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The best parody comedy anime you can start from the beginning

141 anime that are both comedy and parody, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Gintama, One Punch Man, Detroit Metal City.

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1. 1 Gintama TV · 2006 · 201 episodes · Sunrise · #21 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
2. 2 One Punch Man One-Punch Man TV · 2015 · 12 episodes · Madhouse · #181 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
3. 3 Detroit Metal City OVA · 2008 · 12 episodes · Studio 4°C · #610 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
4. 4 Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! KonoSuba: God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! TV · 2016 · 10 episodes · Studio Deen · #618 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
5. 5 FLCL OVA · 2000 · 6 episodes · Gainax · #683 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
6. 6 Maoujou de Oyasumi Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · Doga Kobo · #843 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
7. 7 Romantic Killer ONA · 2022 · 12 episodes · domerica · #962 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
8. 8 Sakigake!! Cromartie Koukou Cromartie High School TV · 2003 · 26 episodes · Production I.G · #963 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
9. 9 Carnival Phantasm OVA · 2011 · 12 episodes · Lerche · #997 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
10. 10 Musekinin Kanchou Tylor The Irresponsible Captain Tylor TV · 1993 · 26 episodes · Tatsunoko Production · #1032 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
11. 11 Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei TV · 2007 · 12 episodes · Shaft · #1076 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
12. 12 Mahoujin Guruguru (2017) Magical Circle Guru-Guru TV · 2017 · 24 episodes · Production I.G · #1176 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
13. 13 Tentai Senshi Sunred TV · 2008 · 26 episodes · AIC ASTA · #1321 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
14. 14 Isekai Ojisan Uncle from Another World TV · 2022 · 13 episodes · Atelier Pontdarc · #1337 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
15. 15 Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt TV · 2010 · 13 episodes · Gainax · #1344 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
16. 16 Keroro Gunsou Sgt. Frog TV · 2004 · 358 episodes · Sunrise · #1423 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
17. 17 Fate/Grand Carnival OVA · 2020 · 4 episodes · Lerche · #1450 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
18. 18 Kimi no Koto ga Daidaidaidaidaisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · Bibury Animation Studios · #1542 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
19. 19 Binbougami ga! Good Luck Girl! TV · 2012 · 13 episodes · Sunrise · #1559 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
20. 20 Seto no Hanayome My Bride is a Mermaid TV · 2007 · 26 episodes · Gonzo · #1620 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
21. 21 Genshiken TV · 2004 · 12 episodes · Palm Studio · #1671 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
22. 22 Mashle Mashle: Magic and Muscles TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #1748 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
23. 23 Yuuki Bakuhatsu Bang Bravern Brave Bang Bravern! TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · CygamesPictures · #1958 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
24. 24 Uchuu Patrol Luluco Space Patrol Luluco TV · 2016 · 13 episodes · Trigger · #2128 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
25. 25 Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo TV · 2003 · 76 episodes · Toei Animation · #2137 on MyAnimeList 71% 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.