Right now you can watch The World God Only Knows in Australia on Crunchyroll and Hidive Amazon Channel, and in the US on Crunchyroll and Hidive Amazon Channel — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. Every one of its 3 seasons holds up. 52 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Kanae Itou is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. Put it on tonight on Crunchyroll and see for yourself.

The World God Only Knows is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate The World God Only Knows from the crowd. Keima is a dating sim champion. Cute girls are rendered powerless by his irresistible game playing techniques. Too bad things aren't that way in the real world. The chemistry Kanae Itou and Ryoka Yuzuki bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. 3 seasons (2010–2013) gave the story room most shows never get. The World God Only Knows earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, The World God Only Knows respects your intelligence. Fans of Vermeil in Gold will recognise the sensibility here immediately. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Kanae Itou anchors an ensemble with real chemistry. Genuinely funny, consistently, across the whole run.

The World God Only Knows wrapped up in 2013 — 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.