Best Comedy Anime of 2024 - Investment Policy

As a seasoned anime enthusiast with over three decades of watching under my belt, I can confidently say that this year’s lineup has been nothing short of extraordinary! Each series showcased unique storytelling, captivating characters, and a blend of genres that kept me glued to the screen.

2024 was an exhilarating year for the anime world, marked by long-lasting successes, eagerly awaited comebacks, and overlooked gems. However, one consistent trend that caught everyone’s attention was the comedy genre. In a sea of serious representations across various genres throughout the year’s anime seasons, comedic and humorous projects managed to regularly garner attention with shows like Konosuba coming back for another round of laughter in its third season, and the much-anticipated debut of Dandadan.

As we approach the end of Autumn and the year draws to a close, 2024 has been an exceptional year for comedy anime, boasting a lineup that other years can’t match. This article aims to spotlight the funniest of these shows. So, whether you’re a fan of cunning villains who know how to relax or a struggling hero with a knack for misfortune, there’s something here for everyone. Here are the top comedy anime picks for 2024.

10. Mission: Yozakura Family

MyAnimeList Score: 7.54

In the world of the “Mission: Yozakura Family” series, Taiyou Asano finds nothing amusing following the tragic loss of his entire family in a car accident. Yet, it appears that even the deepest darkness can give rise to something positive.

After doing his utmost to distance himself from his childhood friend, Mutsumi Yozakura, Taiyo unexpectedly gets entangled in a web of espionage involving an entire family boasting superhuman talents – the Yozakuras, which includes Mutsumi and her siblings. As Mutsumi is set to assume the role of family head, Taiyo is assigned the duty of guarding her, thus inadvertently becoming part of the Yozakura clan.

9. Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings In Russian

MyAnimeList Score: 7.63

The romantic tale set in high school, titled “Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings In Russian“, showcases yet again that it’s an ideal choice for a comedic film. The narrative revolves around Alisa Mikhailovna “Alya” Kujou, our main character, and her intricate love story with her easygoing but annoying classmate, Masachika Kuze.

Despite being famed for her beauty, charm, and intellect, Alya, who’s half-Russian with blonde hair, finds herself captivated by Kuze’s enigmatic unstructured life. Her curiosity gradually transforms into admiration towards him, leading her to express her feelings for Kuze in Russian. However, there was a secret Alya wasn’t aware of – Kuze is quite proficient in Russian, thanks to a longstanding childhood friendship.

8. Pseudo Harem

MyAnimeList Score: 7.87

As an observer, I find myself drawn to the captivating narrative of 2024‘s most adorable romance tale, titled “Pseudo Harem.” In this story, we follow the life of our protagonist, Eiji Kitahama, a typical teenage boy with a dream as common as any other his age—to be admired in school and surrounded by a group of admirers. However, his idea of a group of admirers is not the conventional one; he yearns for a harem, a collection of girls who would adore him.

Good fortune befalls Eiji when his wish is granted by Rin Nanakura, a fresh junior who holds more than mere admiration for him. Enthused to aid him in his harem game scenario, Rin adopts various personas, providing amusement for Eiji. With their bond growing stronger, Rin endeavors to capture Eiji’s affection.

7. The Fable

MyAnimeList Score: 8.07

Production Studio: Tezuka Productions
Streaming Platforms: Disney+, Hulu
Premiere Season: Spring 2024

As a fervent admirer, let me tell you about one of this year’s unsung treasures brimming with unrealized promise: the captivating tale titled “The Fable“. This masterpiece skillfully blends humor and the underworld, centered around the enigmatic figure, Fable – a legendary assassin renowned for his ability to dispatch any man in just six seconds. Despite his six years of service, even Fable’s boss remains apprehensive, suspecting that the extraordinary skills of this employee might be drawing unwanted scrutiny from the authorities.

Consequently, Fable finds himself concealing his true identity in Osaka, essentially going undercover during what seems like a vacation. With a chauffeur posing as his sister, Fable is initially excited about this getaway. However, the mood turns ominous when he becomes the focus of the Osaka mafia due to being perceived as too dangerous.

6. The Duke of Death and His Maid Season 3

MyAnimeList Score: 8.15

In the third season, The Duke of Death and His Maid made a comeback on an optimistic tone. Despite his curse’s lethal nature, the young duke is no longer a solitary figure. He now has companions such as his siblings Viola and Walter, trustworthy butler Rob, and witches Cuff and Zain by his side. However, only Alice Lendrott, his playful and daring maid, captures the Duke’s romantic interest through her eyes.

With Zain’s magical skills uncovering the witch who cast the curse on the Duke, hope for lifting it has grown significantly for both the Duke and Alice. Yet, the strength of her powers that intimidate even fellow witches hint at a formidable adversary, making it seem almost insurmountable to overcome her.

5. Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines

MyAnimeList Score: 8.20

Too Many Losing Heroines: The Comical Tale of Kazuhiko Nukumizu, the Unassuming Protagonist, chronicles the amusing daily life of this high school freshman who frequently ponders in secret about his existence being transformed into a romantic narrative.

Instead of having his secret desire granted, Nukumizu encounters an unwanted limelight when he sees Anna being turned down by her childhood friend. Things become even more challenging for him as he unknowingly gets entangled in the romantic affairs of Lemon Yakishio and Chika Komari, leaving him at a loss on how to handle the situation.

4. The Dangers In My Heart Season 2

MyAnimeList Score: 8.78

Looking forward to another dose of laughter this year, we have the second installment of “The Dangers In My Heart“. This comedy series picks up where it left off, following Kyoutarou Ichikawa and Anna Yamada as they reconnect after an eventful winter vacation. The duo’s friendship has only grown stronger since the first season, and their school life promises to be just as exciting!

Over time, as Kyoutarou and Anna pursue separate passions outside of school and spend more time together, they both start to understand the depth of their feelings towards each other. Yet, they also acknowledge that their relationship will naturally evolve with the passing of time. Consequently, they must make a decision about how to navigate their close bond as it moves forward.

3. Delicious In Dungeon

MyAnimeList Score: 8.61

Discovering a delightful gem in this year’s Winter anime lineup, I found myself utterly captivated by “Delicious In Dungeon”. As Laios Touden, the central protagonist, I embarked on an exhilarating journey, guiding my party through what appeared to be an unending labyrinth. Within this dungeon’s depths, there lies a unique aspect: explorers can occasionally return from the dead using sophisticated magic, offering a chance to learn from our missteps and keep pushing forward in this perilous underworld.

In an unexpected turn of events, my beloved sister Falin becomes a victim of a fearsome dragon, but not before she manages to whisk us all to the very entrance of the labyrinthine dungeon. Overwhelmed by grief and determined to bring her back, I rally my comrades and plunge headfirst into this treacherous maze. Upon our return to the start, we swiftly discover that starvation could be our most immediate enemy.

2. Dandadan

MyAnimeList Score: 8.71

A member of the 2024’s elite bracket for projects of the year, Dandadan made its debut as one of the most anticipated and hyped shows for the year, even though it only just debuted this Fall season. A qualitative mix of humor, action, and every kind of the occultic and the extra-terrestrial, the series revolves around the central characters, Momo Ayase, a firm believer in the existence of the occultic who can not comprehend the existence of aliens, and Ken ‘Okarun’ Takakura, a staunch believer of finding UFOs who also can not understand the concept of spiritual entities.

The plot takes an unexpected twist when the two characters cross paths and engage in a wager to persuade each other about their respective beliefs. It is later revealed that they were both correct, and as they navigate through a chain of extraordinary and alien experiences, their bond deepens into a profound relationship that surpasses the intensity of anything in their world.

1. Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! Season 3

MyAnimeList Score: 8.37

In the Spring anime season, the beloved series Konosuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! made its comeback with another hilarious season, featuring our hero Kazuma Satou and friends – Aqua the goddess, Megumin the wizard, and Lalatina Ford, the crusader. Following their adventure in the Crimson Demon village, this time around they’re one step closer to achieving their goal: vanquishing the Demon King and his minions.

Kazuma isn’t particularly keen on finishing the task at hand. As they stall and delay, hoping to pass more time, an invitation arrives from a princess who praises their heroics. With Lalatina being the only one advocating for accepting the invitation, it marks the beginning of another thrilling, unforeseeable journey for Kazuma and his companions.

2024-12-21 18:04