Best Comedy Anime of 1989

Five years following his victory at the World Martial Arts tournament, Gokuu enjoys a tranquil existence alongside his wife and child. That peace is shattered by the sudden appearance of a stranger named Raditz, who claims to be Gokuu's older brother. Raditz reveals that Gokuu belongs to the Saiyan race, once mighty but nearly extinct after their home planet was destroyed. Sent to Earth as an infant with the mission to conquer and annihilate the planet, Gokuu's brutal instincts were erased by a head injury that caused amnesia; instead, he grew up gentle and polite, now using his strength to defend others. After failing to forcibly recruit Gokuu as an ally, Raditz warns his friends of an imminent danger rapidly approaching Earth—one that will ignite an interstellar war and make the very heavens tremble. A conflict over the seven mystical Dragon Balls, magical artifacts capable of granting any desire, is about to erupt. Only the strongest will endure.

Kiki, a thirteen-year-old witch still in training, must live on her own for a full year in a faraway town to become a fully qualified witch. Leaving behind her family and friends, Kiki undertakes this tradition by flying out into the wide world on her broomstick, accompanied by her black cat Jiji. After settling in the coastal town of Koriko, Kiki has trouble adjusting and ends up roaming the streets without a place to stay—until she meets Osono, who gives Kiki room and board in return for helping deliver items from her small bakery. Soon afterward, Kiki decides to start her own courier service using her broomstick, beginning her journey toward independence. As she tries to find her place among the townspeople, Kiki brings them exciting new experiences and comes to grasp the true meaning of responsibility.

A prodigy of the Saotome "Anything-Goes" martial arts school, Ranma Saotome is training in China with his father when they accidentally fall into a cursed spring. From then on, splashing Ranma with cold water transforms him into a girl, and only hot water returns him to his male form. His troubles multiply when he learns that his father has arranged his engagement to one of Soun Tendo's three daughters to secure the Tendo dojo's future. Despite discovering Ranma's curse, Soun presses ahead with the plan and chooses his youngest daughter, Akane—a skilled martial artist with a well-known distaste for boys. Ranma ½ chronicles the comedic exploits of Ranma and Akane as they clash with a series of rivals, attract new romantic interests, and constantly find ways to provoke each other, all while their unwanted engagement looms over them.

In a future era, advanced robotics has led to the creation of heavy robots known as labors, which serve in diverse roles ranging from construction and firefighting to military operations. Although these machines are merely tools, their human operators can sometimes succumb to criminal behavior. Because a heavy labor can easily become a lethal weapon, future police forces counter this threat with their own specialized patrol labor units, or patlabors. This narrative follows the Second Special Vehicles Division, a ragtag group of patlabor officers who strive to maintain peace while balancing their demanding duties with the pursuit of ordinary lives.

Ryo Saeba is a "sweeper" known as the City Hunter. Along with his partner Kaori Makimura, they take on jobs that the police are unable or unwilling to handle. When he isn't busy cleaning up the streets of Tokyo, Ryo pursues women, and Kaori pursues him with a giant anti-ecchi hammer.

High school student Yawara Inokuma leads a perfectly happy and ordinary life. She dreams of a simple, average existence as a delicate young lady with a handsome boyfriend in the future. Unfortunately for Yawara, she possesses an unwelcome prodigious talent in Judo, a modern martial art that is neither feminine nor trendy. To make matters worse, she is the only granddaughter of seventh-dan Judo master Jigorou Inokuma, who fully expects her to become a Japanese Judoka superstar of the 1990s. Yawara carefully conceals her strength from everyone to preserve a normal reputation, but she is frequently forced into situations where she must use her Judo skills. Watching her immense potential from the shadows, Kousaku Matsuda, a sports reporter for a low-quality newspaper, is determined to do whatever it takes to thrust her into the spotlight.

Every episode centers on Fukuzou Moguro, a wandering salesman, and the customer he is currently serving. Moguro offers items that grant his clients their deepest wishes, but after the deals are struck and their questionable desires have been fulfilled, Moguro's customers frequently face severe consequences, particularly when they violate the terms of their agreements.

The story follows the life of a Dutch duck named Alfred J. Kwak from his birth onward. He loses his parents, brothers, and sisters at a young age and is raised by a mole. Throughout his life, Alfred tries to assist various animals across the globe. The series aims to both entertain children and educate them about life, addressing historical subjects such as World War II.

In a future where the moon has become a livable world with its own atmosphere and gravity, it serves as a popular tourist destination. Whispers circulate about long-eared, rabbit-like beings inhabiting the moon who possess magical abilities. Hoping to catch a glimpse of these creatures, Haruka Daichi travels to the moon alone during his summer break. Soon, he finds himself caught up in an ancient struggle between two lunar races that has lasted for millennia: the "long ears" race and the Jado race. The Jado race seeks to dominate the entire universe and revive certain dark forces in order to take control of Earth. To free the Mado King and the "long ears" race's realm, Rabiluna, from the Jado's grip, the "long ears" and Daichi must locate three warriors capable of wielding magic.

The story begins when soccer fan Hayato and his girlfriend Yumi, an aspiring musician, visit Dr. Leonard's lab. They accidentally activate the Tondekeman, a funny talking kettle, and are transported centuries into the past. In Baghdad, Hayato and Yumi reunite but lose the Tondekeman. They encounter Aladdin, Prince Dandarn, and Princess Shalala. They also meet the cunning Abdullah, who constantly attempts to kidnap the princess so that his master may marry her. Our heroes travel through various times and places, meeting many historical and literary figures as they pursue Abdullah, who escapes through time with the princess. Hayato and Yumi remain trapped in the past until they can reclaim the Tondekeman from Abdullah's possession.

Apulo, a cat-like space alien capable of locking a human's emotions, and Latell are employees of the Division of Space Piracy (DSP). Their methods for handling DSP cases are highly destructive. They are trying to prevent the space pirate Youmei from utilizing Computer Aided Thinking for his sinister purposes.

TV anime show based on the manga by F. Fujio Fujiko.

A remake of the 1970's version.

While Sally is being crowned in the magical world, she learns that her human friends back on Earth are in trouble. Disregarding her parents' warnings, she escapes to Earth to aid them. Because she was caught using magic in front of humans, she had to erase her friends' memories. Now Sally remains on Earth so she can regain the friendship of Sumire and Yoshiko while assisting other humans in need. This series is a sequel and reboot of the original.

Based on the children's award winning manga by Kobayashi Yoshinori, serialized in Shogakukan's CoroCoro Comic.

Hat, a descendant of the hero who defeated a malevolent monarch and sealed away Devildom, tumbles into that very realm and must confront the evil king to undo the darkness.

The conflict between angels and demons has ended, bringing peace to the world. However, Angel Marco discovers that the world faces imminent destruction. To prevent this catastrophe, he embarks on a quest to find the Holy Stone.

Every child longs for a companion straight out of a fairy tale. One day, a young boy discovers a peculiar creature holding a parasol inside his closet. No one knows how the entity arrived or which mysterious realm it hails from, yet their bond forms instantly. Their secret must remain hidden from the world forever.

Adapted from the yonkoma manga of the same title by Masashi Ueda, which was serialized in Weekly Manga Action, this series chronicles the hilarious daily antics of Kariage-kun. His life is a series of embarrassing blunders, such as announcing to a public park via PA system that he is suffering from hemorrhoids, thereby shaming his department head. In another instance, he disappoints an entire district by posting a notice for a fireworks display, only to personally hold a single small firework as the actual show. While his department head is his usual target, anyone or anything can fall prey to his irony and sarcasm. The narrative unfolds without a traditional plot structure, instead being arranged chronologically to follow the changing seasons.

The collection of short SF stories.

An anime resembling cooking competitions. Each episode runs about three minutes, featuring an evaluation and judgment of home-cooked food. The cooking process is depicted as humorously as possible, with funny wordplays often repeated several times in succession. These puns stand out but are delivered in a cheerful, merry manner.

A young police officer who enjoyed playing with his testicles, issuing death sentences, and occasionally transforming into a deer or an elephant.

Robin Jr. and his friends fight to save the solar system.

The sequel to Biriken series.