Series synopsis
Gag Manga Biyori, also known as 増田こうすけ劇場 ギャグマンガ日和 is a Japanese animation comedy television series that premiered on YTV on February 7, 2005. It ended on June 21, 2025. It stars Yuji Ueda, Kaori Nazuka, Ryou Naitou and Megumi Nasu.
Known for its hyperactive, random, and nonsensical style that revolves around various plots and characters throughout the series. It makes absolutely no sense.
Premise
Known for its hyperactive, random, and nonsensical style that revolves around various plots and characters throughout the series. It makes absolutely no sense.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yuji Ueda
- Kaori Nazuka
- Ryou Naitou as Matsuo Basho (voice)
- Megumi Nasu
- Yuko Sanpei
- Mika Ito
- Takeshi Maeda as Shotoku Taishi / Kawai Sora / Kumakichi-kun (voice)
- Eiji Takemoto as Onono Imoko (voice)
Supporting cast
- Narumi Satou as Usami-chan (voice)
- Masahito Yabe as Townsend Harris (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 74 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | February 7, 2005 | February 28, 2015 |
| Season 2 | 12 | August 5, 2006 | October 28, 2006 |
| Season 3 | 12 | March 17, 2008 | June 2, 2008 |
| Season 4 | 26 | January 4, 2010 | March 22, 2010 |
| Season 5 | 12 | April 5, 2025 | June 21, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | February 7, 2005 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | February 14, 2005 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | February 21, 2015 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | August 5, 2006 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | August 12, 2006 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | August 26, 2006 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | March 17, 2008 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | March 24, 2008 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | March 31, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Episode 1 | January 4, 2010 |
| 2 | Episode 2 | January 11, 2010 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 18, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Super Detective Usami-Chan A major mystery hits Animal Elementary! Sarutaro-kun’s gym uniform has been stolen! But there’s no way Kumakichi-kun would steal a boy’s uniform...So who’s the real culprit!? Could this be the first-ever case where Kumakichi-kun isn't guilty!? |
April 5, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Bremen Town Musicians A famous German folktale gets the Gag Manga Biyori twist! A rooster, cat, dog, horse, and...a chupacabra(?!), team up to drive out a thief! Even with the surprise cryptid, the gang decides to work together...Wait, stop sucking blood! |
April 12, 2025 |
| 3 |
The Narrow Road to Oku Episode 2: Departure / Lost on the Narrow Road Two episodes from the Narrow Road to Oku arc! First up, Basho sets off on his journey. Later, deep in the forest, Sora-kun ditches him right after saying, “If you’re scared, just write some haiku.” Now lost and uninspired, Basho faces something worse—a sudden attack from a masked weirdo!? |
April 19, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 7, 2005 |
| Last aired | June 21, 2025 |
| Runtime | 5 minutes |
| Status | Ended |