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The best school comedy anime you can start from the beginning

438 anime that are both comedy and school, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Nichijou, Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan, Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen.

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1. 1 Nichijou Nichijou - My Ordinary Life TV · 2011 · 26 episodes · Kyoto Animation · #180 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
2. 2 Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. TV · 2016 · 120 episodes · J.C.Staff · #226 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
3. 3 Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen Kaguya-sama: Love is War TV · 2019 · 12 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #233 on MyAnimeList 94% would recommend
4. 4 Seihantai na Kimi to Boku You and I Are Polar Opposites TV · 2026 · 12 episodes · Lapin Track · #366 on MyAnimeList 94% 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 SKET Dance TV · 2011 · 77 episodes · Tatsunoko Production · #453 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
7. 7 Asobi Asobase Asobi Asobase: Workshop of Fun TV · 2018 · 12 episodes · Lerche · #458 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
8. 8 Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu The Dangers in My Heart TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · Shin-Ei Animation · #459 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
9. 9 Cardcaptor Sakura TV · 1998 · 70 episodes · Madhouse · #461 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
10. 10 Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!! Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! TV · 2026 · 13 episodes · Drive · #481 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
11. 11 Ouran Koukou Host Club Ouran High School Host Club TV · 2006 · 26 episodes · Bones · #516 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
12. 12 Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na! Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken! TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · Science SARU · #547 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
13. 13 Gin no Saji Silver Spoon TV · 2013 · 11 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #612 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
14. 14 Azumanga Daiou The Animation Azumanga Daioh: The Animation TV · 2002 · 26 episodes · J.C.Staff · #623 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
15. 15 Hikaru no Go TV · 2001 · 75 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #627 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
16. 16 Kyou kara Ore wa!! OVA · 1993 · 10 episodes · Studio Pierrot · #631 on MyAnimeList 89% would recommend
17. 17 Ansatsu Kyoushitsu Assassination Classroom TV · 2015 · 22 episodes · Lerche · #639 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
18. 18 Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #651 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
19. 19 Fujimoto Tatsuki 17-26 Tatsuki Fujimoto 17-26 ONA · 2025 · 8 episodes · P.A. Works · #702 on MyAnimeList 92% would recommend
20. 20 Kill la Kill TV · 2013 · 24 episodes · Trigger · #708 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
21. 21 Lovely★Complex Lovely Complex TV · 2007 · 24 episodes · Toei Animation · #709 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
22. 22 Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi KenIchi: The Mightiest Disciple TV · 2006 · 50 episodes · TMS Entertainment · #718 on MyAnimeList 88% would recommend
23. 23 Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU TV · 2013 · 13 episodes · Brain's Base · #768 on MyAnimeList 90% would recommend
24. 24 Kaichou wa Maid-sama! Maid Sama! TV · 2010 · 26 episodes · J.C.Staff · #783 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
25. 25 Ranma ½ (2024) TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · MAPPA · #824 on MyAnimeList 91% 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.