Nichijou is a surreal slice-of-life anime series following the everyday misadventures of high school friends Yuuko Aioi, Mio Naganohara, and Mai Minakami, alongside the quirky life of child genius Hakase and her robot creation Nano Shinonome. It masterfully blends absurd humor with poignant reflections on the unpredictability of ordinary moments, highlighting themes of friendship, resilience, and the miraculous nature of routine existence.
This curated collection of 25 quotes captures the series’ emotional highs and lows, from chaotic battles to serene realizations, showcasing character growth and thematic depth across various arcs.
The ordinary days that we live in may, in fact, be a series of miracles
Episode 3 (UFO and Rams)
Koujirou Sasahara
This reflective line during a hallway encounter underscores Sasahara’s budding optimism, connecting to the theme of finding wonder in mundanity amid his crush on Mio.
I fail a lot, and despite how I look, I get depressed a lot too
Episode 1 (For the First Time)
Yuuko Aioi
Yuuko’s honest admission after a poor test score reveals her vulnerability, marking early character development in self-acceptance during the school’s introductory chaos.
The motivation to get started, huh? You just have to get started anyway!
Episode 7 (Karaoke Night)
Mio Naganohara
Mio’s pep talk to a procrastinating Yuuko in a peaceful karaoke session highlights her supportive nature, tying into themes of perseverance in quiet friendship moments.
If you’re always positive, good luck will eventually find you
Episode 12 (The Strongest)
Fe-Chan
As the athletic club president, Fe-Chan’s encouragement during training captures her infectious energy, emphasizing resilience and the joy of communal effort in sports arcs.
I can’t summon the motivation to do anything
Episode 4 (Library)
Yuuko Aioi
Yuuko’s lazy complaint in the library segment exposes her habitual sloth, a pivotal self-revelation that fuels her growth through friends’ interventions.
All’s quiet in the hallway!
Episode 6 (Bursting Out)
Yuuko Aioi
Witnessing the principal’s deer suplex, Yuuko’s baffled return to class blends humor with shock, illustrating the absurdity of everyday disruptions and her wide-eyed wonder.
Necessity knows no law!
Episode 9 (House of Cards)
Manabu Takasaki
Takasaki’s bold declaration during a school mishap reflects his resourceful spirit, connecting to themes of improvisation in the face of unexpected crises.
Today, everything’s shining brightly! The air, the people, and even this classroom; because today, I actually did my homework!
Episode 2 (Youkoso)
Yuuko Aioi
Yuuko’s rare triumph sparks infectious joy, showcasing her fleeting successes and development from underachiever to momentarily proud student.
Those people are rare, you know
Episode 13 (Enrollment)
Yuuko Aioi
Commenting on kind strangers during Nano’s school enrollment, this highlights Yuuko’s growing appreciation for empathy, tying into friendship themes in quieter arcs.
I get really nervous when there’s so many people
Episode 5 (Science)
Izumi Sakurai
Sakurai’s confession amid festival crowds reveals her introversion, a key moment of emotional exposure that deepens her bond with Mio in social settings.
But, well, it’s not like I don’t understand
Episode 8 (Confiscated)
Mio Naganohara
Mio’s empathetic response to Yuuko’s blunder during a notebook chase softens her tsundere side, advancing her character through understanding in comedic pursuits.
Luck is not with me…
Episode 21 (Daifuku)
Yuuko Aioi
Yuuko’s lament after losing her wallet at the fair captures her perpetual misfortune, yet sparks resilience, echoing the series’ theme of chaotic normalcy.
Sorry
Episode 10 (Like, Love)
Mai Minakami
Mai’s deadpan apology after a prank on Yuuko in a serene moment reveals subtle remorse, highlighting her evolving mischief toward genuine care.
I don’t have any special features
Episode 14 (Yakisoba)
Nano Shinonome
Nano’s self-doubt about her robotic nature during a lab mishap prompts Hakase’s reassurance, central to her arc of seeking humanity in peaceful home life.
Like the way you feel about Sasahara-senpai
Episode 15 (Stained Glass)
Yuuko Aioi
Teasing Mio about her crush in a reflective scene, this exposes Yuuko’s intuitive friendship, connecting to themes of unspoken emotions in school arcs.
I’m so sorry, calamari
Episode 17 (Bag Retrieval)
Mio Naganohara
Mio’s absurd apology during a wild chase for her embarrassing drawing blends hilarity with embarrassment, showing her passionate protectiveness over vulnerabilities.
All of the world’s truths can be found through science!
Episode 5 (Paranormal)
Tsuyoshi Nakanojou
Nakanojou’s fervent denial of the supernatural before a ghost encounter underscores his scientific zeal, a humorous pivot in his skeptical character development.
Chan mio
Episode 16 (Like, Love II)
Mio Naganohara
Mio’s flustered slip while drawing Sasahara captures her shy affection, a tender beat in her emotional growth amid the series’ romantic undercurrents.
Can’t we just sacrifice Sakamoto and everything will be okay?
Episode 19 (Stormy Night)
Hakase
Hakase’s selfish quip during a storm-induced fear moment reveals her childish priorities, yet leads to bonding with Nano, emphasizing family ties.
The principal knows how old all of his jokes are
Episode 3 (You Failed!)
Yuuko Aioi
Yuuko’s witty critique of the principal’s antics during a punishment highlights her sharp humor, tying into the theme of finding levity in authority’s follies.
If I’m getting in trouble no matter what I do, I may as well make a grand frontal assault
Episode 11 (Rice Bag)
Yuuko Aioi
Facing inevitable scolding, Yuuko’s defiant resolve in a test aftermath shows her bold evolution from avoidance to confrontation in school battles.
Our daily lives are maybe a series of miracles. I believe in it
Episode 24 (Finale Echo)
Koujirou Sasahara
Sasahara’s closing affirmation on life’s wonders, inspired by Mio, encapsulates his hopeful arc, weaving together the series’ core theme of everyday magic.
Nano chan is Nano chan. Isn’t it enough?
Episode 13 (Uniform)
Hakase
Comforting Nano’s insecurities with her new school uniform, this affirms Hakase’s creator-love, a heartwarming peak in their guardian-child dynamic.
You just have to get started anyway!
Episode 7 (Procrastination)
Mio Naganohara
Reiterating motivation in a lazy afternoon, Mio’s advice fosters Yuuko’s incremental growth, balancing action with the peace of companionship.
The ordinary days… series of miracles
Episode 26 (My Ordinary Life)
Mio Naganohara
Mio’s echoed sentiment in the finale reflects on shared absurdities, highlighting collective development and the profound beauty in Nichijou’s chaos.
