The Summer 2026 comedy anime lineup offers a variety of shows with diverse storylines, ranging from family comedies and supernatural comedies to absurd comedies with unusual premises. Here is the list of titles in reverse chronological order.
9. Thunder 3
Thunder 3 It follows three ordinary schoolchildren who discover a mysterious DVD that can open a path to a parallel universe. Problems begin when Futaba’s younger sister passes through the portal and is abducted by aliens who rule that other world.
When they arrived there, the three children discovered that their cartoon-like bodies gave them extraordinary powers in a hyper-realistic world. Based on its premise, this anime appears to blend action, sci-fi, and comedy with a rather unique visual style.
8. Danko, the Dodgeball Girl
Dodgeball Girl Danko (Honoo no Toukyuujo: Dodge Danko) The story centers on Ichigeki Danko, the daughter of Ichigeki Danpei, who carries her father’s fiery spirit into the Reiwa era. The anime portrays dodgeball as a sport with the intensity of a major battle, giving the story the feel of a deliberately over-the-top sports anime.
With this approach, the series has the potential to deliver comedy rooted in dramatic matches, over-the-top techniques, and classic shounen energy amped up to the max.
7. Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3
Grand Blue Dreaming Season 3 follows the continuation of Iori Kitahara’s college life, which is once again filled with diving club activities, parties, and all sorts of chaos with the people around her. Amid her daily life, Iori once again has to deal with unexpected situations arising from the dynamics of a lively and often unruly group.
Just like the previous season, this anime continues to deliver high-energy comedy through the interactions between characters and the chaos typical of college life.
6. Dara-san of the Reiwa Era
Dara-san of Reiwa (Reiwa no Dara-san) The story opens with a dark scene in the mountains as two children enter a forbidden area and come face-to-face with a terrifying figure. However, that figure—Dara-san—reacts in an unexpected way and asks why the children aren’t afraid of her.
From that point on, the story reveals that behind her terrifying appearance, Dara-san has a much stranger and more approachable side. This premise strongly suggests that the anime will blend horror and comedy, featuring a monster character who looks menacing but whose interactions are actually quite funny.
5. Let’s go, KAIKIGUMI!
Let’s go, KAIKIGUMI! The story follows an unnamed protagonist who is six times more susceptible to spiritual phenomena than ordinary humans. One day, he meets Mechako, a mysterious girl who runs the Kaiki-gumi, an organization that monitors the behavior of ghosts and monsters that threaten humans.
That meeting led him to become involved in efforts to rebuild the organization, all while facing various strange occurrences and supernatural chaos. Based on the synopsis, this anime appears to rely on episodic comedy, combining supernatural creatures, an eccentric organization, and ever-changing situations.
4. KAMUI — He’s behind you
KAMUI — He’s Behind You (Ushiro no Shoumen Kamui-san) Follow Shizuka, a high school student who considers herself ordinary even though she can see ghosts. Because of her ability to attract spirits, she works as an assistant to a famous paranormal investigator named Kamui, a man with extraordinary spiritual powers but whose exorcism methods are highly unconventional.
From there, Shizuka continues to be drawn into various supernatural incidents that are difficult to control. Judging by the synopsis, this anime seems to feature a wild supernatural comedy, blending ghosts, exorcisms, and eccentric characters that are likely to be its main source of humor.
3. The Chainsmokers' Cat
Chainsmoker Cat (Yani Neko) It tells the story of Yani, a catgirl with a severe smoking habit and a chaotic life. Every time she tries to quit, she immediately succumbs to the urge to smoke, while her life continues to spiral downward as she falls behind on rent and is unable to hold down a job.
Her friends and sisters try to help, but Yani’s increasingly chaotic behavior means things are never simple. From the description, this anime clearly falls into the realm of absurd and raunchy comedy, with the main character deliberately portrayed as the source of all the chaos.
2. Draw This, Then Die!
Draw This, Then Die! (Kore Kaite Shine) Follow Ai Yasumi, a high school freshman who lives on the remote island of Izu Oshima and is obsessed with manga. When she learns that her favorite, reclusive mangaka will be appearing at Comitia, Ai decides to go and meet her idol in person.
However, that decision actually set off a series of encounters that shook his views on art, talent, and the true meaning of the creative process. This title seems to bring comedy closer to the creative world, fan culture, and the personal journey of an aspiring creator.
1. My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren’t Wicked (Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi) The story centers on Miya, the illegitimate child of a prominent family who lost her mother and must live with her father’s family. Miya had already imagined a bitter life straight out of a fairy tale, filled with oppression from her stepmother and stepsister.
However, when she finally met them, the reality turned out to be quite different—they were actually kind and warm. A premise like this gives the impression that the anime will feature comedy stemming from misunderstandings, unmet expectations, and family dynamics that are more heartwarming than dramatic.
