Taishi Shoutoku
main character
TV_SHORT
6.3
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 5 min
- Total watch time
- 1 hours
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 7, 2005 – April 25, 2005
- Season
- Winter 2005
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Artland
- Director
- Akitarou Daichi
- Original creator
- Kousuke Masuda
- Music
- Harukichi Yamamoto
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
1h
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Surreal Comedy79%Parody60%Historical60%Episodic60%
TV_SHORTFINISHED2005 WINTER6.3 / 10 AniList score
Gag Manga Biyori
増田こうすけ劇場 ギャグマンガ日和• Masuda Kousuke Gekijou Gag Manga Biyori
Synopsis
Gag Manga Biyori is an anime that is about absolutely nothing. It is comprised of 12 short stories (5 minutes long each) that only build up a small amount of plot for each story. The anime feeds off the stupidest things, but is quite humorous. (Source: Anime News Network)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Gag Manga Biyori?
Only if you enjoy comedy, especially stories with shounen, surreal comedy, parody.
Reception is lukewarm: 63/100 on AniList, with 32% of 889 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #3 highest-rated anime of 2005.
About 6.6% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 1 hours in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kousuke Masuda
- Director
- Akitarou Daichi
- Music
- Harukichi Yamamoto
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Gag Manga Biyori is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Gag Manga Biyori S2 (2006)
- Optional extras: Gag Manga Biyori Jump Festa 2002 Special
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Gag Manga Biyori FAQ
How many episodes does Gag Manga Biyori have?
Gag Manga Biyori has 12 episodes of about 5 minutes each, roughly 1 hours in total.
Is Gag Manga Biyori finished?
Yes. Gag Manga Biyori has finished airing — the final episode aired April 25, 2005.
Is there a season 2 of Gag Manga Biyori?
Yes — the story continues in Gag Manga Biyori S2 (2006).
Where do I start Gag Manga Biyori?
Start here: Gag Manga Biyori is the first entry, followed by Gag Manga Biyori S2.
Is Gag Manga Biyori based on a manga?
Yes. Gag Manga Biyori adapts the manga by Kousuke Masuda.
Who animated Gag Manga Biyori?
Gag Manga Biyori was animated by Artland and directed by Akitarou Daichi.
Where can I watch Gag Manga Biyori?
Gag Manga Biyori is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.