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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Ketsuekigata-kun!

6.13

Description:

The anime adapted from the manga remake version of the Korean webtoon "A Simple Thinking about Bloodtypes" involving the faceless and nameless characters of four different blood types to discuss about popular anthropomorphized blood types (the stereotypes about the blood types) in Japan and Korea. (Source: ANN)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

2 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2013-04-07

Teekyuu 3 Specials

6.47

Description:

Short specials included in the BD release.
Type

special

Episodes

2

Ep.Length

2 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2014-01-24

Himesama "Goumon" no Jikan desu

('Tis Time for "Torture," Princess)

7.15

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

Next A-Class

6.39

Description:

In the not so distant future, to cope with the traffic jams and verticalization due to the increased population, the city of Tokyo was reconstructed under the theme of city sharing in which people share the urbane space by transforming the roads and city structure by time of the day. A woman named Nico is walking in the city. She is having her long-awaited day off; however, she does not know what to do and who to hang out with. She hopes an exciting thing suddenly happens. Then, a truck passes right before her eyes. The loud music and flashy decoration of the vehicle reminds Nico the car it that everyone's talking about on the internet. As soon as Nico sees it, she runs after it, then runs into Gatsu and Makito. Nico gets in their latest A-Class and they chase after the truck driving through the city that is changing its form rapidly. (Source: AniDB)
Type

ONA

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

6 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2012-11-17

Poputepipikku 2

(Pop Team Epic 2)

7.55

Description:

The second season of Pop Team Epic.
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Status

finished

Aired

2022-10-01

Samurai Girl Real Bout High School

(Samurai Girl Real Bout High School)

6.03

Description:

At Daimon High School, kids settle their disputes by dueling with each other in the school's official K-Fight battle arena. Ryoko Mitsurugi, samurai girl and undefeated K-Fight champion, is called upon by a mysterious Priestess to protect the Earth from an invasion coming from the alternate universe of Solvania. She must face battles that will test her skills, her friendships, and her heart in order to find her true strength as a samurai warrior. (Source: ANN)
Type

TV

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2001-07-30

New Dominion Tank Police

6.79

Description:

In the follow up to Shirow's classic anime, Al, Leona and their trusty steed, Bonaparte, continue to fight crime in New Port City, alongside the rest of the Tank Police. But a new threat appears in the form of a series of terrorist attacks, using the latest weapons technology. The Tank Police are out-numbered and out-gunned, but Al and Leona set out to discover who or what is behind these attacks. With massive explosions and high-speed chases, Leona often causes more damage than the criminals she pursues. (Source: ANN)
Type

OVA

Episodes

6

Ep.Length

30 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1993-10-20

Abarenbou Rikishi!! Matsutarou

(Rowdy Sumo Wrestler Matsutaro!!)

5.71

Description:

Matsutarou Sakaguchi is a giant roughneck man with strength far beyond ordinary people. He never uttered words like "work hard," "strive," and "dream" like the typical shounen manga protagonist. However, he is stronger than anyone and peerless in sumo wrestling. His greatest weakness is his own carefree personality. He grows into a full-fledged sumo wrestler. (Source: ANN)
Type

TV

Episodes

23

Ep.Length

22 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2014-04-06

Wonder Momo

3.95

Description:

One day, a group of aliens planning to take over the Earth invade Tokyo. Momoko, who aspires to be an idol, gets involved in the ensuing fight, albeit in an unexpected manner. Warudemon, king of the alien empire, uses various tactics to hunt down Momoko and the people around her. Momoko decides to stand up against this aggression. Wonder Momo was originally an arcade game released in 1987. A fairly simplistic (by today's standards) side-scrolling beat 'em up game, featuring a transforming, hoop-wielding heroine. (Source: MAL News)
Type

ONA

Episodes

5

Ep.Length

7 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2014-02-06

Maji de Otaku na English! Ribbon-chan: Eigo de Tatakau Mahou Shoujo

5.33

Description:

Original anime that aims to teach English with cute girl characters.
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

5 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

2012-07-31

Mamotte Shugogetten!

(Protect Me)

6.56

Description:

Tasuke Shichiri is the envy of his friends because since his parents are always traveling he can do as he pleases. It's a surprise present from his father that keeps him from being lonely: an odd ring known as the shitenrin. From it comes a moon goddess named Shaorin, dedicated to protecting her "master" -- no matter how much of a mess she makes doing it!
Type

TV

Episodes

22

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1998-10-17

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

Sumeba Miyako no Cosmos-sou Suttoko Taisen Dokkoida

(Dokkoida?!)

6.95

Description:

The Galaxy Federation Police (GFP) desperately wants to cover-up its personnel shortage with new mechanized power-suits. Suzuo, 19-years old, desperately needs a job. Tampopo needs an earthling to fit the prototype of her company's suit and declares Suzuo the perfect candidate! Strong competitors and the wacky A-class criminals fight against our hero in diapers, but they must not recognize each other out of costume or the test results will be a failure- but it's OK if they all live in the same apartment building to save money, right? (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Type

TV

Episodes

12

Ep.Length

24 Min

Rating

17+ (violence & profanity)

Status

finished

Aired

2003-07-05

Miami Guns

6.34

Description:

Spoiled rich girl Yao Sakurakouji decides to join the Miami police force to enjoy car chases, gunfights and wanton destruction. The psychotic and not-too-bright Yao is partnered with Lu Amano, the soft-spoken and sharp-tongued daughter of the police chief. Together the dirty duo clean up the streets of Miami and take on a mysterious crime syndicate known only as 'The Organization'. (Source: ANN)
Type

TV

Episodes

13

Ep.Length

23 Min

Rating

17+ (violence & profanity)

Status

finished

Aired

2000-02-05

Teekyuu 4 Specials

6.46

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

2015-08-28

Project A-Ko 2: Daitokuji Zaibatsu no Inbou

6.51

Description:

Three weeks after the incident that left Captain Napolipolita's ship balancing on top of Graviton City, A-Ko and the gang go on summer vacation. While A-Ko ponders losing some weight and B-Ko devises another plan to defeat her redheaded rival to win C-Ko, Napolipolita and Spy-D experience severe homesickness - begging for a way to return to their home planet. Meanwhile, Hikari Daitokuji - B-Ko's father and the CEO of the Daitokuji Financial Group - arms the local military with new mecha to attack Napolipolita's ship and obtain its advanced technology. (Source: ANN)
Type

OVA

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

48 Min

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Aired

1987-05-21

Kekkou Kamen

6.07

Description:

At the academy Miami Takashi attends, higher education has sunk to the lowest levels of depravity, with armed hall monitors, teachers who wear masks to hide their identities and special detention sessions in a torture chamber beneath the gym! It's a curriculum designed to chew up sweet young things, and poor Miami's been voted "Least Likely to Survive" in her class! Is there no hope? Can no one save her? Enter Kekko Kamen, the most outrageous superheroine ever! Clad in a red mask, red boots and nothing else, she is the supreme protector of innocents like Miami. Armed with her trusty nunchaku and a body that just won't quit, she'll make chopped pork out of the swine who run this school from hell! But who is she really? The only one who knows for sure is creator Go Nagai and he's not giving anything away... except lots of free peeks at Kekko Kamen's magnificent physique! (Source: AniDB)
Type

OVA

Episodes

4

Ep.Length

22 Min

Rating

Mild Nudity

Status

finished

Aired

1991-08-01

Mononoke: Karakasa

(Mononoke The Movie: The Phantom in the Rain)

0

Description:

In the chambers of the Edo harem, two newcomers uncover political intrigue, rivalry, and a vengeful spirit only one traveling medicine seller can vanquish. (Source: Netflix)
Type

movie

Episodes

1

Ep.Length

89 Min

Rating

Violence

Status

finished

Aired

2024-07-26

Rikujou Bouei-tai Mao-chan

(Ground Defense Force! Mao-chan)

6.62

Description:

Mao Onigawara is a happy 8-year-old grade-schooler and the granddaughter of Chief of Staff of Ground Defense Force. Equipped with her cloverleaf-shaped badge which enables her to transform (but gives her no special power whatsoever), Mao and her best friends (granddaughters of Chief of Staff of Air and Marine Defense Force, respectively) will defend Japan against the invasion from "cute aliens," who are way too cute to be dealt with regular armed forces. (Source: ANN)
Type

TV

Episodes

26

Rating

All Ages

Status

finished

Aired

2002-07-04

Yoiko

6.48

Description:

Her name is Esumi Fuuka. Standing tall at 163 cm with a slender bodyline, she must be a university undergraduate; however, in reality, she is only an elementary school student. With a body figure of an adult and the mentality of a small child, she creates many misunderstandings around her.
Type

TV

Episodes

20

Rating

Mild Nudity

Status

finished

Aired

1998-11-06

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