Nichijou: My Ordinary Life 2011
“The key to friendship is stuck in a robot.”
What is Nichijou: My Ordinary Life?
Nichijou: My Ordinary Life is a television series that focuses on the daily lives of several high school girls and their interactions with a young genius. The series primarily follows the stories of a trio of childhood friends, who are later joined by other characters.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2011
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 3, 2011
- Last aired
- Sep 25, 2011
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Aichi
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 26 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Overview
Nichijou: My Ordinary Life is a television series that focuses on the daily lives of several high school girls and their interactions with a young genius. The series primarily follows the stories of a trio of childhood friends, who are later joined by other characters. Their daily antics often result in awkward and humorous situations. Meanwhile, a pocket-sized professor causes difficulties for a robot who wants to be normal. The series takes place in a town where unusual events occur, including the falling of salmon from the sky.
Should you watch it?
“Three girls navigate absurd daily life with quirky friends and a robot.”
- Unique blend of mundane and surreal humor
- Relatable friendship dynamics amid bizarre situations
- Distinctive animation style with creative visual gags
- May be too random for viewers preferring structured plots
- Some humor relies heavily on absurdity that not all will find funny
Watch it if you enjoy unconventional comedy with heartfelt moments.
Suitable for teens and up who appreciate offbeat humor and surreal storytelling.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Episode 1 Apr 3, 2011
- E2 Episode 2 Apr 10, 2011
- E3 Episode 3 Apr 17, 2011
- E4 Episode 4 Apr 24, 2011
- E5 Episode 5 May 1, 2011
- E6 Episode 6 May 8, 2011
- E7 Episode 7 May 15, 2011
- E8 Episode 8 May 22, 2011
- E9 Episode 9 May 29, 2011
- E10 Episode 10 Jun 5, 2011
- E11 Episode 11 Jun 12, 2011
- E12 Episode 12 Jun 19, 2011
- E13 Episode 13 Jun 26, 2011
- E14 Episode 14 Jul 3, 2011
- E15 Episode 15 Jul 10, 2011
- E16 Episode 16 Jul 17, 2011
- E17 Episode 17 Jul 24, 2011
- E18 Episode 18 Jul 31, 2011
- E19 Episode 19 Aug 7, 2011
- E20 Episode 20 Aug 14, 2011
- E21 Episode 21 Aug 21, 2011
- E22 Episode 22 Aug 28, 2011
- E23 Episode 23 Sep 4, 2011
- E24 Episode 24 Sep 11, 2011
- E25 Episode 25 Sep 18, 2011
- E26 Episode 26 Sep 25, 2011
Frequently asked questions
Is this show actually about ordinary life?
Despite the title, it focuses on deliberately absurd and exaggerated situations.
What makes the humor unique?
It combines mundane school life with completely surreal and random events.
Are the characters actually weird?
Yes, even the main characters have distinctly quirky personalities and behaviors.
Is there a consistent plot?
The show follows episodic adventures rather than a continuous storyline.
What's the setting like?
It takes place in an unnamed town where strange things happen regularly.