Incredibly phenomenal comedies that is self aware, full of surprises and really gets its target audience. (In Japan respectively.) References and parodies are predominant in both shows; but it is able to diversify story elements that really flesh out each individual character through a series of short stories and drama that audiences are able to relate to. AND.... IT REALLY KNOWS HOW TO PLEASE THEIR FANS~
Each is a zany comedy with a borderline narcissistic sense of self-awareness, complete with parodies of other series, direct observation of anime as an industry, and breaking the fourth wall. They even have a shared director!
Both give me the same feeling:
- They have tons of comedy, including parodies as well, with a bizarre tone sometimes. The punchlines of the jokes can be really unexpected too.
- Anyways, they also have a ver heartwarming side to them, that may lead you to a point in which you would even cry because of the "feels" they transmit.
- Meta.
- Shameless.
- Pop culture references.
- Toilet humour.
- Topical.
- Relatable and immature adult MCs who are still struggling with the responsibilities that comes with adulthood.
Osomatsu-san is like a compilation of the best Gintama fillers. Gintama is like Osomatsu-san but with randomly interspersed plot-arcs.
The most obvious recommendation I could make.
The two share the same director, and it really shows. They both have the same comedic timing, utilize pop culture references, and are completely littered with dirty humor. Both also occasionally get serious, which is something that often doesn't work in comedy-focused anime, but this director and the writers are REALLY good at blending it so it feels genuine and not heavy-handed.
In fact, if I had to describe Osomatsu-san, I'd say it was what happens when you give Fujita a 50 year old show and tell him to go wild.
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Besides being equally random, the comedy is amazing and it's really funny; it makes you laugh almost every time.
They also got their dramatic moments (even though I must say, Osomatsu-san's kinda low on being dramatic) that might make you feel kinda low and maybe even shed some tears.
Every character is equally charismatic, funny, unique, and also huge dorks; you get attached to them so quickly.
tl;dr: both Osomatsu-san and Gintama are great works, and everyone should appreciate them.
Both anime constantly make really blatant references to other famous anime, and both of them also often destroy their fourth walls. Osomatsu-san also makes similarly perverted jokes (none of which live up to Neo Armstrong Cyclone Jet Armstrong Cannon though) and does have fanservice, but only either Free!-like fanservice or fanservice of the same nature to Kondou flopping around naked on the floor.
Humour-wise and generally mood-wise, these two are very, very similar.
If you like(d) Gintama, then you'll probably like Osomatsu-san. I'm not too big of a fan of Gintama, but it seems to be the top dog of comedy anime. Osomatsu-San is funny, lighthearted, sometimes slow-paced, but a really amazing show overall. If you enjoy comedy anime, including Gintama, then I would give Osomatsu-san a try.
Comedic anime that are centred around Japanese-style gag humour. The characters are either unemployed or are close to unemployed, and they love lazing around in the house. The jokes are often crude, and the characters have similar hobbies such as drinking sake and playing pachinko. There is a lot of parody humour in them, directed at both Japanese society and popular manga series.
Osomatsu-san and Nichijou are both sketch-based comedy shows. Banking on their unique art style, often-absurdist humor and slapstick, but also being capable of subverting your expectations on occasion.
Osomatsu-san is more of a "true" sketch comedy in that the characters bring their personalities to a variety of roles within the sketches, rather than just playing the same role in every sketch like Nichijou.
Osomatsu is also more vulgar and "adult" with its humor, rather than relying solely on slapstick and absurdist situations like Nichijou.
Both shows focus primarily around a cast of six ridiculous characters enacting bizarre skits warping the mundane happenings of reality. They each have a different flavor to them (if Nichijou is Monty Python's Flying Circus, Osomatsu-san is Kids in the Hall), but if you're a junkie for classic comedy scenes and characters, both should do you well. Also probably the two most meme/shitpost worthy anime out there.
- they are both funny comedy, really random scenes that makes you think: ''WTF am I watching.''
- Osomatsu-sans OP reminded me of Nichijou too xD
- In Osomatsu-san the main characters are all boys and in Nichijou they are girls so only one sex with the main characters
Both Nichijou and Osomatsu san are comedy animes. They both feature funny and bizzare jokes that will make you either laugh or be confused, both series has a great set of characters and both animes have no real plot or story.
Good puns, terrible puns, and lousy puns (or should I say osomatsu puns? Ho ho ho). I pity the fansubbers and translators. Both series rely quite heavily on Japanese wordplay, so it's quite a treat if you understand at least a little, otherwise you are at the mercy of the subbers.
Great comedy shows with little continuity, but plenty of random surrealist gag skits and dark humour; full of pop-culture references and more self-aware than an average adult. The colour palettes are also pretty wild in both and the art style is quite different from the average anime.
The quirky art styles are similar in terms of their rarity. Both have an interesting humor and fun animation, however SZS is a bit more dark in terms of both. You can also easily binge watch both of these shows since they are easy to digest.
Both has a eccentric and relatable cast and dark/satirical humor, while Sayonara has a different element for death, osomatsu is about neets who are bottom of the barrel good for nothing, yet in each episode it shows a light iin their lives, and how they try at life or with social interactions. Osomatsu is a genuinely funny show with characters that are both exaggerated yet realistic. If you want something that has satirical humor or a quirky cast just like Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, I would suggest this.
Both series feature absurd humor. In a way, these series are similar to what one would see on adult swim where the humor is not afraid to be mean-spirited or sometimes be cringey yet still funny. If you're sick of typical anime humor then I recommend both series for a nice change of pace.
-hilarious skits
-lots of other anime references
- sometimes some scenes would look high quality like from ep 1 of osomatsu
and in pop team epic where the art would look impressive like the whole iyo sakuragi skit and the hoshiro girl drop skit
for comedic purposes.
Both Mr. Osomatsu and Pop Team Epic are absurdist, gag-centric, slap-stick & referenced-ladened comedy anime based on manga. They are also very in-the-now, meaning their references are timely to today's meme-based pop culture. Finally, both series are not afraid to enter cringe territory with vulgar language, body humor and slap-stick violence.
As for Osomatsu-san there is no story as a whole, I think it's important that its recommendation is not just another anime with comedy. For Saiki Kusou is somewhat the same, there is no story outside of comedy to develop. It doesn't switch between comedy and story. It's just for comedy.
Osomatsu-san has 6 sextuplets as main characters, while Saiki K. has 1, with a lot of the supporting cast.
- Both are hilarious (given)
- Both makes lots of references to different animes/manga
- Both lean more on dialogue/narrative comedy
Both has a wacky cast with satirical/light hearted humor. Osomatsu has longer episodes, and also has a lot of references, just like Saiki. Osomatsu has a eccentric cast with characters with flaws, just like Saiki.
honestly while watching osomatsu I couldn't stop thinking about the similarities between the two.
both have:
-cartoonish style
-family-friendly look, while having some really dirty kind of humor
-same kind of humor in general tbh
-each episode has some different stories
-both jump between AUs and animation style randomly
-similar animation style (cartoony, bright, not the style you usually see in anime)
-similar humor
-sometimes it switches over to a more advanced animation
-different story every episode
Both have stylish cartoony art styles with animation that gets wild & outlandish.
The style of humor is very similar as well, going to extremes for the sake of a joke, without any restrictions. Both shows are completely no-holds-barred comedies that go completely off the rails.
2 self-aware episodic comedy shows with a similar sense of humor where episodes are comprised of several shorter (mostly unrelated) sketches.
Each show has a handful of running gags and neither is afraid to break the 4th wall.
Both have a main cast of almost exclusively young male characters.
Both consist of a series of episodic comedic skits. They are both meant to entertain and have an over-exaggerated humour style. If you found one funny, you will likely enjoy the other!
Both are comedies with no general plot. Each episode is made-up of mini-episodes showing the misadventures of the main cast. I can recommend Danshi Koukousei to everyone but Osomatsu-san’s comedy may not be for all. Give the show a chance though then decide.
Both are fun comedy anime with a eccentric cast of characters voiced by a large star-studded veteran seiyuu cast. They have similar character archetypes - a happy go lucky guy, a lazy guy, a guy who's liked by everyone, a straight man, a big brother, a cool guy, a comic relief guy.. etc. They share multiple of the same voice actors.
Also, both anime are broken down into skits/parts and episodic/standalone.
Hard not to think about Osomatsu-san while watching Shirokuma Cafe. First because they share a cast of completely lovable weird characters and their daily lives, except one is about animals and the other about sixtuplets. Both are incredibly funny and will make you forget about stress and the struggles of real life.
A big highlight is that they both share like 90% of the seiyuu cast:
Shirokuma= Osomatsu= Sakurai Takahiro
Panda= Ichimatsu= Fukuyama Jun
Penguin= Choromatsu= Kamiya Hiroshi
Grizzly=Karamatsu= Nakamura Yuuichi
Llama= Juyichimatsu= Ono Daisuke
Sasaku=Totoko=Aya Endo
The more neets, the merrier. Just like Watamote, Osomatsu-san is about a group of neets trying to survive in today's society. Which leads a to similar comedy style, where you just laugh or cringe at how stupidly hard it is for them to integrate in society.
The main characters are very lookalike: they're awkward and so their goal is to become popular. They also share the same hating for "normalfags".
The two series are also very similar in themselves, as they're both comedy with some cringy yet sad moments.
Also, they're both sadly relatable.
It's the same kind of absurd and silly humor.
In both shows, the art style is shiny and colorful.
The main characters are dumb but endearing.
I suppose the target audience is the same (young women).
There is a little more action in Nanbaka compare to Osomatsu-san.
Showa era gag manga authored by Akatsuka Fujio, both had previously been adapted to anime prior, but in these modern interpretations they are both done by Studio Pierrot. These series have very similar humor and style, in how they are heavily self-aware of the anime industry alongside censorship, despite the source material being relatively tame, these modern adaptations have adult and vulgar humor comparatively. Art direction is also very similar with vibrant uses of color and unique backgrounds.
Similar dynamics between the main characters and type of humour too. Their personalities can also be compared. And the episodes are split into sections in both series. The art-style isn't the same but has the same simplicity and quality (although Osomatsu-San changes up the art once in a while). Plus they're both very good animes!
While it might look different, the humor and occasional slapstick comedy makes both series seem like they’re one in the same. Both very funny and the plot never falters.
Osomatsu-San tends to have the same gimmick as The Vampire Dies in No Time by providing multiple characters that tend to get themselves into scenarios. Osomatsu-San provides a more slice-of-life feel without vampires or a constant need for action, while maintaining the same amount of comedic feel.
Both are comedy anime and are very enjoyable. Both are not to be taken very seriously with their ridiculous plots and characters.
Osomatsu-san is a little more crazier with its plots while Sakamoto desu ga? is more slice-of-life.
Both are joke gag anime filled with lovable characters!
Except for the fact that this is a loli girl anime, and the sextuplets are triplets instead
Like Osomatsu San, Mitsudomoe has no set storyline but does follow previous events
- Both have a more colorful and lively vibe
- several inconsequential doing things around town and getting into trouble
"A little heavier than usual."
-Both has a very unique and memorable style
Similar vibes of brothers shenanigans, but with a premise that is actually played with instead of just there, and is infinitely more interesting/funnier. You'll find a bunch of your favourite voice actors in there too.
While they have their differences, for example, Osomatsu-San is aimed at a more mature audience, (If you're looking for something a little more risque, read the Shichinin no Nana manga. (o_o)) and Shichinin no Nana is somewhat is aiming for a consistant story in the end.
They both have the theme of "multiple of the same face living under a roof." (except Shichinin no Nana has one 1 more). All have their own personalities, and they conflict with each other almost every episode.
It's also worth noting that each Nana and Matsuno has a unique color to help them stand out. Nanacchi and Jyushimatsu, for example, are both yellow because they are hyperactive and always happy.
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Similar plot: the two stories focus on a group of several characters, each having an unusual personality. These characters are all excluded from society. Thus, their goal is to become sociable and succeed in becoming "normal" people.
Also, both series are slice of life anime and are heavily focused on humor. Expect a fair amount of sexual jokes while watching them.
Gag humour anime that both have their own distinct, atypical art styles that come from the manga they are based on. A large portion of the jokes are centred around a group of men who all look very similar, but have different personalities and subtle distinguishing traits (Matsuno sextuplets and the men in black). They also have a considerable amount of parody-related humour.
Both are comedies with dirty jokes, while Prison School has ero&ecchi service and Osomatsu-san has parody elements.
The main male characters in both series are TOTEI(virgin) and long for get touch with girls, so they make a lot of funny troubles.
-both are about families where almost every member is an incompetent piece of sh-...an imperfect individual
-both feature cynical humor but at the end of the day present some heartfelt moments and life lessons
-both have sort of a crayon/drawing style and focus more on expressive animation than detailed art
-both are very elaborate/well-produced anime based on classic, relatively simple manga
Recommending Space Dandy season 1 and 2.
Both series offer episodic stories ranging from comedic to tragic, fun and/or heartwarming, zany or surreal, or a mishmash of all or two of the above.
Comedic looks at what it's like being young, unemployed, and alone in the modern world. If you find one relatable there's a good chance you'll like the other.
Both shows have an all boys cast that make parodies out of existing anime cliches. Binan mostly parodies Sailor Moon and mahou shoujo while Osomatsu-san covers any kind of anime.
Goofball comedy, about teen protagonists, their family and friends, in various settings which parody several genres with references to famous titles, mostly episodic, but with an overarching serious plot, coming of age, dealing with an existential problem, which the various adventures may be metaphorical for escapism.
The two shows revive famous Shouwa Era anime--while Osomatsu is a sequel, Enma is a remake. They cater towards an adult crowd who watched the originals as children but do not require the watcher to have seen the originals to whole-heartedly enjoy the revivals. The display of never-ending gags, ecchi/dirty/toilet humor comedy, and a multitude of hyper parodies is a delight to watch.
When it comes to Yaoi, BL, and Otome fanservice and comedy, Osomatsu-san and King of Prism will deliver it in such an over-the-top and hilarious way that you will be guaranteed to smile or laugh like crazy. Osomatsu-san's got scenes in some episodes of the series parodying the tropes and stereotypes common in Otome and Yaoi genres, whereas King of Prism does the same through the entire movie.
Both have a lot of self depreciating jokes about themselves and the struggles of adulthood. These are dark comedies that explore the life of adults who have unconventional personalities which don't exactly fit with the social norms and acknowledges that they themselves are questionable trash human beings. They both also feature many predominant voice actors in the industry that audiences can mutually appreciate.
Whacky slapstick Japanese fun and comedy in its basic form. Both are works from the Showa Era in Japan brought and reworked into the modern times. If you enjoy the sensibilities and charms of classic 80s comedy Animes, you'll enjoy both of these shows.
Both shows employ a similar manzai-esque boke/tsukkomi type of humor, although Senyuu's is a bit snappier due to the briefness of it's episodes. Both feature a cast of deeply flawed yet very likable characters. They are both upbeat laugh-out-loud comedy anime of a distinctly Japanese style. The obvious differences between them would be Senyuu's fantasy setting verses Osomatsu-san's real world SOL setting, and Senyuu's plot driven nature verses Osomatsu-san's episodic nature. Still, they both give off a similar feel.
Both anime includes the lifestyle that can be described as unconventional to the common. Both involves a broad of eccentric characters and is family-focus while Osomatsu-san is mostly centred about the sextuplets, Uchouten Kazoku is focused on its eccentric family.
Both are absurd comedies featuring asshole protagonists and a colorful supporting cast. Both mix drama and comedy effectively with brilliant, outlandish animation. Osomatsu and Seven both heavily rely on visual gags, and while Osomatsu has Seven beat in terms of pure absurdity, Seven's fight scenes are utterly gorgeous and really make the most of its 14 minute run. Great shows that get you invested in the cast despite their weirdness!
They Both Have Random Humor
They Both Have Crazy Characters
They Both Have Some Similar Characters
They Are Both Made By Pierrot (Pierrot Plus For Sabagebu)
And They Both Have Daily Lives.
Sabagebu Is About A Survival Game, While Osomatsu-San Is About Neets
Both are amazingly enjoyable comedy anime shows with silly humor, vulgar moments, nonsensical characters, the main protagonists Kazuma Sato and the Matsuno Brothers as NEETs and of course, some moments of the shows that end hilariously, But also good and interesting. If you’re a fan of slapstick awesomeness (despite some heartwarming moments), These are the anime shows for you to watch!
Both have same characteristic joke. Like non-sense event that makes you say WTF. Well even though Jinrui wa has a plot with some event and Osomatsu has random plot, both have similiar twist in their ending
- Both are based on classic manga that started publishing during the 60's.
- Both have simple animation and similar character designs.
- They don't have a defined plot, but are episodic and focus on jokes.
- Both have the same exact kind of comedy. They are random and have many gags, and they sometimes parody other anime too.
- Both have characters reacting crazily and getting involved in weird situations.
- Similar vibe and mood.
Both have a cast full of unique and weird characters who interact with each other in a mean but loving way.
Both have absurd, comical situations sprout from the weirdness of the characters.
Modern takes on classic older era gag manga, both are very episodic and each episode usually consists of multiple segments with comical ends. Since they are both manga from roughly the same period, they share a similar art style while also implementing assets of modern anime to it.
Black comedy is the central focus of both these shows, Osomatsu's NEET sextuplets who tragically never find love or happiness, and in Warau Salesman a shifting unhappy protagonist wants their wish granted (ending in the classic genie wish scenario) ends up ruining their lives further from it. Though Osomatsu is far more crude in its comedic delivery, I believe you will find much to love in Warau Salesman's comically cruel lead and scenarios. read more
It seems like a lot of people who have watched Osomatsu san have also watched Popee the Performer (and Eddsworld but that's not an anime). Osomatsu and Popee are slapstick anime about guys doing funny things together and getting into absurd situations. They also have a lot of fangirls and fanart.
