schiller.rodolfo - 2014-10-22 02:57:59

This Slice of Life Comedy is known to be one of  the more popular shows when it comes to this genre.  It is one you've probably heard many people tell you over and over to watch.  I'm here to tell you the exact same thing.

The story isn't anything massive.  It's a slice of life that's expected, but that won't keep you from loving every minute of it.  The idea of a show literally called "my ordinary life" can seem pretty boring, but the creators make you love every single minute of it and will keep you laughing the whole time.

The comedy is superb in this series.  I found myself laughing out loud at least once every episode.  There are jokes in here that I would rewatch entire episodes for or at least try to find the clips on YouTube to laugh over and over.  This helps Nichijou when it comes to the rewatchability of the show.

I feel like I can put sound and character in one little thing.  The sound is great and very vibrant and different.  It is very stimulating both visually and audibly.  The characters are funny and adorable and one thing you see throughout the show is very solid character development.  The characters learn and gain depth throughout the show even in this comedy show which was very surprising to me.

All in all, this show definitely goes in my favorite anime of all time.  It's just a feel good show.  The entire show will be making you laugh and the ending leaves you smiling.  It may be different from a lot of shows out there even some of my favorite anime (Evangelion, Cowboy Bebop, etc.) but it still holds up and deserves a spot in your anime library.

dthompson - 2014-09-14 03:40:52

ANIMATION IS GORGEOUS AND ITS FUNNY AF EVEN IF SOME OF THE JOKES ARE HIT AND MISS AND CAN BE LOST TO TRANSLATION SEASON 2 NEVER IMMA KMS

ibeahan - 2014-08-31 09:32:47

Something like this to be overshadowed by....Fan-service, yuck. With JoJo's amount of randomness with cute girls what can go wrong? Lots of things actually *cough*K-ON*cough* but Nichijou happens to make this work for several reasons. First thing to catch everyone attention and that's a BIG HUGE departure from anime in current industry is that there is no Fan-Service, no panty shot, no protagonist gettin all harem, none of that. Which gives this a new vibe a feel, knowing something is going to be different now being apart from the crowd isn't the only thing that gives its charm or makes it X10 better than anything else. First off Animation this has to be one of the well-funded show I have seen in a long time and what I mean by that is the art here is consistent, continuously great up till it's conclusion as making Characters Designs simple yet diverse from each other. Sequences of Comedy are the meat of this anime, the work put into each reaction, each chase scene, to feeling pain, to the character having an IDGAF face are just so well done for this show as it's goofiness calls for it. Story of Nichijou follows the life of a group normal teenage high school students and a 8 year-old Professor who lives with a Highly advance robot and a talking cat going through life with a comedic twist, notice how there are 2 plots. With this it would give the show freshness not recycling the same thing, but it was taken another step further with adding sub-plots with the other high-school students and teachers having a Fancy boy, a girl who has a crush on him but brings out her feelings with militarized weapons, a Mohawk man, a shy student adviser, a Deer-Suplexing Principal, even the  damn TRANSITIONS HAVE SUB-PLOTS the list goes on. Without them true more time would be given to the main group but then the content would lack that freshness with each new episode as we would be treated to the same thing day in and day out over 25 episodes. Which if it did just keep those same 2 plots it would've been better for the episode count to be reduced by half to avoid the staleness in entertainment which does happen for only like 2-3 episodes but then gets up, shrugs it off ,and goes back to more head-butting and heart warming moments with Nano and the Professor....I swear they are just......anyway..... Sounds are well done with voice acting fitting their characters down, music is fitting for each situation and character themes also go fantastic (my fave is the Professor's Theme). Overall don't listen to Japan about this just cause it flopped, it came out in 2011 where HXH was comin back on to the scene, Toriko and Deadman Wonderlan were getting it's anime debut and tons of pervy stuff were getting season 2 (WHERE'S MY BACCANO DAMN IT!!!). It just came out at a really bad time and should not be over looked, if you want something different, pretty solid plots and don't mind 2-3 episodes out of 25 that are't as funny as the rest but still pretty decent. Then watch Nichijou so we can get this to the states once again people. Freakin Bandai

okeefe.immanuel - 2014-08-20 06:06:33

A comical masterpiece combining some of Keiichi Arawi's fine mangas into an exciting anime. Highly enjoyable. Must watch.

Story:
Although 95% of the anime is just sillyness, there is a little bit of story being told [development of characters].

Graphics/Animation:
Amazing. Pure amazing. I love the amount of art styles combined to emphasize the events that take place.

Sound:
Lots of silly fun sound effects make this anime fun to listen to.

hyatt.lonie - 2014-06-04 03:16:35

funni

kennith.muller - 2014-02-24 00:53:50

Top notch writing, amazing visuals, and stellar voice work makes this one for the books. The plot is endearingly simply much like other SoL series, while differentiating itself by dividing focus between several supporting characters as well as the main cast. A typical episode is divided into one main school-life plot between the three main student characters, one main family-life plot between a talking cat, android, and 8 year old genius, with several sub-plots and skits interspersed between. While much of the humor comes from slapstick antics and awkward moments, many of the jokes are written with great care and consideration to the audience. The comedy is never "random for the sake of random" and can be compared most closely with parody shows like Cromartie High. Some of the more colloquial jokes may go over non-Japanese speaker's heads. The amount of care put into this series is shown in the visual department with beautiful line work and intricate visual style changes. The selling point, however, is the lack of fan service present in almost all SoL and school-life series. No panty shots, no lewdness, tons of innuendo though.

heller.rodger - 2013-12-21 17:52:05

In Nichijou nothing and everything happens at the same time.

It's well animated and very funny. The best is to see how these "regular days" (pun intended) become the most random situations, often incredibly stupid. And that's why this anime is so likeable.

Also, both openings are superb:

vincent49 - 2013-09-11 17:48:49

I've always been awkward when it comes to humor amongst my family and my friends, because unlike most westerners, I hold the belief that one of the best methods of comedy is hyperbole. What is hyperbole you ask? Hyperbole would be the over-exaggeration of something, for either comedic or dramatic effect. Now, the western world frowns on using these methods, often choosing to use dry wit over hyperbolic comedy, and when there is some sense of hyperbole in the mix, it is generally understated, such as most american slapstick comedies. Now, while this is okay for most people, and I'm fine with it, I generally like to see the occasional madness of hyperbole. So, after I was looking for another comedic anime after the great show known as the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, I was recommended to check out Nichijou, or My Ordinary Life. Not only did I find something that was just as good, I found something that totally filled a need I had in my life- The need for Hyperbole.

In terms of story, Nichijou doesn't really have one. As it tends to go with most comedies, the show is less of a central driving storyline, but more of a series of events that happen, with certain sketches and scenes going on that choose different methods to try and make you lose your shit. The closest things to a plot I can find are recurring elements with characters, such as Nano's desire to lose her screw and become more normal, The story of the kingdom in the airship(I still don't understand that) and Mio/Gun making girl's relationship with Sasahara. In all honesty, if I were to say much about the story, I'd be getting away from the purpose of the show, which is making you laugh.

The characters are very typical for a japanese comedy, and maybe four or five characters stand out. Nano is a robot/android created by the professor(Hakase) to be her caretaker, but is preoccupied with being a normal girl, which transitions into her going to school and whatnot. This would be fine with most, if it weren't for the fact that Hakase isn't an adult or an aging scientist, she's a 5 year old girl, focused on snacks and sharks and cool stuff. I will give props to the voice actor for Hakase, because she nailed the childish demeanor of the character perfectly, and I just giggled a bit inside every time I heard her say Sakamoto. Oh, Sakamoto is their cat, that Hakase gave the ability to talk. Yeah, shit is crazy. Mio, Yuuko and Mai are the typical schoolgirl trilogy, and are the real primary main cast, but in terms of character, their dynamic is nowhere near as interesting as Nano and her crew's was. The side cast for this show is extensive and brilliant, and props go to whoever made this show for making the most tsundere character I've ever seen. But while I'll praise these characters, they are very simple, and the only dynamic character of the bunch was Nano, so I can't rate this as high as a lot of other shows.

Nichijou is a Kyoani show, and as such, the animation quality rarely falters, if ever, and it shows the hyperbole of the show brilliantly. One thing I found about this show that I never expected to find from the show is that it is really damn pretty. It's not strikingly pretty, but when you look at the art style, and you look at the show's backgrounds, you find that this show is secretly gorgeous. I don't have much else to say for this, because Kyoani is known for their quality of animation, and their name really speaks for itself.

The soundtrack for this show is simple yet good. It's not brilliant, it's not terrible, but it exists and that's not bad. However, the Openings and endings are another level from the rest of the show. The show's two openings both capture the pure chaos embodied in this show, and they're a really fitting opening for just how crazy this show is. The first ED's backing song Zzz gets props for me for being especially awesome. The show, as of now, has not been dubbed, as the license, which was bought by Bandai before they collapsed, hasn't been picked up again yet. The sub however, is excellent, and I reccomend watching that, even if a dub comes out. The show belongs in japanese, and I don't know if western actors would even get how to act a show like this out.

While I waxed on high earlier about the show's hyperbolic comedy style, I do have to say that the show's title itself is one of the cleverest uses of sarcasm I've seen in a long time. "My Ordinary Life," is almost an ironic reference to just how batshit crazy this show gets sometimes. But despite all this Chaos, despite all this crazy Japanese weirdness, a great sense of humor sounds out, and the kind of characters that Kyoani is known for show up. Yes there's moe, yes it's slice of life, and yes it's stupid. But do I care? No. No I don't. Because Nichijou is nothing but funny. And that's nothing less than I'd ever expect.

plindgren - 2013-09-05 15:50:00

• 'Nichijou' roughly translates as 'everyday life'.Hmm,seems like another tedious,everyday rountine with failed humour?Not really!If you like comedy,this is your cup of tea.
  • Nichijou is an anime with almost no storyline.At first glance,it really seems like an ordinary high school life anime.But no.Would you consider flying arms,explosions,weapons,guns and canons and robots as 'Everyday life'?Especially with all the wacky things like shouting and screaming your head off in class,while someone rides a goat to school.This are the things that make Nichijou random,but funny.
  • KyoAni always produces good quality Animation.The movements,expressions,actions are all detailed and well done.Maybe sometimes extremely exaggerated,but still funny.
  • Everything in Nichijou is random,the dialogues,scenes and characters.
  • In their own way,all characters have their unique sense of humour,whether if its shown purposefully,idotically,awkwardly,or just plain random.
  • The music was really well done.Not because the soundtracks are good to listen to,but because they fit perfectly with the mood of each scenes of the anime.
  • I enjoyed each episode of Nichijou,and really giggled like I was tickled.Though you won't get the urge to click non-stop at the 'next episode' button,because it doesn't really have a plot.
  • Nichijou is not 'everyday life'.It is the non-expected 'everyday life' with randomness and laughs.No matter how boring,or crazy our lives are,Nichijou really gives off the message of enjoying our lives.Because that is what really matters,laughing,and enjoying.
• Overall, this anime made me crack up.
• Maybe lacking a little storyline was why I gave it a '9',but definitely worth the watch.This will make you smile after a tiring day,or maybe even make you hold you belly and roar with laughter.You will enjoy it.Maybe just smile a small smile to yourself,if you're feeling down.
• Because,It's just that funny,is what I think.

koepp.jillian - 2013-03-13 01:02:31

Nichijou is a slice of life comedy that was produced by Kyoto Animation, the company behind the production of very popular shows in the same genre - such as K-ON! and Lucky Star - but also other works like Clannad (in conjunction with Key), and The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzymiya. That said, all of these shows had some sort of genius behind them, and Nichijou is the same way. *Very minor character spoilers in the paragraph below - nothing really detrimental to the story in my opinion* Nichijou's cast is quite lovable to say the least. The show is initially divided into three groups.The first is the Shinonome Laboratory group, consisting of Hakase Shinonome (a really cute but attention seeking kid-professor), her robot, Nano Shinonome (who ultimately wants to be like an ordinary teenaged girl), and their cat (a cat who talks due to one of Hakase's inventions; tries to be mature).The second is composed of three really awesome friends in high school: Yuuko (a somewhat stupid girl with some really stupid logic, but has some good things going for her), Mio (practically the opposite of Yuuko [complimentary], but shares some of Yuulo's flaws as well), and Mai (Nichijou's resident troll ; practically the catalyst for many of the skits and jokes).The third is a wide array of side characters, such as Tachibana Misato (Nichijou's resident Tsundere, who, somehow, has many rocket launchers, turrents, and a P90 at her disposal), her crush, Sasahara Koujirou (a character that sorta comes off as a douchebag but has some redeeming undertones to his personality), Sakurai Izumi (a shy, reserved homeroom teacher who is naturally a pushover), and Manabu Takasaki (a teacher that crushes on Sakurai, but epicly fails during encounters he has with her).While this may seem like a lot of characters to get a grasp of, you are given an 'almost equal' taste (in the way of skits) of each group in every single episode and in no particular order. (I do say 'almost equal' because the story tends to favor the first two groups more - this makes sense since the third group are considered supporting roles, but I feel that their roles in the show go way past the expectations of supporting roles.) In watching how they carry out their lives, express themselves, interacting with each other, by the end of the series, you'll have a great feel for the characters and the roles their friends play in their lives. One of the major themes in Nichijou is friendship, which the story does a good job showing us. You will find that Nichijou has some serious, heartwarming moments that not only compliment the feel of the show, but also the feel for each of the characters. Slice of life comedies put a lot of emphasis on humor rather than plot, which is where the genre gets lost for some. Nichijou, while not necessarily plot driven, does contain a more concrete story in the second half of the series. In fact, while we're only given a little bit of plot, it does not feel 'half-assed' in any way as it does drive many of the skits along, and it also helps put a really nice and sweet ending to the show (though some may argue that it was a bit underwhelming).I do feel like it is worth mention that Nichijou sorta reserves the right to gets away with it's minimal plot as the literal translation for the name 'Nichijou' in English is 'Ordinary Life,' or more colloquially, 'Everyday Life'. That is what this show does, depict the everyday life of the cast - nothing more, nothing less. Adding all these thoughts up, I think Nichijou met my expectations content wise.There is no doubt that Nichijou looks a bit different, but who says that's a bad thing. It is important to note that Nichijou's designs are almost completely taken from the manga it originated from. That said, while it may not feature the most favorable designs, it does make sense for the show in that it helps convey the same feel as the original, intended work.This 'animated comic book' like feel, in my opinion, compliments the type of story Nichijou actually is - its light, fun, not meant to be taken seriously - and adds to the whole mindset that anything can happen in the show. That said, Kyoto Animation really out did themselves with the animation and production quality of this show.Nichijou is fitted with all sorts of skits. For one, you have these really simple interactions between the characters. Animation on these, as expected, is practically flawless. However, a large part of Nichijou's claim to fame is due in part to its very overdramatic, hyper, overproduced, but ridiculously hilarious slapstick skits. Quite literally, you'll get all of these epic 3D camera movements, and epic, vivid explosions on many occasions - often for stupid things (for example, saving a piece of food from hitting the floor). Not only that, but its fits shockingly well with the comic art style. This is where I, as well as many other people agree that KyoAni did all of this random stuff, not because it was necessary, but because they simply can. Actually, some may even go as far as saying that KyoAni decided to play the mad scientist and made stuff happen just for the hell of it. I really cannot stress enough that all of the art, this included, contributes greatly to the overall comedic execution within Nichijou. For that, I really praise KyoAni for their work on this. Speaking of comedy, I feel that Nichijou is one of the funniest shows I've seen yet, however, it is not all that perfect. There are going to be times when the jokes end up flying over your head and make you wonder whether or not the particular skit was supposed to make you laugh or not. This should not deter you from watching though. I cannot stress enough that the vast majority of the jokes will have you ROFLing, as Nichijou's execution is top notch (some may say one of the best in the business), particularly in timing -after all, it is everything - and the ordering of the skits in particular episodes (hell, at some point you may see a funny skit cross an episode, which was a pretty hilarious surprise in my opinion). In fact, it can be pretty safe to say that this show has ways to surprise you with jokes, which definitely can definitely keep you watching.While I don't want to go on about the music (I'm going to totally omit talking abou the BGM), the two OPs the show has to offer are both crazy earworms. I personally love them as the hyper feel compliments the show very well. Additionally, I love the how KyoAni sequenced both OPs together with awesome pans and editing. I don't remember loving a sequence this much since Lucky Star's OP and the very popular Hare Hare Yukai ED from THAT other KyoAni work. If there is anything a reader will pick on, it is this portion (opinions are opinions), so I'll end the music talk here.If you could not tell from, what I think is, the overwhelming amounts of praise from the paragraphs above, I really enjoyed Nichijou. Truth is, I really love slice of life shows. The fact that they are not plot driven, fun, and entertaining makes it my 'go-to' genre when I don't have the time to watch plot heavy shows - especially with this being my senior year in high school. Fact of the matter is that Nichijou is my favorite slice show at the moment, mainly because it can act as a pick-me-up and/or aid in procrastination with the random skits it has, but I can also choose to focus on the minor plot if I really want to watch something with a little more substance. Lastly, I find it sad that this show flopped in Japan. While it seems popular here on MAL, Nichijou got knocked off it's primetime slot mid-series, and missed its sales quota in Japan by a lot (it sold less than 2,000 Blu-Ray and DVDs). Ultimately, this kills all chances for a second season, which I and many others would have liked to see. Many attribute Nichijou's failure to the fact that it was not produced to market to the masses - something K-ON did with it's moe-style feel and practically was a smash hit.I don't know the truth behind KyoAni and Nichijou, but it seems as if they created a masterpiece, if not something close, and did it without thinking about catering to the mainstream - did it for the sake of creating something awesome, not for the sake of profit. Maybe its just me wanting to justify KyoAni's failure, but either way, the fact that the intended market left Nichijou unappreciated just doesn't sit well for me. This show is awesome to say the least, and I do wish it would catch on in Japan. But it is what it is I guess.Scoring:Story & Plot: 7.5 -> 8Art & Animation: 9.5/10 -> 10Characters: 9/10Enjoyment: 9.5/10 -> 10Comedy: 9Average: 9.2 (I'll give it a ten for my own reasons, but I won't object to people giving it 9's)I'd just like to note that this is the first time I'll be reviewing a series on this site. I'd appreciate it if any readers out there could give me feedback on this review as it would be extremely helpful for whenever I decide to make another review in the future. Additionally, this review will not contain any major spoilers, however, I do feel like the review will lack a bit without them. Again, any wisdom on this would be highly appreciated. Thanks.