Comedic Anime Suggestions?

[Little Woodsman]

I'll add my voice to those recommending both Azumanga Daioh and Urusei Yatsura and I'll throw in a recommendation for Irresponsible Captain Tylor as well. I know you asked mostly for 'random' type comedy and this one has an overarching plot, but I think it will be *very* much worth your time. I've never known anyone to be disappointed by it.
(Plus, it has *the* MOST awesome space battle *ever*!)

 

[Hero of Lime]

I may be blasted for this, but I found Axis Powers Hetalia to be pretty funny. Especially when you watch the dub since there is a better coverage of over the top, stereotypical accents. Plus it throws in tons of historical and cultural trivia, that's always neat I suppose.

 

[NiPah]

Girls und Panzer
The anime came out of left field, wasn't expecting much, was extremely surprised and pleased with the show.

 

[VanQ]

The thread is 23 posts long and not a single mention of Cromartie High School? Escapist, you disappoint me.

 

[infohippie]

Girls und Panzer
The anime came out of left field, wasn't expecting much, was extremely surprised and pleased with the show.

I second this, it has quickly become a favourite of mine. I would not really call it a "comedy", though it does have it funny moments.

I also suggest Haiyore! Nyaruko-san, it is very funny and somewhat fanservicey, and never takes itself seriously. It blends the Cthulhu mythos with a love-dodecahedron anime. I can't recommend it enough.

 

[Torkuda]

If you can embrace something that makes fun of the RPG fantasy setting, Slayers is pretty good.

 

[Kitsune Hime]

Ben-To!

It's outrageous, funny, good action and quirky storyline. It's a real diamond in the rough.

 

[Sir Christopher McFarlane]

My favourite anime comedy is Minami-ke season 1. It is a simple depiction of the lives of the three Minami sisters. Please, don't expect too much.

 

[hermes]

Just because no one has mention it yet: Dotto! Koni-chan

Spoiler

Also, Gakkyu-oh Yamazaki

 

[THE_JOKE_KING33]

Magnificent suggestions everyone! This will keep me busy.

You can't go wrong with Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo.

I agree, easily one of my favorites. XD

 

[ShinyCharizard]

Detroit Metal City. Funniest show I have ever seen by far.

 

[Artina89]

I may be blasted for this, but I found Axis Powers Hetalia to be pretty funny. Especially when you watch the dub since there is a better coverage of over the top, stereotypical accents. Plus it throws in tons of historical and cultural trivia, that's always neat I suppose.

I was going to suggest Hetalia as well, I especially like Great Britain and Switzerland, plus the sketches are fairly short and sweet, which I find to be a plus.

I also don't mind Baka and test. The story isn't the strongest, but I find it a harmless bit of fun that passes the time well enough.

 

[Yuuki]

Fullmetal Panic - Fumoffu. It's one of the funniest ones out there, if not the funniest. Watch the english dub, it's very well done and one of those rare times where I prefer it to the sub.

It's an off-shoot of the more "serious" Fullmetal Panic series, and ironically it's the best thing to come out of that series because it's so hilarious. You don't need to watch the original to get Fumoffu, it stands well on it's own.

 

[THE_JOKE_KING33]

Thanks

 

[The Wykydtron]

No Nichijou? Come on guys, this shit is amazing.

 

[placebo_effect]

I was going to suggest Nerima Daikon Brothers. Chibi Vampire is pretty funny too but it might fall into that romantic realm you aren't interested in.

 

[schrodinger]

The thread is 23 posts long and not a single mention of Cromartie High School? Escapist, you disappoint me.

You dirty thief, i was going to post those very videos.

I wholly recommend Cromartie High School too. So go watch it. WATCH IT NOW, please.
Its event got freddie mecrury!
see:

 

[ShinyCharizard]

Fullmetal Panic - Fumoffu. It's one of the funniest ones out there, if not the funniest. Watch the english dub, it's very well done and one of those rare times where I prefer it to the sub.

It's an off-shoot of the more "serious" Fullmetal Panic series, and ironically it's the best thing to come out of that series because it's so hilarious. You don't need to watch the original to get Fumoffu, it stands well on it's own.

I'll second this. Hilarious, and so much better than the series it derives from.

 

[chinangel]

Ranma 1/2 was a really good, though old. It has some fun gender bending stuff too if you enjoy that, plus a fanbase still active even today: despite the fact it was released in the 80's

 

[Someone Depressing]

No Nichijou? Come on guys, this shit is amazing.

Nichijou is awesome, without question.

For my suggestion, Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei.

It's a dark comedy about a girl and her teacher. Guess what they're in?

deep love~