What is Absurdist Humour anime?

Absurdist (surreal) humour is a form of humour based on violations of causal reasoning with events and behaviours that are logically incongruent. Constructions of surreal humour involve bizarre juxtapositions, non-sequiturs, irrational situations, and/or expressions of nonsense. The humour arises from a subversion of audience's expectations, so that amusement is founded on unpredictability, separate from a logical analysis of the situation.

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Hime-sama, "Goumon" no Jikan desu 2nd Season

('Tis Time for "Torture," Princess Season 2)

0

Description:

The second season of Hime-sama, "Goumon" no Jikan desu.
Type

TV

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

upcoming

Aired

2024-12-31

Mononoke: Karakasa

(Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain)

0

Description:

Asa and Kame strike up an immediate friendship when they arrive at the same time for their first day of duty at the Ooku, the splendid pleasure palace housing the harem of Lord Tenshi. The two young women are there to join the many hundreds of other maidservants—men are barred from entering, with immediate beheading the price of trespassing. It soon becomes clear that sinister schemes and cynical rivalries lie behind the luxurious lifestyle and ritualized routines of the Ooku. Meanwhile, a mysterious wandering potion-peddler known only as the Medicine Seller subtly insinuates himself into the Ooku, just as an uncanny, otherworldly menace begins to reveal itself. (Source: Fantasia Festival, edited)
Type

movie

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

89 Min

Rating

Violence

Status

finished

Aired

2024-07-26

Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan

(My Deer Friend Nokotan)

7.13

Description:

Koshi Torako has everyone fooled. Her classmates see her as the perfect honor student, unaware of her secret delinquent past. But her new picturesque school life is thrown into chaos when she bumps into Shikanoko Noko, a girl with antlers! Mayhem seems to follow this strange doe-eyed girl. Who, or what, is she? (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: Each episode streamed 4 days early on ABEMA. The original TV broadcast started on July 7th, 2024.
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

finished

Aired

2024-07-07

Himesama "Goumon" no Jikan desu

('Tis Time for "Torture," Princess)

7.16

Description:

As the war between the Imperial Army and Hellhorde rages on, the Princess, despite being armed with her mythical sword Excalibur, is captured and imprisoned. What kind of torture does she face at the hands of the chief demon interrogator? Fluffy fresh-baked toast! Hot, steaming ramen! Oh, the humanity! Can the Princess withstand these tormenting treats and keep her kingdom’s secrets safe? (Source: Crunchyroll)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

finished

Aired

2024-01-08

Helck

(Helck)

7.35

Description:

A certain country in the demon world. The Demon King was defeated by the hands of one of the heroes, and a competition was held for the title of the New Demon King. The Imperial Four Heavenly Kings Vermilio, who is in charge of the tournament, is furious at the participation of the human hero Helck, who is supposed to be her enemy. After receiving news of the fall of the castle of Urum before the final, Vermilio sets out to retake Urum Castle with Helck and other finalists. With a smile, Helck says, "Let's destroy humans." Are those words true? The truth behind the smile is... Notes: ・The first and second episode premiered at Anime Expo 2023 on July 1. (Source: HIDIVE)
Type

TV

Episodes

24

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2023-07-12

Yuusha ga Shinda!

(The Legendary Hero Is Dead!)

6.53

Description:

Touka is just your average (slightly perverted) farmer in the village of Cheza. While he daydreams about being a hero and getting the girl, the real hero, Sion, is out battling demons that threaten to invade the world! But one day, Touka accidentally kills the hero…?! With the Legendary Hero dead, who’s going to save the world now?! Touka quickly buries Sion’s body to hide the evidence, but wakes up the next day to discover he is no longer in his own body…!! (Source: Shogakukan)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or Older

Status

finished

Aired

2023-04-07

Akiba Maid Sensou

(Akiba Maid War)

7.61

Description:

Akihabara is the center of the universe for the coolest hobbies and quirkiest amusements. In the spring of 1999, bright-eyed Nagomi Wahira moves there with dreams of joining a maid café. She quickly dons an apron at café Ton Tokoton, AKA the Pig Hut. But adjusting to life in bustling Akihabara isn’t as easy as serving tea and delighting customers. Paired with the dour Ranko who never seems to smile, Nagomi must do her best to elevate the Pig Hut over all other maid cafés vying for top ranking. Along the way she’ll slice out a place for herself amid the frills and thrills of life at the Pig Hut. Just when Nagomi’s dreams are within her grasp, she discovers not everything is as it seems amid the maid cafés of Akihabara. (Source: HIDIVE)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Violence

Status

finished

Aired

2022-10-07

Poputepipikku 2

(Pop Team Epic 2)

7.54

Description:

The second season of Pop Team Epic.
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2022-10-01

Kenda Master Ken

(Kenda Master Ken)

0

Description:

Ken Tamaki defeats corrupt organizations and even finds love through his favorite pastime, the Japanese skill toy "kendama." But kendama is no mere toy. The stakes are high and Ken will have to fight for his right to play in KENDA MASTER KEN! (Source: HDIVE)
Type

TV

Episodes

10

Ep.Length

14 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2022-04-01

Vegetable

0

Description:

A short animated film by Takena Nagao.
Type

movie

Episodes

1

Status

finished

Aired

2021-12-09

Sarazanmai

(Sarazanmai)

7.42

Description:

The setting is Asakusa. One day, second-years in middle school Kazuki Yasaka, Toi Kuji, and Enta Jinnai meet Keppi, a mysterious kappa-like creature, who steals their shirikodama and transforms them into kappas. "To return to your original forms," Keppi tells them, "you must fight the zombies and take the shirikodama from them." Can the boys connect with each other and steal the zombies' shirikodama?! This is the story of three boys who can't connect with someone important to them, learning about what it truly means to do so. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Type

TV

Episodes

11

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2019-04-12

Virtual-san wa Miteiru

(Virtual-san Looking)

5.33

Description:

A TV anime featuring 30 VTubers including Mirai Akari, Siro, Nekomiya Hinata, Tsukino Mito, Tanaka Hime, and Suzuki Hina! In a creative collaboration Anno Hideaki, the six primary cast members will appear in Evangelion costumes. The theme song is composed by producer Nakata Yasutaka, sung by Kizuna Ai in the first six episodes, before being taken over for episodes seven through twelve by the main cast as the special VTuber unit dubbed "Virtual Real". An original 3DCG animated project with an omnibus format designed to put the personality and charm of VTubers on full display. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

23 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2019-01-10

Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan (TV) 2

(The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. 2)

8.21

Description:

Sequel to Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan (TV).
Type

TV

Episodes

24

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2018-01-17

Pop Team Epic

7.05

Description:

Popuko and Pipimi are a pair of foul-mouthed girls ready to take on every pop culture reference ever made. Pop Team Epic follows the pair through a series of surreal skits and short stories full of internet, movie, video game, and self-referential based comedy. (Source: Anime News Network)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2018-01-07

Teekyuu 9

(Teekyu 9)

6.62

Description:

Ninth season of the Teekyuu anime series.
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

3 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2017-07-12

Keijo!!!!!!!!

(Keijo!!!!!!!!)

6.96

Description:

Kaminashi Nozomi (17) is an exceptional gymnast. So much so that colleges with some of the best gymnastic programs are trying to recruit her. Unfortunately for them, she has other plans. Due to her family being extremely poor, money is everything to her. That's why she wants to step into the world of "Keijo." "Keijo" is a type of gambling sport where girls stand on a small floating platform and compete against one another. The aim is to push the other contestant off of the platform into the water, but they are only allowed to use their butt or breasts to push the others off. Will Nozomi be able to compete in the intense world of "Keijo" and bring wealth and fortune for her family? (Source: MangaHelpers)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Mild Nudity

Status

finished

Aired

2016-10-06

Teekyuu 8

(Teekyu 8)

6.61

Description:

Eighth season of the Teekyuu anime series.
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

2 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2016-10-05

WWW.Working!!

(WWW.WAGNARIA!!)

7.42

Description:

Daisuke Higashida is a serious first-year student at Higashizaka High School. He lives a peaceful everyday life even though he is not satisfied with the family who doesn't laugh at all and makes him tired. However, his father's company goes bankrupt one day, and he can no longer afford allowances, cellphone bills, and commuter tickets. When his father orders him to take up a part-time job, Daisuke decides to work at a nearby family restaurant in order to avoid traveling 15 kilometers to school by bicycle.
Type

TV

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2016-10-01

Saiki Kusuo no Ψ-nan (TV)

(The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.)

8.21

Description:

To the average person, psychic abilities might seem a blessing; for Kusuo Saiki, however, this couldn't be further from the truth. Gifted with a wide assortment of supernatural abilities ranging from telepathy to x-ray vision, he finds this so-called blessing to be nothing but a curse. As all the inconveniences his powers cause constantly pile up, all Kusuo aims for is an ordinary, hassle-free life—a life where ignorance is bliss. Unfortunately, the life of a psychic is far from quiet. Though Kusuo tries to stay out of the spotlight by keeping his powers a secret from his classmates, he ends up inadvertently attracting the attention of many odd characters, such as the empty-headed Riki Nendou and the delusional Shun Kaidou. Forced to deal with the craziness of the people around him, Kusuo comes to learn that the ordinary life he has been striving for is a lot more difficult to achieve than expected. Note: Originally aired as 120 5min episodes that were later compiled into 24 normal lenght episodes
Type

TV

Episodes

120

Ep.Length

5 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2016-07-04

Teekyuu 7 Specials

6.5

Description:

Unaired specials included in the Blu-ray and DVD release.
Type

special

Episodes

2

Ep.Length

2 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2016-05-27

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