Gag Manga Biyori

Gag Manga Biyori

12+2005•5m•8.2/10

AnimationComedy

Ratings

🎬TMDb

8.2/10(8)

Known for its hyperactive, random, and nonsensical style that revolves around various plots and characters throughout the series. It makes absolutely no sense.

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Production

YTE, Shueisha, Bandai Visual, Kids Station, Studio Deen, Shueisha DeNA Projects, REMOW, Bandai Namco Filmworks

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

February 7, 2005

Last Aired

June 21, 2025

Networks

YTV, Kids Station

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2005-02-07

Episode 2

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2005-02-14

Episode 3

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 2015-02-21

Episode 4

E4

Episode 4

Air date: 2015-02-28

Episode 5

E5

Episode 5

Air date: 2005-03-07

Episode 6

E6

Episode 6

Air date: 2005-03-14

Episode 7

E7

Episode 7

Air date: 2005-03-21

Episode 8

E8

Episode 8

Air date: 2005-03-28

Episode 9

E9

Episode 9

Air date: 2005-04-04

Episode 10

E10

Episode 10

Air date: 2005-04-11

Episode 11

E11

Episode 11

Air date: 2005-04-18

Episode 12

E12

Episode 12

Air date: 2005-04-25

Cast

Ryou Naitou

Ryou Naitou

Matsuo Basho (voice)

Takeshi Maeda

Takeshi Maeda

Shotoku Taishi / Kawai Sora / Kumakichi-kun (voice)

Eiji Takemoto

Eiji Takemoto

Onono Imoko (voice)

Narumi Satou

Usami-chan (voice)

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