Nichijou
Also known as: 日常, Everyday, My Ordinary Life, Arki
by Keiichi Arawi
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.
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The StoryHoard editorial verdict
A joyfully absurd slice-of-life comedy where ordinary days in a small town turn strange, with brilliant timing and a cast that feels like friends.
Pros
- Brilliant comic timing and surreal jokes
- A warm ensemble of distinct personalities
- Everyday moments that feel joyful and fresh
Cons
- The episodic style can feel scattered
- Some gags need patience to land
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Nichijou is a joyfully absurd slice-of-life comedy that turns ordinary days into something surprising. Its cast follows a trio of childhood friends and a young genius with her robot caretaker and a talking cat. The days are built from routine: walking to school, meeting classmates, small errands. Then the absurd breaks in, sometimes in a single panel. The comic timing is brilliant, and the surreal jokes land with real style. The ensemble feels like friends, each with a distinct voice. The honest cons: the episodic style can feel scattered, and some gags need patience and a good mood to land. A few running jokes can feel thin over time. Still, it is a delightful, bright read that rewards close attention. If you enjoy comedy that finds magic in the mundane, this is an essential pick.
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