Anyone looking for a hearty laugh should be well served by Funimation. There are dozens upon dozens of great comedies on the platform, so much so that narrowing it down to the funniest of the bunch is no simple feat. Nevertheless, here are thebest comedy anime on Funimation.
Each show’s Japanese title includes a link to its Funimation page.
Best Funimation Comedy Anime Of Winter 2023
Since acquiring Crunchyroll, Funimation has stopped advertising simulcast shows. Any currently-airing anime on Funimation are also available on Crunchyroll, but the same thing does not hold true in reverse; consequently, anyone following the Winter 2023 season has no real reason to turn to Funimation.
That said, the platform has a couple of airing sequels, including a few funny series.
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The Vampire Dies in No Timemight not rank among Madhouse’s most beloved creations, but the gag anime is an enjoyable watch by most metrics. Season 1 established the unique partnership between Draluc, a vampire, and Ronald, a hunter; after accidentally burning down the former’s mansion, the latter finds himself with a new roommate. These two have a fun odd-couple dynamic that is largely built on Ronald threatening to kill Draluc, which results in the latter transforming into sand. While their banter is fine, the anime is at its best when it shifts focus to the supporting players.
Season 2 has been more willing than its predecessor to broadcast sketches that relegate Ronald and Draluc to bit-part roles, a decision that has diversified the show’s humor quite a bit. Characters like Fukuma, Sanzu, and Nagiri are not only hilarious in their own right, but they also enable the main characters to break away from their usual routine. Although not an all-time great comedy,The Vampire Dies in No Time Season 2is good for a laugh.
Bofuri: I Don’t Want To Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense 2
Japanese Title
Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu. 2
Bofuriis not exclusively comedic in nature. In fact, season 2 has been surprisingly action-driven, with every episode incorporating at least a couple of fight sequences. Although devoid of much tension, the battles are well-animated and entertaining; more importantly, they sprinkle in a few lighthearted chuckles. For the uninitiated,Bofurifollows Maple, a girl who agrees to try out an MMORPG at the behest of her friend. Due to not wanting to get hurt, she builds the ultimate tank, which essentially breaks the game’s meta and transforms her into an overnight powerhouse.
At this point in the story, the game’s developers seem to spend most of their time desperately trying to create challenges to counter Maple, all of which prove to be futile. This relationship definesBofuri’s humor, and it is always fun to see how Maple will overcome her next challenge. Spoiler: sometimes, she just eats a boss.
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Kaguya-Sama: Love is Warhas taken the world by storm over the last few years, andUltra Romanticis a prime contender for 2022’s best anime series. Shuchiin Academy’s student council is run by the equally brilliant Miyuki Shirogane and Kaguya Shinomiya, two highly competitive characters who are hesitant to reveal they like each other out of fear that will give the other person an edge. Consequently, they engage in fierce but profoundly silly mind games to see who will confess first.
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An argument could be made thatKaguya-samawas already one of thebest comedy anime on FunimationbeforeUltra Romantic’s launch, and the new season only added weight to this belief. Even though Miyuki and Kaguya are still the heart of the story, the anime has done an admirable job of fleshing out its supporting characters, resulting in a more diverse and satisfying overall package.
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Baka & Testis all about idiots. The anime takes place in a high school that gathers its worst students in the same class and then discriminates against them at every given opportunity. Class F comes packed with some of anime’s most lovable morons, people who might not score high on tests but at least have good intentions.
Baka & Test’s humor reflects its premise since it is mostly over-the-top slapstick; however, the anime does it well. This show is certainly not for everyone, but it will be hilarious to a number of people.
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A sketch comedy,Daily Lives of High School Boysdelivers exactly what its title advertises and also a whole lot more. While centering around the antics of three boys attending Sanada North High School, these characters are just used as an entry point into this quirky and endearing world.
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Daily Lives of High School Boyspokes a lot of fun at anime conventions, parodying tropes and series along the way. The humor is also quite relatable.
A Yakuza member, Nitta, has his life flipped turned upside down when apowerful girl from another dimensionlands in his living room. Once Nitta realizes he is stuck with Hina, the two start to try and get along. It is a process.
WheneverHinamatsuriis not delivering oddly poignant scenes about homelessness, the anime is a giggle factory. Hina’s deadpan delivery perfectly complements Nitta’s exaggerated reactions, producing both laughs and sweet moments in the process. The side characters are also fantastic, particularly Hitomi Mishima, a girl who somehow winds up as a bartender.
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A classic in the"cute girls doing cute things" sub-genre,Lucky Starcast such a wide shadow that its influence can still be felt today. The anime centers around the perfectly ordinary lives of four girls – none of the characters are prodigies and there are no talking animals. This series is grounded, basing its humor on familiar everyday events that most (Japanese) people can relate to.
The girls themselves are a delight, and they bounce off each other like comedy pros. Konata Izumi, the resident otaku, isLucky Star’s breakout star, but her laissez-faire personality only works as well as it does because of the surrounding characters.
Nagasumi is saved from drowning by a mermaid named Sun. While that’s certainly fortunate, the middle school student also learns that, in order to keep mermaids a secret, he must either marry Sun or be killed. Naturally, Nagasumi picks the former; conversely, Sun’s yakuza father would very much prefer the latter option.
My Bride is a Mermaidtakes its absurd premise and runs with it, crafting a comedy of errors that has a literal fish out of the water. Putting aside a handful of uneven attempts at dramatic beats,My Bride is a Mermaidmostly focuses on making people laugh, a goal the anime achieves more often than not.
What would happen if some of the most popular isekai characters were summoned to a world that happens to look like a traditional Japanese school? Apparently,a lot of hilarity.Isekai Quartetis a show that could have gotten old quickly if it was handled poorly, however, the comedy crossover series wisely collects characters who have either big personalities or hail from predominantly serious shows likeRe:ZeroandThe Rising of the Shield Hero.
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Pairing up these tortured figures withKonoSuba’s irreverent cast andOverlord’s intimidating powerhouses proves to be a recipe for success, while the episodes' short lengths mean the anime never outstays its welcome.
YuruYuriis like the archetypal “cute girls doing cute things” anime, although the series does not mind blurring the lines when it comes to what qualifies as “cute.” This is also a shoujo-ai anime, so expect a lot of nods and winks towards potential romances between the girls (although they never actually take that step).
More importantly,YuruYuriis hilarious, particularly once the anime starts to bring in more characters to complement the four leads. Unfortunately, Funimation only has the first two seasons, but they are a fun watch.
Take “cute girls doing cute things” and add evil organizations, genius kid scientists, a sympathetic robot girl, and a talking cat, and the result would beNichijou. This sketch-based comedy is unpredictable in the best possible way. Regardless of how mundane a segment’s premise might seem, things can get weird very quickly. More importantly, the humor does not come across as random. Sure, the anime is fond of surreal situations, but everything that transpires feels like something that could happen in this universe.
Nichijouis creative, charming, and painfully hilarious. The main trio – Yuuko, Mio, and Mai – complement each other beautifully, while secondary characters like the teacher Izumi and the aristocratic farmer Koujirou provide plenty of quick laughs. Even some of the more frustrating dynamics, such as Hakase and Nano, produce a number of inspired segments.
