What is Comedy manga?

Anime whose central struggle causes hilarious results. These stories are built upon funny characters, situations and events. A comedy anime is laced with humour and sets out to provoke laughter from the audience. Japanese humour can be a bit strange to westerners, so if you're new to this type of humour, just bear with it; it'll most likely grow on you if you're a fan of other kinds of comedy.

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Boku no Hero Academia

(My Hero Academia)

8.47

Description:

What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called “Quirks” at age four? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless? Middle school student Izuku Midoriya wants to be a hero more than anything, but he hasn’t got an ounce of power in him. With no chance of ever getting into the prestigious U.A. High School for budding heroes, his life is looking more and more like a dead end. Then an encounter with All Might, the greatest hero of them all, gives him a chance to change his destiny… (Source: Viz Media) Note: - Winner of the 1st Next Manga Award in the Print Category in 2015. - Nominated for the 8th Manga Taisho Award in 2015. - Nominated for the 40th Kodansha Manga Award in the Shounen Category in 2016. - Chapter count includes a bonus chapter included in volume 10 “Tsuyu-chan no Kerokero Nikki“.
Type

manga

Volumes

42

Chapters

432

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Started

2014-07-07

One Piece

(One Piece)

8.5

Description:

Gol D. Roger was known as the Pirate King, the strongest and most infamous being to have sailed the Grand Line. The capture and death of Roger by the World Government brought a change throughout the world. His last words before his death revealed the location of the greatest treasure in the world, One Piece. It was this revelation that brought about the Grand Age of Pirates, men who dreamed of finding One Piece (which promises an unlimited amount of riches and fame), and quite possibly the most coveted of titles for the person who found it, the title of the Pirate King. Enter Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old boy that defies your standard definition of a pirate. Rather than the popular persona of a wicked, hardened, toothless pirate who ransacks villages for fun, Luffy’s reason for being a pirate is one of pure wonder; the thought of an exciting adventure and meeting new and intriguing people, along with finding One Piece, are his reasons of becoming a pirate. Following in the footsteps of his childhood hero, Luffy and his crew travel across the Grand Line, experiencing crazy adventures, unveiling dark mysteries and battling strong enemies, all in order to reach One Piece. (Source: MAL Rewrite)
Type

manga

Status

current

Started

1997-07-22

One Punch-Man

(One-Punch Man)

8.46

Description:

Everything about a young man named Saitama screams "AVERAGE,” from his lifeless expression, to his bald head, to his unimpressive physique. However, this average-looking fellow doesn't have your average problem... He's actually a superhero that's looking for tough opponents! The problem is, every time he finds a promising candidate he beats the snot out of them in one punch. Can Saitama finally find an evil villain strong enough to challenge him? Follow Saitama through his hilarious romps as he searches for new bad guys to challenge! (Source: Viz)
Type

manga

Volumes

0

Status

current

Started

2012-06-14

Ansatsu Kyoushitsu

(Assassination Classroom)

8.42

Description:

The students of class 3-E have a mission: kill their teacher before graduation. He has already destroyed the moon, and has promised to destroy the Earth if he can not be killed within a year. But how can this class of misfits kill a tentacled monster, capable of reaching Mach 20 speed, who may be the best teacher any of them have ever had?
Type

manga

Volumes

21

Chapters

187

Status

finished

Started

2012-07-02

Haikyuu!!

(Haikyu!!)

8.43

Description:

Ever since he saw the legendary player known as the "Little Giant" compete at the national volleyball finals, Shoyo Hinata has been aiming to be the best volleyball player ever! He decides to join the team at the high school the Little Giant went to-and then surpass him. Who says you need to be tall to play volleyball when you can jump higher than anyone else? After losing his first and last volleyball match against Tobio Kageyama, "the King of the Court," Shoyo Hinata swears to become his rival after graduating middle school. But what happens when the guy he wants to defeat ends up being his teammate?! (Source: Viz Media) Note: Includes 2 extra chapters.
Type

manga

Volumes

45

Chapters

404

Status

finished

Started

2012-02-20

Fullmetal Alchemist

(Fullmetal Alchemist)

8.4

Description:

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg, and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with mechanical "auto-mail" limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his brother and himself... the legendary Philosopher's Stone. Won the 49th Shogakukan Manga Award in the Shounen category. Won the 15th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Award New Artist Prize. Won the Eagle Award's "Favourite Manga" in 2010/2011. Won the Seiun Award for best science fiction comic in 2011.
Type

manga

Volumes

27

Chapters

116

Rating

Teens 13 or older

Status

finished

Started

2001-07-12

Kuroshitsuji

(Black Butler)

8.32

Description:

In Victorian era Europe, a young boy loses everything he once held near and dear to a vicious plot. In his moment of death, he strikes a deal with a demon: his soul, in exchange for revenge. Ciel Phantomhive is now the head of the Phantomhive corporation, handling all business affairs as well as the underground work for the Queen of England. His new partner is a demon butler, Sebastian Michaelis, whose prowess as a butler is only surpassed by his strength as a demon. The story follows the two along with their other servants, as they work to unravel the plot behind Ciel's parents' murder, and the horrendous tragedies that befell Ciel in the month directly after.
Type

manga

Rating

Status

current

Started

2006-09-16

Shokugeki no Souma

(Food Wars: Shokugeki no Soma)

8.25

Description:

Soma Yukihira's old man runs a small family restaurant in the less savory end of town. Aiming to one day surpass his father's culinary prowess, Soma hones his skills day in and day out until one day, out of the blue, his father decides to enroll Soma in a classy culinary school! Can Soma really cut it in a place that prides itself on a 10 percent graduation rate? And can he convince the beautiful, domineering heiress to the school that he belongs there at all?! (Source: VIZ Books) Note: The 3 chapter Le dessert epilogue is counted as chapters 316-318
Type

manga

Volumes

36

Chapters

318

Rating

Ecchi

Status

finished

Started

2012-11-26

Horimiya

(Horimiya)

8.33

Description:

At school, Kyouko Hori is known for being smart, attractive, and popular. On the other hand, her classmate, the boring, gloomy Izumi Miyamura tends to get painted as a "loser fanboy." But when a liberally pierced and tattooed (not to mention downright gorgeous) Miyamura appears unexpectedly on the doorstep of secretly plain-Jane homebody Hori, these two similarly dissimilar teenagers discover that there are multiple sides to every story...and person! (Source: Yen Press) Notes: -Includes 20 extra chapters. -The 17th volume got released on July 18, 2023. This was 2 years after its original ending. This new volume included 10 extra chapters. Note: Chapter count includes 20 extra chapters.
Type

manga

Volumes

17

Chapters

152

Status

finished

Started

2011-10-18

Chainsaw Man

(Chainsaw Man)

8.48

Description:

The name says it all! Denji's life of poverty is changed forever when he merges with his pet chainsaw dog, Pochita! Now he's living in the big city and an official Devil Hunter. But he's got a lot to learn about his new job and chainsaw powers! (Source: Mangaplus) Notes: - Nominated for the 2020 Manga Taisho Award. - Winner of the 2021 Kono Manga ga Sugoi Award. - Winner of the 66th Shogakukan Manga Award in the shounen category. - Winner of the 2021 and 2022 Harvey Award for Best Manga.
Type

manga

Volumes

11

Chapters

97

Rating

Violence & blood, partial nudity

Status

finished

Started

2018-12-03

Fairy Tail+

(Fairy Tail Plus)

8.31

Description:

This artbook contains 3 side stories that were not included in the main volumes. 1. Mira-sensei no Henshin Mahou Lesson (ミラ先生の変身魔法レッスン, Mira-Sensei's Transforming Magic Class) - Natsu, Happy and Lucy ask Mirajane to teach them Transformation Magic, Lucy becomes the focal point of yet another troublesome day. 2. Yousei no Izumi e Youkoso! (妖精の泉へようこそ!, Welcome to Fairy Fountain) - The master wants to open the guild's pool to the public to make some cash and he asks Lucy to test out the attractions that the guild members prepared. 3. Nagagutsu wo Haita Happy (長ぐつをはいたハッピー, Happy in Boots) - A short story of a talking cat, Happy and his plans for the princess and his master, Natsu. His plans, however, failed after the princess was turned off by a barbaric Natsu. Also contains "Fairy Megane" (crossover one-shot between "Fairy Tail" and "Yankee-kun to Megane-chan").
Type

manga

Volumes

1

Chapters

3

Status

finished

Started

2010-05-18

Dragon Ball

(Dragon Ball)

8.33

Description:

Dragon Ball follows the adventures of Son Goku from his childhood through adulthood as he trains in martial arts and explores the world in search of the seven mystical orbs known as the Dragon Balls, which can summon a wish-granting dragon when gathered. Along his journey, Goku makes several friends and battles a wide variety of villains, many of whom also seek the Dragon Balls for their own desires. Along the way becoming the strongest warrior in the universe. Part II of Dragon Ball is also known as 'Dragon Ball Z' in North America. Volumes 17-42 were published in North America under the name Dragon Ball Z. (Source: Wikipedia)
Type

manga

Volumes

42

Chapters

520

Status

finished

Started

1984-11-20

Kaichou wa Maid-sama!

(Maid-Sama!)

8.25

Description:

The class president has a little secret she's keeping from everyone in her high school. As President of the Student Council, the overachieving feminist Misaki really socks it to the guys in an attempt to make the former all-boys' school attract a more female student body. But what will she do when the most awesome boy in class finds out Misaki's part-time job is in a maid café?! It's love at first fight in this shojo romantic comedy—with a whole new look at the battle between the genres! (Source: Tokyopop)
Type

manga

Volumes

18

Chapters

98

Rating

Status

finished

Started

2005-12-24

SPY×FAMILY

(SPY x FAMILY)

8.48

Description:

The master spy codenamed has spent his days on undercover missions, all for the dream of a better world. But one day, he receives a particularly difficult new order from command. For his mission, he must form a temporary family and start a new life?! A Spy/Action/Comedy about a one-of-a-kind family! Note: Nominated for the 12th Manga Taishou Award in 2019, also nominated for the 24th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize and the Best Shounen Manga of the 44th Kodansha Manga Awards in 2020. (Source: Manga PLUS)
Type

manga

Status

current

Started

2019-03-24

Something About Us

(Something About Us)

8.23

Description:

They consider themselves the best of friends. Others seem to think otherwise. There's something about their relationship that's hard to describe. What will become of these two "friends"? (Source: Lezhin) Note: Chapter count includes the prologue, epilogue and side story chapters.
Type

manhwa

Volumes

5

Chapters

117

Status

finished

Started

2014-10-01

No Game No Life

(No Game No Life)

8.25

Description:

Meet Sora and Shiro, a brother and sister who are loser shut-ins by normal standards. But these siblings don't play by the rules of the "crappy game" that is average society. In the world of gaming, this genius pair reigns supreme, their invincible avatar so famous that it's the stuff of urban legend. So when a young boy calling himself God summons the siblings to a fantastic alternate world where war is forbidden and all conflicts - even those involving national borders - are decided by the outcome of games, Sora and Shiro have pretty much hit the jackpot. But they soon learn that in this world, humanity, cornered and outnumbered by other species, survives within the confines of one city. Will Sora and Shiro, two failures at life, turn out to be the saviors of mankind? Let the games begin...! (Source: Yen Press)
Type

novel

Volumes

0

Rating

Ecchi

Status

current

Started

2012-04-25

Kaguya-sama wa Kokurasetai: Tensai-tachi no Renai Zunousen

(Kaguya-sama: Love is War)

8.32

Description:

As leaders of their prestigious academy’s student council, Kaguya and Miyuki are the elite of the elite! But it’s lonely at the top… Luckily for them, they’ve fallen in love! There’s just one problem—they both have too much pride to admit it. And so begins the daily scheming to get the object of their affection to confess their romantic feelings first… Love is a war you win by losing. (Source: Viz Media) Notes: - The first 10 chapters were published in Monthly Miracle Jump. It switched to Weekly Young Jump starting with Ch. 11, with the chapter count being reset. This entry still includes the first 10 chapters from Miracle Jump. - Winner of the 65th Shogakukan Manga Award for "Best General Manga" category in 2019.
Type

manga

Volumes

28

Chapters

281

Status

finished

Started

2015-05-19

Kamisama Hajimemashita

(Kamisama Kiss)

8.26

Description:

Nanami Momozono is alone and homeless after her dad skips town to evade his gambling debts and the debt collectors kick her out of her apartment. So when a man she's just saved from a dog offers her his home, she jumps at the opportunity. But it turns out that his place is a shrine, and Nanami has unwittingly taken over his job as a local deity! Nanami has all kinda of new responsibilities she doesn't understand, dangers she's unaware of, and a cranky ex-familiar who's...actually pretty hot. What's a new-fledged godling to do? (Source: VIZ Media)
Type

manga

Volumes

25

Chapters

154

Rating

Status

finished

Started

2008-02-20

Ao Haru Ride

()

8.22

Description:

Yoshioka Futaba has a few reasons why she wants to "reset" her image & life as a new high school student. Because she's cute, she was ostracized by her female friends in junior high, and because of a misunderstanding, she couldn't get her feeling across to the one boy she has ever liked, Tanaka-kun. Now in high school, she is determined to be as unladylike as possible so that her friends won't be jealous of her. While living her life this way contentedly, she meets Tanaka-kun again, but he now goes under the name of Mabuchi Kou. He tells her that he felt the same way as she did when they were younger, but now things can never be the same again. Will Futaba be able to continue her love that never even started from three years ago? (Source: MU) Included one-shots: Volume 8: Sono Omokage wo Shitteru Volume 13: Strobe Edge Tokubetsu-hen
Type

manga

Volumes

13

Chapters

53

Rating

Status

finished

Started

2011-01-13

Boku no Hero Academia: Yuuei Hakusho

(My Hero Academia: School Briefs)

8.44

Description:

Prose short stories featuring the everyday school lives of My Hero Academia’s fan-favorite characters. (Manga Updates)
Type

novel

Volumes

6

Chapters

41

Status

finished

Started

2016-04-04

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