10 Funniest Anime Of All Time, Ranked

Daksh Chaudhary
Apr 29
5 min read

There’s something special about anime that knows how to make you laugh until your stomach hurts. Whether it’s through crazy characters, wild situations, or just plain weird comedy, funny anime has a charm of its own. And honestly, sometimes we all just need a good laugh.

This list brings together some of the funniest anime series ever made - shows that are known for their wholesomeness, timing, and funniest moments. If you're feeling low or just want something that doesn’t take itself too seriously, these anime are the perfect pick-me-up.

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10/10 Prison School

Next on the list, we have Prison School, where five boys enroll in a formerly all-girls school and immediately get thrown into prison for breaking the rules. What follows next is ridiculous schemes, over-the-top punishments, and some of the dumbest but funniest decisions in anime history.

Fair warning: The show has plenty of fan service. The humor is raunchy, the situations are absurd, and the characters have zero shame. But if you enjoy dark comedy with no filter, Prison School is a wild ride from start to finish.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
July 2015	7.59	J.C. Staff	Comedy, Ecchi	Crunchyroll

9/10 KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World!

Kazuma dies in the dumbest way possible (freaking out over a tractor) and gets reincarnated in a fantasy world. Sounds cool, right? Nope. His team is a disaster: a useless goddess, a knight who loves pain, and a mage who can only cast one spell.

Every quest goes wrong in the funniest ways, whether it’s getting scammed by merchants, accidentally starting a war, or just being broke all the time. If you love fantasy tropes turned into comedy, KonoSuba is unbeatable.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
January 2016	8.10	Studio Deen	Adventure, Comedy	Crunchyroll

8/10 Hinamatsuri

What happens when a yakuza member suddenly becomes the guardian of a psychic girl with the social skills of a rock? Sounds interesting, right? Hina, the psychic girl, is ridiculously overpowered but completely clueless. She uses her powers to get what she wants - usually food, while her dad tries and fails to control her.

One of the funniest arcs? Hina ends up homeless and somehow becomes the most successful homeless person ever. She builds a cardboard mansion, makes friends with other homeless people, and even starts a business. If you love absurd humor with a side of unexpected wholesomeness, this one’s for you.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
April 2018	8.12	feel.	Comedy	Crunchyroll

7/10 Ouran High School Host Club

A broke scholarship student accidentally breaks an expensive vase and is forced to join the school’s Host Club, a group of rich, eccentric boys who entertain female students. The catch? She has to pretend to be a guy. That's the weird premise of Ouran High School Host Club.

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The club members are all dramatic in their own way - from the princely Tamaki to the mysterious twins. Their over-the-top behavior and silly misunderstandings make every episode a delight. It's funny, light, and a little heartwarming too.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
April 2006	8.16	Bones	Comedy, Romance	Netflix

6/10 Daily Lives of High School Boys

No superpowers, no fantasy worlds, just high school boys being dumb. They pretend to be samurai by the river, make up dramatic backstories for no reason, and fail miserably at impressing girls. This anime is filled with the most random and hilarious conversations about haircuts, coolness, and totally unnecessary dramatics.

It’s super relatable, especially if you've ever had weird talks with friends that went way too far. The comedy feels natural, almost like you're part of their group. Honestly, it's one of the most underrated gems out there.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
January 2012	8.23	Sunrise	Comedy	Prime Video

5/10 Barakamon

A talented but hot-headed calligrapher punches an old man for insulting his work. As punishment, he’s shipped off to a tiny island village. Now, instead of peace and quiet, he’s stuck with a wild little girl named Naru, who treats his house like her personal playground.

The best part? Naru has zero filter. She’ll barge in, demand snacks, and drag him into the weirdest adventures, like digging up sweet potatoes or pretending to be a detective. Barakamon is the funniest anime in the most amazing way possible.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
July 2014	8.37	Kinema Citrus	Slice of Life	Prime Video

4/10 The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.

Saiki just wants to live a quiet life, but being a psychic makes that nearly impossible. He can read minds, teleport, and pretty much do anything, yet somehow, he’s always surrounded by the loudest, dumbest people alive. Definitely one of the funniest anime out there.

The comedy comes from his deadpan reactions to the madness around him. His inner thoughts are gold, and watching him struggle to stay normal is weirdly funny. You’ll finish one episode and immediately want to watch five more.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
July 2016	8.41	J.C.Staff, Egg Firm	Comedy	Netflix

3/10 Nichijou

Nichijou means “everyday life,” but nothing in this anime is normal. It takes regular daily stuff, like going to school or eating lunch, and turns it into explosions, wrestling matches, and talking cats.

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The animation is over-the-top in the best way. One second, characters are having a normal conversation. Next, they’re screaming like the world is ending because someone stole their lunch. If you love unpredictable, surreal humor, Nichijou will have you laughing nonstop.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
April 2011	8.47	Kyoto Animation	Comedy	Crunchyroll

2/10 One Punch Man

Yes, it’s an action anime, but One Punch Man is also a masterclass in parody and humor. Saitama is a hero who’s so strong he can end any fight with one punch. And guess what? He’s super bored because of it.

The real fun comes from his casual attitude while everything else around him is ridiculously intense. Everyone is yelling, powering up, or crying, and Saitama’s just wondering what’s for dinner. That's the genius of One Punch Man.

Release Year	MAL Rating	Animation Studio	Genre	Watch On
October 2015	8.49	Madhouse, J.C. Staff	Action, Comedy	Netflix

1/10 Gintama

Gintama is the king of comedy anime. It's full of parodies, ridiculous situations, and characters who break the fourth wall like it’s their full-time job. One moment they're fighting aliens, the next they’re arguing about anime tropes. It never gets old.

The humor here is fast and sharp. You’ll find yourself laughing at the dumbest things, then suddenly crying in the next episode, because yes, it somehow does drama well too. The cast is unforgettable, especially Gintoki, who might just be the funniest anime protagonist ever.