Considering the bizarre premise and odd reincarnations that make upthe isekai landscape, comedic relief is a standard element in most narratives. However, some isekai manga up the ante in the humor department with their hilarious setups and slapstick comedy. Be it gender-bender antics or reincarnation as a strange object, the isekai theme presents limitless setups for an unhinged, comical sketch.
While comedic storylines areoften tied to romcoms, these isekai manga challenge this preset notion through a range of absurdly amusing narratives. Some manga rely on satire, while others amuse audiences through deadpan comedy, all leading to equally comical storylines.
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Japanese Title
Isekai Onsen ni Tensei shita Ore no Kounou ga Tondemosugiru
Isekai manga are known for theirabsurd reincarnation plots, andI was Reincarnated as a Hot Spring in an Alternate Worldtakes the cake with a protagonist reborn as a hot spring. Atami Kusatsu, a high school student, meets his demise while on his way to an onsen.
He receives another chance at life, ironically, as the same onsen he sought to relax in before his death. The premise of this isekai manga may be amusing on its own, yet hilarity ensues as an assemblage of beautiful babes frequent the hot spring protagonist for his therapeutic onsen.
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Kono Sekai ga Game da to Ore dake ga Shitteiru
Isekai mangaset in video gamesare fairly common, but the game being a complete glitchy mess is certainly a first. Souma Sagara gets sucked into his current pastime, New Communicate Online, but the video game is notorious for being laced with malicious viruses, bugs, and even purposely placed traps by developers.
Luckily for Souma, he is well-acquainted with the game’s buggy antics, meaning surviving the game would be a breeze. The novel setting of a glitchy video game is rather amusing, and the eccentricities ofOnly I Know That This World Is a Gametruly make the manga stand out.
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Author
Light Tuchihi
More often than not, reincarnated protagonists receive a special cheat skill to aid them in their isekai adventures. For Takashi Suzuki, his cheat skill granted him the power to be loved by all, though this power isn’t exactly what he had imagined, turning him into a cutesy, adorable boy.
Tragically, the world he is reincarnated into is a wasteland filled with criminals, looters, and bloodthirsty monsters. With cuteness as his weapon of choice, Takashi attracts the affection of demons and monsters, turningZangyaku Sugiru Isekai Demo Suzuki Wa Kawaii’shorrid setting into a hotbed of comedy and humor.
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Yasushi Baba
Alexander Plutinov is an eccentric character, born with a love for riding and conquering, be it animals or machines. After rising through the ranks and becoming thepresident of a nation, Alexander had conquered everything he could in this world.
A terrorist attack leads to his transmigration to a mythical world, but instead of wanting to go back, Alexander is more than excited to ride new creatures, be it orcs, centaurs, or even dragons.The Ride-On King’spremise might seem absurd, yet this isekai manga checks all the boxes for an entertaining and hilarious read.
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Tensei Ouji wa Daraketai
True to its namesake,The Reborn Prince Wants to Be Lazyfollows a college student reincarnated as a prince, yet his ambitions in life are the furthest thing from nobility. The new prince merely wishes to relax and resign himself to a quaint existence, but the amusing situations that arise certainly won’t make that easy for him.
Phil Gleshart’s every attempt at escaping theresponsibilities of nobleshipbackfires, and the bizarre situations he gets fettered into are comical, to say the least. While the premise of this isekai manga might not be anything unique, it’s surely a worthwhile read for those looking for a humor-filled narrative.
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Izumi Ookido
Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naru zo: Akuyaku Reijou ni Naru hodo Ouji no Dekiai wa Kasoku suru you desu!
Known for her malicious nature and dark presence, Alicia is a true villainess, albeit that of an otome game. However, a fan of the game, and a staunch admirer of Alicia, finds herself in her idol’s place after a truck ends up running her over.
With her wish granted, the new Alicia sets out on her villainess adventure by being as wicked and malevolent as she could, with the goal of being the greatest villainess of all time.I’ll Become a Villainess Who Will Go Down in History: The More Villainous I Become, the More the Prince Dotes on Mepresents a unique spin onthe isekai otome narrativewith an eager villainess, though her antics often end up as comic relief.
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Jishou Akuyaku Reijou na Konyakusha no Kansatsu Kiroku
Isekai villainess narratives are already laced with humor, yetAn Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainessfurthers the comical absurdities with an airhead villainess desperate to be evil. Despite her earnest attempts at being the villainess, Bertia Ibil Noches’ actions always end upcoming off as kind and sincereto others.
For Prince Cecil, Bertia’s fiancé, the claims of being a villainess end up adding nothing but amusement to his day. The string of misunderstandings and whimsical moments throughout the manga end up making the entire premise an extremely entertaining and comedic experience.
