Was actually supposed to post this video up almost 2 weeks ago, but I was out of town then and completely forgot about it after I got back until now.

It’s a really interesting award that not only focuses on anime, but Live Action series/movies based on anime/manga.

You can check out the progress at the ANIMAF Awards 2010 page.

First of all, what’s with the “!!” this season? K-ON!! and Working!! both uses it, and they’re also both the topic of this post today…

K-ON!! Go Go Manic is definitely the best OP this season – love the 360 camera angle even though it freezes when I try to play the HD version of the OP on my PC (need a damn new PC just to watch anime smoothly)

The ED is top notched as well, but I feel it’s not on the same level as Don’t Say Lazy.

Working!! has a very catchy OP, and I swear that it reminds me of Azumanga Daioh’s OP!

I showed it to a few others and got the same reaction. Does it remind you of Azumanga?

Click on the image for the original Top 10 Funniest Anime list

(Updated 2010) Originally posted on July 5th 2007, the “Top 10 Funniest Anime” has been by far the most popular post on my blog. It also have the most comments of anime fans giving thanks, throwing in their 2 cents and sharing their own favourites with others. There have also been cries for an updated list since last year – after all, the original list was created 2 years before that.

So after all the pushing, nudging and encouragement (especially WIZ and Vini) the new list is finally here!

Yes, it took me a looooong time to get the new top 10 sorted out. Believe it or not, I actually spent half a year re-watching most of the series in the old list so I could judge better against the newer series that was released after that.

And while some of the old series still made it back to the top 10, you will find plenty of new funny anime have conquered my list.

The usual disclaimer: This list is based on MY preference, on what I watched, what I liked and what I thought deserved to be here. I want to share with you on what I believe are excellent and funny anime series you should watch if you ever want a good laugh.

These are the series that always made me laughed till my tears came out, or at the very least puts a smile to my face even when I’m feeling down. Don’t underestimate the power of laughter!

Also, just because a series ranked higher than another doesn’t mean I prefer it over the lower ranking ones. It just means that I believe it to be funnier – this is a top 10 list of funniest anime, not my top 10 favourite anime. If you’re looking for that, check out the “What’s Hot” section on the sidebar for my yearly best 10. They’re always somewhere there.

And so the rants ends here. Let the show begin…

#10 Akazukin Cha Cha

• Little Red Riding Hood + Magical Girl = Cha Cha
• Huge and diversified cast, yet most are memorable
• Cha Cha & Co. can be really silly sometimes most of the time
• Still surprises me how the first 2 seasons of the anime is filler content, and they are also the best parts of the entire series. Goes to show fillers might not be so bad after all, eh?

#9 Hayate no Gotoku

• Debt ridden butler who seems to attract trouble and misfortune
• Lots of parodies and references to other anime and manga series
• Great animation quality
• Can really be over the top sometimes – in a good way

#8 K-ON!

• Mio~~ Moe Moe Kyun~
• Superb music! (Don’t Say “LAZY”)
• Starts out rather slow, takes a few episodes before it really hooks you in, thanks to Mio
• Animation quality quite a let down, especially coming from KyoAni

#7 Ouran High Host Club

• Rich bastards with no common sense
• Poor guy girl with weird common sense
• Still think it’s one of the best anime/manga ever
• Can’t think of anything bad at all about Host Club, really…

#6 History’s Strongest Disciple, Kenichi

• Useless, no talent disciple training under the world’s best martial artists
• Ryouzanpaku masters are just insane – in more sense than one
• Great balance between comedy and action
• Sadly, the anime ended right before one of the best arcs in the manga

#5 Baka to Test to Shokanju

• Brand new anime from 2010
• School where students can summon avatars whose strength are directly linked to their test scores
• It’s so damn stupid, but oh so damn funny!
• The summoned beings are cute and funny too
• Great tear-jerker… and I mean tears of laughter, of course

#4 Ranma 1/2

• Boy who turns to girl when splashed with cold water
• Completely whacky cast and story
• Over 160 episodes (including movies and OAVs) and yet managed to be funny almost every episode (trust me, not an easy feat)
• Classic that will never die

Now, For The Top 3

Before we move on to the top 3, I just need to say this…

It took me a very long time and a lot of thinking, debating and rewatching to come up with the current order. I even thought of making it a 3-way tie for the title of Funniest Anime, but that didn’t felt quite right either.

These 3 series are just as good as the other and just as hilarious. I kept switching the top 3 spots between them as I made this update before finally deciding on this order.

All 3 deserved to be winners, but unfortunately each position can only be occupied by one show…

#3 Full Metal Panic FUMUFFO!

(Yes, the previous Funniest Anime title holder has been pushed down to #3! Oh noes!)

• Top secret mercernary on a mission with no common sense thrown into normal everyday life with not so normal situations
• Extreme opposite of the serious Full Metal Panic and FMP The Second Raid
• It was, and still is, one of the funniest anime around so far
• Bonta-kun exo-suit FTW!

#2 Lucky Star

• Omigosh! It’s… us!?
• Tons of parodies and references to otaku, gamers, other anime and mangas
• Funny and interesting cast
• Makes you go “holy shit! I do that!” and “hey! I know what you mean!”
• I just can’t get bored of watching Lucky Star x3
• Chocolate cornet…

#1 Minami-ke (Season 1)

• Chiaki-sama~~~
• Lovable cast (Chiaki-sama~~~)
• “This is just the plain depiction of the days of the lives of the three Minami sisters. Please don’t expect too much.” The series tells you exactly what it is at the start of every episode lol
• Epic chase scene in first episode
• Forget Okawari (2nd season) ever existed, even skip it altogether!
• Okaeri (season 3) redeemed Minami-ke somewhat, but the first season is still the best and funniest
• Just can’t really get bored of season 1 and season 3 (like I said, forget season 2 ever existed and you’ll be fine!)
• Minami-ke At It’s Best!

And there you have it!

My Top 10 Funniest Anime list as of early 2010. I’ll definitely update this again in the future to keep it updated, but don’t worry… If you’re craving for more funny anime to watch, here are a few more to keep you company until the next update!

These are all shows that I’ve watched (at least a few episodes) that I find to be both entertaining and funny. While they didn’t make the top 10 or was dropped from the list doesn’t mean they aren’t great – it just means the competition for the list is just that tough!

Here they are, in no particular order of preference:

1. Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge
2. Chobits
3. Zero no Tsukaima
4. Love Hina
5. Slam Dunk
6. Nyan-koi
7. Seitokai no Ichizon
8. Midori no Hibi
9. Fruits Basket
10. Hetalia Axis Powers
11. Shugo Chara
12. Ladies vs Butlers
13. Honey and Clover
14. Kobato.
15. Yakitate Japan
16. Toradora
17. Azumanga Daioh
18. Seto no Hanayome
19. Kamen no Maid Guy
20. Great Teacher Onizuka (GTO)
21. Goshuushou-sama Ninomiya-kun
22. Slayers series
23. Rosario + Vampire
24. Lovely Complex
25. School Rumble

Originally, I wanted to add something extra with this update, but I couldn’t find the time to sit down and get it done. I won’t reveal what is it just yet because I still plan on doing it when I get the chance, hopefully within the next few weeks or next couple of months. How’s that for something to look forward to?

Just finished watching Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann The Movie: Lagann-hen. The Gurren chapter was pretty good, but Lagann chapter is simply beyond epic.

First real “WTF” moment when Tengen Toppa Solvernia appeared:

Then came Yoko’s Boob Missile!

Tengen Toppa Grapal feels like a Dante DMC rip off, but still awesome in its own way.

The excitement kinda died off by the time Tengen Toppa Dai-Gurren appeared, but as totally expected and predictable, a newer, more powerful full combination appeared in a rather unexpected form…

My first thought was that it would be called Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann Kamina! But instead they just added “Cho” in front. But still, it’s epicness cannot be denied…

Gurren Lagann was a standard sized mech. Arc Gurren Lagann was a monstrously huge mech. Hyper Galaxy Gurren Lagann was one hell of a monster… and Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann was epicness beyond proportions. You know that is true when you start using galaxies as shurikens and shields.

But when compared to this… TTGL is comparable to a tiny ant and the stars are nothing but specks of dust…

Any other anime tries to pull this off, they will be called stupid idiots and be blasted and flamed from every direction imaginable. But when TTGL pulls this, it’s epicness beyond epic.

Yes, I’m still here

This time instead of a top 10, there will actually be 12!

The reason is because I had such a hard time trying to decide which are the best in my opinion and I ended up with 12 great shows that I don’t have the heart to just kick any of them off the list anymore.

Only series that started this year (sequels included), or series that started late last year, with at least half the episodes aired in 2009 is considered. Of course, only series that I’ve watched are also considered. I can’t judge something I’ve not watched, after all.

Also, this list is based on my own preference. Everyone have their own tastes, you might not like the same shows as I do, but chances are there will be a few that you will agree with me.

#12

Cross Game

Never thought I would be watching a baseball anime. I’ve had absolutely no interest at all in the sport, and I still don’t. But the story itself is very well written and the animation top notch. The first episode left a pretty deep impression on me, which is what hooked me into continuously watching and enjoying Cross Game.

#11

Eden of the East

Yet another well written story, Eden of the East is destined for greatness. Why the low rank, though? Because the ending was hanging and it would be another year (estimated) before any of us outside Japan can get to see the first movie. And then there’s the 2nd movie…

Having to wait so long for the finale just leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

#10

Kobato

CLAMP did it again with Kobato! And thankfully, this time it seems like they’ve gone back to a more straight-forward and less confusing story compared to Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle and xxxHolic. I didn’t want to read the manga yet since I’m still reading the former 2, but after watching this I probably will start reading the manga too.

And Ioryogi kinda reminds me of Meido Guy. He’s awesome XD

#9

Hetalia – Axis Powers

History has never been so fun. I wished they used this to teach World History back in school, I would have learned a lot more (and actually remember it, too!). The jokes can be really hit or miss, and sometimes it just doesn’t make sense at all, which is why Hetalia doesn’t rank any higher. But I always find myself looking forward to more Hetalia every week.

#8

Seitokai no Ichizon

The student council may not do anything at all with most of the show taking place in that same room, but in this case it’s not the settings but the characters that keeps the series floating. I only wish it was KyoAni who were doing this, they’re probably the most suited to do a show like this.

#7

Pandora Hearts

Possibly the best adaptation of Alice in Wonderland in an anime. Like Alice in Wonderland, Pandora Hearts features a cast of interesting and whacky characters such as Break with his Mad Hatter chain.

#6

Minami-ke Okaeri

While it may not be the same standard as the original Minami-ke (my top anime of 2007), Minami-ke Okaeri is leaps better than the previous season of Okawari. The OP and ED may be placed at annoyingly odd timing, but at the very least Minami-ke became watchable again, and more importantly – funny and interesting.

#5

Nyan-Koi

A romantic comedy with a cat curse, what more can I ask for!?

And you just gotta love Nyamsus <3

#4

Hayate no Gotoku Season 2

Hayate’s season 2 starts off a lot stronger than season 1, but ends rather abruptly. Season 2 puts a lot more focus on side characters, especially Hinagiku. More Hinagiku is never a bad thing – her dazzling performance of Cruel Angel Thesis was nothing short of remarkable.

#3

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

I’ve never been a fan of Full Metal Alchemist. But Brotherhood surprised me. After the first 10 or so episodes, it took a different turn than the original anime series, this time following the original manga storyline. I can finally see why FMA is so popular thanks to Brotherhood. All I can say is I’m glad I decided to stick with Brotherhood to see how the story would be different since it follows the manga. Olivier Mira Armstrong quickly overtook Mustang and Major Armstrong as my favourite character.

#2

Saki

Mahjong is a fun game. It takes both luck and skill to play and it feels like a strategic battle between 4 people. Throw in plenty of ridiculous moves and finishing hands, and you get Saki. The chances of performing any of the hands that so frequently appear in Saki is extremely low in a real life game. But even though you know they are coming, it still feels extremely intense to watch Saki do her thing. While the fanservice can be over the top sometimes, it’s only natural since it’s by Gonzo.

#1

*drumrolls…*

Presenting the 4 members…

On the drums…

On the guitar…

On the keyboard…

And finally the bass…

Oops.. sorry… wrong image.

Let’s try that again.. on the bass…

Yup, the winner this year is none other than the light music club, the K-ON club!

K-ON!

Animation quality may be lacking, even more so since this is coming out of KyoAni’s studio, but K-ON quickly grew into a huge sensation. Mio became the newest darling of anime fans worldwide overnight. It won’t be exactly wrong to say that Mio was what helped pushed K-ON to the top of the list and she is the main reason the majority continues to enjoy and loves the show.

The music and songs are also excellent to say the least. Don’t Say Lazy, Fuwa Fuwa Time, these are just 2 of the songs from K-ON that will live on for many, many years to come. A true masterpiece, if only KyoAni had done a better job at the animation quality, but I guess you can’t always have it all.

Happy 2010!!!