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The best parody fantasy anime you can start from the beginning

32 anime that are both fantasy and parody, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!, Maoujou de Oyasumi, Mahoujin Guruguru (2017).

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1. 1 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
2. 2 Maoujou de Oyasumi Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle TV · 2020 · 12 episodes · Doga Kobo · #843 on MyAnimeList 87% would recommend
3. 3 Mahoujin Guruguru (2017) Magical Circle Guru-Guru TV · 2017 · 24 episodes · Production I.G · #1176 on MyAnimeList 82% would recommend
4. 4 Isekai Ojisan Uncle from Another World TV · 2022 · 13 episodes · Atelier Pontdarc · #1337 on MyAnimeList 85% would recommend
5. 5 Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt TV · 2010 · 13 episodes · Gainax · #1344 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
6. 6 Fate/Grand Carnival OVA · 2020 · 4 episodes · Lerche · #1450 on MyAnimeList 83% would recommend
7. 7 Mashle Mashle: Magic and Muscles TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · A-1 Pictures · #1748 on MyAnimeList 84% would recommend
8. 8 Shinchou Yuusha: Kono Yuusha ga Ore Tueee Kuse ni Shinchou Sugiru Cautious Hero: The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious TV · 2019 · 12 episodes · White Fox · #2375 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
9. 9 Isekai Quartet TV · 2019 · 12 episodes · Studio PuYUKAI · #2770 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
10. 10 Koi wa Sekai Seifuku no Ato de Love After World Domination TV · 2022 · 12 episodes · Project No.9 · #2775 on MyAnimeList 78% would recommend
11. 11 Megami "Isekai Tensei Nani ni Naritai desu ka" Ore "Yuusha no Rokkotsu de" My Ribdiculous Reincarnation TV · 2026 · 12 episodes · Qzil.la · #2825 on MyAnimeList 68% would recommend
12. 12 Senyuu. TV · 2013 · 13 episodes · Ordet · #3275 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
13. 13 Isekai Shikkaku No Longer Allowed in Another World TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · Atelier Pontdarc · #3506 on MyAnimeList 74% would recommend
14. 14 Abenobashi Mahou☆Shoutengai Magical☆Shopping Arcade Abenobashi TV · 2002 · 13 episodes · Madhouse · #3601 on MyAnimeList 73% would recommend
15. 15 Outbreak Company TV · 2013 · 12 episodes · feel. · #4074 on MyAnimeList 72% would recommend
16. 16 Fantasy Bishoujo Juniku Ojisan to Life with an Ordinary Guy who Reincarnated into a Total Fantasy Knockout TV · 2022 · 12 episodes · OLM · #4222 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
17. 17 Hoshi no Kirby Kirby: Right Back at Ya! TV · 2001 · 100 episodes · Studio Sign · #5064 on MyAnimeList 60% would recommend
18. 18 Choujigen Game Neptune The Animation Hyperdimension Neptunia TV · 2013 · 12 episodes · David Production · #5421 on MyAnimeList 61% would recommend
19. 19 Dragon Half OVA · 1993 · 2 episodes · Production I.G · #5426 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
20. 20 Binan Koukou Chikyuu Bouei-bu Love! Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! TV · 2015 · 12 episodes · Diomedéa · #5844 on MyAnimeList 57% would recommend
21. 21 Kerokero Chime TV · 1997 · 30 episodes · Studio Comet · #5997 on MyAnimeList 58% would recommend
22. 22 Kaminaki Sekai no Kamisama Katsudou Kamikatsu: Working for God in a Godless World TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · Studio Palette · #6860 on MyAnimeList 57% would recommend
23. 23 Yuusha ga Shinda! The Legendary Hero Is Dead! TV · 2023 · 12 episodes · LIDENFILMS · #7300 on MyAnimeList 53% would recommend
24. 24 Rokumon Tengai Mon Colle Knights Six Gates Faraway Mon Colle Knights TV · 2000 · 51 episodes · Studio Deen · #7347 on MyAnimeList 51% would recommend
25. 25 Si Ge Yongzhe 4 Cut Hero ONA · 2023 · 10 episodes · PHANTOM · #7740 on MyAnimeList 53% 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.