Best Comedy Anime of 1999

Eikichi Onizuka is a twenty-two-year-old former biker gang leader who conquered Shonan and remains a virgin, yet his ultimate goal is to become Japan’s finest high school educator. His motivation is far from noble; he simply hopes to attract a devoted teenage wife in his old age. Despite being a lecherous, greedy, and lazy delinquent, Onizuka possesses hidden depths. After suplexing the Vice Principal to secure a position as homeroom teacher for the notoriously difficult Class 3-4 at Holy Forest Academy, he faces a severe test. The students there despise all authority figures and employ psychological tactics to drive away new teachers. However, Onizuka is no ordinary instructor and stands ready for the challenge. The class grapples with severe issues like bullying, suicide, and harassment, which Onizuka addresses by targeting the root causes through his erratic and unconventional methods, even resorting to extreme measures like jumping from buildings to save lives. Gradually, the students discover the joy of education under the guidance of the Great Teacher Onizuka.

Seven kids at summer camp are shocked when snow starts falling in July. In the ensuing chaos, each of them receives a strange device that sends them to another world. When they wake up in this new place, they meet bizarre creatures calling themselves "Digimon," who explain that the children have arrived in the "Digital World," far from their own home. Armed only with the Digimon and their "Digivices," the seven children set out to find a way back home and uncover why they were brought here. Led by the impulsive Taichi Yagami and his hungry Digimon partner Agumon, the group must battle unknown evils as they learn more about this strange Digital World.

The mysterious Il Palazzo, leader of the ACROSS organization, understands that global domination is no simple task—so he decides to start small by taking over Fukuoka. He assigns two young officers, Excel and her partner Hyatt, to carry out this plan. However, their efforts are constantly thwarted by the City Security workers: three fairly ordinary men, one stern girl, and a handful of robots. No matter how straightforward the mission, Excel and Hyatt always find a way to fail, usually resulting in death and massive destruction. Heppoko Jikken Animation Excel♥Saga follows the endless, chaotic troubles the ACROSS agents stumble into, as Excel and Hyatt never manage to perform their duties correctly.

Medabots are advanced robots equipped with artificial intelligence via unique medals, primarily serving their owners in Robbatling, a popular fighting sport where these machines duel each other. At the professional level, Medafighters compete using their Medabots to earn spots in the World Tournament, battling top-tier rivals for the championship title. Ikki Tenryou, an elementary school student, receives his first Medabot, Metabee, an obsolete model lacking a medal. Ikki soon finds a medal in a nearby river and inserts it into Metabee’s head, causing the robot to act erratically. Metabee proves short-tempered and rebellious, refusing to follow Ikki’s commands. Despite these challenges, Ikki and Metabee must learn to cooperate if they hope to advance through the ranks and reach the World Tournament.

Harukaze Doremi believes she is the most unfortunate girl on the planet. Between her parents’ constant arguments, her sister’s teasing, and her crush’s interest in another girl, her life seems miserable. She used to think that a magic wand could fix everything, but after an accident involving an actual witch, Doremi becomes an apprentice herself. Unfortunately, she proves to be quite terrible at using magic. Along with two friends, she must try to improve her skills to become a good witch, though staying focused on her studies proves difficult. If the trio wants to pass their exams and achieve full witch status, they will need every bit of luck they can find. Only by succeeding can Doremi clear her debt to the witch Majorika. Until that day arrives, she remains nothing more than a clumsy, useless little witch.

Ebichu the hamster initially comes across as the ideal pet—she handles cleaning, grocery shopping, cooking, laundry, and will do anything to make her owner, referred to only as "Office Lady" (OL), happy. Sadly, OL and her unfaithful boyfriend, together with Ebichu's boundless energy and obsession with ice cream, frequently lead to the hamster receiving brutal, bloody punishment. Even so, Ebichu doesn't seem to care about the mistreatment as long as she can bring even a little more joy to her cherished master.

On a remote desert of Planet Zi, a boy named Van stumbles upon an abandoned, decaying facility. Inside, he discovers a mysterious opaque cocoon that cracks open by itself, revealing a dinosaur-like robot called an "Organoid." Van names the creature Zeke and claims it as his own, but soon a gang of bandits pursues him to seize the Organoid. These bandits are armed with "Zoids," beast-shaped mechanical units designed for combat. Van manages to fight them off by reviving and merging with an old Zoid known as the "Shield Liger." Van returns to the facility with Zeke and finds another cocoon. Excited at the prospect of a second Organoid, he watches as the cocoon breaks open—but instead of a robot, a girl emerges. She has no memory of her past, only knowing her name is Fiona and that she must find an object called the "Zoid Eve." Determined to uncover the truth behind her existence, Fiona sets out with Van and Zeke to discover what the Zoid Eve truly is. Along their journey, the trio encounters many allies and enemies, facing various dangers and sharing moments of lightheartedness as they travel.

Genki, a boy who enjoys playing video games, is suddenly transported into the world of Monster Rancher, where he meets Holly and the monsters Mochi, Suezo, Golem, Tiger, and Hare. Their goal is to find a way to revive the Phoenix, the only monster that can defeat the evil Moo.

Oji Tanaka lives with his wife and child, working an ordinary office job in modern Tokyo. However, his past was far from dull: fifteen years earlier, he performed as "Gabriel," the frontman of the short-lived heavy metal group Black Heaven. His life takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious blonde woman named Layla summons him to once again wield his Gibson Flying V and prove his legendary guitar prowess—unaware that his music fuels a colossal weapon used in an intergalactic conflict.

Two lecherous college slackers and a gorgeous professor, a frustrated TV reporter, a sexy track star and her tempted coach, and a high school girlzilla towering as high as the Empire State Building. Colorful! presents over fifty vignettes about men, women, and the chase for... well, you'll have to see for yourself. From subway hotties and perverted cab drivers to panty-obsessed video geeks, sexy mall babes, and the furry phenomenon, Colorful! is a strange, twisted, risqué, and hilarious dose of animated Viagra! (And if live action is more your style, check out the behind-the-scenes documentary revealing the demented cast and crew that bring Colorful! to vivid life!)

After arriving on Earth with dreams of becoming a star, Princess Di Gi Charat (Dejiko) quickly discovers that money is essential—and she has none. In a perpetual struggle to improve her financial situation, Dejiko, along with her sidekick Petit Charat (Puchiko), her guardian Gema, and her rival coworker Hikaru Usada, does everything possible to escape the crushing monotony of working in retail. Their efforts unfold through a series of surreal yet oddly relatable attempts to add excitement to their everyday lives.

In Japan's Taisho Era (1912-1926), the scientist Ayanokoji creates the Steel Angel, an artificial humanoid with superhuman physical abilities. The Imperial Army wants to turn the Steel Angel into a new weapon for modern warfare, but Ayanokoji intends his creation to be a step forward for humanity's future. Defying the Army's orders, he secretly builds the Steel Angel codenamed "Kurumi." One day, a young boy named Nakahito Kagura sneaks into Ayanokoji's house on a dare from his friends and discovers Kurumi's lifeless body. A sudden attack by the Imperial Army shakes the house, causing Kurumi to fall onto Nakahito. At that moment, their lips meet, and Kurumi awakens from "the kiss that started a miracle."

Sixteen-year-old Keisuke Saji has a passion for daydreaming about attractive young women and sets his sights on Koizumi Akira as his ideal match. Yet, Koizumi harbors a deep hatred for Saji and all males, expressing this animosity through violent behavior. While the other boys interpret her icy demeanor as a clear warning to back off, Saji remains undeterred and continues to pursue her relentlessly.

Jiyu Nanohana lives a normal life as a schoolgirl until she encounters a forgetful samurai from three centuries ago who reveals her true identity as the reincarnation of the legendary swordsman Yagyu Jubei. By wearing the "Lovely Eyepatch," she can summon Jubei’s formidable combat skills whenever necessary. This power becomes essential as a rival clan, driven by an ancient family feud, relentlessly attempts to seize control of the Yagyu lineage.

Kazuki Yotsuga is an ordinary high school nerd, though not particularly intelligent. He maintains a website tied to visions that only he can see—visions of robots endlessly battling one another. One day, he is transported to a "parallel world" where those visions are real, and he joins a company to oppose the sinister RaRa, who aim to conquer the world.

Orphen and his companions embark on a fresh adventure filled with battles against numerous monsters and a complete absence of tranquility. A new ally joins the crew, a girl named Lycorus, who was dispatched specifically to locate Orphen. Meanwhile, ominous and mysterious shadows loom overhead.

Yui is a typical student living in a future where a single global network called COMNET supports all computer systems. After a mishap in the computer lab, she is approached by IR, a raccoon-like corrector program, who reveals that she is the only one who can save COMNET. Her mission is to stop the rogue AI program Grosser and his subordinate programs from seizing control of the world. Grosser was originally created to manage COMNET, but has since turned against his purpose. Initially hesitant to take on the role of a hero due to her severe lack of technical skills, Yui must overcome her reluctance. To succeed, she needs to locate and earn the trust of the other seven errant corrector programs. Additionally, they must find COMNET’s creator, Professor Inukai, to help permanently defeat Grosser.

Gokudou’s story begins when he steals a pouch from a fortuneteller, believing it contains a gem. Instead, he finds a rock inside, from which Djinn emerges. The genie grants Gokudou the standard three wishes, but our anti-hero gives little thought to what he asks for. His wishes are granted, though not quite in the way he anticipated. The best thing he gains from them is Honou no Maken—a magical sword that allows its wielder to launch fire attacks and can be summoned from anywhere in the world. Even with an enchanted sword, Gokudou earns little respect. Djinn, who is also a shapeshifter, turns him into a woman. He is trailed by Rubette La Late, a potential love interest who cares more about adventure, karaoke, and outdoing Gokudou. He gets thwacked on the head frequently, especially by the fortuneteller, who keeps reappearing throughout the series just to torment him, it seems. Later on, he gains another sidekick: Prince, a former evil magician who is more handsome and a better womanizer than Gokudou.

Bucky, the main character of this story, is an ordinary boy living in the first world. He harbors a single, modest ambition: to rule the world (meaning the entire planet). He is absolutely determined and would readily die to achieve his goal. One day, he encounters Spark, the Great Child of Primas (World One). Spark is renowned as the strongest Great Child across all the worlds and is in search of a successor. After meeting Bucky and exchanging a few words, Spark—for no apparent reason—chooses Bucky as his successor. Bucky has now become a Great Child and gains the companionship of Jibaki, the spirit of the first world.

The Magic User's Club consists of five well-intentioned oddballs who can wield actual magic, not just perform parlor tricks. Using that magic, they successfully took down a massive ship from outer space. However, their encounter left an enormous cherry blossom tree planted in the middle of the city, so large that it blocks out the sun entirely. Takeo Takakura, the club's well-meaning yet perverted president, summons an emergency Sunday meeting to deal with the tree. The task seems straightforward, but with magic in play, nothing ever goes as planned. To make matters worse, a ghostly figure lurks among the branches, observing their every move. Who is this silent specter, and what does he want?

Adapted from the comics of the late Nekojiru. Includes 23 animated shorts that were broadcast on the TV Asahi Network program "Bokusho Mondai Boss Chara Ou." along with 4 episodes that were never aired.

Li Meifon leads a complimentary protection and security firm that escorts vessels through outer space at no charge. Despite being only 16 years old, she demonstrates remarkable ability and leadership while commanding her crew aboard their ship, the Angel Links. However, disturbing recollections begin to surface, causing her to doubt her own history and purpose. Follow Li Meifon and the Angel Links crew as they journey across the Oracion star system, contending with pirates, governmental factions, and a Tao master, all while gradually revealing Meifon's concealed and shadowy origins.

Thirteen years after abruptly vanishing, the alien race known as the Heterodyne return without warning. To face them, three office employees of the 21st Century Security Corporation pilot Dai-Guard—a giant robot no longer considered a useless oversized paperweight. Unfortunately, Dai-Guard is fairly outdated and in poor condition. It's a demanding job, but even salarymen can save the world.

Kuro is an ordinary cat whose only goal is to protect his owners, an elderly couple incapable of caring for themselves. While on a date with his dog girlfriend Pooly, he is captured by a mad scientist and transformed into a robot. Kuro manages to remove the chip controlling him and discovers that his new metallic appearance frightens people, and that he can now speak like a human. He decides to disguise himself using the skin of a stuffed toy and continue living as a pet.

According to an old legend, a magical Powerstone exists that can grant any wish to whoever possesses it. Adventurers from across the world compete fiercely to find this mysterious jewel. Based on the Dreamcast game, POWERSTONE aims to tell the story behind the game's concept. The narrative starts with the protagonist, Fokker, who is training to become a fighter just like his hero, Vargas.

Yuusuke was an ordinary high school student. Then one day, the cute, haloed Noelle literally dropped into his life, naked as a baby and just as innocent. Before he can fully process what happened, Yuusuke is brought into a bizarre family of otherworldly beings. Papa is a Frankenstein monster who loves calisthenics. Mama is a gorgeous woman with a thing for "round objects" — seriously! The eldest sister, Sara, is completely invisible; the brother, Gabriel, is a teenage vampire with an attitude; and the youngest sister, Ruka, loves inventing things. There's a disapproving Grandma, a witch to the highest degree, and her vulture familiar. All Yuusuke ever wanted was for the beautiful Natsumi to notice him, but now he has an angel-in-training following him everywhere. And Noelle also has a guide on her path to becoming an angel—the mysterious Michael.

Miyuki Kobayakawa and Natsumi Sujimoto are best friends and partners who work alongside the rest of the crew at Bokuto station. They take on a varied assortment of lawbreakers, from high-tech panty thieves and purse-snatchers to traffic violators. With Miyuki's exceptional driving ability and technical know-how combined with Natsumi's energy and physical strength, the pair sometimes have to rely on unconventional approaches to make sure justice is done.

Kunyan experiences a series of chaotic misadventures in each episode. This comedic series features a narrator who provides scientific commentary on the events that befall her.

Cacao, a student at Micro Grand Academy, wakes up one morning to discover a girl made of wood sleeping beside him. This is Hinano, a tree spirit who took over a wooden puppet after Cacao botched his magic teacher's spell. Having quickly developed a fondness for Cacao, Hinano enrolls at his school. Between Hinano, monsters, two peculiar twins and their four-eyed cat master, a demon boy, odd teachers and students, and the possibility that he might become one of the greatest magic users ever, Cacao's life has taken several turns for the worse and the bizarre.

A shinigami in training named Risky is set on claiming Moe's life. However, Risky is magically fused with an angel in training called Safety, causing Risky to transform into Safety whenever a kind comment is made. Since a trainee shinigami can only end a person's life when that individual is deeply unhappy, Risky faces a significant challenge in taking Moe's soul, all while having to cope with Safety, who frequently lifts Moe's spirits.

In the inaugural season, comprising 25 episodes, the narrative centers on a male office worker who checks into a hotel after commuting home by train. There, he meets the enigmatic proprietor, an elderly mouse named Gregory, who encourages him to make a longer stay. As the man attempts to flee this strange purgatory, he finds himself increasingly entangled in the peculiar occurrences unfolding within Gregory House.

Doris Ruridou is a young princess who has recently enrolled at Teito Academy. She is also a Panzer, an individual possessing unique powers who battles using a weapon known as a "tool." Soon after her arrival, her older sister appears to instruct her on how to fight as a Panzer against other Panzers who issue her challenges.

Mito is no ordinary space pirate—she is a three-foot-tall alien with a childlike appearance and a courage that can rival a supernova. Known as the most dangerous pirate in the galaxy, she is a wanted criminal who habitually destroys a dozen police cruisers every morning before breakfast. Despite that, her deepest desire is to be called "Mom."

While exploring some ruins on Angel Island, a doctor discovers a mysterious newborn bird named Kyoro-chan. The two form a bond and set out to travel the world together. Three years later, when the Doctor and Kyoro-chan attempt to return to Angel Island, a storm causes their ship to wreck. Kyoro-chan manages to reach the island safely, but the Doctor is nowhere to be found. Kyoro-chan prays for his safety and hopes he will return, as he now begins a new life on Angel Island.

A strange creature emerges from a mysterious egg. He makes friends with several animals and moves into Osajii's den. He learns about new and exciting aspects of ordinary life. As of 2008, at least 37 regular TV spot episodes of Domo-kun have been produced. Those 37 episodes came out on DVD in Japan in July 2009.

Aoi grew up as an ordinary boy on Earth, unaware that he was the successor to Mito—a queen who became a space pirate from an alien species that determines their gender at puberty. Aoi fell for Mutsuki, the police officer pursuing Mito, and together with her, they saved the universe. The only consequence was that Aoi transformed into a lovely young woman. Now a wicked being claiming to be the true Queen of the Universe emerges, wielding enough might to annihilate entire planets. Aoi must protect her new throne, but she requires Mutsuki's assistance. Mutsuki has to confront her own emotions for Aoi so they can protect Earth and become the galaxy's first royal duo of queens.

Koume is a new Office Lady at Caramel Ribbon, Inc., a design firm, and this series chronicles her daily and nightly life, brimming with the distinct humor of Osaka. From an external perspective, the Kansai region stands apart from the rest of Japan—watching this show will make you an expert on the area, even if you know nothing about it now. It’s a comedic look at life inside a Japanese company, following Koume, her effeminate boss, and Kimi, a former member of a girl gang, as they attempt to pitch supposedly fresh and original designs. The voice actors hail from Kansai as well, lending authenticity to the performances.

This series presents stories revolving around sexuality and sadomasochism, adapted from a manga serialized in Young Sunday by Masahiko Kikuni, the creator of Kizu darake no Tenshi-tachi (Heartbroken Angels). It aired daily as a segment of the Wonderful anthology program, earning a 9.1% television audience share despite its late-night graveyard slot.

The comedic tale centers on Shizuka, the eldest daughter still living at home with no intention of marrying; her mother, who is both irritated with Shizuka and worried about her diminishing prospects; her sister Ikumi, with whom she shares a close but quarrelsome bond; and her father, who endures a henpecked existence in this female-dominated household. The bizarre yet laugh-out-loud incidents involving this otherwise perfectly normal family drive the humor. The original manga is currently running in Takeshobo's Manga Club magazine. The title plays on Nippon Animation's long-running adaptation of Little Women, "Ai no Wakakusa Monogatari."

Fuko and Yoshiharu are two irresponsible siblings who find themselves living under the care of their father, Amachi, who is just as irresponsible, if not more so. Their daily lives are filled with bizarre elements such as cobras, terrible jokes, adult videos, seductive grandmothers, flatulence, foolish remarks, insults, extremely foul language, and a nonsensical array of strange occurrences.

3 kids meet 5 micro-sized superheroes from another world who enlist in their aid in fighting off alien invaders.

Barbapapa Around the World presents a delightful assortment of five-minute animated shorts designed for young viewers. After a quarter-century hiatus, Barbapapa and his family return to television with fifty brand-new episodes. Each story takes the family to distant regions, where they explore local flora and fauna, including birds, reptiles, and mammals in their natural habitats. The Barbapapas enjoy interacting with and mimicking exotic creatures while also stepping in to rescue them from perilous situations. Audiences are invited to join the family on their global journey through places like New Guinea, the Amazon, and Patagonia to uncover the humor, peril, and thrill of life across the planet.

Chou Hatsumei Boy Kanipan continues the story from Hatsumei Boy Kanipan. Kanipan has grown into a teenager and remains a renowned inventor. One day, a mysterious vessel descends from the sky and crashes onto a beach. Inside is a female humanoid who has lost all memories of herself. Kanipan takes on the task of restoring her memory, and in doing so, he accidentally uncovers that his planet faces a grave threat.

The narrative adapts the manga of the same title, chronicling a high school student who secures a room in a boarding house for merely 30,000 yen monthly, roughly equivalent to 300 USD. However, this seemingly affordable arrangement comes with a significant condition.

Sequel of Nippon-ichi no Otoko no Tamashii.

The series features numerous humorous and edgy jokes that appeal to viewers of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Bakabon and his father constantly upend conventional wisdom. The everyday common sense we often accept without question is shown to be ridiculous yet funny. Bakabon's father follows his unique philosophy, leaving no avenue unexplored in his search for answers. Bakabon accompanies him on these philosophical adventures, which drive the townspeople to distraction.

This series served as an anthology showcase, presenting a variety of anime entries and non-animated segments on a weekly basis. The animated portion featured several short series, such as Nazo no Rouba [謎の老婆] (tvss), Meibugyou Bun-san [名奉行・文さん], Jo Keibu Jinguuji Youko [女警部・神宮寺葉子], and Remon Suzumori's Soudanjo [鈴森なんでも相談所].

Set at a coastal high school, three unpopular teenage boys named Abe, Nagaho, and Mita prioritize surfing and spending time at the beach over their studies. Their daily antics, which include searching for girls and getting into various shenanigans, provide a constant source of laughter.

With Gekkou Kamen retired on the moon, his trusty motorbike heads back to Earth to search for a new hero to take up the mantle of defending the planet from alien invaders.

Guruguru Town Hanamaru-kun follows the life of some children in a fictional town.

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