Anime characters range from tragic to heroic, but one thing that makes some of them stand out is being able to make an audience laugh throughout the adventure. Some characters are inherently goofballs, while others can have a stoic presence, but the way they constantly impact the people around them makes them a blast to watch.
Whether these characters have a nature for trickery or have strengths that defy all known logic within the world, their feats make them some of the most entertaining characters to watch. So which protagonists have viewers coming back for more with their hilarious moments?
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Goku
Naive But Good Hearted
When Goku gets into a life-or-death battle to save his friends, he can become a no-nonsense guy. However, when he’s not locked in, he gets into antics of his own. During the events of Dragon Ball, Goku was at his peak of naivety, allowing for silly misunderstandings.
This includes mistaking a bride for food and giving away stacks of cash after simply asking for directions. In later series, Goku may have gotten older, but he still manages to surprise those around him, such as the time he casually talks to and befriends the god of the universe, Zeno.
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Reigen
A Con Artist Who Cares
Mob and Reigen share the spotlight in Mob Psycho 100 as one of the best dynamic duos in anime. However, if one of the two is the funniest, it would be Reigen. This con man has no psychic abilities and is, by all means, a fraud. However, he motivates Mob and manages to keep up appearances despite mostly relying on his student to do the heavy lifting.
Beneath it all, Reigen has a pure heart, even if he is constantly scamming others about his abilities. He is also willing to do whatever it takes to protect those he cares about.
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Saitama
Seeking The Thrill Of Battle
Saitama has always wanted to be a hero so that he can go down fighting to his last breath. The good thing is that he develops incredible strength during his training. The bad news is he becomes so powerful that any villain he comes across can be defeated with one punch.
At this point, Saitama no longer takes hero work too seriously due to the knowledge that he can win any fight easily. He dumbfounds those around him who are unaware of his existence as he struggles more to deal with everyday problems like the groceries or the bills.
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Tamaki Suoh
Lovestruck And Dumbfounded
Ouran Highschool Host Club is a legendary anime about Haruhi, a commoner, entering the world of the rich and falling ridiculously into debt for breaking a vase. To repay her debt, she must join the Host Club led by Tamaki Suoh.
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Tamaki is the perfect foil to Haruhi since much of his worldview is clouded by his upbringing. This makes him excited for things such as instant coffee and markets that have pet shops. Tamaki also sees himself as Haruhi’s mentor, as he is oblivious to his own feelings most of the time.
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Joseph Joestar
The Funniest Jojo
Out of all the Jojos in Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure, Joseph Joestar is one of the funniest. This is because Joseph is constantly up to some form of trickery, which makes him the polar opposite of his grandfather Jonathan.
Joseph always has some quip to say in battle and can even predict what his opponents are about to say. If he’s acting foolish, he is often coming up with a plan to save his friends. Even when he gets older, he has some of the greatest catchphrases.
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Edward Elric
Don’t Call Him Short
Edward Elric’s backstory may be tragic, but his dynamic with his brother and the allies they meet along the way are always entertaining. Despite being one of the greatest alchemists in the series, all the attention often falls onto Alfred, as no one assumes that Edward is the true brains behind the duo.
Always hot-headed and easy to provoke, Edward often lets his emotions get the better of him. He is both hilarious to watch and serious enough to get you invested in the outcome of his travels.
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Mashle
Using Fists In A World Of Magic
In a world where magic is might and those who do not possess any are gotten rid of, Mashle is raised to overcome such barriers. While not having many outlandish reactions himself, his Looney Tunes feats of strength often leave those around him shocked.
Mashle’s only ambition is to lead a peaceful life. To do so, he must become a top student at a magical academy. The funniest part about his antics is trying to predict how he will overcome magic challenges. One example is when he uses his kicking strength and speed to artificially fly his broom with no flight abilities.
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Saiki K
Psychic Powers Are A Curse
Saki K is another character who also wants to lead a normal life despite having incredible psychic powers. So much so, that he rewrites the universe so that no one can get hurt, his hair color does not stand out, and no one questions why he has two antennas coming out of his head.
Saki K, however, has a gravitational pull that attracts all sorts of zany characters to his side. This only threatens his ability to stay in the background, and he becomes further adored and noticed by his classmates.
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Monkey D Luffy
Straight Out Of A Comic Book
The Staw Hat’s captain is one of the funniest characters in anime history. His one goal is to become king of the pirates, no matter what obstacles come his way. Thanks to the Gum Gum Fruit, he is gifted with cartoony stretching powers that only become more so as the series goes along.
Luffy may be dead set on finding the One Piece, but his journey gets him into all sorts of trouble. Luckily, he has his crew to get him out of it, but often, they all share the same brain cell.
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Gintoki Sakata
Some Of The Best Expressions
Gintoki Sakata is one of the funniest characters in Gintama as well as the entirety of anime. This is because he is often having just as much fun as the audience during his antics. One minute, he can be seen as stoic only for the next few moments for him to switch over to one of his many iconic reactions.
Despite his age, Gintoki Sakata has quite an immature sense of humor, which rubs off on the rest of the show’s cast while also getting them into plenty of strange situations.
