If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, The Brave 'Yoshihiko' is available on streaming right now. 3 seasons in, and the quality has not slipped. With 25 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Takayuki Yamada's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Brave 'Yoshihiko' is worth clearing space for. The Brave 'Yoshihiko' gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. The story is set in an ancient time, when the whole country was covered in thick forests. A mysterious plague breaks out, resulting in countless deaths. A pure young man named Yoshihiko becomes chosen as a hero, and he sets out on a journey in order to save a village. Between them, Takayuki Yamada and Tsuyoshi Muro carry the comedy without ever forcing it. The series ran for 3 seasons (2011–2016), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. The timing in The Brave 'Yoshihiko' is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. 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 The Brave 'Yoshihiko'. If you have already watched The Disastrous Life of Saiki K., The Brave 'Yoshihiko' is a natural next step. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Takayuki Yamada's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

The Brave 'Yoshihiko' wrapped up in 2016, created by Yuichi Fukuda — and 3 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.