School Rumble is currently streaming in the UK on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. Across 2 seasons, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Watch it for Ami Koshimizu — stay for everyone else around them. Put it on tonight on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and see for yourself.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, School Rumble is worth clearing space for. School Rumble does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. High school can be hard enough with just academics alone, but when love enters into the picture, it can unravel into a comedy of errors. Tenma has fallen for oblivious Karasama and class delinquent Harima has fallen for Tenma. While this unlikely trio winds their way through the pitfalls of love and high school life, their friends and classmates become caught up in the chaos. The chemistry Ami Koshimizu and Hiroki Takahashi bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. The series ran for 2 seasons (2004–2006), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What keeps School Rumble from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in School Rumble. If you have already watched The Dangers in My Heart, School Rumble is a natural next step. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Ami Koshimizu is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

School Rumble wrapped up in 2006 — 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.