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The best space comedy anime you can start from the beginning

29 anime that are both comedy and space, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Uchuu Kyoudai, Space☆Dandy, Musekinin Kanchou Tylor.

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1. 1 Uchuu Kyoudai Space Brothers TV · 2012 · 99 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #177 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
2. 2 Space☆Dandy Space Dandy TV · 2014 · 13 episodes · Bones · #966 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
3. 3 Musekinin Kanchou Tylor The Irresponsible Captain Tylor TV · 1993 · 26 episodes · Tatsunoko Production · #1032 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
4. 4 Top wo Nerae! Gunbuster Gunbuster OVA · 1988 · 6 episodes · Gainax · #1055 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
5. 5 Seihou Bukyou Outlaw Star Outlaw Star TV · 1998 · 24 episodes · Sunrise · #1098 on MyAnimeList 86% would recommend
6. 6 Tenchi Muyou! Ryououki Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki OVA · 1992 · 6 episodes · AIC · #1762 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
7. 7 Uchuu Patrol Luluco Space Patrol Luluco TV · 2016 · 13 episodes · Trigger · #2128 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
8. 8 Kidou Senkan Nadesico Martian Successor Nadesico TV · 1996 · 26 episodes · Xebec · #2150 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
9. 9 Tenchi Muyou! Tenchi Muyo! Tenchi Universe TV · 1995 · 26 episodes · AIC · #2528 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
10. 10 Top wo Nerae! & Top wo Nerae 2! Gattai Movie!! Film · 2006 · Gainax · #2746 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
11. 11 Lutu Weiji! Sheng Freya Hao Tebie Shijian Journey Crisis! The St. Freya Special Event ONA · 2024 · 1 episode · HuaMei Animation · #3041 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
12. 12 Tenchi Muyou! GXP TV · 2002 · 26 episodes · AIC · #4025 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
13. 13 Lost Universe TV · 1998 · 26 episodes · E&G Films · #4726 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
14. 14 Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo The Girl Who Leapt Through Space TV · 2009 · 26 episodes · Sunrise · #4785 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
15. 15 Ore wa Seikan Kokka no Akutoku Ryoushu! I'm the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire! TV · 2025 · 12 episodes · Quad · #4878 on MyAnimeList 67% would recommend
16. 16 Kachou Ouji Legend of Black Heaven TV · 1999 · 13 episodes · AIC · #4913 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
17. 17 Bomberman Jetters TV · 2002 · 52 episodes · Studio Deen · #4996 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
18. 18 Ryuuseiki Gakusaver Shooting Star Gakusaver OVA · 1993 · 6 episodes · Production I.G · #6201 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
19. 19 Crayon Shin-chan Gaiden: Alien vs. Shinnosuke ONA · 2016 · 13 episodes · Shin-Ei Animation · #6418 on MyAnimeList 57% would recommend
20. 20 Tenchi Muyou!: Galaxy Police Mihoshi Space Adventure OVA · 1994 · 1 episode · AIC · #6466 on MyAnimeList 60% would recommend
21. 21 Muteki Robo Trider G7 Invincible Robo Trider G7 TV · 1980 · 50 episodes · Sunrise · #6874 on MyAnimeList 56% would recommend
22. 22 Gundam vs Hello Kitty ONA · 2019 · 3 episodes · #6986 on MyAnimeList 49% would recommend
23. 23 RobiHachi TV · 2019 · 12 episodes · Studio Comet · #7552 on MyAnimeList 49% would recommend
24. 24 21 Emon TV · 1991 · 39 episodes · Shin-Ei Animation · #7753 on MyAnimeList 57% would recommend
25. 25 Trava: Fist Planet OVA · 2002 · 4 episodes · Madhouse · #7951 on MyAnimeList 54% 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.