Love confessions are tough. This happens to be doubly so for Tenma Tsukamoto and Kenji Harima, who both, either through their own foolishness or shyness, are unable to convey their feelings to their respective crushes. It’s this premise that drives the insane events of School Rumble as we watch a host of classmates, and their rival classes at some points, cause havoc, intermingle, and struggle to admit their deepest feelings for each other. Though each character generally has his/her moment in the limelight, Tenma and Harima definitely carry the show. From just the simple way Tenma’s hair twitches and bobs like an excited puppy to her hostility towards a weight scale, you’ll immediately fall in love with this airhead. Now, even though Harima has his own host of insane moments, such as becoming a prophet-like figure with a herd of zoo animals following him around, his absolute best moments are with the hot-blooded Eri. These two have such beautiful and yet volatile chemistry that at one point Eri shaves Harima’s facial hair. To top it off, while trying to apologize she ends up shaving his head. Hilariously good times.

Prison School tells the story of five boys who become the first males allowed to enter the all-girls boarding school Hachimitsu Private Academy. The boys are excited and the girls are concerned. Thus begins one of the most brutal and funny ecchi shows out there as these five boys are caught peeping and sentenced by the Underground School Council to a special form of detention. You may very well find this show glorious in its extreme take on perversion and no holds bar approach to the more base instincts of the sexes. That or you will be immediately disturbed and question how you have found yourself aligned with such people under the name of anime. There’s whipping, man-to-man shower scenes, urination, and panty shots galore. Either way, what it does best is embellish fanservice to the point of absurdity. Who knew the body could be viewed in so many angles and who knew a body could be contorted in that way? However, that really is just the cherry on top of this sundae. The truth behind Prison School’s glory is the constant pissing contest (both literal and figurative) between the two sexes as they consistently try to outmaneuver one another. In reality, the show is just an extreme version of those ridiculous adolescent relationships where the only thing that mattered was if “you won” the break up.

Great Teacher Onizuka revolves around the fresh teaching career of the reformed gang leader Onizuka. He thinks that becoming the best teacher will revise his image as well as provide countless opportunities to meet pretty girls. It’s pretty clear that the girls are a bigger priority in his mind. However, to become the greatest teacher, he has to deal with a zero tolerance faculty and a class of the worst delinquents you can imagine. This comedy is a classic. Though it often borders on a drama it never ceases to make you laugh, or at the very least smirk, a few times each episode. Onizuka and his wild fantasies and facial expressions are enough to keep the laughs coming, but it’s his class that drives home the funny bits. Every single prank they pull, from snakes in boxes to framing Onizuka for lewd and inappropriate behavior, is unbelievably thought out and maniacal. They are a class from hell, and it’s an absolute wonder to watch Onizuka turn the situation around, whether it be with help from his gang or simple dumb luck. What more do you expect from an anime that starts with a man sitting beside stairs in order to look up skirts?

Twins alone are enough to cause chaos. What happens then when there’s a sextuplet running around your town? Osomatsu-san explores the insane hurdles that the Matsuno sextuplets must conquer to complete rather ordinary and mundane tasks. You might think finding a job is tough as is, but for these siblings, it’s downright madness, self-imposed madness that is. Jumping into the fray of the already eccentric ensemble, and not making life any easier, are the sextuplet’s neighbors, whom include the crazy inventor Dekapan, the fish market idol Totok, and many more. Osomatsu-san’s humor primarily lies in its banality. For some, it might be more cringe-worthy than funny, but for others it will be the best way to liven up your daily routine. Jokes range from enemas to masturbation, and the amount of times someone tries to take a #2 on a table is shocking. Pushing this show forward are two primary things. First off, the entire cast is absolutely insane, in particular Iyami, whose antics will leave you clutching your gut. Secondly, the pacing of the show is compressed without missing a single beat. There’s never a wasted moment, because there is always something in the scene touching on the absurd and hilarious. A great example, is the number of times that you’ll spot Juushimatsu chilling in the back, mentally checked out with his tongue dangling and his eyes spinning.

You must have heard of Sakamoto, right? He’s the coolest guy in school. Sure he’s only a freshman, but every guy wants to be him and every girl wants to be with him. Well, if you don’t know, then now is the time to get acquainted with the protagonist of Sakomoto desu ga? Though perhaps infuriatingly so, to both supporting characters as well as some viewers, Sakomoto is perfection in human form. Apparently, this is the one truth the show is based on and thus its acclaim depends heavily on the staff’s ability to create unbelievable circumstances to test Sakomoto as well as figuring out what is the coolest way to handle said situation. Thus, we find ourselves glued to the screen, watching Sakamoto (you can’t say his name enough) as he duels hornets with a pen, rides a hurricane with his umbrella to save a bird, and poses like a model into your heart. He can do just about anything, and episode by episode you’ll find yourself appreciating his charisma and physical prowess more and more. Adding fuel to the fire is the episodic and endless question: Will he ever be defeated?

Unrequited love is fuel for both dramatic romances as well as hysterical comedies. Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun just happens to use this premise to drive the latter into a realm of pure comedy gold. Following Chiyo Sakura as she tries confess her feeling for her crush, Umetarou Nozaki, takes viewers down a crazy road, consistently shifting gears as Chiyo becomes entangled with numerous other people. The unrelenting personalities that make up this series is definitely one of its strongest points. The core cast follows seven individuals, four guys and three girls, who are so undeniably quirky it’s hard to find a dull moment in the show. Furthermore, each of the characters play off of each other extremely well, that if the show was solely based off the relationship of any two of the characters, it still would have been a hit. Vaulting this show even higher is its awareness of the inherent clichés in shougo and its willingness to play off such moments. One such moment is when Nozaki, our dense protagonist, is notified that one of his characters appears to be floating. In his mind, the answer is to add a box beneath the character in every panel. Already, that’s a pretty ridiculous solution. However, further warping the idiocy of the situation is that when told that doesn’t make sense, Nozaki begins planning a backstory as to why such a character carries a box with him at all times. Genius or BAKA?

If you have not watched Gintama, then five words of advice: Watch it. Watch it now. Gintama follows the ridiculous adventures of Gintoki Sakata, an errand boy, and his two employees Shimura and Kagura. Together, these three troll each other, their enemies, and the audience in a world that that runs off oddities. Gintama willingly plays pranks at every single interval, no matter the situation. Even in life-threatening situations Gintoki will find the time to pick his nose and Kagura will have time to fill her stomach. Arguing against the despicable habits of those two is the third member of the trio, Shimura. This regular banter sets up a good core for constant repartee and inside jokes. However, Gintama truly shines in its willingness to deconstruct its narrative and break the fourth wall. References galore and an unwillingness to take itself seriously, Gintama is one of the longest running comedies out there and one easy to fall in love with.

Primarily focused on the daily adventures of three extremely close friends, Nichijou flips the idea of a normal routine on its head. Even the most ordinary moments in life are turned into sweet gold thanks to the wildly imaginative minds at Kyoto Animation. Witty comebacks and impossible circumstances define this show from finish to end, and never once does a joke fall flat. Between Mio, Yuuko, and Mia there are enough character traits and history to run seasons worth of material. Whether it be a simple greeting or a friendly game, these three will entertain. Almost with certainty, Mia’s pokerface or Yuuko’s jaw drop will cause you to smirk. Intermingle that crazy crew with the genius Shinonome, her caretaker Nano, and the talking cat Sakamoto; and there is no end to the possibilities. Literally, anything and everything is possible in this world, from cataclysmic scream after being bitter to the school’s principal suplexing a deer.

You’ve died at a particularly young age and in a very specific and embarrassing manner. Konosuba takes that initial event and gloriously offers you the chance of redeeming your life in an alternate universe that lines up with your wildest dreams. You even get to bring one object of your choosing with you! How cool is that? Well, young Kazuma decides to drag the rather spoiled and higher than thou goddess, Aqua, with him into this new world. Thus begins his wild RPG-like adventure in a brand new world. Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo!, or Konosuba, is one of the most ridiculous fantasy anime to date. You would think taking a goddess with you on your journey would prove incredibly helpful. Not in this world. Aqua proves herself to be shameless in her hopelessness, and, only adding to her subpar quest duties, are two more essentially useless party members. There’s the trigger-happy explosion sorceress Megumin and the masochistic knight Darkness. Despite his party holding three of the most advanced classes, Kazuma keeps finding himself monetarily poor and in dire situations. The main cast is definitely a source of never ending entertainment. However, some of the best moments are when an outsider gets overwhelmed by the team’s incomprehensible banter. Dullahan stood no chance against Aqua’s flood, which destroyed half the city, and Kazuma’s steal ability.

For many artists, a retreat to the countryside is a chance to revitalize their inspiration and view things from a new perspective. Though he’s technically being forced out of his beloved Tokyo, Seishuu Handa definitely thought the rural area of the Goto Islands would offer some artistic insight. That doesn’t turn out to be the case. As with most small communities, everyone knows everyone, so of course the newcomer is going to be a topic of interest. Thus, Barakamon takes us down the crazy collisions between the temperamental Handa and his boisterous new neighbors. Barakamon has just about everything you could hope for in a comedy. There’s an endless supply of fresh frustrations for our protagonist, extremely eccentric but lovable supporting characters, and a joy in making the most of simplicity. Truly holding the comedic heart of the show together, though, is Naru and her gang of schoolmates, who terrorize just about everything and anything they come across. However, this aspect isn’t an over-the-top presentation of the evils of children in order to elicit fear from the audience as well as laughs at Handa’s expense. Though those outcomes are unavoidable, Barakamon simply plaints an accurate and fair portrait of kids. They like silly things like poop, they’re extremely energetic, and highly curious as to what constitutes adult life. In the end, what makes Barakamon so special is its honesty to the portrayal of its characters and circumstances. Rather than exploit situations that will never happen in real life, it can bring up memories of summer time or vacations at just about any stage in your life. This connection allows each funny moment to truly hit its mark.