In the final two episodes, Nichijou ends off with a bang. Given the heartwarming and the exciting ending, it gave me some positive aspects I want to reflect about. (Image Source)
Besides the creative ambition that Kyoto Animation had while adapting the material, there is something special in the gradual development of Nano. Her story was one of the touching aspects of this show because she had a sweet personality. She only desired to live life normally and have friends. From this, you can tell that she has low self-esteem since she is a robot. Half way through the season, her fears ease when she actually makes friends with Mio, Mai and especially Yuuko who complimented her. In a way, Nano putting the key back after it gets taken off brought a very heartwarming feeling as she finally believes in herself. Now, she can be herself without worrying about what people think of her.
Overall, I Nichijou was a very pleasing comedy. It’s obvious that some of the random comedy won’t appeal to everyone. However, I felt that there was more substance in this show compared to Lucky Star since it focused on comedy than just cuteness and plopping down anime references. Living an exciting life like Mio who cries while running away, leaping out of windows/fences and saving a kid from drowning isn’t an everyday sight. Although most of these hijinks won’t happen in real life, through our imaginations, it will give us the same excitement. In the last episode, they eventually reinforce the fact of an “ordinary life” by toning down craziness, especially the last scene with Nano’s birthday party. It was a very nice touch to end the story. Of course, I’m going to miss the comedy that the show brought as it was simply fun.
Overall Rating: 8.6/10, B, Very Good
Ohhh Nichijou! I love your amazing art style! They always pull off some of the most epic action scenes, you wouldn’t think a comedy series would pull off anything cool like that.
I will miss it D:
Compared to other shows Kyoto Animation has made, the animation in this was unique in a way and had good execution. While some of the action scenes kind of stick out a bit, I kind of enjoyed it… While not the best that they done, but it’s very enjoyable.
Nichijou was a wonderful, hilarious, and most of all–FUN–anime series. The characters were a blast, and as you pointed out, there was some depth to them that developed over the course of the series. It’s definitely my favorite anime comedy now, having garnered the most laughs *and* a respectable amount of “aaawwww” moments. Definitely going to be getting the anime and the manga once they’re released.
I agree for the most part. When it’s focused on the main characters, in particular Nano and Hakase, I think these are the most enjoyable moments. Sure some of the moments were a hit and miss, but I give them credit for going over the top while maintaining amount of appeal.