Nichijou primarily focuses on the daily antics of a trio of childhood friends—high school girls
Mio Naganohara, Yuuko Aioi and Mai Minakami—whose stories soon intertwine with the young genius Hakase
Shinonome, her robot caretaker Nano, and their talking cat Sakamoto. With every passing day, the lives
of these six, as well as of the many people around them, experience both the calms of normal life and
the insanity of the absurd. Walking to school, being bitten by a talking crow, spending time with
friends, and watching the principal suplex a deer: they are all in a day's work in the extraordinary
everyday lives of those in Nichijou.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
# Plot Nichijou follows the story of, well, there are multiple stories actually. The main story-line features Yuuko, Mio, and Mai, middle-school students who basically have a completely normal life. Now, that may sound boring but trust me, watch the first episode (or all of them) and you'll see exactly why people love it so much. The second story-line features Nano and the professor. Nano is a robot created by the 8-year old professor to help around the house. That also sounds really boring, but trust me. It's amazing. The other story-lines come and go throughout different episodes. Just a bunch of fun shorts cut in there. There honestly isn't much else to say about the plot, since it changes every episode. There's no overarching journey or challenge for the characters to overcome over the span of the whole show. # What I like Nichijou is a hilarious "slice-of-life"-styled show that earns its score from how much of an _actual_ slice of life it really is. I should elaborate. The main characters are middle-school kids. Everything is exaggerated in their eyes. It's hard to put that kind of thing into words but this anime captures it perfectly. The show is so funny because of how overblown they make every little thing in their daily lives. For example, swatting mosquitoes suddenly becomes a DBZ-Naruto-drama-action-battle with all-out crazy effects. And then Yuuko's mother coming in and telling her she's too loud and needs to go to sleep. It captures the middle-school kid mindset perfectly, which is a huge part of why I absolutely love this show. While watching the show it actually really brings me back to when I was a kid and when all this kind of stuff _was_ my slice of life. There are sort of multiple stories happening at the same time that it switches in between every now and again during each episode, which cameo in each other every once in a while. I think this was handled very well, the show never felt rushed or anything like that. The tone of the show gets major props. Another note is between the characters Nano and the professor. They have such an interesting and hilarious dynamic, because the professor made Nano to help around the house, but Nano ends up being like a mother to the professor anyway, telling her not to eat too many snacks before dinner and reminding her to brush her teeth. It's very, very interesting and sets up for adorable jokes. Not to mention that it's a nice break from all the common tropes you see in seasonal anime. The show doesn't fall into anything like fan service and it doesn't feel like it was pumped out just to make money. This show clearly had massive amounts of love put into it, it feels extremely genuine. This show resonates with me. It makes me happy. Aside from all of that however, there is one small note I'd like to make. It was kind of hard to pick up on all their names. It might just be because I'm still pretty new to anime and aren't completely accustomed to subtitles, but it might be worth it to point it out anyway.
Once upon a time there was a land that was unbound by the rules of logic and physics that would otherwise govern our everyday lives. Since the people living in this world have never seen our world, they have no idea what the existence of impossibility feels like, so to them, chaos was normal. The idea of people exhibiting overpowered, world-ending, supernatural powers but only at random self-contained moments is as normal for them as… as… You know what? Screw it. I do plot summaries for every review I write, and I’m not too humble to say I’ve managed to put some TRULY incomprehensible plots onto paper in my day, but this is it. This is the one I can’t do. This is my Amy’s Baking Company. I am not going to stress myself out by trying to put this series into some form of understandable context. Nichijou is insane. It has a bunch of characters in it, and they’re all insane. The wide and expansive cast includes the students of Tokisadame High School, their teachers, their parents, and their neighbors. Out of the two groups of characters that make up the bulk of the series’ run time, the first group consists of three teenage girl friends… There’s Mio, a normal, average school girl who’s easily swept up by the whims of her friends, which consist of Yuuko, the excitable idiot with so much energy that she could probably call Jolt a downer, and Mai, the weird bookworm who plays by her own rules without ever breaking from her stoic attitude. The second bunch is made up of three very odd individuals living under the same roof. There’s Hakase, an eight year old genius whose intellect doesn’t prevent her from acting her age, and she lives with two of her greatest creations… Sakamoto, a tomcat who can talk thanks to a special bandanna, and Nano, an older looking robot girl whose similarities to the average teenager are belied only by the giant key sticking out of her back. These character are of course crazy and unpredictable all on their own, but when you drop them into a world where princely farmers ride goats to school, people drop wet noodles down slides and dog bites cause Hyper Beams, their ordinary lives can and will become anything but. Nichijou was produced by Kyoto Animation, and I would argue that it couldn’t have possibly been on their plate at a better time. Kyo-ani was, at one point, known for pouring money into their anime, giving it’s animation an absurd level of fluid motion and lifelike quality. This went on until they decided to go cheaper, as we’ve discussed in my Clannad Afterstory review. This new style, which was a major step down, would be carried on through the second season of K-on, where enough was enough, and a return to form was in order. The first anime produced after K-On!! was… You guessed it… Nichijou. This series is in many ways a return to form for Kyoto Animation, as it feels very much like a transition from their lazy animation period right back to their older style, with both styles very much present in it. It also brought back that high level of effort and budget that the company had been sorely lacking, taking them into a new period that would carry on until they would eventually lose focus again with Tamako Market. Yes, in many ways, Nichijou was to 2011 what Free would be in 2013… A much needed revival for a company that was losing it’s mojo. Appropriately enough, just like Free, the animation in Nichijou is so lavishly funded that I couldn’t find a single sore spot. It still would have looked flawless with only 75% of the budget it was given. It features a gorgeous mix of fluid animation from Kyo-ani’s first period and the sloppy, cheaper style from it’s second period, both used to their absolute best depending on the situation. Every single movement is fluid, from complicated dance moves to over-exaggerated wrestling moves to beautifully rendered computer graphics for whenever someone… Um… Shoots a laser out of their mouth. Almost every single moment on screen is bursting with energy, at least of course when it’s intended to be. They have no problem slowing things down when necessary, either as part of the build up to a joke, or those weird moments when a character learns a lesson and poetic text appears with them on screen. These slower moments, which often feel like a break from the otherwise erratic pace, are often used as excuses to show off the exquisitely designed backgrounds, almost photorealistic in their presentation, and they greatly complement the much simpler looking characters in the foreground. In terms of character design, It looks like a combination of Azumanga Daioh and Lucky Star, and I mean that in the nicest way possible. It combines the small bodied moe-blob aesthetic and low line-count of Lucky Star with the more grounded facial structures and high budget animation that’s constantly showing itself off from Azumanga Daioh, and it results in character designs that are unique and very easy on the eyes, yet completely child-friendly with no attempt whatsoever to sexualize them. The characters are brightly colored(with the exception of Mio, but I’m guessing that was intentional), and can be presented in a number of different art styles, with changes in outline, detail, and even hard swaps between conventional anime eyes and simple black lines to convey their expressions. Honestly, it’s hard to talk too much about the animation in this show, because it can do whatever it wants to, and does, with only as much consistency as it wants to have. It can be dramatic, it can be ridiculous, it can be intense, it can be laid back… And it never really fails at any of it. The same could be said for the music, which was composed by Studio Ghibli veteran Nomi Yuji, who really does give the series a menagerie of differently styled background tunes to work with. The most memorable tunes in the show are probably the children’s sing-a-long style tunes that play during Hakase and Nano’s cutaways, I personally prefer the happy and carefree theme Ukiuki Happiness, as well as the more intense tunes that I unfortunately couldn’t find names for, but I remember loving most of them in the show. Both openings are addictive as hell, and despite having many similarities to each other… They’re both sung by a band named Hyadain, combining a single male main singer with synchronized female background singers, and they’re just catchy and fast-paced enough to keep up with the videos, which provide a sample of the fast and precise animation from the show. There are plenty of different songs used for the second ending theme, but I personally prefer the one song they used for the first ending, the pleasant and relaxing Zzz by Sayaka Sasaki. There’s no English dub here, and I would normally never talk about Japanese acting, since I don’t have the right kind of experience to judge acting in another language, but even MY untrained ears could tell just how good the original voice acting in this series is. I don’t know what well of energy Mariko Honda had to reach into to play the hyper idiot Yuuko, but I kept expecting her to injure her vocal chords and be replaced from just how fast and off-kilter the role demanded her to be. Mai Aizawa didn’t sound like she had quite as difficult a role in the more down to earth Mio, but considering just how much that character suffers from the actions of her peers, and how many times she has to play the character as angry and defeated, it had to be at least close to as tough. As Mai, Misuzu Togashi only really had to stay at one register, but she still carried enough casual cruelty in her voice to fit the character. Hiromi Konno played a standard, cute little child character, but when you remember that she also played Akira in Lucky Star, you have to wonder just how much effort she put into making the role sound easier than it was. Speaking of Lucky Star, Minoru Shiraishi is back, this time playing a talking cat who is, of course, at the mercy of his former Lucky Channel partner. He doesn’t sound quite like his other characters, taking a more deep-voiced and mature approach to his new feline identity, and last but not least there’s Shizuka Furuya in the role of Nano, who’s been assigned the more soft, moe-type voice, which makes it kinda difficult to judge the job she does. Luckily, the main cast is made to sing their own character songs and a lot of insert/ending songs as well, and she’s at least notable as a good singer. Interestingly enough, the cast is rounded out by a plethora of experienced voice acting veterans who play not actual characters, but inanimate objects that appear in an episode, and then deliver the next episode preview at the end of said episode. some examples of this include industry giants like Aya Hirano playing a slice of cake, and Megumi Ogata playing a banner of tiny flags, and no, I am not making either of those up. I’d love to hear a dub for this anime where they do the same with a bunch of uncast guest stars, and I think a Sentai dub would be wonderful, but I’m still perfectly happy with just the sub. It’s been said before many times, and it still rings true, that animation is a limitless art form. A single illustration can contain a universe of images that would be impossible to replicate in real life, and turning that illustration into a feature of pretty much any length can express an artist’s imagination in explicit detail, and has the potential to go on to entertain billions. Whether the animation is done on paper or on computer, the only conceivable limit to what’s possible lies in the existing color spectrum. Having said that, while there’s virtually no limit to what you CAN do in an animation, adding the rules of story-telling places a harsh limit on what you SHOULD do. For a plot and story to work, the universe the story takes place in has to follow a pattern of logic, and even if that logic doesn’t fit in with the real world, it has to at least remain consistent in it’s own universe. Even if breaking the rules of the created universe is only used for comedy, it winds up feeling lazy and confusing, especially since following the logic of the universe takes a lot more effort and attention to detail, making lore-friendly jokes and gags feel all the more rewarding. Take, for example, Looney Tunes. Characters are constantly shooting each other, playing repetitive jokes on each other, and even dying in some scenes, with the status quo erasing any consequences of their antics against each other. This works, because the Looney Tunes know they’re in a cartoon. They make constant references to their own animators, and even to the existence of the audience, so when Elmer Fudd falls for the same trap again and again, there’s an underlying understanding that he’s doing it to entertain us. No matter what happens, there’s an understandable in-universe explanation from it. Compare that logic to a Rooster Teeth cartoon, Xray and Vav, where there is no in-universe explanation to anything the characters do. The main characters jump up and touch dicks… Why? A scientist tries to kill one of them with a ray gun, he turns to dust, but he’s still talking and goes back to being unhurt less than thirty seconds later, and when he makes a remark about it, she threatens to do it again. Why? It didn’t work the first time, so why threaten to do it again? This is the kind of fallacy that the Looney Tunes are smart enough to avoid. Getting back to anime, one of the worst story arcs of all time was the Lost Island arc from Nadia, which I’ve discussed in a previous review. It’s awful from start to finish, it ignores all logic and characterizations up until that point, and it begins with… You guessed it… One of the characters using Looney Tunes logic, inflating like a balloon and being fine a moment later, all because the new director didn’t give two fucks about the work the previous director had set down before him. In shows like Clannad, certain characters are capable of executing high-flying video-game style combat moves, and this is officially canon. The series is careful not to put them in situations where they’d need to use those abilities but can’t, because that would be inconsistent and, frankly, a plot hole. That’s not to say all anime NEED to follow rules or consistent logic… There are some anime where craziness and weird occurrences are the norm, but they’re normally relegated to a weird character entering a previously normal world, like in FLCL, or they’re completely aimless and inconsistent to the point where it all just winds up feeling dull, like Hare + Guu. And that’s if they’re not wildly immature like Panty and Stocking. And that brings us to Nichijou, which goes about it’s business by taking random weirdness in a new, and kind of obvious in hindsight direction: It takes place in a universe where a complete lack of logic or sense IS the consistent logic of the universe. When you run into a person by accident, it can cause a huge explosion, and nobody is harmed from it. When your crush is out of line, literally shoot them in the face with a gun, and once the smoke clears, he might have to wipe off his fake glasses. Nichijou exists in a world where anything can happen at any given time, and while the events going on may follow the barest of a cause-and-effect criteria, it’s almost impossible to predict where anything is going to go. Before going into this series, I thought that the title “My Ordinary Life” was kind of a bland and generic name to give to a slice of life series, but it couldn’t possibly be more perfect, because by calling attention to the fact that this is their ordinary life, you’re forced to accept that these characters have grown up in, and are perfectly used to, a land that’s only a few forced metaphors away from becoming The Dodo’s Wackyland. And I’m not stating any of that as a point against the series, either. This set-up is perfect for the cast of characters and style of comedy that this series brings to the table. In every way that matters, Nichijou is designed for two things, and the first one is the exploitation of possibilities. The show;’s three principal characters, Mai, Mio and Yuuko, have the kind of dynamic where you could put them in any situation imaginable and get something funny out of it, provided you’re trying to. Yuuko is always trying to be the center of attention, trying to make her friends laugh and get one over on them. Mai is always trying to quietly and subtly beat her at her own game, finding weirder and much more eccentric ways to mess with the girl who’s trying to mess with her. Mio is the accommodating girl, trying to keep up with and appease them, and even though she wants to be the normal one and the voice of reason, she still has dark secrets to hide, she still violently over-reacts to things, and she’s really just as crazy as they are. They have perfect chemistry not just with each other, but with the people around them, too. Yuuko has her parents and teachers to deal with, highlighting her bad grades and refusal to properly study. Mio has a boy she has a crush on, a yaoi manga she’s trying to get off the ground despite her shame over it’s contents, and she also has an older sister who won’t stop tormenting her. Mai is… Well, I don’t want to spoil anything Mai does, so let’s move onto the second group, which I enjoyed quite a bit more. With the characters of Hakase and Nano, you have this really interesting dynamic that you could almost consider a passive-aggressive power struggle. Both girls have some legitimate claim to authority over the other, which adds an extra layer of intrigue to their interactions. Hakase created Nano, and has the ability to remodel her and control her at will, but Nano is the caregiver, the nanny if you will, and she exercises a small amount of parental authority on her inventor. Throw in a talking cat that’s smarter and more mature than either of them, but still needs help with the basic needs of survival, and you’ve got a recipe for boundless material. Take these two groups, place them into your no-logic world, and there is nothing you can’t do with them. The writers clearly knew this, because they took their time exploring both groups thoroughly on their own before finally having them meet halfway through the series, and it winds up being am atch made in heaven as Nano finally gets permission from her creator to go to school, and her friendship with the three main girls is sparked by their confusion over the giant metal key on her back. People would have accused Nichijou of jumping the shark if they timed this intersection poorly, but they didn’t, so the unification of both groups begins while they’re still both going perfectly strong on their own. If I’m being honest, though, there was one character in the supporting cast who I never really liked, and it was the gunslinging girl. Yeah, I get what they’re doing with her… Parodying the tsundere trope… But unlike the vast majority of the cast, including the side characters that were built off of her, everyone’s good for multiple jokes, while she just feels like the same one over and over again. But she does lead us to Nichijou’s other purpose in design… To make fun of the slice of life genre, as well as the moe comedy sub-genre. The tsundere gun-gal is really the only blatant attempt they make at it, though, but it’s kind of hard to explain how they do this the rest of the time. For a quick example, take the once-in-a-lifetime wrestling match between Hulk Hogan and Shawn Michaels. Hogan is notorious for having an ego and fucking over other wrestlers to make himself look good, and Shawn was booked to lose this match. so what did he do, you may ask? He made fun of his opponent by over-selling all of his moves. If Hulk so much as threw a punch, Shawn would go tumbling out of the ring like a ragdoll, and the fans knew exactly what he was doing. It was like when Tom Green made fun of all the tired cliches in late nineties rom-coms in his shit movie Freddy Got Fingered, although not nearly as soul crushing. See, the genre that Nichijou is parodying is full of overblown emotions, dramatic and tense editing and cinematography that camouflages the mundane, and general melodrama. Thus you have Nichijou, blowing ordinary everyday occurrences out of proportion in a much more on-the-nose, ridiculous manner. That’s why, when someone gets bitten by a dog, they fire off a beam from their mouth that takes out a satellite. That’s why, when two girls are chasing each other through the school, the camera tilts, the art becomes monochromatic and everything stretches like they’re going into hyper-drive. That’s why there are random contained occurrences that feel like they were taken from the writers’ weirdest dreams. I originally dropped this series a few years ago, because I couldn’t wrap my head around what it was doing or the kind of humor it was using, and I just wound up getting confused, right up until a few months ago when a friend of mine put it all into context for me. My most recent rewatch was much more rewarding, and I found myself laughing than any other anime that I’ve seen in recent memory. It’s just like Mio said… You never know what’s going to happen next, and that’s what makes it interesting. Nichijou is available from Funimation. The DVD bluray combo pack was released in February, and it can be viewed on their website. The English language manga is also available stateside from the publisher Vertical, and there’s an OVA episode called Episode 0 that’s not quite as good as the series, but it’s about as good as a pilot episode can be. I normally don’t ever mention fan-made AMVs, but if you go on Youtube, there’s an AMV set to the song Safety Dance that provides a much better preview for the series than you’re likely to find anywhere else. You know, it just occurred to me that in my review of Nichijou, I spent three whole paragraphs not talking about Nichijou. You could probably write this off as an accident, but it really wasn’t. I had to go abstract in order to set up my thoughts on the series, because, well, good comedy is really hard to talk about at length. All you can really do is say it was hilarious, then spoil all the good gags, which is something I tried to do as little as possible, because Nichijou is almost all gags, and you really need to go in blind to enjoy them. I guess if there’s anything left to talk about, it’s the wide appeal. Pretty much anyone can enjoy this show, and yet it’s completely safe for younger audiences. There’s no fanservice, there’s no attempt at titillation… I mean, there’s a porno joke, but it’s no worse than the one from Ed, Edd and Eddy. There’s a couple of questionable lessons, but they’re few and far between. Honestly, this is probably the first slice-of-life anime I’ve ever seen that had a ton of female characters, but not one instance of those same characters comparing or getting jealous of each other’s breast sizes, and that alone is a refreshing change of pace. It’s not perfect, and humor is subjective, but I can’t think of anyone I wouldn’t recommend this title to. I give Nichijou a 9/10.
# Can a comedy be good if it's not funny? After watching this show, I'm inclined to say yes. >__Short version:__ I recommend _Nichijou_ even if you're usually let down by comedy anime. Even when I didn't laugh a single time during an episode, I had a lot of fun. This series compensates for every joke that doesn't land with a unique, charming atmosphere that makes it immensely enjoyable. _It's a classic_. I don't find most Japanese humor I've seen funny. Usually, when the joke is "this situation sure is strange!" or "look at that crazy reaction!" I find myself utterly disinterested and painfully let down. The kind of jokes anime most often tell can be done well, but they're usually not taken far enough to work (at least not by my culturally different standards). Despite what I'd hoped when starting the show, _Nichijou_ does not pull this style of comedy off consistently. While watching it, I often found myself feeling like this guy:
Yes, I still do these. Laziness is a powerful thing. Synopsis: Nichijou primarily focuses on the daily antics of a trio of childhood friends—high school girls Mio Naganohara, Yuuko Aioi and Mai Minakami—whose stories soon intertwine with the young genius Hakase Shinonome, her robot caretaker Nano, and their talking cat Sakamoto. With every passing day, the lives of these six, as well as of the many people around them, experience both the calms of normal life and the insanity of the absurd. Walking to school, being bitten by a talking crow, spending time with friends, and watching the principal suplex a deer: they are all in a day's work in the extraordinary everyday lives of those in Nichijou. Story: Premise (2 out of 2): As the old saying goes, simplicity is the greatest sophistication. While the premise of Nichijou is incredibly simple, calling it so does not consider the incredible nuance of the lives of these childhood friends. This does not mean that the story is entirely nonsensical; in fact, plenty of the skits that it features are things one might do in their ordinary life. However, the story is unique in that it adds incredibly strange and bizarre twists to these otherwise normal events. The elevator skit is a perfect example; it encapsulates the concept of boredom at its core (through the long, silent, and slow scene of them doing nothing in said elevator) and then completely throws it for a loop when the girls mess with each other to the point of pure hysteria. I could go on, but no amount of words can describe how nonsensical, but relatable the story is. It was a very hysterical insight into how strange (and ordinary) our lives may seem to be. Pace (2 out of 2): While one can argue that the pacing is all over the place, the inconsistency of it actually enhances the fast and slow moments of the show. In a regular setting, a faster pace is saved for scenes with lots of movement, action, or stress (e.g., a battle, interrogation, something with lots of cuts, etc.) On the other hand, a slower pace is meant for a more prolonged scene. For example, a confession of love, a death scene, or something with plenty of cathartic release would be stronger with a slower pace. In addition, scenes with a palpable amount of tension are prime for a slower pace (for more spoops). The elevator scene, once again, shows how effective a slow pace can be at enhancing the drama. The various action scenes in the show are really fast, which will make the viewer excited and engaged. Nothing is too boring and too slow, and nothing is hard to keep up with as a result of something being too fast. In my opinion, the pace does succeed in making each respective skit better. Complexity (1.5 out of 2): I'm not sure how to approach this category. On one hand, the story is really simple; it features events from everyday life. On the other hand, the nonsensical twist at the end of each skit makes it so the story is not base and flat. It's a really awkward middle ground that I find difficult to discuss objectively. In other words, it's a simple story with really "complex" elements. I'll just give the show the benefit of the doubt. Plausibility (1.25 out of 2): While it pains me to criticize a show that is almost objectively good in every category, I cannot ignore how unrealistic the story can be at certain points. As mentioned before, the show thrives on its ability to be relatable and nonsensical at the same time. Therefore, it would make sense if one argued that the show is plausible at some points, but not plausible throughout the entirety of the show. For example, most of the interactions between Hakase and Nano can be pretty homely considering their almost familial relationship; however, it is important to note that things such as Sakamoto (the talking cat), the fact that Nano is a robot, and other assorted things all distort the family dynamic that the show creates at times. This isn't saying that either realism or the nonsensical dominate; it essentially reaches a balance where some moments seem more realistic than others. Ending (2 out of 2): It's really hard to judge Nichijou's ending. Spoiler warning: the show ends on a skit. There's no sort of resolution, sad ending, or room for more content. It just ends, which is not a bad thing. The journey that is Nichijou culminates into an ending fit for a show such as this: a static (for the most part) screen with the phrase "what a simpleton." What makes this ending fitting is how random and mysterious it is, which really cements how nonsensical the show is. The mystery around it comes from the fact that it doesn't really refer to any one particular thing; it is just there. This lack of reference leaves its interpretation up to the viewer. Does the phrase refer to a character? Does the phrase refer to the entire show? Or, does the phrase refer to the viewer? I'm one to go with the latter, but that's just me. It's not your typical ending; however, I would argue that it's right for a spontaneous show like Nichijou. Overall rating: 8.75/10 Characters: Presence (1.75 out of 2): For the most part, the cast of Nichijou find themselves involved in some to most of the skits in the show. The main characters are in every episode and the side cast appears every 2-4 episodes. Generally speaking, you see most of the cast in each episode, so there is plenty of variety with each episode. Not really any problems to note aside from that. Personality (1.75 out of 2): Personality is a rather unique thing in Nichijou. The characters are all relatively archetypal to some degree, but they have a sort of nuance that really sets them apart from these archetypes. For example, Mai, a reserved and relatively silent girl, can be rather chaotic at times, which you would not expect from a girl of her temperament. Contrary to her archetype, she seems to revel in chaos, as she behaves in a subversive way. In fact, she occasionally initiates the chaos. In short, she's an enigma because she does things that are far from what a quintessential shy girl does. Misato can also apply in this instance, as she takes the modern tsundere trope to another level. In her case, she is rather harsh toward her love interest, as is typical of tsunderes in anime. However, her denial of affection (i.e., I.I..didn't do this for you) exists behind an incredibly volatile personality. In fact, Nichijou presents this rather regular harsh personality in a distinct way. During moments of irritability or weakness, Misato weaponizes her frustration and conflict within herself in the form of militarized weapons. Simply, she utterly obliterates her crush when her true feelings and her response to those feelings clash. In the end, she is a tsundere through and through (she isn't the only one who succumbs to her archetype in some way, like our loveable slacker Yuuko), but the show's presentation of her character (and the others) in this unique way is a true testament to how deep the characters are (personality-wise). Interaction (2 out of 2): Nichijou is a show that is contingent upon how the characters interact with other characters, with the environment, and with themselves. Generally speaking, comedy is a genre that cannot thrive without a decently sized cast (at least in anime, I cannot think of an animated comedy that features less than 4 characters. In literature, there are exceptions, (Waiting for Godot comes to mind because of its small cast and rather strange comedy), so it would make sense for Nichijou to have a large-enough cast for greater comedic effect (more laughs and a higher overall enjoyment). The cast is rather small compared to, let's say, a typical shounen, but it is large enough to be refreshing in that the viewer is not subjected to similar skits each episode while also making sure the viewer is not overwhelmed. As a result, Nichijou's ability to be funny increases tenfold because Nichijou maintains this balance throughout its 26 episodes. In addition, the school makes for a more intimate setting, which allows the characters to interact in a more genuine way (because they are close friends, so you understand them more, hang out with them more, etc). For example, most of the interactions between Yuuko and Mio seem rather excessive, but once the viewer considers how close they are, they understand that their friendship might excuse some things that they might consider unsightly when done to an acquaintance. The intimacy surrounding this interaction, as well as others found in the show, really brings forth more compassion, comedy, and happiness overall. The more self-reflective moments are effective in making the viewer feel a great sense of endearment. Nano's quest for a normal life is one prime example, as the viewer feels almost obligated to cheer her on after constant attempts at normalcy (much to her chagrin). More specifically, her ability to take care of her home, Hakase, Sakamoto, as well as herself and her friends truly shows her dedication toward her goal to become normal. If only she didn't have a screw loose for most of the show ;) Development (.50 out of 2): While the cast of Nichijou do not fail to make viewers laugh and cry after witnessing their chaos, it is hard for me to really call the characters deep. As aforementioned, the majority of characters in Nichijou are archetypal to some degree, which means that they adhere to common character tropes. This does not necessarily make them flat per say, but the lack of growth across the show's 26 episodes is quite jarring considering what other shows can do in that amount of time. For instance, the main trio of the show (Mio, Yuuko, Mai) are incredibly flat because they almost never deviate from their respective archetypes; Mio is always quick to anger and relatively quirky, Yuuko is always aloof and hard to motivate, and Mai, albeit strange and enigmatic, is always silent and reserved. The lack of depth here is quite astonishing, and pales in comparison to the complex jokes and deep gags that the show is famous for. I will concede that Nano's character arc is incredibly deep; her transformation from a stranger who cannot fit into the current social ecosystem into an ordinary person who can succeed in society regardless of her quirks and flaws was very inspiring and easy to relate to. However, it does not overshadow how flat the rest of the cast is. I would like to note that Nichijou is also episodic, so it is really difficult to make a cast of characters seem round when your plot is not cohesive (which under those circumstances, would allow for characters to grow over time e.g., Kokoro Connect and Fruits Basket). Catharsis (2 out of 2): What can I say? Nichijou's characters are hysterical. Overall, the 26 episode journey was filled with nonsensical twists, extraordinary skits, and a strange vibe that would make any viewer die of laughter while contemplating what just happened in the show. The characters, although flat, fit the show well because they really mesh well together. Mio and Yuuki are essentially polar opposites (Mio is quirky, smart, and quick to anger; Yuuki is aloof, outgoing, and clumsy), so their clashes and battles were a comedic spectacle. Even when they were not butting heads, the situations they got in will leave any viewer with a smile on their face (i.e., that really weird apology scene in class). Mai, due to her shyness and introversion, is really hard to predict, so she really complements the strange aspect of the show. In addition, her dubious nature makes for some funny moments simply because her actions are incomprehensible and downright alien to any normal person. Nano, Hakase, and Sakamoto are funny in a really tender way; they seem like that family that one might see in a sit-com because they are always messing with each other, but in the end really care for and love one another. In the end, it makes for a lovable and hilarious set of characters because they are so relatable, yet surreal enough to make people laugh. The side characters also deserve some credit, as Misato's love story and the clone skits (among other really good skits) are hilarious and fresh takes on school romance and the action genre. Very strong catharsis overall. Overall rating: 8/10 Aesthetics (art style): Removing the general category. Characters (1.5 out of 2.5): Nichijou's cast is somewhat dull when one considers their visual presentation. While one can marvel at how nuanced the detail is in some scenes, the art style of the cast doesn't really stand out outside of these scenes. For example, the main trio are featured in plenty of visually appealing scenes (e.g., the fight scenes, blimp scenes, etc.) However, outside of these scenes, the cast appears rather normal and boring. Simply, the character designs of the characters are incredibly simple and mundane because the emphasis seems to be placed on animating the skits. It's not that the character designs are bad per say; they just seem ubiquitious. Backgrounds (2 out of 2.5): The backgrounds of Nichijou are generally spectacular, especially during the more intense skits. During the tame scenes, the detail put into the backgrounds is still so great that one might find themselves lost in it. In other instances, say the Mai's manga scene, the background adds to the humor through effects like distortion and glare. The heavier scenes are filled with splendor; the colors, line, animation, and overall quality are some of the most beautiful that one might see in anime. One example that will remain vivid in anyone's mind is when Mio freaks out after her manga flies out of her bag. The colorful galaxy behind Yuuko and the black distortion behind Mio are not only beautiful but also fit the respective moods of each character and thus remain faithful to the scene. Overall, the backgrounds, when they aren't just there as a detail for the scene, are an instrumental part in establishing the mood for each skit and add a layer of depth to the already complex aesthetic that Nichijou presents. Outside of that, they just look really good. Animation (2.5 out of 2.5): Nichijou features some of the best animation in the entire medium of anime. Kyoto Animation hits this anime out of the park (as they always do) by exhibiting a clinic in character animation, visual effects, and overall quality. It's rather impossible to think of a scene that seemed jarring, and most to all scenes were at least great in quality (very smooth, engaging, harsh when necessary, just really nice to look at). The scenes that have been mentioned already are all great examples (forgive me, memory fails so I can't remember a different example). Still, perfect animation. Visual effects (2.5 out of 2.5): Much like the animation, the visual effects are absolutely stunning. Copy paste what I said above. Overall rating: 8.5/10 Aesthetics (sound): Voice acting (2.75 out of 3): The VAs staffed for this show were absolutely perfect. The ranges available for each one allowed for each character to show a myriad of moods through their tones. The fried mackerel fight between Mio and Yuuko is a good example of how diverse each VA is, as Yuuko's charismatic and warm tone suddenly becomes very harsh and masculine. Mai's softer voice is executed to perfection, which makes her unpredictable nature all the more hilarious. My only gripe with the voice acting would have to be Hakase; I know she's a child, but she's so obnoxious. Not to use the internet's favorite buzzword, but I cringed every time I heard her voice. It was really jarring. Music (4 out of 4): Nichijou's soundtrack is absolutely magnificent. Aside from its catchy opening, the music is suited to each skit it is a part of. It is a pretty simple soundtrack, but it really accentuates the mood for each scene. The music in the elevator scene really fits because it brings forth a palpable feeling of tension and hysteria. The lighthearted tracks make scenes feel really upbeat and ecstatic. The score is just really good overall, even when compared to shows with more developed and/or expensive scores. Sound effects (3 out of 3): Not much to say. Some animated comedies are known for their wacky sound effects, and Nichijou is no exception. Some of the skits, such as Mai's manga, are really funny simply because the sound effects complement the scene. Some effects, like a drumming sound add emphasis to a visual effect, while louder sounds are used either for comedy's sake (loud can be funny) or intensity's sake (makes a scene seem serious/be serious). Nonetheless, the sound effects are quite effective in achieving these goals. In the scene mentioned earlier, Mio's outbursts are accompanied by beats of a drum, which really make the scene funnier and more whole (compared to a joke with no visual or auditory support, which would probably fall flat for some). Overall rating: 9.75/10 Enjoyment: Personal enjoyment (10 out of 10): It's extremely difficult to criticize a renowned anime such as Nichijou because it is a masterpiece. The jokes are all hilarious, the nonsensicality of the skits make the comedy unique, and the interactions between characters are so unique, yet ordinary enough to stay down-to-earth. The trio's skits were an absolute delight to witness, and the side characters had stories that were just as enthralling. The anime is not perfect due to its flat-ish characters (because of an episodic plot structure) and somewhat obnoxious voice actors, but the flaws are so miniscule that they pale in comparison to the things it does right. It truly is a fantastic comedy slice-of-life anime and it really stands out in anime as a medium. I really enjoyed every episode and felt motivated to watch more and more as time went on (when I had free time). It really is a testament to both the prowess of KyoAni to make an anime and good anime overall. Excellent show. Overall rating: 10/10 Summary: What can I say? I went in expecting a fabulous show, and I came out extremely satisfied. An absolutely memorable experience that revolutionizes the slice-of-life and comedy genres. A true masterpiece with insignificant flaws. Total rating: 9/10 Would I recommend?: Wholeheartedly. A required watch for all anime fans.
# [~~~**No spoilers here, this is an Episodic SOL.**~~~]()
One of the best Surreal "Slice of Life".
[**PREMISE OF THE SHOW:**]()
Nichijou, as the name suggests, is a story about your day to day ordinary life.
Kinda, well there is many insane things happening in the show. From Humanoid robot created by an 8
year old to laser beams shooting from someones mouth.
We follow 5 characters, split to two groups. Yuuko, Mai, and Mio are High School students who have are
just trying to have fun.
There is also Nano and Hakase, a friendly family that does very ordinary and is totally not a lonely
kid with a human robot.
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[**CHARACTERS:**]()
Well I already named the characters earlier but lets go again.
**Yuuko** - The energetic type, though is often seen copying other peoples homework cause she is too
lazy to do it herself.
**Mio** - Calm but sensitive so she sometimes explodes like Mob from Mob Psycho 100. She also does
some fine art, top class. She often needs help and support from others to function properly but also
gives that support to others.
**Mai** - No one truly knows how much power she truly possesses. She is incredibly talented and excels
at nearly everything. She is calm all of the time, and is the most intelligent of the three.
**Nano** - A humanoid robot who is in constant torment due to the big ass key sticking out from her
spine. No matter how many times she begs Hakase to remove it, it doesn't help. Jokes aside, she is a
happy ~~robot~~ girl who really wants to learn and live a normal human life.
**Hakase** - Incredibly intelligent, though she acts her age (8 years old). Always tinkers with Nano
which most of the time leads to disaster.
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[**ART/ANIMATION:**]()
Now this is the most unique and amazing part of Nichijou.
The animation is perfect. The amount of detail and just how fluid it is, its really breath taking.
Normally SOL has average animation, smooth but nothing ground breaking. Well this is on a different
LEVEL. Almost as if the Studio behind it had infinite budget for this series. The art style ties in so
well with the incredible animation as well. Its simple but then it pulls a sneaky on ya and goes full
detail mode. Most often for a joke.
The gifs I used should be enough to show the good art style and incredible animation.
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[**MUSIC:**]()
The OPs and EDs of Nichijou are fantastic, the OPs are really energetic and capture the essence of the
show really well.
The EDs are the opposite, the are much calmer. They show the more ordinary aspect of things, people
walking back from school/work and some people just hanging about.
The OST is quite unique as well, most of the songs are catchy so thats good. They fit the show quite
gucci.
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[**OVERALL OPINION:**]()
In my own opinion this is a must watch for any fan of SOL or Surreal Humour. The animation is
incredible, the characters are interesting and fun, and the skits in the show always made me laugh.
__"I just realized daydreaming is totally free."__ Nichijou is about jokes. Not just superficially since it's a comedy, but the show itself is _about_ how fun it is to tell jokes, especially to your friends. Friendship is another strong theme in the series, and these two combined together make me resonate with Nichijou like very few anime before it. Making my friends laugh is just about the greatest joy life gives me and if you know me at all, you know I'm always trying to crack jokes at any given opportunity. So it's no surprise that Yuuko, Mio, and Mai all came off as extremely relatable characters that I grew to love dearly. Watching them make all of life's awkward situations better/worse for each other with jokes made me miss my old friends in the same way. As a show, it's pretty different in its approach to slice-of-life, somehow having a unique mix between having one-off, disposable skits and a grand over-arching narrative. That narrative being of two groups of people coming together and making one big family. Nano's arc of learning to love herself is also a major focus and seeing these story arcs evolve through a-day-in-the-life-style skits is pretty clever. I think it's brilliant, seeing the characters and their own individual stories develop over the course of all 26 episodes was extremely satisfying. It gave way for lots of unexpected moments too, almost like a game of baseball. I don't need to tell you that Nichijou looks great, too. The art style is very up my alley and the expression of these characters is realized so goddamn well. The budget allocation in this show is almost a joke in and of itself, with most of it seemingly going to these quick outbursts of rage and emotion. It's always hilarious seeing every new way the animators choose to metaphorically represent the character's feelings. Abstraction is Nichijou's expertise, and they really want you to know it. The best part is, despite how exaggerated these sequences are, they still feel true to life. I've been there right where the characters are, and it definitely felt like that. I joked about the budget, but the show always looks fantastic no matter what's happening. Such a treat for the eye. Everything else is spot-on as well. The voice acting being able to match the animation in intensity and verve is extremely impressive and hilarious. The music's great, very fitting of the all the antics going on. Both OPs and every single ED are fantastic as well, some of my favorites in all of anime. And I just gotta say, the show nails it with such a perfect ending. It's incredibly sweet and made my heart grow three times in size. I could watch 5 more seasons of this show and be happy but there's something to be said about the happiness you feel in closure, and Nichijou's final ep couldn't be more perfect in that sense. No complaints about this show. One of my new favorite anime series. The best high-school comedy piece of media out there. A comedic masterpiece that I'll hold close to my heart forever.
Nichjou is a surreal, exaggerated comedy, but I don't think surrealism or exaggeration are what Nichijou is about. Instead I'd say that Nichijou is about giving meaning to the day-to-day. What Nichijou has to say is that, although our small lives might seem meaningless and shallow in comparison to the grand scheme of the world, they still have the same importance as the spectacular, the awesome and the unbelievable. And Nichijou delivers this message in in two main aspects: First, the obvious. Nichijou is Slice of Life comedy in which every day-to-day scenario gets exaggerated to the absurd, elevating the mundane to a new level. This is made using exaggerations in the animations, which is possible thanks to the general art style of the show, because if it had a more detailed look, like other Kyoto Animations shows, such as Hibike! Euphonium, the exaggerations would look out of place and would be incoherent with the tone evoked by the art style. That is why the simple design of the characters fulfills its purpose greatly. Secondly, there is something wrong in what I said. Not all characters in Nichijou are what could be called "normal people". Hakase is a mad scientist, Nano is a literal robot and Sakamoto is a talking cat. But, although the apparent unbelievableness of these characters, they are treated in a normal way. The central theme of Nano's character is how she wants to be a normal girl, because at the end of the day, she acts and thinks like one. Behind the apparent strangeness of Nano there is in fact just a normal person. And through the series, all the characters end up treating her as just that, a girl, a normal person; and the only character that doesn't, her teacher, fails every time she tries to uncover any "secrets" about Nano. Nichijou is presenting these incredible, unbelievable situations and taking them down, and making the viewer realize that these characters are still human. What Nichijou is telling us is that the incredible and amazing people we see are as human as every other mundane citizen, and their lives don't have more meaning that every other person lives, because the meaning of life is not in life itself, but in how you perceive life. What Nichijou is saying is that your life, as meaningless and useless as it may seem, can have the value of the unbelievable. Lastly, I want to remark one element of the series that is more notable in the rewatch. All the gags in Nichijou seem unconnected, but once you have already watched the series once, and kind of know the characters and some events, you can see how some gags foreshadow others, and expose a development in the characters. This development doesn't happen in the main scene, but in the background, and it holds great importance, as it gives the school on Nichijou a real feeling. Like you are not just watching some random characters, but an actual community of humans that interact with each other, being an element that grounds the elevated style of the series. As I have explained how Nichijou perfectly achieves its goal, and, personally, I find its message to be very good, I award this series with a 10 out of 10.
What makes an ordinary life fun and exciting? That is the premise of Nichijou: My Ordinary Life, a comedy that makes the ordinary and mundane seem fun, exciting and wild. My Ordinary Life is base on the manga by the same name by Keiichi Arawi and adapted by Kyoto Animation. The later most known for their Adaptations of Clannad and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya back in the day. Nowadays they are known for there anime being the best looking and having the best work condition. Some say My Ordinary Life can be seen as a spiritual successor to Azumanga Daioh. I remember watching My Ordinary Life years ago and fell in love with it with its over the top humor and almost outright watch it twice back to back. My rewatching of it only reaffirms my love for this anime with a few minor gripes. There is not much of a plot here. Despite that, there are character that have their moments of development. Most noticeably is Nano acceptances of who she is and that it does not matter thanks to Yuuko and her friends. There is Daiku, the president of the Igo-Soccer club who did not know it was real by mistake and try’s to adapt to it. These are just two examples of character changes through out its 26 episode runtime. Also despite the fact there not much in the way of plot, with the anime at least. It is still fairly clear that Yuuko Aioi and Nano Shinonome are suppose to be seen at the protagonists. Well at least the first ending and second opening gives that feeling. A lot of the gags involve Yuuko being the focus in one way or another. Nano feels like she has an arc through out the whole anime. The manga maybe does a better job of it feeling like an assemble of characters Many of the gags hilarious. You have people behaving in a over the top manner in things that supposedly mundane. Their are strange things in this universe such an eight year who suppose to be a genius that made a very human like robot we know as Nano and able to make scarfs to make animals speak our language. There is also Helvetica Standard, a sort of series within a series. My favorite gags to name a few has to be Yuuko trying to order coffee in a place with seemly complex ordering. Mio raging and beating everyone up to avoid people seeing her drawings is also great. These two with my surprise when rewatching this were in the same episode. The skits with the scammer were pretty as well. These are just few examples My Ordinary Life has to offer. While being funny, My Ordinary Life has its share of wholesome and cute moments. Love-Like whole concept is this. Yuuko despite not being the brightest person has her moment with her friends. If anything she is the one that merge the two groups together or her ability to stay friends with Mio and Mai despite their antics. The rock-paper-scissors game which serves as pre-commercial break skits are very cute and funny that ends on a wholesome note. It is kind of a shame it is completely dropped in the later half of the series. The few times they do replace it is something pretty forgettable. As mention early on Kyoto Animation is known for on how good their anime looks and animated. Cannot say I like everything they have produced. If anything they been more miss than anything if you ask me. But I will not deny their anime do look really good and animate well. The animation in Nichijou really know on how to convey its more chaotic energy when the scenes are being tense to its more calmer moments. The art style also lends it self well with its tone. If I had to give a complains is that few of the gags can out stay their welcome. The most notable being the teacher crushing on his co-worker. They tend to last longer than they should. Also the girl with the missiles and the guy who rides a goat also drag on after a while. It starts out funny without a doubt and it still was at the end. The gag really does not change much till the very end. It is very likely to be subtle when it stops fairly quick. My Ordinary Life was a fantastic comedy I did not regret rewatching and still highly recommend it if your looking for a pure comedy. It a show that tells even the mundane can be exciting if you find joy in it. It gave many laugh out loud moments with me. I feel satisfied with it despite there is like three to four volumes left and plus other things the anime cut. Feel no need for a second season or go ready the manga despite the what they might of wanted me to do in the later. My Ordinary Life is something I am surely going to watch again someday and will still remember some of its more wilder moments.
Ah Nichijou, an anime that is held most sacred in the west. Not only is it the most sacred anime, it is also the funniest thing to ever exist. Despite this show being so sacred and supposedly hilarious, I never laughed a single time while watching it and I couldn’t have grinned more than once. Nichijou was a complete failure in Japan only having become popular in the English speaking world. The anime revolves around a group of schoolgirls and their life and the people around them. These characters are completely obnoxious, they scream at the most mundane things. Indeed that would be the joke but that joke isn’t even funny. Most jokes in the show are completely stretched out before the punchline, then when the punchline hits it’s completely unfunny and awkward. The show also uses many Japanese puns which don't even translate over to English! How can I laugh at a joke I can’t understand? The Japanese, who could understand these jokes, didn't even find them funny. Slapstick gags are also used quite frequently, gags that were considered old in the days of silent film. All of these factors make the show a complete mess. It’s just bad joke, after bad joke, after bad joke. Just 26 episodes of failure. The show is basically just a collection of random skits. Which there is really nothing wrong with. It’s just the fact that these skits are so poorly executed and always fall flat on their faces. Here are a few examples of the show's most funny and glorious jokes and gags. An anime girl pulling out a gun and shooting people (who would ever expect a cute anime girl to do something so violent!?!?!), the backstory to how the main character got her hairpins (a joke that goes on for 5 minutes too long), and the professor being a brat and crying about something (easily one of the worst characters in the show). Many people would call this show cute and of course things that are cute can never, under any circumstance, be terrible. While the show may be cute at times, that doesn’t make up for every single unfunny joke and bland character. In fact the cuteness can just make the characters more annoying. On the other hand the openings were pretty good and the animation in the show was great at times. I still didn’t like the art style though. Also I hated when the characters' mouths would appear at the side of their face. If you want to watch an anime where a bunch of unfunny random bullshit happens then this is the anime for you. In all seriousness, don’t waste your time with Nichijou. There is a plethora of comedic schoolgirl anime and I'm positive that many are better than this. A comedy’s main job is to make you laugh and there is nothing worse than one that can’t. img220(https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/710958967542775971/852629735779074118/IMG_4727.jpg)
# __~~~ Nichijō~~~__ ------- Nichijou is based on a manga with the same name and it is difficult to explain it in few words. The format of this anime is based on a compilation of shorts put together to make a whole 20 minutes episode. The main characters of these anime seem to be common high school girls who live a normal life just like any other slice of life anime; however, these girls are anything but normal and that is the core of their simple but amazing humor. This anime does not really have a main plot but it constantly appeals to get the spectators into the little concerns of the girls. In this review, I want to write and point out aspects as characters, humor, style, and dubbing (In case there is anyone interested in it). ~~~__Characters__~~~ In this section, I am going to point out the most outstanding characteristics of the protagonists. __ Yuuko Aioi__ ~~~img220(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/nichijou/images/2/2d/Yuuko_Aioi.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20161031182651&path-prefix=es)~~~ Yuuko is the common clumsy girl who always forgets anything and everything, she is most of the times willful, positive and funny by herself. This character, like the other ones, is unique in her group and outstands because of the things she says or does. Also, she reminds me of other tomboy girls like Ritsu from K-On! and Kyouko from Yuru Yuri. ~!She would also help Mio draw her manga or get fun with Hakase in her place.!~ __Mio Nanagohara__ ~~~img220(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/nichijou/images/8/86/8d3eca570204fc213d78444e4ba0ac63.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/340?cb=20181218205628&path-prefix=es)~~~ Mio is a short talented girl who does her homework and helps her friends who do not do it. At first impressions, she would seem like an average high schooler but that would not last long because of the fact she draws really great. ~!What she likes drawing the most are ecchi and yaoi, she's got lots of problems because of these particular likings.!~ She is usually acting normally but sometimes her friends get her in the most bizarre situations. Mio is not particularly the funniest of the girls but her "normality" could give the group both heartwarming and funny moments. __Mai Minakami__ ~~~img220(https://www.anime-planet.com/images/characters/mai-minakami-23716.jpg)~~~ Mai... She is a shy serious girl who seldom changes her expression. She has a particular hobby consisting of making art on wood; nevertheless, not normal artwork but something else. ~!A kind of deity!~ Her seriousness, combined with her normal reactions to the weird things the girls come up with, make her a fun and cute character. __Nano Shinonome__ ~~~img220(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/70/f5/73/70f5736e49c411b068ca8cf25bfa8472.gif)~~~ -- Can a robot be so sentimental and give a relaxing aura? -- Why not? It is Nichijou! Nano is both the most normal and the rarest girl of her group of friends. Even though she is a robot, she manages to make friends with who else if not the weirdest cute girls? When she first appears, she seems to face a particular problem, it is a sentimental and characteristic point of the character introduced in a fun way. Nano is intelligent not only because of being a robot but also for being capable of taking care of her creator. She is willful and sometimes naive. ~~~__Humor __~~~ Nichijou's, as I previously said, is simple but also original and catchy. It demonstrates that you do not need to be either explicit or silly to have a fun time. Many of the jokes of Nichijou are centered on the weird moments that the girls go through but also the life of side characters. The format of this anime, which each episode uses to be divided into shorts, makes it easy to watch and it does not get you bored because of the constant, but the soft atmosphere changes. If I could compare the format of this anime with another one, it would be Azumanga Daioh. This may not be the best example, but it is what is most similar to what I have watched so far. ~~~__Artstyle__~~~ I personally loved the drawing and animation of this anime because of the soft colors and the design of the characters. Kyoto Animation did a great work with both the softness and colors of this anime, thus it is warm without being dark; indeed, it is just the contrary of it. ~~~__Dubbling__~~~ The Japanese dubbing of this anime is average, and with this, I mean good enough, as expected. On the other hand, this English dubbing is really great in comparison to many other animes. I watched 1/3 of Nichijou in Japanese and the other 2/3 in English dub. Indeed, I did not expect much from English dubbing and I am not into it, I am not a native English speaker so I wanted to give it a try and practice. However, I got in love with the quality of the dubbing, the accent is so understandable that I did not need to repeat any part at all (I want to recall that I am not a native English speaker), and that was what I was worried about. It sounds great and the voice actors fit their characters, especially certain black cat. ~~~img220(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/94/20/ae/9420aee7a4367365afa4041758286a2c.jpg)~~~ Wrapping it up, I truly would like to encourage you to watch this anime, I am pretty sure you are not going to regret watching it and you will laugh in every episode you finish. Give it a try and tell by yourselves that is a great KyoAni artwork. Also, tell me if you liked it. __IMPORTANT:__~! This is a re-upload of a review that I wrote in an account I no longer use. I made sure of deleting the original one in the account I had it in so that this wouldn't be self-plagiarism and moderators marked it as such.!~
__TLDR__ Anime doesn't always have to be flashy or brimming with material to stimulate the audience. Sometimes it's about the little things, the everyday conversations or quirks characters have. The slightest movement or audio queue that characters are associated with. This is something Nichijou has mastered. Whether it's a stupid ass conversation that has no meaning Or a skit I don't understand at all, Nichijou never failed to make me feel cozy and entertained for 20 straight minutes every time I put it on. Because at the end of the day, we are humans going through our everyday ordinary lives. __Story - Above Average__ A slice of life already has a disadvantage when it comes to the story department because, well, there usually is no story, lol. Nichijou is no exception and mainly focuses on character interactions/comedic skits to carry their story. In a typical episode, we get a few skits from the trio of Yuko, Mio, and Mai, as well as some moments from the professor and Nano. In the middle of all this chaos, they add some side stories like "Helvetica Standard" that usually don't make sense to me, but I love it anyway, haha. The over-dramatic comedy works well and introduces so many wholesome, funny moments that gradually make you love these characters. Even though there was no "clear end goal," I always looked forward to watching two episodes a night just to see the character's antics and how ridiculous it would be. During the end of the 24 episode masterpiece, we actually got some development with Nano that portrayed light themes. For the entire anime, Nano was bothered by the key on her back. She wanted to fit in as an ordinary teenage girl but found the key to cause unwanted attention. During the climax of this situation, Nano realized that this key makes her special and unique. She shouldn't try to fit in but be herself. The people who genuinely care for her, like Yuko and the professor, won't be bothered by something so insignificant. Nano then told the professor she prefers to keep the key even though the professor found the solution to remove it. I thought this wholesome moment was great; it blended nicely with the message of Nichijou and was an excellent addition to the story. __Art - Great __ The animation is some of the best I've seen PERIOD. What amazes me is Nichijou is a slice of life but maintains high-quality animation and visuals in each episode. Most of the skits they do require little "high production" level animation, but in certain scenes like the arm wrestling one or when the principal suplexes the deer, Nichijou just pulls S tier quality out of nowhere. The only other show to do this would be Dragon Maid, and I'm pretty sure those people also worked on Nichijou. In addition to the stunning animation, I think the basic/simple art style works well with the comedy. The overdramatic gags they use wouldn't work well with a super realistic design and color palette, but because they use this almost "cartoonish" style, it adds to the humor. __Sound - Great__ Once again, another part of Nichijou that is EXCELLENT. The OSTs are cozy, upbeat, and played so often that they become a part of the show. It creates its own identity, and I won't forget these tracks like half of these other cliche anime. Along with the OSTs, we have the stellar voice acting. I think a lot of the comedic delivery can be credited to this aspect, and if you watched the show, you'd know what I mean. __Characters - Almost Perfect__ In most cases, characters are the best part of a SOL, and Nichijou is no exception. There are probably 4-5 characters in this show who I would consider A tier which is abnormal for any anime. I really wanted to put this category under "perfect," but it's hard because of the genre it's in. Just know that each and every character are written in a way that contributes to my enjoyment of this masterpiece. Yuuko and Mio - The main duo of the series. I love their dynamic and how they actually feel like best friends. It's authentic, entertaining, and wholesome. There were tons of moments where these two were bickering at each other, with my favorite being the manga skit. Yukko messed up Mios panel and spent half the episode trying to figure out how to fix it, haha. Once Mio found out, she RIPPED into him, which was hilarious. Mai - One of the most unique characters in the show. Mai is a part of the main trio but is shy and reserved. In most scenes, she doesn't speak but is a part of most of the gags. Because of her lack of speech, scenes where she does talk, pays off a lot. In the rare instance, Mai takes out her buddha statue or is surprisingly interested in something it is excellent and amusing. My favorite scene of her was when she came over to the professor's house and INSTANTLY took out the buddha statue lmao. I love how she uses this object as a token of friendship. Nano and Sakamoto - The support of the best character in the show. Sakamoto is a grumpy old cat on the surface, but once you come to understand Nichijou, you can tell he genuinely cares for these two individuals. He is involved in a bunch of mischief with the professor, and I love him. Nano, on the other hand, is probably the deepest character in the show. As I mentioned above, she just wants to live a normal girl life but constantly gets sucked into the professor's silliness. The Professor - THE FUCKING GOAT OF THIS SHOW. The professor was my favorite aspect of Nichijou and is what made this show special for me. Her personality is filled with character. Sometimes she acts like a brat, while she can be caring or even passionate in other moments. Her dynamic with Sakamoto and Nano was fantastic, and they really made you feel a part of the family. Sakurai - My second favorite character of the show!! I love her nervous personality. The little sound effects she does were super cute, as well as her voice actor to complement this appeal. I adored seeing her muster up courage to tell students not to do things, and I wish she would have gotten together with that teacher! (Maybe it happens in the manga idk) Sasahara - The fucking chad of the show. Sasahara was brought up from a family of farmers but, for some reason, thinks he is royalty, lmao. This gag was amusing, and every time he came on screen, I couldn't help but think how silly it was. I mean, he rides a goat to school, for crying out loud!! __Positives__ The comedy is fantastic. Some shows I've seen, like Grand Blue, rely on the same gag over and over, but Nichijou utilizes its surroundings and characters to make the most out of the situation. Whether it's an over-dramatic action, voice actor, or visual, Nichijou always brings something to the table to keep each skit fresh and funny. They put A TON of effort into this show, and it didn't go unappreciated. The show is a fucking vibe. I PROMISE you if you stick to 1-2 episodes a day, maybe late at night, it will serve as a chill show you can unwind on before bed. The character's visuals and aesthetic will keep you cozy, and before you know it, you will fall in love with these characters just doing dumb shit. __Negatives__ There is only one negative in Nichijou, and it's the fact that it's a slice of life. For me personally, I can never binge "episodic" anime. If there is no end goal or overarching plot, I get burnt out on the main appeal (usually character interactions or comedy) quickly. This means I could only watch 1-2 episodes of Nichijou a night which is great because I got to enjoy it that much more, haha. __ Conclusion__ What A fucking show! It's not often you find anime with this much passion, creativity, and fun poured into it. I truly enjoyed watching Nichijou every night with my friends, and it will be a fan favorite for a long time. From the excellent cast to the genius dialogue, Nichijou never failed to make me laugh at least once per episode. Sometimes you don't need an over-the-top plot or flashy fight. It's about the little things in our ordinary life.
~~~_The ordinary life of the peculiar students from class 1-Q and their odd acquaintances._~~~
Every time I sit down to write a review, I am reminded of my admiration for people who do this
professionally, particularly for something as difficult to sum up as _Nichijou._
Minha nota para esse anime: __7,5 ★__ O que é levado em consideração: ◈ História: (2 /3 pontos) ▫ Ritmo apresentado ✔✔ ▫ Consistência / sem furos de roteiro ✔ ▫ Lore bem apresentado ✔ ~~▫ Boa Lore~~ ~~▫ Complexidade~~ ~~▫ Enrolação (recapitulações desnecessárias...)~~ ▫ Desenvolvimento dos personagens ✔ ▫ Desenvolvimento das relações // romance ❌ ~~▫ Plost twist~~ ~~▫ Bom final~~ ◈ Animação/produção: (2,5 /2,5 pontos) ▫ Estilo de Arte (traçado dos personagens, ambientação) ✔✔ ▫ 3D/CGI ✔✔ ▫ Fluidez ✔✔ ▫ Trilha sonora (músicas boas nos momentos perfeitos) ✔✔ ▫ Direção (consistência na animação e transmitir suas emoções) ✔✔ ▫ Primeiras impressões ✔✔ ~~▫ "assistível" (sem picos de partes boas e partes chatas são pontos negativos)~~ ◈ Material: (0,5 /1,5 ponto) ▫ Quantidades de Ecchis ✔ ▫ Boa openning ✔✔ ▫ Quantidade de temporadas e eps ❌ ▫ Quantidade de material ❌ ▫ Adaptação do mangá ✔ ◈ Características: (2,5 /3 pontos) ▫ Comédias (quantidade e qualidade das piadas) ✔✔ ▫ Ação (qualidade das lutas etc) ✔ ▫ Drama (complexidade e mistério da história) ✔ ▫ Romance (construção e evolução dos personagens) ❌ ▫ Slice of Life (bastante peculiar apresenta a vida dos personagens) ✔✔ Sobre o anime: Nichijou é uma série de mangá escrita e ilustrada por Arawi Keiichi. A série é lançada na revista Shōnen Ace, da Kadokawa Shoten, desde dezembro de 2006, com seis volumes lançados em tankōbon até agora. Uma adaptação da série para anime feita pela Kyoto Animation foi exibida no Japão em 2011. Uma série de anime baseada na história original produzida pela Kyoto Animation, com direção de Tatsuya Ishihara foi anunciada em 2011. Anteriormente à estreia da série na TV japonesa, em 12 de março de 2011 junto do sexto volume do mangá, foi lançado um OVA, Nichijou Episódio 0. Em 2 de abril, o anime foi exibido pela primeira vez, na TV Aichi. O anime exibe aleatoriamente partes do mangá, centradas tanto no cotidiano do colégio e seus estudantes quanto no Laboratório Shinonome. O anime também mostra uma pequena história chamada Helvetica Standard, que seria um mangá lido por alguns dos personagens. Também há em cada episódio uma pequena parte chamada Hitokoto Wado Kotoba, onde curtas frases são apresentadas. __Minha opinião sobre a obra:__ Para quem gosta de animes leves, curtos e já finalizados, Nichijou é uma ótima opção. Lançado em 2011, ela tem duas temporadas, contabilizando 26 episódios, conta a história de… Bom, não tem muito como dizer quem seria o protagonista. E isso é maravilhoso nesse anime, ele dá destaque à cada personagem de forma igual. O anime fala sobre o cotidiano de crianças em uma escola na cidade Tokisadame e no Laboratório Shinonome. Temas como amizade e amor sempre estão em foco. Mas não existe uma história concreta. O que se passa são alguns acontecimentos totalmente absurdos que muitas vezes é necessário pausar o episódio para entender o que aconteceu. Os episódios são um compilado de histórias curtas, que em algumas vezes não tem segmento. Então é perfeita pra você ver sem compromisso. (E vá por mim, você vai preferir assistir sem pressa, pois quando terminar vai querer reassistir pra suprir a falta).
This show is like if there was a 3-hour action movie about filling out your tax return. Over the 24-ish episodes of Nichijou our main cast accomplishes next to nothing while the animators blow their budget every few frames making their boring daily routines look like a shounen finale. Normally this tryhard brand of humor would suck and not be funny, but the sheer amount of resources dumped into giving this show its relentless energy transforms this cheap formula into comedy gold. What really helps is that this show is dumb and it knows it. Don't come here expecting a plot, a theme, or a deeper meaning. All the diehards in the reviews waxing poetic about slice of life tropes are just trying to justify having rewatched this show 50 times. Honestly, the best way to experience this show (and the way most people discover it) is through YouTube clips. Treat it like Family Guy Funny Moments, except the moments are actually funny. Watch a few a day, or binge them all! While every clip is a riot, for those of us watching the show in full, the joke barrages you see in the clips are balanced out by calmer, more subtly amusing sequences. I remember one scene where Yuuko, Mio, and Mai are at a set of stairs, playing a game where you say a word, and however many syllables are in that word is the amount of steps you go up. Mio goes first: pi-n-e-ap-pl-e. 6 steps. Yuuko goes next. She gets two syllables in before realizing that she totally screwed herself. She pauses, then does what any of us would do and starts adding random crap onto the end of the word. Mio's like "no you can't do that" and Yuuko's all like "uh, you didn't say I can't" and then they're both like "Mai, settle this argument for us" and she just shrugs so they just blankly stare back at her. Mai's up next. She gets a few in, then she keeps going. One after another, robotically half-singing a major scale, Mio and Yuuko stare stunned back at her. She caps it off with a "to" on the top step, at the top of the scale, just as the background music hits its last note. "The Incantation of Resurrection". Later, we find out that it's just a cheat code from some NES game. You can watch the clip on YouTube, look up "nichijou stairs game". It's got just under 1000 views, other clips have a few million. Not sure why I remember it, but it's stuck with me. Just like in real life, it's the little things that mean the most. The reason so many people connect so strongly to this stupid show is that it comes the closest to capturing the simple pleasure of everyday life. The emotional highs and lows, the overreactions and underreactions, the irony and accidental symbolism of random events. Life has no plot, no theme, no deeper meaning, but we find these things anyway. As the story of our life goes by, as days, indistinguishable, bleed into years, we still find excitement in the everyday. Nichijou. Overall, funny show, everyone's funny except the cat, everyone agrees that the cat is not funny, when he appears on screen make sure to NOT laugh
# ~~~Nichijou is chaotic and I like it~~~ The anime of Nichijou as it name says "Daily Life" is just a simple anime about three girls living a normal daily life. Or that is what you think until you start watching this series and you find a lot of crazy, random and funny things happening at the same time that are everything except normal. Before starting there might be spoilers in this review, even though this anime doens't have any serious story. You can continue if you want. ~~~img500(https://akinoanime.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/295410-nichijou.jpg?w=1200)~~~ --- # ~~~---Story---~~~ Nichijou is an anime which even if it doesn't have any main plot line it really manages to have an interesting way for telling the bizarre situations of their "daily life" in which the main characters are into. Is amazing how even the most simple situation can be transformed into the most dramatic event of the anime, finding the joy in every little bit of something that is happening around them. No matter if the situation is the most basic and daily thing like being stuck on an elevator, this anime manages to make those situation into the most exaggerated thing of all the world. Maybe you might see your school director fighting a reindeer and almost losing to it, maybe you find a talking cat that is more intelligent than both of it owners, or maybe your are just having a chaotic day with your friends in a lake, I dunno is just a daily life in here. ~~~img450(https://i.gifer.com/PfYC.gif)~~~ --- # ~~~---Art & Animation---~~~ Kyoto Animation managed to make the art and animation in this show to be the best of the best in their own way, it really complements adding a big dramatic effect in almost everything that is happening during the show. Another great point is how they even change the artstyle during the situations adding more feeling into it, and helping it to make it even more funnier. ~~~img450(https://c.tenor.com/o7NIfGL0cDYAAAAd/nichijou.gif)~~~ --- # ~~~---Characters---~~~ In this anime almost all the characters are just chaotic in the good way, they are enjoyable funny and they are just living in their "normal and daily life". The characters just add something of theirselves into every situation that is happening around them. ~~~img450(https://pm1.narvii.com/6338/ce3286dcd65a464c761fb1a571bbd2bd64d968fb_hq.jpg)~~~ --- # ~~~---Conclusion---~~~ I could say that this is one of those comedy animes that is a must watch, since almost all of it is perfect. The characters, the animation, and the artstyle is something that is great to watch during all the anime. --- #~~~---Small Note---~~~ Well this is my second review in the platform, and as I said in the previous one there might be some errors in the structure or grammar, but well at least I tried my best.
TLDR at the end. _Selamat pagi!!!_ Tophbbq, a prominent smash bros melee commentator, rated Nichijou as one of his favorite anime of all time. On his recommendation, I ended up watching it, and I'm super happy I did. __Nichijou has become an instant favorite.__ The first episode really caught me off guard with its goofiness. When I started watching I thought it would be just another slice-of-life anime. It’s definitely not. I don’t frequently review shows/anime so I’m having trouble putting it into words but: the series just felt so _nostalgic_. __Even as a first-time viewer I felt that happy/warm feeling that I can only call nostalgia.__ I can’t think of any other similar anime I have watched that might be a reason for this either. __The animation here is top notch__, and one of the selling points for sure. The only recycled animations (as far as I could tell) were often for comedic effect and didn’t feel lazy. You can tell they put a lot of effort in. ~~~img420(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/CheeryActualAsianlion-size_restricted.gif)~~~ #~~~ _light spoilers below_~~~ I'm not sure if these qualify as spoilers, but better safe than sorry lol You can tell __the author, Keiichi Arawi, is very clever and wise__- there is a lot of meaning hidden behind some of the cute jokes, and sometimes there is just straight up life advice. I believe the overall message they were trying to get across is that of __embracing who you are and learning to look past that (through Nano).__ You see bits of it here and there, and it cumulates in that beautiful last episode, where she embraces the key on her back. As a professional pessimist and disbeliever- I don’t really see a point to life. I liked that the series didn’t try to put some cheesy spin on the “moral of the story” and instead tried to show __the beauty in life as it is.__ I particularly felt this way during the mini cutscenes that showed random mundane things like a convenient store shelf, or an empty office desk. __It’s kinda like taking a step back and enjoying the moment- strangely like meditation.__ By the end of the series I found myself wanting to be more like Yukko lol. She is so carefree while also being considerate and kind. Sakamoto was a close second favorite. At first, I felt he was a bit out of place in the series, but he really grew on me as the show went on. Honestly, they were all great, and I will definitely be rewatching this series in the future. ~~~img420(https://thumbs.gfycat.com/AdventurousShallowAmurstarfish-max-1mb.gif)~~~ # __TLDR: I love this anime, 10/10, excellent animation and music, hilarious characters, will DEFINITELY take a look at the manga!!__ Also, this was my first time writing a review... I think I will do more!
We all have experiences in life that we've shared together; something everyone's done. Whether that's having a secret exposed, feeling embarrassed, a dedication to something that you love, or even just the quiet, lovely moments that only you and your friends really cherish, it's all of a feeling we can relate to. Keiichi Arawi's _Nichijou - My Ordinary Life _ takes those experiences we all know and remember, and injects quite possibly the most exaggerated dramatization of what the experiences, no matter how large or small, feel to us in our head. And I think _that_, in its entirety, is where the magic lies in this anime. ~~~img1000(https://anibproductions.files.wordpress.com/2018/01/screen-shot-2018-01-29-at-1-00-52-pm.png?w=1018)~~~ _Nichijou_ involves the everyday lives of three high school girls, and the interactions they hold in their high school and outside of class, as well as an intertwining story of a small girl, who has built a human-robot to take care of her, along with a talking pet cat for company. While, on paper, it could seem very bland, that's where the magic happens. While, yes, there's no long overarching plot like in your everyday shounen anime, each and every small section of comedy and relatable experiences gets their point across, and makes you want more and more. As per a lot of my anime introductions, I watched _Nichijou_ with my roommate in the summer of 2018. In an August filled with watching her play _Undertale_, we spent the next two days eating Wendy's salads and watching this beautiful masterpiece of an anime. I remember that there were so many relatable, and hilarious scenes that made us both laugh so hard, that we had to pause the episode multiple times to catch our breaths and wipe away tears. Scenes such as: - Dropping your camping dinner, and trying to hide the fact you majorly screwed up. ~~~img500(https://media.tenor.com/ZErl-2ZkG0IAAAAd/anime-nichijou.gif)~~~ - Dropping your favorite food on the dirty school floor, and your entire world goes in slow motion. ~~~img500(https://i.makeagif.com/media/10-08-2015/W4a2-q.gif)~~~ - Accidentally pushing the wrong end on a mechanical pencil, and absolutely _screaming_. ~~~img500(https://media.tenor.com/g-xYUYwqUXgAAAAC/pen-stab-nichijou.gif)~~~ - Losing your wallet at the fair, and having to _pretend_ you're still having fun. ~~~img500(https://i.makeagif.com/media/3-07-2015/i5tffk.gif)~~~ - Having your friend find out you draw yaoi- ~~~img500(https://media.tenor.com/v0Hh259yKp8AAAAd/nichijou-anime.gif)~~~ It's these small moments when it's very refreshing to watch an anime just for a good laugh, and you realize that there are no big plot points, no reason to turn your mind on and remember anything - because we've subconsciously remembered all these feelings from our pasts, so we can just turn our brains off, react, relate, and laugh. In terms of characters, I couldn't love them more. The three main girls of the story are fantastic, relatable, and funny. There's something very refreshing in an anime where the characters are so vibrant that they themselves can carry the show to extraordinary levels without the help of really anything else - in my personal opinion. In my view, besides the humor in relation to the situations, you watch this show for the vast display of characters. Yuuko is a very energetic girl, who loves cracking jokes and bugging people, which can sometimes be her downfall. Her overreactions to everything were one of the main selling points for me, to be honest. They're relatable to an almost creepy level to what we all feel inside in the moment, and sometimes even how we _wish_ we could express ourselves realistically. ~~~img400(https://i1.sndcdn.com/artworks-000450962394-1wlma5-t500x500.jpg)~~~ Mio is the most down-to-earth of the trio, but she's also very cheerful a lot of the time. She's usually the receiver of Yuuko's energy and the two clash, but she would be considered "the mom" of the group. She has a hobby for drawing BL - or, in some cases, straight-up yaoi -, which is the main source of conflict of her character, when people - whether cops, her friends, or teachers may accidentally see them. ~~~img400(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d7/e1/75/d7e175a447151690f5538ebb8f7b3a38.jpg)~~~ The last, and my personal favorite member of the trio, is Mai. Mai is basically, what you would call a troll. She's a very expressionless, speaking in a monotone voice, and quiet girl. She's always around to troll the others, whether it's having the only source of food at the camping trip and eating it all in front of them, or challenging Yuuko to a full day where Yuuko can't point out things Mai is doing wrong, so Mai takes it to the extreme to do all sorts of things that bother her (i.e., wearing glasses over contacts). ~~~img400(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/S/pv-target-images/c3e78ae0b7a66fac1856916e14615b16a2d5cd394bd46453145fcbd6f9d90ae3.png)~~~ Visually, and soundtrack-wise, it's a very... simple expression. It's not a very detailed work in its artwork or music, but I think that that's the style that works with what the theme is going for. Simple, everyday experiences require simple drawings that really hit home. Now, there _are_ really detailed and visually beautiful moments, but it's not something like watching, say, [_Akira_ ](https://anilist.co/anime/47/Akira/)or [_Mob Psycho 100_](https://anilist.co/anime/21507/Mob-Psycho-100/), or nothing soundtrack-wise like, for example, the various works of a composer like Shiro Sagisu or Tsutomu Kamishiro. However, it gets the job done very well and you'll appreciate the work more with it rather than without for sure. The voice acting in this show, however, is fantastic. The expression in each and every character's voice clearly shows, and you can tell the voice actresses were having a lot of fun adding so much depth and personal expression to their craft. When a character screams or gasps, the over-dramatization of them just adds to the unique experience of this show, and since the characters are the main highlights, I think each and everyone needs to have their own attention in the spotlight so they can show their craft, which they do. All in all, the August of 2018 showed me an anime that will forever be my most beloved comedy series of all time. It showed me that even the smallest moments of life, which may seem insignificant, are also very important, and hold lots of memories. They can be laughed at later on, and are experienced by everyone. It's the little things that make life worth experiencing, and if you have friends to share those experiences with, you may just end up laughing about them later. ~~~img500(https://media.tenor.com/sfc74M7u7qkAAAAd/nichijou-laughing.gif)~~~
Background: ___ This is the first KyoAni project i've ever watched Apparently the manga never ended, IT'S STILL GOING ON, WHY IS IT SO RADIO SILENT? anyway, getting a little bit sidetracked, but i really wanted to get my first impressions of KyoAni with a BANG!, and i feel like this is the first show to start with. ___ Animation: img20(https://i.postimg.cc/C5KsRgq9/P-rank.png) ___ The most Perfect of Perfection, the Magnum Opus that puts all SOLs into shame. [Like a certain other show i loved dearly, ](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1942683/) Nichijou REALLY shines in the animation department This feels like it was released in today, __YET IT WAS RELEASED IN 2011!__ it was way ahead of its time, and i'm really glad i watched it. There is no other anime that would make me laugh THIS HARD, __EVER!__ img1000(https://i.gifer.com/RYdu.gif) It really has its own style and i think even decades later people will still talk about Nichijou, BECAUSE of the animation alone. ___ Characters: img20(https://i.postimg.cc/ZKCLZJZd/S-rank.png) ___ A hilariously exhilarating cast of characters that have their own separate personalities and all together, combined into a comedic experience like no other. Let's start with the Main 3, Yuuko, Mio, Mai. Yuuko: Introduced the earliest in the series, and likes to copy other people's work, and overall is pretty dumb in her studies, every single "accident" she had is always exciting to see the animators turn that simple mistake into pure comedy. Mio: the Second character in the series, most notably likes to draw Boy's Love comics (and i really like the one scene where Mio was quite nervous when she said she will become an artist), and her drawing aspect is the main focus for her character, and every time Mio fails to keep the panels a secret, **OOOOOOH BOY!** [it's a thing of beauty to watch it unfold.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z30Y572EmCk) Mai: A little bit boring in comparison to the first two, but still has a lot of charm, [this scene](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0ELRW7m9Bg) is what encapsulates her personality, quite silent, and always quite gifted at school. She is by far the most "normal" person in this entire chaotic mosh pit of a series and that retrospect, i really liked her. She's trolls everyone, yet the calmest. img1000(https://i.gifer.com/CLLE.gif) ___ The Next 3 are introduced about 3-6 episodes later on in the series, with Sakamoto being the Latest. Nano: A robot that perfectly mimics the personality of a real human, constructed by the Professor, she in my opinion didn't really seem all that prominent, it is only until the times where Nano's times at school is where she shines. She has a lot of chemistry with the aforementioned main 3, and even had a party together. The Professor: a little bit more a side character than a main one, does toy with Nano a lot though, in the end though, she gave Nano a present. What makes them really special is the 10-12 second cuts, it mostly is Rock Paper Scissors, but **it's different every time**, you don't get the same experience if you meet them, and it's always unique, there would times where Nano's hand malfunctioned when she played Rock, or (in this gif) playing Shark instead of Rock. img1000(https://i.gifer.com/HN0o.gif) Sakamoto: __MAN!__, I've never seen a talking cat that is this charming, SINCE LIKE FOREVER!, it's like the cat's personality changed when Professor gave him the type, he plays like an actual human and in some scenes, he's always is surreal, especially when the Main 3 went to Professor's house, as she wants Sakamoto to make cat noises even though HE CAN'T! __It's NOT just the 6 however.__ ___ There are a lot of other characters in this show that have their own kinds of charm, but i will cover some of the notable ones: Misato, and Kojiro, their dynamic is actually my favorite part of this show. EVERY time Masato pulls a weapon for absolutely no reason other than wanting Kojiro to listen is a piece of comedy that very few anime possess. Her SHEER Tsundere-ness is what makes the bond so great in my opinion. img1000(https://i.gifer.com/3BuV.gif) Next up is Izumi, despite being a teacher, she is actually REALLY shy for some reason, although the principal OF THIS ENTIRE SCHOOL, she tries to enforce the rules but never truly succeeded. Yoshino is also a quite funny as well, all of the pranks she played on Mio are always well thought out and serve to make the whole entire sibling relationship of Mio, so much better. Last is Haruna, most famous for her "EHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH?" img1000(https://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/34600000/stunned-haruna-annaka-34632768-1280-718.jpg) ___ Story: img20(https://i.postimg.cc/t46tZDsR/B-rank.png) ___ It's nothing too special, you're watching this show for laughter anyway ALTHOUGH there are some depth here and there, it isn't supposed to be story-driven. The Pacing, though really fast, stays consistent throughout the run time, and it doesn't slow down even for a milisecond. ___ Overall thoughts ___ If you want the most amount of laughter you will get probably in your entire life, __GO WATCH THIS!__ __IT'S SERIOUSLY THAT GOOD AND I CAN'T STOP PRAISING IT!__
# Nichijou _"The ordinary days that we live in may be a series of miracles.”_ There is no one way to describe what this anime is so I’ll try to dissect it This anime was one that I took quite the risk in watching because I thought "oh look funny anime with a funny soundtrack that I remember hearing on a funny YouTuber channel," but then I watched more and more of it and suddenly I was enthralled in it’s __silly gimmick__ . it’s like a collection of scenes and bits and gags which like any comedic show some hit and some make me Laugh my head off. sometimes these gags have an overarching story and sometimes they appear in different episodes which is what I found endearing The show to me is a beautiful __shitpost __with characters and most especially background music that always puts a smile on my face because it just sucks me into the slice of life of what the anime tries to portray Going to characters, all the characters have a run-in dynamic that just colors the world too neatly. The first few episodes focus mainly on two different sets of characters which was nice but then they end up slowly but surely interacting and mixing making the world ever so vibrant. My favorite character was __Nano Shinonome __Who at times was the character who felt like the MC due to how they have the staple hopes, desires, and struggles. Another aspect of Nichijou is undoubtedly the way the segments from normal skits to short skits and at times super weird (and distinctively animated) skits emphasize the wacky nature of the show. Of course, these can sometimes make the pacing a bit jumbled and shuffled because these skits are chronologically placed throughout the episode and can come about like some sort of ad break which in nature I guess is why it's like this But still they derive the main focus and throw you in the loop.__ A slice of life but the slice is from a fruitcake, colorful and mysterious in contents. __ (Also this was among my first Slices of life anime I watched so take this review with a hint of bias salt lol) _ A bit of a gripe of this anime which is a spoiler is ~! The romantic plots of this anime don't hit hard because you kind of have to watch well... A lot of "misunderstandings" and a bit of cringy awkwardness. I understand that it is the nature of romance and all but the final act love triangle which ultimately ended up in a bit of a bittersweet end was a bit out there. Another gripe is that it leaves you with a sense of longing for more character interactions which is a bit of a dumb thing to say but I would've loved to see Manabu Takasaki and Izumi Sakurai actually get together!~ Also super adorable so yeah __ᗜˬᗜ__