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Need a good laugh? These comedy manga are guaranteed to bring a smile to your dial. From silly classmates to wacky superheroes to a mob boss who just wants to be a good house husband, there is something for everyone in this funny Japanese comic list.
Titles are listed loosely from 'light' to 'gritty' reads.
A Christchurch City Libraries' List.
A delightful laugh! Yotsuba is a little girl who has moved from the country to a new (big) city and is learning about lots of things, like air conditionin...Show more
A delightful laugh! Yotsuba is a little girl who has moved from the country to a new (big) city and is learning about lots of things, like air conditioning, locking bathroom doors, and how to interact with other kids. Her facial expressions and solutions to problems are a real treat to read. If you enjoy this, check out 'Yuzu the Pet Vet'.
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A delightful laugh! Yotsuba is a little girl who has moved from the country to a new (big) city and is learning about lots of things, like air conditionin...Show more
A delightful laugh! Yotsuba is a little girl who has moved from the country to a new (big) city and is learning about lots of things, like air conditioning, locking bathroom doors, and how to interact with other kids. Her facial expressions and solutions to problems are a real treat to read. If you enjoy this, check out 'Yuzu the Pet Vet'.
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You know when you're sitting at the back of the class, and somebody's goofing-off, and you can't help but get distracted? 'My Neighbor Seki' explores this...Show more
You know when you're sitting at the back of the class, and somebody's goofing-off, and you can't help but get distracted? 'My Neighbor Seki' explores this wonderfully funny and relatable situation over and over again. A delightful read for those who want a quick laugh.
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You know when you're sitting at the back of the class, and somebody's goofing-off, and you can't help but get distracted? 'My Neighbor Seki' explores this...Show more
You know when you're sitting at the back of the class, and somebody's goofing-off, and you can't help but get distracted? 'My Neighbor Seki' explores this wonderfully funny and relatable situation over and over again. A delightful read for those who want a quick laugh.
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It's a creepy cat! This Gothic comedy will have you in stitches as you watch this eldritch horror of a cat attach itself to a young girl who has just move...Show more
It's a creepy cat! This Gothic comedy will have you in stitches as you watch this eldritch horror of a cat attach itself to a young girl who has just moved into a creepy mansion. Add in a young police officer in a toupee, a bloodthirsty vampire next door, and a clowder of cat conspiracies, and you've got yourself a winner.
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It's a creepy cat! This Gothic comedy will have you in stitches as you watch this eldritch horror of a cat attach itself to a young girl who has just move...Show more
It's a creepy cat! This Gothic comedy will have you in stitches as you watch this eldritch horror of a cat attach itself to a young girl who has just moved into a creepy mansion. Add in a young police officer in a toupee, a bloodthirsty vampire next door, and a clowder of cat conspiracies, and you've got yourself a winner.
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A sibling comedy act like no other. Umaru is the perfect popular high school girl... until she gets home. She then transforms into a self-absorbed, malici...Show more
A sibling comedy act like no other. Umaru is the perfect popular high school girl... until she gets home. She then transforms into a self-absorbed, malicious, lazy sibling who terrorizes Taihei, her older brother. The short story panels and quick laughs make this an ideal book to pick up and put down. If you like this, also consider reading 'Aho-Girl'.
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A sibling comedy act like no other. Umaru is the perfect popular high school girl... until she gets home. She then transforms into a self-absorbed, malici...Show more
A sibling comedy act like no other. Umaru is the perfect popular high school girl... until she gets home. She then transforms into a self-absorbed, malicious, lazy sibling who terrorizes Taihei, her older brother. The short story panels and quick laughs make this an ideal book to pick up and put down. If you like this, also consider reading 'Aho-Girl'.
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This high school slice of life comedy is super-entertaining. Two loners - Hachiman and Yukino, couldn't be more different, and yet are forced to work toge...Show more
This high school slice of life comedy is super-entertaining. Two loners - Hachiman and Yukino, couldn't be more different, and yet are forced to work together in the school's Service Club. A wide variety of personalities and funny situations will have you laughing out loud.
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This high school slice of life comedy is super-entertaining. Two loners - Hachiman and Yukino, couldn't be more different, and yet are forced to work toge...Show more
This high school slice of life comedy is super-entertaining. Two loners - Hachiman and Yukino, couldn't be more different, and yet are forced to work together in the school's Service Club. A wide variety of personalities and funny situations will have you laughing out loud.
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While not technically a comedy, Kyousuke Motomi knows how to draw facial-expressions that will make you laugh. 'Dengeki Daisy' combines romance, comedy, a...Show more
While not technically a comedy, Kyousuke Motomi knows how to draw facial-expressions that will make you laugh. 'Dengeki Daisy' combines romance, comedy, action and thriller all in one. It follows the story of orphaned girl Teru, who recently lost her older brother and only relative. Before he died, Souichirou promised her a guardian angel would watch over her, but did he mean literally? There's laughs, but also deep conspiracies and plot twists with this series, so beware!
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While not technically a comedy, Kyousuke Motomi knows how to draw facial-expressions that will make you laugh. 'Dengeki Daisy' combines romance, comedy, a...Show more
While not technically a comedy, Kyousuke Motomi knows how to draw facial-expressions that will make you laugh. 'Dengeki Daisy' combines romance, comedy, action and thriller all in one. It follows the story of orphaned girl Teru, who recently lost her older brother and only relative. Before he died, Souichirou promised her a guardian angel would watch over her, but did he mean literally? There's laughs, but also deep conspiracies and plot twists with this series, so beware!
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School life comedy mixed with supernatural romance, Fruits Basket has a bit of everything. Tohru Honda has recently been orphaned, and with no relative ab...Show more
School life comedy mixed with supernatural romance, Fruits Basket has a bit of everything. Tohru Honda has recently been orphaned, and with no relative able to take her in she ends up becoming housemates with the most popular boy at school. But the Sohma family harbours a dark secret, and emotional scars run deep. But it's funny - I promise! The group banter is top-notch.
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School life comedy mixed with supernatural romance, Fruits Basket has a bit of everything. Tohru Honda has recently been orphaned, and with no relative ab...Show more
School life comedy mixed with supernatural romance, Fruits Basket has a bit of everything. Tohru Honda has recently been orphaned, and with no relative able to take her in she ends up becoming housemates with the most popular boy at school. But the Sohma family harbours a dark secret, and emotional scars run deep. But it's funny - I promise! The group banter is top-notch.
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The sports comedy everyone needs to read! 'Haikyu!!' is about volleyball, friendship, overcoming hurdles and prejudice, and much, much more. It follows Sh...Show more
The sports comedy everyone needs to read! 'Haikyu!!' is about volleyball, friendship, overcoming hurdles and prejudice, and much, much more. It follows Shouyou Hinata - a short boy - who wants to become the king of the volleyball court. But he has to get along with his team members in order to win, which is far easier than it sounds. It's fast-paced and action-packed, ideal for people who enjoy series like 'My Hero Academia' and 'Hunter x Hunter'.
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The sports comedy everyone needs to read! 'Haikyu!!' is about volleyball, friendship, overcoming hurdles and prejudice, and much, much more. It follows Sh...Show more
The sports comedy everyone needs to read! 'Haikyu!!' is about volleyball, friendship, overcoming hurdles and prejudice, and much, much more. It follows Shouyou Hinata - a short boy - who wants to become the king of the volleyball court. But he has to get along with his team members in order to win, which is far easier than it sounds. It's fast-paced and action-packed, ideal for people who enjoy series like 'My Hero Academia' and 'Hunter x Hunter'.
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A fantastical and hilarious adventure. When Patty (a demon) finds herself too weak to summon an animal familiar, she settles with a human (called Norman) ...Show more
A fantastical and hilarious adventure. When Patty (a demon) finds herself too weak to summon an animal familiar, she settles with a human (called Norman) instead. Prepare yourself for laughs and unexpected turns as they go to find Patty's missing father.
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A fantastical and hilarious adventure. When Patty (a demon) finds herself too weak to summon an animal familiar, she settles with a human (called Norman) ...Show more
A fantastical and hilarious adventure. When Patty (a demon) finds herself too weak to summon an animal familiar, she settles with a human (called Norman) instead. Prepare yourself for laughs and unexpected turns as they go to find Patty's missing father.
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It's hard when you realise the girl of your dreams is in fact one of the blandest girls at your school - that is, if you're Tomoya. Recruiting two other ...Show more
It's hard when you realise the girl of your dreams is in fact one of the blandest girls at your school - that is, if you're Tomoya. Recruiting two other most popular kids at school, he undergoes a mission to make Megumi popular, all in the name of creating a videogame based on the experience. The premise is a bit odd, but there's laughs to be had with the plentiful misunderstandings and unfortunate situations.
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It's hard when you realise the girl of your dreams is in fact one of the blandest girls at your school - that is, if you're Tomoya. Recruiting two other ...Show more
It's hard when you realise the girl of your dreams is in fact one of the blandest girls at your school - that is, if you're Tomoya. Recruiting two other most popular kids at school, he undergoes a mission to make Megumi popular, all in the name of creating a videogame based on the experience. The premise is a bit odd, but there's laughs to be had with the plentiful misunderstandings and unfortunate situations.
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Slice-of-life... if you're a skeleton. Customer service isn't always easy, but Honda-san is up to the task! Follow him as he helps people find books, tack...Show more
Slice-of-life... if you're a skeleton. Customer service isn't always easy, but Honda-san is up to the task! Follow him as he helps people find books, tackles tough enquiries, and (literally) tackles crazed manga-fans. There's nothing he can't do. Honestly, if you work in customer service, this is just *chef's kiss*
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Slice-of-life... if you're a skeleton. Customer service isn't always easy, but Honda-san is up to the task! Follow him as he helps people find books, tack...Show more
Slice-of-life... if you're a skeleton. Customer service isn't always easy, but Honda-san is up to the task! Follow him as he helps people find books, tackles tough enquiries, and (literally) tackles crazed manga-fans. There's nothing he can't do. Honestly, if you work in customer service, this is just *chef's kiss*
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Love is war. At least it is for elite students Kaguya and Miyuki, who through a series of misunderstandings believe to admit their feelings to one another...Show more
Love is war. At least it is for elite students Kaguya and Miyuki, who through a series of misunderstandings believe to admit their feelings to one another is to lose, something neither can stomach. Watch as their interactions (or "battles") escalate in an attempt to get the other to say "I like you" first. Plenty of laughs to be had at their expense.
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Love is war. At least it is for elite students Kaguya and Miyuki, who through a series of misunderstandings believe to admit their feelings to one another...Show more
Love is war. At least it is for elite students Kaguya and Miyuki, who through a series of misunderstandings believe to admit their feelings to one another is to lose, something neither can stomach. Watch as their interactions (or "battles") escalate in an attempt to get the other to say "I like you" first. Plenty of laughs to be had at their expense.
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a dude who can win a battle with a single punch. Sound one dimensional? Well, he thinks so too. But due to the autho...Show more
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a dude who can win a battle with a single punch. Sound one dimensional? Well, he thinks so too. But due to the author's brilliant drawing style and pacing, this story is anything but dull. If you enjoy this, also read 'Mob Psycho 100'.
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a dude who can win a battle with a single punch. Sound one dimensional? Well, he thinks so too. But due to the autho...Show more
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a dude who can win a battle with a single punch. Sound one dimensional? Well, he thinks so too. But due to the author's brilliant drawing style and pacing, this story is anything but dull. If you enjoy this, also read 'Mob Psycho 100'.
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A hilarious school comedy. Komi is simply put the coolest girl at school - or is she? When Tadano discovers her social anxiety, and her internal desperati...Show more
A hilarious school comedy. Komi is simply put the coolest girl at school - or is she? When Tadano discovers her social anxiety, and her internal desperation to make friends, he goes out of his way to make her dreams come true. What follows is a delightful group of weirdos accumulating friendships through a series of funny misunderstandings.
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A hilarious school comedy. Komi is simply put the coolest girl at school - or is she? When Tadano discovers her social anxiety, and her internal desperati...Show more
A hilarious school comedy. Komi is simply put the coolest girl at school - or is she? When Tadano discovers her social anxiety, and her internal desperation to make friends, he goes out of his way to make her dreams come true. What follows is a delightful group of weirdos accumulating friendships through a series of funny misunderstandings.
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Have you ever played an RPG game and had the heartbreak of a non-romancable NPC? Well, this series is the perfect way to ease your heartbreak - with laugh...Show more
Have you ever played an RPG game and had the heartbreak of a non-romancable NPC? Well, this series is the perfect way to ease your heartbreak - with laughter! Rei is in love with her favourite videogame's antagonist, Claire François. But when she gets teleported into the game can she break through her icy demeanour? A quirky and hilarious wannabe romance unfolds.
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Have you ever played an RPG game and had the heartbreak of a non-romancable NPC? Well, this series is the perfect way to ease your heartbreak - with laugh...Show more
Have you ever played an RPG game and had the heartbreak of a non-romancable NPC? Well, this series is the perfect way to ease your heartbreak - with laughter! Rei is in love with her favourite videogame's antagonist, Claire François. But when she gets teleported into the game can she break through her icy demeanour? A quirky and hilarious wannabe romance unfolds.
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This fantasy adventure is an excellent and epic tale to feast on. Lucy wants to join the elite wizarding group Fairy Tail, when she just so happens to enc...Show more
This fantasy adventure is an excellent and epic tale to feast on. Lucy wants to join the elite wizarding group Fairy Tail, when she just so happens to encounter Natsu, a very strange and powerful boy. This series features a wide cast of hilarious characters, with a number of story-arcs and settings to enjoy. If you like this, Hiro Mashima has also written 'Edens Zero', which is similar, but sci-fi.
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This fantasy adventure is an excellent and epic tale to feast on. Lucy wants to join the elite wizarding group Fairy Tail, when she just so happens to enc...Show more
This fantasy adventure is an excellent and epic tale to feast on. Lucy wants to join the elite wizarding group Fairy Tail, when she just so happens to encounter Natsu, a very strange and powerful boy. This series features a wide cast of hilarious characters, with a number of story-arcs and settings to enjoy. If you like this, Hiro Mashima has also written 'Edens Zero', which is similar, but sci-fi.
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Kobayashi is just trying to live a normal life as an office worker, but her (unsolicited) maid just happens to be a dragon girl! Toruha feels indebted to ...Show more
Kobayashi is just trying to live a normal life as an office worker, but her (unsolicited) maid just happens to be a dragon girl! Toruha feels indebted to her human, and so does her best to make her life easier, often despairing when her attempts create the opposite effect. Also, her presence always seems to draw more (weird) creatures to the Kobayashi household.
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Kobayashi is just trying to live a normal life as an office worker, but her (unsolicited) maid just happens to be a dragon girl! Toruha feels indebted to ...Show more
Kobayashi is just trying to live a normal life as an office worker, but her (unsolicited) maid just happens to be a dragon girl! Toruha feels indebted to her human, and so does her best to make her life easier, often despairing when her attempts create the opposite effect. Also, her presence always seems to draw more (weird) creatures to the Kobayashi household.
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Winner of the Eisner "Best Humor Publication" in 2020, The Way of the House Husband is a perfect blend of comedy and action. Tatsu has given up ...Show more
Winner of the Eisner "Best Humor Publication" in 2020, The Way of the House Husband is a perfect blend of comedy and action. Tatsu has given up his mob-boss ways and instead devotes himself to being the perfect house husband! Yes, it's as silly as it sounds, and with a wide range of household situations and dynamic characters, this is a must-read if you want a good laugh.
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Winner of the Eisner "Best Humor Publication" in 2020, The Way of the House Husband is a perfect blend of comedy and action. Tatsu has given up ...Show more
Winner of the Eisner "Best Humor Publication" in 2020, The Way of the House Husband is a perfect blend of comedy and action. Tatsu has given up his mob-boss ways and instead devotes himself to being the perfect house husband! Yes, it's as silly as it sounds, and with a wide range of household situations and dynamic characters, this is a must-read if you want a good laugh.
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He's a spy. She's an assassin. Neither knows what the other does for a living. Their daughter is telepathic, so knows exactly what they're up to. This family comedy mixes espionage, action and school struggles with delightful results.
He's a spy. She's an assassin. Neither knows what the other does for a living. Their daughter is telepathic, so knows exactly what they're up to. This family comedy mixes espionage, action and school struggles with delightful results.
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He's a spy. She's an assassin. Neither knows what the other does for a living. Their daughter is telepathic, so knows exactly what they're up to. This family comedy mixes espionage, action and school struggles with delightful results.
He's a spy. She's an assassin. Neither knows what the other does for a living. Their daughter is telepathic, so knows exactly what they're up to. This family comedy mixes espionage, action and school struggles with delightful results.
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