Nichijou: My Ordinary Life - Recommendations

cassiesheepgirl says...

Both Azumanga Daioh and Nichijou are comedic slice of life series set primarily in a school environment. Both shows alos feature a fair amount of random comedy that can be just plain bizarre at times. If you like one, definitely try the other.

LolCat22 says...

Both these series have a very random moments that will be leave you saying "What did I just watch!? O_o" But very funny nontheless.

jypsel says...

If you enjoyed Azumanga Daioh or Nichijou TV, chances are you're going to enjoy the other as well.  Both Azumanga Daioh and Nichijou TV are school animes that revolve around the life of the female students.  They're funny, slice-of-life animes that make humor out of random events.

Zillia says...

Azumanga Daioh and Nichijou, well, dang it! They're just so alike in so many ways! Such similar art style, such similar comedy style, huge range of silly, over the top characters! But... at the same time they're different in so many ways that makes them both epic to watch! Seriously, if you liked either Azumanga Daioh or Nichijou, you're definatly going to like the other!

chii says...

Both are about a group of students that attend the same school and do nothing but goof off more than half the time. Cute girls doing cute things these 2 couldn't be more alike.

nosaint317 says...

The simularities are plain too see, they both are about high school girls(counting the robot high school girl) and there day to day lives(however unusual they may be). Both shows offer young geniuses, idiots, slap stick humor and some WAY over the top situations(though I believe Nichijou has Azu beat in the last 2 categories). But I highly agree that if you enjoyed one's random humor, you'd probably enjoy the other's...

HasseRovdjur says...

Azumanga Daioh and Nichijou are two series that are heavy on the screwball comedy and fairly low on the slice of life. The focus is more on the fast-paced antics that ensue from the characters interacting and being generally larger than life than more mundane situations, like drinking tea or wandering around town. If this was something that interested you in either work I can recommend that you check out the other.

cikinimey says...

They are both hilariously funny. They use stupidy in to something funny, and are also about school life. You don't need much "intelligence" to understand, like Lucky Star. 

hyperactve says...

Both are set in schools and about a bunch of girls. Cute girls doing cute thing.Azumanga Daioh will remain the God of this genre but one should enjoy both.

Ailly says...

These two are like the epitome of school girl, slice-of-life anime. You'll find yourself watching a group of high school girls doing the most random of things and laugh your ass off. There's the idiot, the quiet one, the polite one and many, many more! The randomness-level of Nichijou is way higher, which may make or break the deal for you. Aside from all the comedy there are also some genuine sweet, fluffy moments that will make you go 'Awwww' and squee in joy. So, if you watched one, go watch the other!

joshnofear says...

Azumanga Daioh 

harrybeast says...

One might as well be a sequel to the other. If you've finished watching one and are a little disappointed that it's over, pop in the other and continue the fun.

Nicknames says...

It's undeniable that both of them are identical since their casts are pretty much alike and they focus on the different things that happen in their life, turning any mundane events into hilarious, over-the-top situations. If you liked one and you're craving for more random comedy go ahead and check the other. You won't be dissapointed!

XMrNiceguyX says...

Two moeblob iyashikei (no conflict) series with similar pacing and a similar form of comedy. Additionally, both shows play a little bit with non-realistic elements with androids in the Nichijou, and talking cats in Azumanga Daioh. 

Main minor differences are that the humour in Nichijou is a lot more physical and over the top, while the humor in Azumanga Daioh is more timid and grounded. Furthermore there is a whole range of male characters (albeit minor / supporting only) in Nichijou, whereas Azumanga Daioh only sports a few.

TheOtakuPrincess says...

Both animes are lighthearted, plotless stories about a group of girls doing strange things during their everyday school lives. They both put a huge emhasis on a crazy, fantasy-like spin on every day activites, making them hilarious and interesting to watch. The characters are also unique and charming in thier own weird ways, interacting separately, in their own minds, or together. 

cassiesheepgirl says...

Like cute schoolgirls doing everyday things with a good dose of comedy? Then you'll likely enjoy both Nichijou and Lucky Star. While Nichijou is a little more random, they both have a similar style of humour.

Rilkar says...

Both shows are comedies about the lives of a bunch of cute moé girls. And both shows have a similar visual style. Also both shows are make by KyotoAnimation. If you like one you should watch the other.

chii says...

Both are about a group of students that attend the same school and do nothing but goof off more than half the time. Lucky Star has more parody to it than Nichijou but both are sure to make you laugh at these cute girls doing adorable things.

CannedBread says...

Both Nichijou and Lucky Star are comedy anime about school girls. Lucky Star may be a bit more moe, but Nichijou tends to be a bit... weirder, and crazier than Lucky star. If you liked one, you'll probably like the other.

sysmibmip says...

Both titles focus on moe girls in a slice of life school setting without inducing sleep. Both anime seem ordinary but as you watch it it gets more interesting than you may think. The kind of comedy used is not too different, either.

hyperactve says...

Nichijou and Lucky Star  has a lot of things common to each other. Some character wants to be a mangaka in both of the anime. One not doing homeworks and likes.And both are cute.

blazehack says...

First except for the fact that both animes are based on everyday life of school girls and made by Kyoto Animation everything else is different from the graphics style and their life style and I would never tell that Nichijou has taken incentive from Lucky Star, There ain't anything about okatu Cult or Moe in Nichijou, With compared to Lucky Star I think Nichjou is in a whole new level but they both are "must watch" for comedy genre fans xD

animegirl2 says...

They are both hilarlious and made me laugh so much!! They both don't really have a story line and is made up of random clips.    

ShowerOfSunshine says...

They both have cute moe girls and are also both comedies. Also, they are both made by Kyoto Animation

alphactory says...

Lucky star is Nichijou but instead of absurdism, it just forgot to take its adhd meds and started referencing haruhi a lot.

cmzzjqu says...

The mundane turns comedic. The comedic effect is heightened by the mundane. Like Seinfeld, these are "shows about nothing", and timeless. I give Nichijou the edge in art style, comedy, and plot, but both are good. More people will probably know of and have watched Lucky Star.

OagnwstosX says...

They have a simlilar artstyle and they are from the same studio. You will laugh with both of them. They are good comedies.

Teoca317 says...

Nichijou and Lucky Star both feature cute girls doing cute things. More specifically, the characters have daily adventures at school, at each other's homes, or around the neighborhood. The anime are episodic, full of slice-of-life, and comedy. 

If you like one, I think you'll enjoy the other. 

boxofboxes says...

Silly fun with the girlies! Both shows are about kids just hanging out and having fun. They're both slice of life comedies and if you like one of them, there isn't really any reason not to check the other out.

AnimePartaker says...

Both involve schoolgirls enriching their mundane lives with various out of this world antics. We can all relate in our youth.

zenithofanime says...

both have very similar way of portraying slapstick comedy styles.however Nichijou outshines DKNN in every aspect.

HasseRovdjur says...

Both shows are prime examples of frantic, slapstick-ridden schoolyard comedies. Nichijou is a little more frantic, but they are pretty similar in theory. If you liked either of these I can readily recommend the other one.

shatnershaman says...

There is a reason High School Boys is nicknamed "Nichibros". If you like comedies with extreme reactions particularly over mundane life you'd love both shows.

Rfsancho says...

These two are definitely almost identical in presentation and style of humor. Slapstick comedy at it's finest.

Ailly says...

You could say that Nichijou is the female version of Daily Lives of High School Boys (or the other way around, whichever you prefer). They're both comedy shows that rely heavily on slapsick and visual humour. While Nichijou is more fantastical in its stories, DKNN loves to crazy up the mundane. Each episode is divided in short segments which make them easy to watch. They also feature some pretty sweet friendships between the main characters. And even the side characters are pretty funny and memorable. Both are great shows if you like some light SOL comedies.

Azukano says...

Nichijou and Daily Lives of High School Boys are what you can call a gender switch. However, High School Boys is a less crazy than Nichijou. Either way, they follow the lives of three characters and their school life. Random skits and scenes are portrayed in both shows as well. If you liked one, you are guaranteed to like the other.

YuiYui says...

To start of both really have no storyline, they are all over the place. But this randomness is what makes these two similar. In both the art style is very simply and they use a similar structure in how they present each scene. In the end Daily Lives of High School Boys is just like a male version of Nichijou,and vise versa. Another think is that they are based around high school students even though in one the main characters are boys and the other is based around a  group of girls, these anime are quite similar and I say if you enjoyed one ypu should enjoy the other.

jpwasd says...

Ok they are basically the same exact show except with opposite genders for the MC. If you've seen one but haven't seen the other i really don't know what you are waiting for.

Nicknames says...

Both of them are pretty much identical since they focus on the different things that happen in the life of its characters, turning any mundane events into hilarious, over-the-top situations. If you liked one and you're craving for more random comedy go ahead and check the other. You won't be dissapointed!

Dralkon says...

Both of these shows are filled with randomness and they jump from story to story within the show making small conections to the random events as they go along. while nichijou blurs the line between imagination and reality daily lives has the charaters imagining things and only half of the time do you get to see what they see. 

if you like random "what the heck?" moments then both of these shows are great!

Aincrad says...

Both Daily Lives of High School Boys and Nichijou deal with the lives of highschool students with no real storyline or plot. They are also both riduculous in a funny way.

ayachani3 says...

Both are a slice-of-life anime that revolve around the lives of varying students.

Neither have character development nor have a fixed plot but rather they follow a snippet-based format.

Both have situational humor and are lighthearted and relateable while still remianing in the realm of an anime.

Theholyfish says...

It's basically the same show just with cute girls  (nichijou) instead of a bunch of idiot dude bros (dialy lives of high school boys)

cassiesheepgirl says...

While there's not a child teacher in sight in Nichijou, if you enjoy the random comedy and schoolgirl aspect of one of these series, you'll likely find they other entertaining.

Damaged says...

Right off the bat I felt that these 2 shows are incredibly similar.  The randomness of the 2 shows is quite similar and the pacing feels quite similar between the shows.  They also share quite a few character types (E.G. a child genius) that make the similaries even more noticable.

nosaint317 says...

Besides some of the characters having some outstanding resemblences, the very random, very over the top humor both provide are both pretty damn enjoyable. Though Paniponi dash may go to astronomical levels, Nichijou is down to Earth. Take your pick and enjoy!

SirSlarty says...

Want some over-the-top wackiness with large amounts of references? Nichijou's humor style and pacing is much like Pani Poni Dash's. Pani Poni Dash is more episodic where Nichijou is sliced into smaller bits. Both are good for a laugh or two and have great artwork.

AardvarkRex says...

Both deliver truckloads of randomy randomness dunked in surrealist bizarrerie.        

Kyusuri says...

Nichijou focuses on everyday life and this isn't far from what Minami-ke is about. Minami-ke though has more plot and gives more depth to each character than Nichijou can sometimes do. Minami-ke's also pretty random at times and this mirors pretty much what Nichijou is, random. Both are definitely funny and you should be able to laugh atleast once each episode. They are episodic and have several stories poured into one episode but that doesn't get boring, not even once; note though that Minami-ke sometimes do have episodes that flow. So if you're looking for non-sensical fun, Nichijou and Minami-ke are must-watches. Also if you check out Minami-ke, be sure to also check its sequels and ovas.

caccolangrifata says...

Slice of life/comedy, set round a group of girls who attend a high school and get into hilarious situations.

chii says...

Both are about a group of kids going to school doing kid stuff in a hilarious way. If you enjoy school life comedies these 2 are sure to please with their random and fun characters interacting with each other in and outside of the classrooms.

Kyusuri says...

While Nichijou's half focuses on a cast of characters in highschool and while Kyou no Go no Ni has a full cast of elementary kids, the two aren't different besides that and other minor things. In similarity, both are episodic and each episode is composed of mini episodial stories. Both are comedy titles, but for me, Nichijou seems to be more geared to the comedy genre, but none the less Kyou no Go no Ni still has its own merits and its own memorable moments. If you choose to watch Kyou no Go no Ni, be sure to check out its many OVAs.

Sanin2009 says...

same comedy stylesomewhat more realisticsomehow even weirderalso kids and stuff and 100 characters 

Silasa00 says...

Both deal with taking everyday life situations to their extremes. 5 no 2 is a little more down-to-earth in its humor, but it still invokes the laughs in mundane but relatable situations.

theazariah says...

Both shows rarely take themselves seriously!

They're both just super random and i guess there is a story each, but it's only there because it has to be. Both these shows are there for a good waste of time. I find myself laughing nearly all the time, whether it's from a joke or just from being so ridiculous (or that I can't believe I'm watching this).

chii says...

Both are about a group of students that attend the same school and do nothing but goof off more than half the time. The only difference is that Nichijou's cast is girls and Cromartie's is boys. Check one out if you liked the other for a wacky school comedy.

Toothygrin says...

cats robots random things attacted to heads crazy costumes comics that go nowhere animals in schools explosions big ugly man woman things what one of these anime doesn't have the other does and they are both awsome for it

ZetsubouKaiji says...

These are both absurdist comdies in a school setting where simple situation is taken to it's comedic extreme. Both shows don't have a particular plot, but instead each episode introduces new random comedic skits as the characters gets themselves into all kinds of surreal and bizarre situations. 

Nichijou has full episodes so each episode is made up of multiple skits. Tonari no Seki is a short seven minutes per episode which lets it take one concept and then make it as over the top and silly as possible. Tonari is also a bit more grounded as large parts of the comedy happen in the minds of the characters, whereas in Nichijou literally anything can happen, but they both use the radom comedic style and absurd very well. 

If you like random comedy and seeing mundane situations quickly unravel in the most bizarre ways then check out these comedies. 

hyperactve says...

Tonari no Seki-Kun has 6min episodes, while Nichijou has 30min episodes with several segments. Similar Daramtic situation. But Tonari no Seki-Kun is a little less hyper compared to Nichijou. Nichijou includes other things along with 'comedy in class due to certain person is doing mischievous things'.

Nicknames says...

Both are light-hearted comedies which make mundane things as absurd and over-the-top as possible. The episode's length of each show and the settings are different (Nichijou takes place in different settings while Seki-kun takes place solely at the school) but if you liked one you'll enjoy the other one too.

Asagao3 says...

Fallows the antics of 3 high school girls, the interactions between the girls feels so real while just going beyond the sense of reality

raw4infinity says...

Fuuny as hell, if you liked nichijou, u gonna love this. Trust me this is coming from a fellow neet/weeabo so I know its true. ;)

IzumiSam99 says...

Both anime has a similar screenplay and comic elements. They are really great and fun to watch.

Kyusuri says...

Nichijou randomly exploits the random everyday lives of its characters and Ika Musume doesn't differ in comparison to that. Both deliver comedy comprehensible to us foreigners but there are resources used that may not be obvious to people new to japanese culture and lifestyle. If you're into lighthearted and episodic comedies that feels as if it's just randomly moving along and with no plot in sight, Nichijou or Ika Musume may just be your next favorite anime.

coffeebreath says...

Both titles are slice-of-life comedies that use vignettes to tell witty stories which are often very random in nature. Lashings of moe and general endearment abound in each. If you liked one you'll probably like the other, although the characters are very different in comparison.