Nichijou

The surreal slice-of-life comedy manga was serialized in Kadokawa Shoten's Monthly Shōnen Ace magazine from 2006 to 2015. It was later compiled into ten tankōbon volumes for the physical release. The series gained a massive cult following for its absurd humor and detailed art.

The anime adaptation was produced by the renowned studio Kyoto Animation (KyoAni) and directed by Tatsuya Ishihara. The adaptation is infamous for its incredibly high-quality, fluid animation applied to absurdly ridiculous scenarios. The anime aired for 26 episodes in 2011.

The series primarily follows a group of high school girls—Mio, Yuuko, and Mai—as they navigate absurd daily life events in a fictional Japanese town. The cast also includes bizarre figures like a young robot girl named Nano, her 8-year-old scientist creator Hakase, and a talking cat named Sakamoto. The contrast between deadpan reactions and explosive visuals is central to the comedy.

Yes, the anime's soundtrack, composed by the band Nomi Yuuji, is highly regarded and complements the show's surreal comedic timing. The music ranges from soothing classical piano pieces to chaotic experimental electronic noise during its absurd gags. The opening themes were performed by rock band Hybrid Lemon.