Best Comedy Anime of 1974

Calimero is a little black bird with a shell on his head who dreams of flying like the rest of the birds. Every time he tries to fly and messes up, the other birds make fun of him, but his girlfriend Pricilla is there to lift his spirits. Despite how he looks, he is very clever and comes up with a way to fly.

In the ancient days, young Wickie enjoyed a cheerful existence in the small Viking settlement of Flake. Although his father, Halvar, served as the tribe's chief and desired a son with greater bravery, he frequently brought Wickie along on expeditions to provide him with the necessary experience to become a true Viking. However, Halvar and his crew often found themselves trapped or hopelessly stranded, leaving Wickie to rescue them single-handedly using his quick wit.

Barbapapa and his family have the ability to transform into any shape they desire. Every member of the family possesses a distinct personality. This series is ideal for the youngest viewers, as each episode tackles a relatable problem and resolves it in a morally upright way.

The sequel to Konchuu Monogatari Minashigo Hutch where Hutch struggles with married life.

A comedy about the wacky adventures of Giatrus and his tribe of the first human beings on the planet.

The group consists of four young animal characters: Seitaro Usagi the rabbit, Risu the squirrel, Kuma the bear, and Penguin the penguin (their initials form U-Ri-Ku-Pen). They belong to a courageous team of young animals dedicated to rescuing those in danger. Additional members include a dog, a boar, a deer, a koala, a mouse, a seagull, and a lion. Upon completing a mission, the animals receive a prize, and viewers are also rewarded. Viewers are asked to send in letters guessing which creature will save the world by each Friday, as a single mission spans an entire week of television. The series was created by Mitsuru Kaneko and had a limited broadcast on some American local TV stations catering to the Japanese community.

The story of Dame Oyagi follows Damesuke Amano, an unfortunate office worker who endures relentless harassment both at his job and, more notably, within his own home. Contrary to traditional Japanese family dynamics, he holds absolutely no authority or influence over household matters. Amano resides with his wife Onibaba, a domineering and physically abusive woman who takes pleasure in tormenting him; their beautiful teenage daughter Yukiko; and their young son Takobo, who is still in elementary school. Onibaba constantly berates and even assaults her husband, making his life a misery, and Yukiko and Takobo frequently join in, subjecting their father to both physical and psychological abuse. The original manga is said to have caused considerable shock in early 1970s Japan, a time when the father was still conventionally regarded as the head of the household.

Gan to Gon is a Japanese comedy anime series produced by Jiho Eigasha. Its 260 episodes were aired from April 5, 1974 to August 13, 1975, at a length of around five minutes each.

A foolish boy discovers a time machine hidden in a cave near his home, leading to various adventures. The five-minute episodes aired as part of the morning show "Ohayo Kodomo."