Shomin Sample is currently streaming in Australia on Crunchyroll, and in the US on Crunchyroll, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 174 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Rika Tachibana is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Start it on Crunchyroll whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, Shomin Sample is worth clearing space for. Shomin Sample gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Kimito Kagurazaka is an ordinary high school boy who is kidnapped by an elite young lady's academy to be a "sample of the common people." The school is full of sheltered girls who have never met male peers before. Rika Tachibana and Yu Serizawa lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was aired in 2015. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Shomin Sample 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.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Shomin Sample is a strong candidate. Viewers who responded to Haganai: I Don't Have Many Friends will find a lot to like here too. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Rika Tachibana's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Shomin Sample wrapped up in 2015 — and 1 season is 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.