I completely forgot, but Hinamatsuri is a fucking absurdist masterpiece. Every single episode is outrageous, and it somehow blends absurd comedy with sci-fi action, sentimental coming of age, glorious violence, and moral guide. It's a bit of everything, but always ridiculous. The episode where the main girl hurts her ankle had me legitimately spit out my drink.
I think the funniest thing about Hinamatsuri is its tendency to take what would usually be a one-off gag and then play it straight. Imagine all those random, cutaway gags that Family Guy does were actually canon, and developed over time, and you get Hinamatsuri.
I legitimately cannot think of a more effective analogy for understanding this show. Well said, my friend.
Sweet Valerian Death Squad ! However, the anime episodes are quite short. "D-4", Doris the Drill Princess ! Also has short episodes.