In the vast realm of anime, parody-theme anime stands out as delightful and entertaining. This genre takes a humorous approach to storytelling. Here are ten parody-themed anime that will have you laughing out loud.
1. Neko Neko Nihonshi Movie: Ryouma No Hachamecha Time Travel Ze Yo!
The anime follows the adventures of a time-traveling cat, Ryouma. With time travel, Ryouma explores history and culture. On the way, he learned many things, like the importance of friendships and the power of imagination.
2. Osomatsu-san
The story follows Osomatsu Matsuno and his five lookalike siblings. The siblings are in their twenties and still live together in the same household as NEETs. They attempt to find job and girlfriends always ends in bizarre adventures. The series follows Matsuno sextuplets' daily adventures.
3. Pop Team Epic
The anime revolves around two high school girls, Popuko and Pipimi. They have different personalities but the same dream of becoming a real anime. The anime blends parody, drama, action, and crudeness, creating a unique and hilarious experience that breaks the boundaries of traditional genres.
4. Slayers
Lina is known for stealing from bandits. When she encounters a group of thieves seeking revenge, a swordsman, Gourry Gabriev, saves her. She unknowingly possesses a magical item that attracts the attention of two mysterious men. As the story progresses, they find themselves caught in a high-stakes adventure that could determine the fate of the world.
5. Lucky Star
The story portrays the lives of schoolgirls. Konata Izumi, the main character, is an athletic and smart girl who doesn't participate in sports clubs as it may lower her grades. Her laziness at school is because she loves anime and video games, and those are her main interests. The show revolves around her life and her passion for anime and gaming.
6. Carnival Phantasm
The story revolves around an event called Carnival Moment, where all characters are from different worlds, which leads to amusing encounters and parodies.
7. Isekai Quartet
In this anime, characters from iconic isekai animes like KonuSuba, Re: Zero, Overlord, and Saga of Tanya the Evil, end up in a new parallel world after pressing a magic button. Here, they experience high school life. The series is full of comedic interactions between these beloved characters.
8. Zombieland Saga
A girl named Sakura Minamoto's dream is to become an idol. However, she got into an accident and died. Years later, she wakes up in Saga Prefecture. She finds herself a zombie with no memory of her past. Koutarou Tatsumi is a man who brings her here along with six other zombie girls from different eras. He forms an idol group of all-girls named Franchouchou. The anime portrays their struggle between being idols and saving Saga Prefecture while hiding their zombie identities.
9. Uncle From Another World
After an accident with a truck, Takafumi's uncle goes into a coma. He finally wakes up after 17 years and starts talking in a foreign language, as he is transported into a magical world. However, Takafumi does not believe his uncle, but when his uncle hovers the cup in the air, he starts to believe him. He also created YouTube to show his uncle's magical skills. Takafumi lets his uncle stay with him and helps him adjust to modern life.
10. Ghost Stories
It is the story of two siblings, Satsuki and Keiichirou, who shift to their mother's hometown and discover their new school is haunted. The ghosts in the school want revenge after being banished years ago. The anime was originally a serious show but was changed to a parody with completely new dialogue after a disappointing release. While the humor may not suit everyone, it's an interesting watch to see how a troubled anime was transformed into a crude and comedic parody of itself.
