The power of a good comedy manga is almost unrivaled.
That being said, some comedy manga are hit and miss, and in some the jokes don't land at all. You'll be pleased to know that these manga in particular don't miss. Each one has its own brand of humor, and there's definetly going to be at least one in this list to your liking.
15. Demon King in Distress!!!
After a fight with angels, the demon king and his powerful subordinates somehow end up on a lone island in the middle of nowhere where they can’t use magic. To make matters worse, it appears the angels are on the island and want to finish the demons off for good. The once fearsome demons are not so mighty now, and they’ll have to figure out how to survive against the elements and some nasty angels.
You'll like Demon King in Distress!!! if...
- You like quick reads
- You like reverse isekais
- You like a little bit of ecchi (but not too much)
14. Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan
Uramichi Omota is a 31-year-old man and part of a children’s TV show that leads kids in questions and asks them about their lives. On screen he’s a happy go lucky sort of guy, but off screen he’s miserable and just about done with life. Though he may be good looking and talented, Uramichi may very well be stuck as a children’s TV star forever, and that’s not something he’s happy about.
You’ll like Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan if…
- You enjoy manga with mostly adult casts
- You like dark humor
- You like short chapters with a variety of scenarios
13. Wasteful Days of Highschool Girls
Tanaka and her friends are about to start highschool, and to spice things up, Tanaka decides to nickname her friends and classmates based on what she thinks stands out about them. This leads to nicknames like “Ota” for Kikuchi, her nerdy friend, and “Robo” for Saginomiya, her friend with a cool personality. The three friends have high hopes for their highschool life, though seeing their dreams come true may be less likely than they think.
You’ll like Wasteful Days of Highschool Girls if…
- You like manga with a variety of characters
- You like episodic plotlines
- You like stories with alternating points of view
12. Sakamoto Days
Tarou Sakamoto is a married father and owner of the neighborhood convenience store who’s a bit out of shape. He also used to be a top hitman, so good that none could hold a candle to him. When the demons of his past come back for him, Sakamoto is going to have to bring out his old guns to protect his family.
You’ll like Sakamoto Days if…
- You like relaxed comedy manga
- You like stories about ex-assassins
- You like action manga
11. Asobi Asobase
Olivia, Hanako, and Kasumi are the founders and members of their school’s game club, a club where they play simple but fun games. However, sometimes their good times can get out of hand, throwing the girls into all kinds of crazy scenarios. Though they’re only in middle school, Olivia, Hanako, and Kasumi have racked up a ton of unique, for lack of better word, experiences thanks to their playing around
You’ll like Asobi Asobase if…
- You like comedies in a school setting
- You like visual gags
- You like characters in surreal situations
10. The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.
Kusuo Saiki is a highschooler who would’ve been just like the rest if it wasn’t for his extraordinary psychic abilities. He dreams of having a normal life, though his powers make that dream anything but easy to achieve. It doesn’t help that his classmates are always involving him in their crazy antics that make it tough for him to lead the life of an Average Joe that he so desperately desires.
You’ll like The Disastrous Life of Saiki K. if...
- You like high school comedies
- You like supernatural powers
- You like episodic plots
9. Angel Densetsu
Seiichirou Kitano has the face of the devil and has supposedly taken out his school’s top thug, making him the current most feared student. However, all those are but rumors and misunderstandings, and Seiichirou is actually a really good guy. Seiichirou does his best to show others his true colors, but it’s not easy.
You'll like Angel Densetsu if...
- You like episodic comedies
- You like a wide and varied cast of characters
- You like simple characters and plots
8. Spy x Family
Twilight, a high-level secret agent, aka Loid Forger, is on a mission to investigate a politician for the sake of protecting the peace in his country. To do this, he’ll need a kid and a wife. So, Loid adopts the telepathic Anya to infiltrate the school in his stead and marries the talented assassin Yor so he can have the image of the perfect family. The funny thing is, no one in this family knows the others have a huge secret because they’re too busy trying to hide theirs.
You’ll like Spy x Family if…
- You like spy and assassin stories
- You like stories with families in them
- You like unique characters
7. Yotsuba to!
Yotsuba is a 5 year old girl, full of life and a bit of an oddball. There’s a lot about the world she doesn’t know, and she’s always eager to learn about what she doesn’t understand. Everyday is a new adventure for her as she makes friends and has fun.
You’ll like Yotsuba to! If…
- You like relaxing, satisfying reads
- You like wholesome and happy manga
- You like cute kid characters
6. The Way of the Househusband
Once a feared member of the yakuza and an underworld legend, Tatsu has made a smooth transition into the life of a househusband. He spends his days hard at work bargain hunting, whipping up meals, and getting to know the neighborhood all while staying on decent terms with his underworld buddies. Despite Tatsu’s good intentions, however, sometimes people read him wrong because though he’s left the yakuza life behind, he hasn’t dropped its lingo.
You’ll like The Way of the Househusband if…
- You like yakuza comedies
- You like slice of life comedies
- You like wholesome reads
5. Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun
Chiyo Sakura has had a crush on her classmate Umetarou Nozaki for the longest time, but when she finally builds up the courage to confess, she’s completely misunderstood. She learns Nozaki is actually the creator behind a popular manga, and after hearing her feelings, Nozaki decides to recruit Chiyo to help him out with his work. As she helps him out with his magna, Chiyo meets many new friends, but she doesn’t appear to be any closer to getting Nozaki to figure out her feelings.
You’ll like Monthly Girls’ Nozaki-kun if…
- You like watching the process behind making manga
- You like 4-komas and episodic plots
- You like wholesome romcoms
4. One Punch Man
Saitama has gained strength beyond the pale after 3 years of intense training, and now he’s so powerful that he can annihilate enemies from ninjas to monstrous beasts to mutated creatures with just a punch. This has left him feeling empty as he searches for an opponent who he can have a true fight with. With the introduction of Genos, a cyborg who seeks to become Saitama’s apprentice, Saitama decides to register as an official hero in the hopes of making some cash and finding an opponent who’ll give him a run for his money.
You’ll like One Punch Man if…
- You like superheroes
- You like comedy
- You like battles that’ll have you on the edge of your seat
3. Kaguya-sama: Love is War
School council president Miyuki Shirogane and vice president Kaguya Shinomiya are the top dogs of the prestigious Shuchiin Academy and just so happen to have feelings for each other. However, they both think that the first one to confess their feelings will have “lost,” so they’re stuck trying to trick each other into confessing first. The two geniuses will have to put their brains to work if they want to emerge the victor of the war.
You’ll like Kaguya-sama: Love is War if…
- You like highschool romcoms
- You like endearing and relatable characters
- You like plots with intense and creative strategizing
2. Gintama
In an alternate Edo period, the Shogunate of Japan have surrendered to the alien Amanto, and this has resulted in an uneasy agreement that greatly favors the aliens. Gintoki Sakata refuses to let his samurai spirit die, but because the samurai no longer have a place in society, he has to do odd freelance work in order to get by. He, a self-proclaimed disciple, a teenage alien, and a giant dog work together to run a business that can do pretty much anything.
You’ll like Gintama if…
- You like episodic stories
- You like historical fantasies
- You like comedy
1. Grand Blue
Iori Kitahara has just arrived in a beautiful town beside the beach where he’ll start his life as a college freshman. As soon as he arrives at his new home, he is roped into his college’s diving club and also it’s drinking culture. Somehow Iori will have to find a way to realize his ideal college life in a world of drinking, diving, and wacky classmates.
You’ll like Grand Blue if…
- You like slapstick humor
- You like diving
- You like college life
