Best Comedy Anime of 1993

Justy Ueki Tylor is a typical twenty-year-old who is lazy, greedy, and obsessed with women. He seeks a cushy position in the United Planets Space Force that offers good pay and keeps him far from the intense galactic warfare. His desire for a quiet life is abruptly shattered when he gets caught up in a perilous hostage crisis. Through a series of bizarre accidents, Tylor unexpectedly rescues the captives and is unexpectedly granted command of the dilapidated space cruiser Soyokaze. Now responsible for leading a crew of reckless mercenaries, arrogant pilots, doubtful peers, and strict superiors across the vast universe, Tylor must navigate his duties while evading the menacing Holy Raalgon Empire. What chaotic adventures lie ahead for this negligent Captain Tylor?

In a world overrun by malevolent ghosts, how can one fight such evil spirits? The solution lies in hiring a Ghost Sweeper—a professional exorcist whose job is to eliminate any unwanted ghoul or poltergeist. Among Ghost Sweepers, Reiko Mikami is regarded as one of the best. After receiving a request to investigate a haunting near Jinkotsu Hot Spring, she sets out to demonstrate her abilities. Joined by her assistants—the underpaid and lecherous high school student Tadao Yokoshima and the friendly teenage ghost Kinu Himuro—GS Mikami follows the bizarre exploits and adventures of this trio as they probe paranormal occurrences.

Set during the Sengoku Period, Rantarou, Kirimaru, and Shinbei are young pupils at Ninjutsu Academy, a school that trains children in the ways of becoming ninjas. Referred to as "Nintamas" (a blend of ninja and tama, meaning egg), this main trio, along with many other students, must master a variety of unusual skills to reach their goal. However, things are not easy, as the protagonists often fail their lessons. With strict ninja instructors like Doi-sensei and Yamada-sensei, the troublemaking girls from the Kunoichi class, a full band of pirates, and dozens of other colorful characters, anything is possible in the chaotic world of Nintama. Each episode runs seven minutes and thirty seconds, and every season (currently numbering 29) typically contains between 60 and 90 episodes.

Tar-chan, the self-proclaimed king of the jungle, was left in the savanna as an infant and raised by a chimpanzee named Etekichi. His wife, Jane, formerly a top model in New York, now appears quite different. To safeguard wildlife from poachers, Tar-chan battles them alongside his disciple, Pedro, and Ryo, a master of Chinese martial arts. Based on a manga of the same name, the series starts as a comedic parody of Tarzan, with the initial episodes focusing on humor before shifting to more serious storylines for the remainder of the run.

Uiba Shikatani, whose father runs a pet shop, feels devastated when several reptile eggs fail to hatch. Trying to lift her spirits, her father brings home a large, striped egg that he hopes will hatch successfully. It does, unexpectedly producing a green dinosaur that they name Muka-Muka, after the only words the baby reptile can speak. Soon Muka-Muka becomes the talk of the town, catching the attention of a local professor and his bizarre inventions. Among these is a time machine that teleports the Shikatani family, along with other families and their homes, back to prehistoric times. There they encounter numerous other dinosaurs and magical beings during their adventures.

Tokio and his father Amon travel to the soccer nation of Elevenia, where they witness a parade featuring the country's most powerful soccer team, the Winners. Amon challenges the team's captain, Leon, to a soccer match, but when Amon loses, Leon transforms him into a tiny dragon. Having observed the confrontation, Tokio resolves to take on Leon in order to restore Amon to his human form.

Bow is a stray dog living a carefree existence. He is no hero—he drools when hungry, wags his tail when happy, and barks when excited, just like any ordinary dog, only uglier and dumber. His foolish innocence frequently causes chaos, yet people cannot help but be drawn to him. Schoolchildren, a lonely cartoonist, and a gangster family all become significant figures in Bow's life.

Pokonyan, known as Rocky Rackat, is a comical hybrid resembling both a cat and a raccoon. Although rumors suggest he might be a lunar cat, this remains unconfirmed, and while he can act a bit eccentric, his true origins are a mystery. Innocent and oblivious to the magnitude of his abilities, Rocky can manifest children's fantasies into reality, allowing for limitless adventures. The narrative starts when energetic young Amy joins her family for a camping trip, only to find Rocky hiding in her backpack. Mistaking her for her sibling, Rocky shadows her constantly. Although Amy is curious and active, she often feels frustrated with her surroundings. Rocky’s presence transforms her life by turning her dreams into tangible adventures, though his well-meaning attempts do not always succeed, occasionally leading to chaotic near-disasters. Despite these mishaps, the duo bonds through thick and thin, forging a lasting friendship filled with numerous exciting escapades.

Korean TV series from 1993.