Ai Yori Aoshi

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Ai Yori Aoshi is available on streaming right now. Every one of its 2 seasons holds up. 85 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Ayako Kawasumi sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Ai Yori Aoshi earns its spot. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Ai Yori Aoshi from the crowd. Kaoru is a college boy with everything going for him. He lives in a mansion with his beautiful fiancé, Aoi, all his roommates are babes, and they all have the hots for him. There’s just one hitch: due to family complications, Kaoru and his beloved have to keep their engagement a secret. Between them, Ayako Kawasumi and Soichiro Hoshi carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It ran for 2 seasons (2002–2003), and the writing holds up across every one of them. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Ai Yori Aoshi holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Ai Yori Aoshi. If you have already watched Rent-a-Girlfriend, Ai Yori Aoshi is a natural next step. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Ayako Kawasumi is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Ai Yori Aoshi wrapped up in 2003 — and 2 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.