Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru follows the life of Yamatonokami Yasusada, an uchigatana who has been called to fight alongside Souji Okita. The sword warrior is starting his first day at Saniwa’s citadel. Reunited with his friend Kashuu Kiyomitsu, the two soon get caught up in the events surrounding the sword warriors living in the citadel. Though the warriors are always ready to fight to protect history, that doesn’t mean they don’t know how to have fun! In a series of individualized episodes, the characters in Touken Ranbu get introduced and show off their day-to-day activities.

Though this anime is based on a video game, it still has its own merit as a show, giving each of the characters a small highlight. Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru brings enjoyment through its simple comedy, allowing the serious nature of the franchise to show a more lighthearted take. The story is almost not important, with an episodic nature and slice of life feel. You can watch your favorite characters from Touken Ranbu interact with each other in their down time. And if you’ve never played Touken Ranbu before, this anime is still an enjoyable experience!

Kazuma Hoshino and his younger brother Ayumu are making a drastic move to the country. The two are staying at the Yorozuyo Inn while they wait for their parents to join them – though their first few hours in the countryside don’t end up going as planned! After taking the wrong bus and losing Ayumu’s hat, Kazuma encounters Ui, a girl who attempts to lead him back to the bus. Unfortunately, Kazuma finds himself in a rather awkward situation with both Ui and her friend Ibuki. His situation only gets worse when he realizes that the two girls are both classmates at his new school…

Horishizora e Kamari Hashi is similar to many other harem/ecchi anime. Yet, it includes the unique brand of comedy that Doga Kobo is known for, making it that much more enjoyable. By the time you finish the final episode, this anime will surprise you with how different it is from the usual series in its genre. And the art style is well done, giving you the chance to enjoy Hoshizora e Kakaru Hashi for what it is.

A group of travelling performers is hurtling through space. Suddenly, they collide with another spacecraft and find the only survivor from the other ship is a small human girl. The performers decide to raise the girl as their own on a nearby planet, “acting” as a family for her sake. They wait for someone from the girl’s race to come and get her – though some from the group actually enjoy taking care of young Corona. This is the short tale of their unique family!

Space Family Carlvinson is only a 45 minute OVA. It was the first production that Doga Kobo made on its own, and still has enjoyment for viewers to this day! You can see the beginnings of the studio, as they figure out how to balance the show’s premise with comedy. The different family members of the Carlvinsons are quite entertaining in their own right as well. Though the animation is a bit dated now, we still highly recommend watching Space Family Carlvinson. The story is rushed, but that is simply the nature of an OVA. The comedy and heart behind the tale still hold up!

William is the genius child of a rich aristocratic family. But one day, his uncle loses everything when his business fails, forcing William to search through his family belongings for anything that can be sold. He happens upon an ancient underground room, hidden by one of his ancestors. William somehow manages to activate a magical seal in this room, which accidentally summons a demon! The devil introduces himself as Dantalion, and tells William that he has the power to choose the next ruler of the demon world.

Makai Ouji is a stretch into the supernatural and mystery genres for Doga Kobo. At the same time, it still comes back to the classic comedy that this studio is known for. The cast of demons and William come to life thanks to Doga Kobo’s style – mainly, the laidback, funny approach that lets viewers get to know the characters more personally. The anime’s rather unique plot also makes it stand out from the rest. Although it might feel slow-paced to some that regularly watch mystery or supernatural anime, its plot still gets to the point in a way that lets you see the characters more clearly. This often overlooked addition to Doga Kobo’s works is well worth taking a look at!

In the midst of a war, members of humanity fight wielding “Logic,” a kind of power that allows them to enter a trance with beings from another world. Yoshichika Tsurugi is a normal civilian living in peace, lacking the Logic to do any sort of fighting. But when he encounters Athena, his destiny will be set in motion!

Luck & Logic gives viewers an anime focusing on the action and mystical setting. If you’re a fan of Doba Kobo’s other works, this anime is completely different from any of their other series. The only identifying thing about Luck & Logic is its art style, which is the same beautifully detailed animation that Doba Kobo puts into many of their anime. Luck & Logic is an opportunity for Doba Kobo to show that they can focus on other genres of anime. It’s pretty good overall – but we still prefer the studio’s comedic anime!

Mitsuyoshi Tada is a boy who has never known love before, though his attentive kindness seems like the kind of thing that girls would adore! One day, Mitsuyoshi is taking pictures of cherry blossoms, when he runs into Teresa Wagner, a transfer student. Teresa is lost, so Mitsuyoshi takes her to his grandfather’s coffee shop. Where will their story go from there?

Tada Never Falls in Love is the most recent Doga Kobo anime on our list, as it is currently airing this spring season. The focus of this anime is once again comedy, although romance plays a big part in the series composition as well. Mitsuyoshi Tada is a compelling main character, especially for those of us who struggle with romance! And with plenty of interesting supporting characters to lean on, Tada Never Falls in Love is looking like it might be one of the best anime this season. Lessons in love and life await you here.

Heaven requires that its angels study among humans for a time in order to become full-fledged angels. Gabriel White Tenma is one such angel, a being at the top of her class with a great destiny before her. However, she quickly becomes addicted to video games and shuts out everything else, including her demon friend Vignette April Tsukinose. As the two traverse their time among humanity, they join up with two other unusual souls – the angel Raphiel Ainsworth Shiraha and the “future ruler of the underworld” Satanichia McDowell Kurumizawa. Together this group will learn what the meaning of life is –maybe…

Gabriel DropOut is one of the funniest anime on Doga Kobo’s extensive list, showcasing the studio’s extensive work in comedy. This series deals with the supernatural in a way that seems natural, allowing viewers to easily identify with Gabriel and her friends. Gabriel’s struggle to break out of her hikikomori ways is something all gamers can relate to! And the rest of the hilarious cast contains unique characters with funny, similar situations to our own lives. Gabriel DropOut is well worth your time.

Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun follows Chiyo Sakura, a kind high school girl who falls for an unobservant boy named Umetarou Nozaki. When Chiyo finally confesses, Nozaki hands her an autograph instead… Nozaki is actually a shoujo mangaka with a respectable career, though he publishes under a different pen name. And after even more misunderstandings, Chiyo ends up becoming Nozaki’z manga assistant!

A truly hilarious series, Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun is one of Doga Kobo’s finest works, one of few that remains in the memories of viewers long after it is watched. Chiyo and her newfound friends encounter the most uncomfortable and ridiculous situations. Despite this, we still find a way to relate to them! Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun is an anime that everyone can enjoy.

Aoba Suzukaze decides to go straight into the workforce after she graduates from high school, applying to work at game company Eagle Jump right away. She has always loved the Fairies Story game series that Eagle Jump produces, and to her joy, she learns that she will be working on Fairies Story 3! She will also be working under lead character designer Kou Yagami, who happens to be her idol! Aoba has to navigate the brand new territory of designing her dream game alongside her new coworkers. Will they achieve their goals? or will this game be a flop?

Plenty of anime exist that give a closer look at the video game industry, but New Game! is different than those series. Particularly when combined with the second season, we can see real character growth in Aoba and her friends. Their struggles to be better and improve themselves are realistic as well. Being a part of video game development is not all fun and games. Yet, New Game! manages to give that sense of realism even while it is lighthearted and full of relaxed comedy, combining Doga Kobo’s talents.

At our top spot on this list is none other than Himouto! Umaru-chan. In this anime, Umaru Doma is known as the perfect high school girl, though that all changes when she gets home. Putting on a hamster hoodie, she loses her responsible attitude in favor of a lazy otaku lifestyle. Umaru leaves all of the housework to her older brother Taihei, while she relaxes and thinks about her own problems. With her friends and her brother to pick up her slack, Umaru’s daily antics are entertaining in their own right!

Himouto! Umaru-chan is easily the height of Doga Kobo’s comedic anime, particularly with the release of a second season not too long ago. Though this type of anime has been done many times, Himouto! Umaru-chan just has something special that makes everyone laugh. We love the dynamic between Umaru and her friends, as well as the relationship that she has with her brother. With the adventures that Umaru gets up to, it’s no wonder that she is able to have a seemingly normal life at school! We picked Himouto! Umaru-chan as our top spot for Doga Kobo anime because, between the two seasons, it has been a hilarious and entertaining experience. Hopefully Doga Kobo will only continue to improve upon their success!