Nichijou

Nichijou is a Japanese comedy manga series written and illustrated by Keiichi Arawi.

Nichijou is a Japanese comedy manga series written and illustrated by Keiichi Arawi. It was adapted into a 26-episode anime television series by Kyoto Animation in 2011, and is known in English as My Ordinary Life. The series has been available to Canadian anime viewers through international licensing and online streaming markets.

Publication history

Nichijou was written and illustrated by Keiichi Arawi and first appeared in Shōnen Ace in December 2006. It also serialized in Comptiq for part of its early run and later concluded in December 2015.

Anime adaptation

Kyoto Animation adapted the manga into a 26-episode television anime directed by Tatsuya Ishihara. The series aired in Japan in 2011, following an earlier OVA release.

Premise and style

The story centers on ordinary daily life that repeatedly turns absurd, following high school students and other unusual characters. Its humor is widely described as surreal, gag-based, and slice-of-life.

Reception and legacy

Nichijou became one of Kyoto Animation's notable comedy adaptations and remains widely discussed for its exaggerated comic timing and memorable absurdist scenes. It has inspired continued fan communities and related media coverage.