Comedy (1721)

Uplifting the audience with positive emotion takes priority, eliciting laughter, amusement, or general entertainment. Almost always, comedy stories are episodic or have happy endings. Nearly every work will use comedy as a plot device to relieve tension, but the overarching narrative must be focused on evoking amusement to be Comedy. Drama and Comedy are not mutually exclusive, but mixing them requires the audience facing human struggle with lightheartedness. Slice of Life and Comedy are incompatible by definition.

Rosario to VampireRosario+Vampire

Ikeda, Akihisa 2024
Aono Tsukune is so hard up on luck, that he can't even get admitted into high school. His parents finally find him a school with no tests required for admittance, out in the middle of nowhere. He finds out the school is a youkai (monster) academy, Just as he is about to resign himself and get back on the bus home, he bumps into a beautiful girl. Turns out this beautiful girl, Akashiya Moka, is also a vampire who bites him right off the bat. They become friends and Tsukune is ready for a happy school life with her, until he finds out that if a human is found on the school grounds, he or she should be killed. Now Tsukune must conceal his identity from the rest of the monsters at school, while at the same time being a ready snack for Moka when ever the urge takes her. What effect will this have on Tsukune and will Moka be able to keep him out of harm's way?
Jul 6, 2004 to May 5, 2007 | 40 chp | Publishing

Penguin☆Brothers

Shiina, Ayumi 2024
Hina's new high school is strange to say the least. She moves back to her old home town only to find that the high school is run by two opposing factors, and students identify themselves based on the color of their school uniforms: Black for the followers of the loud, violent Nishizaki, and white for the followers of quiet, clean-freak Isshiki. And then there are the "grays," who wear street clothes. Hina finds herself stuck between the leaders of the two factions, and it seems to be turning violent.

As one might guess from the girly art and the Ribon publisher, the plot develops a romance element pretty early on in the series. There's a love triangle involved among two of the group leaders. Who will Hina choose?

(Source: MangaDownloads)
Dec 28, 1999 to Nov 2, 2001 | 24 chp | Publishing

The Silvery Crow

Kamijyo, Akimine 2024
John Elegadine, a curry lover and a professional thief, encounters Lu Larue, a thief lock picker, as he was taking a stroll through a bazaar. With the two together, they are to find the legendary demon stone that is scattered into thirteen pieces around the world. Once the pieces are put back together, the demon stone is willing to grant a wish upon the user's desire.
2007 to ? | 25 chp | Publishing

Gakuen TengokuGakuen Heaven

U-jin 2024
Gakuen Heaven is the story of Oshino Makoto in his attempt to become a teacher, in order to fulfill a promise made to his childhood friend and first love Koiwai Ayano, who also promised that when they see each other again they will get married. However he fails and ends up being a substitute teacher in an all-girls private school ruled by his grandmother. He meets there a lot of female students; especially Narusawa Tsugumi, as well as Asagiri Ayano, a teacher who resembles his long lost first love. He also becomes the love interest of the substitute principal, his cousin Kyouko.

(Source: ANN)
Oct 23, 2003 to Nov 24, 2005 | 86 chp | Publishing

Yami no MatsueiDescendants of Darkness

Matsushita, Yoko 2024
The business of Death is never done. Asato Tsuzuki works as a Shinigami, or "Guardian of Death," in the Ministry of Hades. It's his duty to make sure that the souls of the dead reach the afterlife, but contrary ghosts and humanity's evils keep getting in the way of a job well done. With all these problem assignments, will he ever get a bonus...or will he be stuck paying back damages for all eternity?

(Source: VIZ Media)
Mar 25, 1994 to Jan 24, 2015 | chp | Publishing

Alice on Deadlines

Ihara, Shiro 2024
Poor schoolgirl Alice discovers that angels of death are anything but angelic! As punishment for slacking on the job, the shinigami Lapan is ordered to go to the Human Realm in the body of a skeleton to retrieve a wandering soul. However, much to Lapan's lecherous delight, a slip-up lands his soul in the body of young Alice, a buxom student at a local all-girls school. With the skirt-chasing shinigami (as Alice) leaving a storm of sexual harassment allegations in his wake, whatever is poor beskeletoned Alice to do?! (Source: Yen Press)
Mar 26, 2005 to May 27, 2006 | 19 chp | Publishing

Rookies

Morita, Masanori 2024
Professor Kawato is the new Japanese teacher in the ill-famed Futagotamaga high shool, whose baseball club is composed by thugs and bullies who have been suspended for a year from all school competitions for causing a brawl during an official match. Now that the suspension is over, the only club's members left are interested only in women, smoking and doing nothing until, under professor Kawato's guidance, they discover a new dream called Koushien. The road to Koushien is far from easy, as they have to get back in shape, to learn how to play baseball and to win everyone else mistrust, including the principal's and other professor's one, with only a few months available. Sweating and fighting, the baseball club will find his determination and strength, as they proceed towards their dreams, while Kawato's enthusiastic and non-conventional ways slowly change the attitude of everyone near them.

(Source: ANN)
Feb 3, 1998 to Aug 25, 2003 | 233 chp | Publishing

Koko wa Green WoodHere is Greenwood

Nasu, Yukie 2024
It seems like 15-year-old Kazuya Hasukawa's life can't get much worse. Not only did his older brother marry Kazuya's first love, he brought his bride home to live with the family! Forced out of his own home, Kazuya enters an exclusive all-male boarding school, Ryokuto Academy. Unfortunately, a prestigious education is little compensation for getting stuck with the cross-dressing roommate from Hell...

(Source: VIZ Media)
1986 to 1991 | 71 chp | Publishing

Gertrude no RecipeThe Recipe for Gertrude

Kusakawa, Nari 2024
Sahara is a normal high-school girl whose life is turned upside down when she meets "Gertrude," a 100-year-old demon who looks like a teenaged boy. Gertrude is a manmade demon, constructed from the parts of various other demons and brought to life through a "recipe" from an ancient spellbook.
Gertrude searches for the recipe in order to learn more about his origin, and wants to destroy the formula so that it can never be repeated. Sahara becomes a resourceful ally in Gertrude's quest, and they are aided by some very comical and not-very-threatening demons.
Jul 5, 2001 to Oct 4, 2003 | 25 chp | Publishing

Sasameke

Gotsubo, Ryuuji 2024
Elementary school soccer whiz Rakuichi Nagahama drew national attention a few years back with his impressive athletic skills. After disappearing to Italy for three years, Rakuichi reluctantly returns to the remote town where he grew up. The local high school soccer team can't wait to get their hands on the prodigy, despite the fact that he was obviously a failure in Italy. But Rakuichi's not sure he's ready to get back on the field. Sure, his best friend from elementary school (now a hot babe) can't wait to see him play again...and his childhood rivals are eager to have another go against him...and the entire school is counting on him...but how can Rakuichi live up to their expectations when he's sworn off the sport for good?

(Source: Yen Press)
Dec 26, 2000 to Nov 26, 2003 | 25 chp | Publishing

Penguin Kakumei (Penguin Revolution)

Tsukuba, Sakura 2024
High school student Yukari Fujimaru knows a potential star when she sees one…because she sees the special "aura" they give off, in the form of angelic wings. Yukari's fellow student, the beautiful Ryouko Katsuragi, has a small pair of wings herself, and is one of these aspiring talents. She's so talented, in fact, that no one even knows that "she" is actually a boy in disguise. Now, to make her own down-to-earth dream come true, Yukari must help her new friend become a star.

(Source: CMX)
Aug 24, 2004 to Dec 22, 2007 | 35 chp | Publishing

Dice

Shiina, Ayumi 2024
2nd year Junior High schooler, Misaki is in love with Mutou-kun in her class. But the one he loves is the class idol, Kuririn. However, Misaki doesn't need to be depressed. She's got got other options...!?

(Source: MangaArt)
Included one-shot: Plus Minus Zero
2002 to ? | 10 chp | Publishing

Ikinari! Full Metal Panic!Full Metal Panic! Overload!

Gatou, Shouji 2024
Sousuke has finally lost his mind—and his memory! Rehashing his previous exploits will keep Kaname busy, but it doesn't take long for the military mind of this soldier to bounce back with a bang—literally! He's locked, loaded, and back to his old self by first period, as bombs and bullets grace the halls of high school!
(Source: ADV)
Jan 30, 2001 to Apr 1, 2003 | 29 chp | Publishing

Belmonde Le VisiteuR

2024
Belmonde, a son of a noble father and a witch mother, was born and raised in a cloister's basement. He is the master of a underground prison and has the rights to use any means to bring out confessions from his prisoners. With his eye, he is able to see through them if they do not comply to his questions.

(Source: MU)
Included one-shots:
Volume 2: Belmonde no Goumon Hyakkei: Belmonde Le Visiteur
Volume 3: Tiger!! The Goal-d Gravi-ruler
Jul 9, 2007 to Nov 19, 2007 | 21 chp | Publishing

Yoki, Koto, Kiku.Yoki Koto Kiku

Koge-Donbo* 2024
In the ancient House of Nekogami, sibling rivalry is a game of life and death.

The patriarch of the Nekogami family is dead, and his grandson Sukekiyo is the rightful heir. There is just one problem - Sukekiyo is away at war, whereabouts unknown. Only one person can inherit the fortune, and the triplets Yoki, Koto and Kiku aren't going to let Sukekiyo's fiancee, Tamayo, walk off with prize. With a fortune at stake, it's kill or be killed as the Nekogami family goes up against demons, thieves and each other to protect the family... and the cash!

(Source: Broccoli Books)
Oct 8, 2004 to Dec 10, 2005 | 8 chp | Publishing

Tenshi na KonamaikiCheeky Angel

Nishimori, Hiroyuki 2024
Megumi Amatsuka, a rough and tumble nine-year-old boy, always dreamt of becoming the "manliest man on earth." Upon receiving a book of magic from a sorcerer whom he saved from a group of local thugs, Megumi summons a genie in order to make a wish. But due to a sick twist of fate, the genie turns out to be an evil one, and Megumi winds up being the "womanliest woman on earth"! Six years later... Megumi is the most desirable girl in school, but deep within her hot-mama facade is the same trash-talkin,' punk-stompin' boy.

(Source: VIZ)
May 19, 1999 to Aug 6, 2003 | 199 chp | Publishing

Doujin WorkDojin Work

Hiroyuki 2024
A 4-koma style strip that follows Najimi Osana and her friends adventures in doujin—that is to say drawing (often perverted) fan comics. Najimi decides to join the "circle" as a doujin artist herself once she realizes how profitable it can be, but she soon realizes it's harder than it seems.
Oct 28, 2004 to Sep 9, 2008 | 76 chp | Publishing

Chuuka Ichiban!

Ogawa, Etsushi 2024
The story takes place in 19th century China during the Qing Dynasty, where the Emperor was weakened and the country was close to chaos. It is also during a fictitious era called "The Era of the Cooking Wars." It was an era in which top chefs with different cooking styles tried their best to improve their skills and to become the best chef in China. It is a country where insulting a high-grade chef or fooling around with cooking could land a person in a jail, and impersonating a top-chef is as good as usurpation of authority. Chefs compete with each other in order to gain respect and even power, but also with the risks of losing everything.

After the death of Mao's mother, Pai, who was called the 'Fairy of Cuisine,' Mao becomes a Super Chef in order to take the title as Master Chef of his mother's restaurant. However, before he takes his mother's place as Master Chef, he continues to travel China in order to learn more of the many ways of cooking, in the hopes of becoming a legendary chef, just like his mother. During his journey, he meets great friends and fierce rivals who wish to challenge him in the field of cooking.

(Source: MU)
Included one-shot:
Volume 4: King of Tower
Sep 27, 1995 to Oct 19, 1996 | 36 chp | Publishing

Ultra Maniac

Yoshizumi, Wataru 2024
Fantasies and miracles never interested Ayu Tateishi, a popular second-year middle school student. She was content with preserving her image of being cool, calm, and collected—all to catch the eye of her crush, Tetsushi Kaji. Ayu's carefree days are interrupted by the appearance of Nina Sakura, a new transfer student who turns out to be a witch. Nina, who left home after failing an exam at her school in the Magic Kingdom, quickly latches onto Ayu and becomes her best friend.

Unfortunately, Nina's ineptitude with magic and her habit of meddling in Ayu's personal life cause nothing but trouble for the two of them as Ayu toils to maintain her good reputation and Nina struggles to hide her secret from the discerning eye of Hiroki Tsujiai, Tetsushi's best friend and an avid fan of manga. And when Nina's presence attracts more people from the Magic Kingdom, Ayu is dragged into a world she never even dreamed possible.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
Feb 2002 to Jan 2004 | 25 chp | Publishing

Oyayubihime Infinity

Fujieda, Toru 2024
Kanoko Himemiya is the only reserved girl in a school full of delinquents and slackers. In contrast to her older sister Mayu whose fame is constantly rising, Kanoko, with her plain looks and personality, is destined to live a life of mediocrity. The only thing the sisters have in common is a unique butterfly-shaped birthmark on their thumbs. However, Kanoko catches the eye of Tsubame Yoshizawa—a ladies' man who enjoys painting girls' nails—and he insists on painting Konoko's as well, although his every advance is rejected.

When Kanoko finds herself being harassed by the paparazzi regarding her sister, Tsubame unexpectedly comes to her aid. As they make their getaway, their thumbs touch and memories of a past life rush through their minds. Tsubame explains the phenomena: following a double suicide, he and his lover have now have been reborn in the present, destined to search for their soulmate. Their only means of uncovering these memories is by pressing their butterfly-shaped birthmarks together, but the visions they see do not always match.

Believing Kanoko to be his destined lover, Tsubame wants her to be his girlfriend, but Kanoko has a strong suspicion that it is her sister that he is looking for. The vision Kanoko and Tsubame share begins to complicate itself as more people with the same birthmark appear, weaving a complex tale that binds a group of friends to a tragic past. With only faint glimpses into the events that happened centuries ago, they have to decide whether to pursue their star-crossed lovers or reject their own predetermined fates.

[Written by Animeranku Rewrite]
2004 to May 16, 2006 | 30 chp | Publishing

Inu Neko Jump!

Hattori, Mitsuru 2024
Ever since middle school, Takahiro Ozu was famous in the world of track and field as the "long jump specialist." But after losing his final competition in high school, he hung up his track shoes for good. Now in college, having taken up smoking, he just wants to get a girlfriend and lead a normal student life.

Noriko Watsuki has had a crush on Takahiro since she first saw him jump and wants him to join the college track team so she can get close to him. Yuuki "The Headphone Girl? Hoguchi, a high school student who likes to hang out at the university, claims Takahiro took her virginity 13 years ago when he was in kindergarten. She considers him her property to do with as she pleases. Throw in a full cast of zany and unique characters, sprinkle with fan service, and you have the world of Inu Neko Jump.

(Source: AnimeWaves)
Included one-shot:
Volume 4: Korekara mo Tsuzuku Ongaku (pilot)
Apr 19, 2000 to Dec 29, 2001 | 42 chp | Publishing

Gerard & Jacques

Yoshinaga, Fumi 2024
Just before the start of the French Revolution, a commoner named Gerard pays a visit to a high-class brothel, where he sleeps with, and then buys the freedom of Jacques, a young noble sold into prostitution. Jacques looks down on commoners and Gerard has his reasons for hating the nobility, but they're thrown together once again when Jacques ends up being hired as Gerard's new houseboy. Jacques' determination to make his own way in the world, and Gerard's surprising, quirky shows of kindness slowly bring the two together into a romance for the ages!

(Source: Blu Manga)
Feb 2002 to ? | 12 chp | Publishing

Parfait Tic!

Nanaji, Nagamu 2024
Fuuko is a happy and cheerful girl. One day, two cousins, Daiya and Ichi, move into the apartment upstairs. Cold Ichi and mischievous Daiya gave a very bad first impression. All three are going to the same school as well. How will Fuuko's high school life turn out?
Included one-shot:
Volume 1: Frill
Volume 2: Happy shiteru? (Are you Happy?)
Apr 5, 2000 to Jul 20, 2007 | 153 chp | Publishing

No Bra

Kawatsu, Kenjirou 2024
Masato is living on his own, but this soon changes. Nomura Yuki, a childhood friend, is coming to live with him. What could be better than having a beautiful girl living under his roof? It sounds great, but he'll soon find out Yuki's secret...
Jan 5, 2002 to Jun 5, 2004 | 32 chp | Publishing