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Japanese animated movies: the best Comedy titles

Japanese animated movies in the “Comedy” genre by popularity (at least 50 TMDB votes), with the top rated titles, the latest releases and where to watch them online in the United States.

The top rated « Comedy » movies

Latest releases

Most popular

About « Comedy » movies

The “Comedy” genre includes 149 movies listed on TMDB with at least 50 user votes. The most popular right now are The Castle of Cagliostro (1991), Pompo the Cinephile (2022) and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea (2026).

The top rated « Comedy » movies include Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie (2022, 8.4/10), The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie (2022, 8.3/10) and Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple (2018, 8.1/10). This ranking covers works released from 1992 to 2024. The genre’s 20 most popular movies have an average rating of 7.5/10.

« Comedy » movies are often also classified as « Animation », « Adventure » and « Action ». Latest releases in the genre: One Piece Heroines (July 5, 2026), Assassination Classroom the Movie: Our Time (July 23, 2026) and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea (May 1, 2026).

Frequently asked questions

What are the best « Comedy » movies?

According to TMDB user ratings: Teasing Master Takagi-san: The Movie (2022, 8.4/10), The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie (2022, 8.3/10), Bungo Stray Dogs: Dead Apple (2018, 8.1/10), Gintama: The Final Chapter - Be Forever Yorozuya (2013, 8.1/10) and KONOSUBA – God's blessing on this wonderful world! Legend of Crimson (2019, 8.0/10).

What « Comedy » movies should I watch right now?

The most popular right now are The Castle of Cagliostro (1991, 7.5/10), Pompo the Cinephile (2022, 7.2/10), That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea (2026, 8.1/10), Dragon Ball: Yo! Son Goku and His Friends Return!! (2008, 6.5/10) and HAIKYU!! The Dumpster Battle (2024, 7.8/10).

What are the latest « Comedy » movies?

The most recent releases are One Piece Heroines (July 5, 2026), Assassination Classroom the Movie: Our Time (July 23, 2026), That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea (May 1, 2026), EVANGELION 30th Anniversary Special Screening (February 21, 2026) and Gintama the Movie 2026: Yoshiwara in Flames (August 27, 2026).

Where to watch « Comedy » movies online?

Each title page lists the platforms offering the title in the United States (subscription, rental, purchase), according to JustWatch. You can also browse movies by platform.

Are there also “Comedy” TV shows?

Yes: see Comedy TV shows.

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