 · 12 episodes · J.C.Staff · #2655 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
19. 19 Oda Nobuna no Yabou The Ambition of Oda Nobuna TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · Madhouse · #2889 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
20. 20 Zhui Xu My Heroic Husband ONA · 2023 · 12 episodes · Oriental Creative Color · #2911 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
21. 21 Meng Qi Shi Shen Cinderella Chef ONA · 2018 · 12 episodes · Wawayu Animation · #2988 on MyAnimeList 76% would recommend
22. 22 Dae Jang Geum: Jang Geum's Dream TV · 2005 · 26 episodes · #3197 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
23. 23 Hetalia Axis Powers ONA · 2009 · 52 episodes · Studio Deen · #3449 on MyAnimeList 69% would recommend
24. 24 Doupo Cangqiong Fights Break Sphere ONA · 2017 · 12 episodes · Foch Film · #3559 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
25. 25 Oh! Edo Rocket TV · 2007 · 26 episodes · Madhouse · #3822 on MyAnimeList 70% 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.