Comedy is a universal language that transcends borders and cultures, and manga is no exception. Over the years, numerous comedy manga have tickled the funny bones of readers with their hilarious humor, witty writing, and memorable characters.

These comedy manga offer a wide range of humor, from slapstick and absurdity to witty satire and slice-of-life hilarity, leaving the readers wanting more. In this article, we’ll take a side-splitting journey through some of the best comedy manga that are sure to leave you laughing out loud.

10. Monogatari

Monogatari series is quite complicated to keep track of regardless of that, the manga offers plenty of comedic aspects in its main story while bringing supernatural elements together. The series begins with high school student Koyomi Araragi who rescues a vampire and turns into one himself.

Following this shocking encounter, Araragi sits between being a human and a vampire, and throughout the story, he must decide which side he fully embraces, which will change his life. The manga faithfully captures the essence and unique style of Nisio Isin’s writing.

9. Wotakoi: Love Is Hard For Otaku

Slice-of-life comedy manga Wotakoi is a heartwarming series that explores the challenges of dating as an otaku. The manga revolves around childhood friends Narumi Momose and Hirotaka Nifuji, who have kept their hobbies a secret from their co-workers.

While Narumi is a fujoshi who hides her nerdy interests in fear of it affecting her career, Hirotaka is a hardcore gamer working as a system engineer. As the two share similar interests, they decide to start dating while keeping their secrets to themselves.

8. Spy × Family

Action-comedy series, Spy × Family has been making its wave in the modern shonen manga community since its anime debut. The story takes place in a Cold War setting where the nations of Westalis and Ostania are on the brink of war, and spies are everywhere.

Operating as Westalis’ master spy, Twilight must assume the disguise of an ordinary family man and infiltrate the Eden School Academy, while keeping a low profile and dealing with a family made up of a mischievous child esper and a deadly female assassin.

7. Beelzebub

Beelzebub introduces us to an interesting comedy manga setup where a delinquent babysits the devil’s child. The series follows first-year student Tatsumi Oga at Ishiyama High, a school for delinquents, where one day by chance he comes across a baby floating down a river.

The baby is actually Kaiser de Emperana Beelzebub IV, the son of the Demon Lord and Oga is tasked with raising this cute and cuddly demon baby who boasts supernatural powers. The uncanny duo paints a funny picture as they go through daily activities involving delinquents and demons.

6. Kaguya-sama: Love Is War

Kaguya-sama: Love Is War is a smash hit high school romance comedy manga that doesn’t fall short in entertaining its readers with a lovable cast and comedic sequences. The story follows Kaguya Shinomiya and Miyuki Shirogane, the top students at the prestigious Shuchiin Academy.

Although they are attracted to each other, they refuse to admit their feelings believing that the first person to confess will lose pride. Through a series of comedy errors and the involvement of other student council members, the pair engage in elaborate mind games in an attempt to outwit each other.

5. One-Punch Man

One-Punch Man is a story of a bald superhero named Saitama who has a knack for defeating his enemies with a single punch. Out of boredom, he joins a hero association and tags along with his first apprentice, Genos who helps his master in finding a worthy contender to test his overwhelming strength.

The perfect balance of serious action and side-splitting comedy is something One-Punch Man delivers in both anime and manga. However, the manga storyline goes beyond the anime’s material, adding to it Yusuke Murata’s stunning artwork and front covers, providing a more complete experience.

4. The Way Of The Househusband

Netflix’s attempt to adapt Kousuke Oono’s Way of the Househusband comes out as a PowerPoint presentation, even though it seems funny at times but it’s the manga version that keeps you hooked up with the story without comprising its over-the-top comedy and hilarious banters.

Presenting us with an episodic comedy manga style, the series captures the daily antics of former yakuza boss Tatsu “The Immortal Dragon” who’s now a dedicated househusband trying to adapt to different challenges while supporting his career-woman wife Miku.

3. Disastrous Life Of Saiki K

Disastrous Life of Saiki K certainly does give rise to one of the best manga turned anime psychics, but its premise offers a slight twist on slice-of-life stories. Opposed to the idea of glorifying superpowers, the titular protagonist of the series is burdened by his abilities as he attempts to live a normal life.

Saiki Kusuo was born with psychic powers making him able to do anything from reading minds to controlling the weather. However, he hates using his powers as they get in his way of living an ordinary life. Through its absurd humor, the manga follows Saiki’s everyday exploits in a school setting.

2. Gintama

Gintama is not just a globally acknowledged comedy manga, it’s an inspiration for many others which came afterward. Penned by Hideaki Sorachi, the series has everything to offer ranging from samurai and aliens to unpredictable gags and limitless parodies.

Set in Edo-period Japan invaded by technologically advanced aliens, the story chronicles samurai Gintoki Sakata and his subordinates Shinpachi and Kagura who often embark on endeavors to help other people – though usually in rather strange and unforeseen ways.

1. Grand Blue

Grand Blue is arguably the most hilarious comedy manga with an even shorter anime with 12 episodes only. As far as the story is concerned, the series is enlisted in the sports manga section but thanks to a riotous cast and great comedic timing, it’s regarded as one of the best out there. 

The story revolves around the adventures and fun parts of scuba diving while centering on Iori Kitahara who encounters a weird local diving club. At first Iori attempts to distance himself, but soon finds himself around an eccentric group trying to show him the real wonders of diving into the ocean.

Which one of the following comedy manga is your favorite? Feel free to comment down your thoughts and make sure to recommend some other manga like the ones listed above, also don’t forget to share this article with your fellow otaku friends.

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