whatanimeshouldiwatchnext · Sci-Fi

The best parody sci-fi anime you can start from the beginning

27 anime that are both sci-fi and parody, ranked by MyAnimeList, with none of the sequels, side stories or recap editions you cannot start cold. Top of the list: Gintama, FLCL, Musekinin Kanchou Tylor.

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1. 1 Gintama TV · 2006 · 201 episodes · Sunrise · #21 on MyAnimeList 91% would recommend
2. 2 FLCL OVA · 2000 · 6 episodes · Gainax · #683 on MyAnimeList 85% 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 Keroro Gunsou Sgt. Frog TV · 2004 · 358 episodes · Sunrise · #1423 on MyAnimeList 81% would recommend
5. 5 Yuuki Bakuhatsu Bang Bravern Brave Bang Bravern! TV · 2024 · 12 episodes · CygamesPictures · #1958 on MyAnimeList 77% would recommend
6. 6 Uchuu Patrol Luluco Space Patrol Luluco TV · 2016 · 13 episodes · Trigger · #2128 on MyAnimeList 80% would recommend
7. 7 Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo TV · 2003 · 76 episodes · Toei Animation · #2137 on MyAnimeList 71% would recommend
8. 8 Kidou Senkan Nadesico Martian Successor Nadesico TV · 1996 · 26 episodes · Xebec · #2150 on MyAnimeList 79% would recommend
9. 9 Heppoko Jikken Animation Excel♥Saga Excel Saga TV · 1999 · 26 episodes · J.C.Staff · #2235 on MyAnimeList 75% would recommend
10. 10 Haiyore! Nyaruko-san Nyaruko: Crawling With Love! TV · 2012 · 12 episodes · Xebec · #5060 on MyAnimeList 66% would recommend
11. 11 Choujigen Game Neptune The Animation Hyperdimension Neptunia TV · 2013 · 12 episodes · David Production · #5421 on MyAnimeList 61% would recommend
12. 12 Genji Tsuushin Agedama TV · 1991 · 51 episodes · Gallop · #5500 on MyAnimeList 70% would recommend
13. 13 Katte ni Kaizou OVA · 2011 · 6 episodes · Shaft · #5640 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
14. 14 Sumeba Miyako no Cosmos-sou Suttoko Taisen Dokkoida Dokkoida?! TV · 2003 · 12 episodes · ufotable · #5762 on MyAnimeList 63% would recommend
15. 15 Boku to Roboko Me & Roboco TV · 2023 · 28 episodes · Gallop · #5781 on MyAnimeList 60% would recommend
16. 16 Ryuuseiki Gakusaver Shooting Star Gakusaver OVA · 1993 · 6 episodes · Production I.G · #6201 on MyAnimeList 62% would recommend
17. 17 Sengoku Majin Goushougun Macron 1 TV · 1981 · 26 episodes · Ashi Productions · #6274 on MyAnimeList 59% would recommend
18. 18 Tenchi Muyou!: Galaxy Police Mihoshi Space Adventure OVA · 1994 · 1 episode · AIC · #6466 on MyAnimeList 60% would recommend
19. 19 Puni Puni☆Poemii Puni Puni Poemy OVA · 2001 · 2 episodes · J.C.Staff · #7880 on MyAnimeList 55% would recommend
20. 20 Heybot! HEYBOT! TV · 2016 · 50 episodes · Bandai Namco Pictures · #7919 on MyAnimeList 47% would recommend
21. 21 Gekiganger 3: The Movie Gekiganger 3 OVA · 1998 · 1 episode · Xebec · #8106 on MyAnimeList 53% would recommend
22. 22 Puso Ni Comi ONA · 2019 · 20 episodes · Point Pictures · #8386 on MyAnimeList 47% would recommend
23. 23 Ore, Twintail ni Narimasu. Gonna be the Twin-Tail!! TV · 2014 · 12 episodes · Production IMS · #8530 on MyAnimeList 49% would recommend
24. 24 Uchuu Senkan Tiramisù Space Battleship Tiramisu TV · 2018 · 13 episodes · Gonzo · #8778 on MyAnimeList 47% would recommend
25. 25 Getsumen to Heiki Mina Mina TV · 2007 · 11 episodes · Gonzo · #9186 on MyAnimeList 46% 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.