Nichijou
A surreal slice-of-life comedy anime and manga series that transforms ordinary daily life into extraordinary and absurd situations.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2006
Origin
Japan
Tags
Slice of LifeComedySurrealSchoolDaily LifeAbsurd HumorKyoAniMoe
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Nichijou: My Ordinary Life
Aliases
My Ordinary Life, Daily Lives of High School Boys (different series)
Type
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2006
Status
Unknown
Origin
Japan
Region
Not specified
Creation Information
Creator
Keiichi Arawi
Publisher
Not specified
Original Work
Anime/Manga
Genre
Slice of Life, Comedy, Surreal, School, Daily Life, Absurd Humor, KyoAni, Moe
Content Information
Synopsis
Nichijou follows the daily lives of high school students and their teachers, where ordinary situations are transformed into extraordinary and absurd comedic moments through exaggerated reactions and surreal scenarios.
Main Characters
Yuuko Aioi, Mio Naganohara, Mai Minakami, Nano Shinonome, Hakase, Sakamoto
Setting
Not specified
Themes
Daily Life, Friendship, Absurd Humor, School Life, Ordinary Moments, Surreal Situations
Target Audience
Comedy Anime Fans, Slice of Life Enthusiasts
Media Forms
Manga
Original 4-koma manga series by Keiichi Arawi (2006-2015)
Anime
26-episode anime series by Kyoto Animation (2011)
Merchandise
Figures, keychains, school supplies, plushies
Video Games
Mobile games and crossover appearances
Commercial Information
Sales
Moderate manga sales, cult anime following
Merchandise
Popular character goods and school-themed items
Licensing
Licensed internationally with growing fanbase
Awards
Recognition for animation quality and unique comedy style
Fan Culture
Fandom
Dedicated slice-of-life and comedy anime community
Community
Active in anime forums, meme communities, and fan art circles
Events
Anime conventions, comedy anime panels, fan gatherings
Collectibles
Character figures, school supplies, limited edition items
Memes
Exaggerated reaction faces, absurd daily situations, 'ordinary life' jokes, animation quality praise
Historical Development
2006
Nichijou manga begins serialization in Shonen Ace
2011
Anime adaptation by Kyoto Animation premieres
2012
Anime concludes, gains cult following over time
2015
Original manga series concludes
2016
City spin-off manga begins
Present
Maintained cult status with growing international recognition
Related Links
www.kyotoanimation.co.jp
www.enjoyip.com