The Best Episodes of Nichijou: My Ordinary Life

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   9.0/10(160 votes)

   #1 - Episode 16

   S1:E167/17/2011

   Yukko can't order a cup of coffee, Mio has to fight to keep her secret. And Nano gets a suprise visit at home.

   Director:Yasuhiro Takemoto

   Writer:Jukki Hanada

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   Director:Yasuhiro Takemoto

   Writer:Jukki Hanada
2. 

   9.0/10(166 votes)

   #2 - Episode 25

   S1:E259/18/2011

   Misato and Sasahara get a little closer, Mio goes for a run, and Nakamura enters the lair of the beast.

   Director:Yasuhiro Takemoto

   Writer:Jukki Hanada

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   Director:Yasuhiro Takemoto

   Writer:Jukki Hanada
3. 

   8.8/10(136 votes)

   #3 - Episode 14

   S1:E147/3/2011

   Nano goes to school, the Go-Soccer Club learns the rules, while Mio and Yukko yell compliments at each other.

   Director:Yoshiji Kigami

   Writer:Jukki Hanada

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   Director:Yoshiji Kigami

   Writer:Jukki Hanada
4. 

   8.7/10(139 votes)

   #4 - Episode 26

   S1:E269/25/2011

   Let's have a birthday party for Nano! Professor, what do you mean, "a little one?" Got it! I'll take this ugly one away, too! Cake, cake, cake!

   Director:Taichi Ishidate

   Writer:Keiichi Arawi

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   Director:Taichi Ishidate

   Writer:Keiichi Arawi
5. 

   8.6/10(185 votes)

   #5 - Episode 6

   S1:E65/8/2011

   I accept her challenge. What is the principal doing to that deer? Death or die! Mio-chan, stop! You'll kill yourself!

   Director:Yoshiji Kigami

   Writer:Maiko Nishioka

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   Director:Yoshiji Kigami

   Writer:Maiko Nishioka
6. 

   8.4/10(140 votes)

   #6 - Episode 13

   S1:E136/26/2011

   The kid is up to something ridiculous again. Your trick is out in the open! Buy it! Buy it! Buy it! Buy it! Starting tomorrow, you can go to school.

   Director:Kazuya Sakamoto

   Writer:Tatsuya Ishihara

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   Director:Kazuya Sakamoto

   Writer:Tatsuya Ishihara
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7. 

   8.4/10(128 votes)

   #7 - Episode 22

   S1:E228/28/2011

   Tsuyoshi attempts to disprove exorcisms. Fe-chan tries to look on the bright side of life, while Sakamoto and the Professor are surrounded by terrifying dogs.

   Director:Yasuhiro Takemoto

   Writer:Maiko Nishioka

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   Director:Yasuhiro Takemoto

   Writer:Maiko Nishioka
8. 

   8.2/10(176 votes)

   #8 - Episode 5

   S1:E55/1/2011

   Why do magnets attract each other? God is dead! The baby is coming! I'm going to draw an awesome man!

   Director:Naoko Yamada

   Writer:Jukki Hanada

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   Director:Naoko Yamada

   Writer:Jukki Hanada
9. 

   8.2/10(127 votes)

   #9 - Episode 17

   S1:E177/24/2011

   Sakamoto loses his scarf to a very polite crow, three people are buried alive, and Yukko is determined to no longer call out Mai's jokes.

   Director:Naoko Yamada

   Writer:Maiko Nishioka

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   Director:Naoko Yamada

   Writer:Maiko Nishioka
10. 

    8.2/10(124 votes)

    #10 - Episode 19

    S1:E198/7/2011

    Yukko tries her best to teach Mio. Sakamoto and the Professor have a fight. And we witness a high level, no holds barred game of Go-Soccer.

    Director:Hiroko Utsumi

    Writer:Atsushi Itou

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    Director:Hiroko Utsumi

    Writer:Atsushi Itou
11. 

    8.0/10(123 votes)

    #11 - Episode 15

    S1:E157/10/2011

    Everybody's out to prove that Nano's really a robot — especially the science teacher. The Professor gives Nano a machine gun arm and a new "Reaction function." Meanwhile, Mr. Takasaki sets his sights on the student advisor, Ms. Sakurai.

    Director:Noriyuki Kitanohara

    Writer:Taichi Ishidate

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    Director:Noriyuki Kitanohara

    Writer:Taichi Ishidate
12. 

    8.0/10(116 votes)

    #12 - Episode 23

    S1:E239/4/2011

    Mio is poisoned, Makoto is caught, Yukko makes a tough decision, and Mai tries to make peace with the Professor.

    Director:Kazuya Sakamoto

    Writer:Katsuhiko Muramoto

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    Director:Kazuya Sakamoto

    Writer:Katsuhiko Muramoto
13. 

    7.9/10(128 votes)

    #13 - Episode 10

    S1:E106/5/2011

    Someone put in stained glass! Don't expect us to have infinite water! Did you know mature people don't eat snacks? When I grow up, I want to be a frill-necked lizard.

    Director:Mitsuyoshi Yoneda

    Writer:Chizuru Segawa

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    Director:Mitsuyoshi Yoneda

    Writer:Chizuru Segawa
14. 

    7.9/10(123 votes)

    #14 - Episode 20

    S1:E208/14/2011

    Mio has enlisted her friends to help her finish her manga. The material proves to be to risqué for Nano, Yukko doesn’t want to screw up, and Mai is bored.

    Director:Yoshiji Kigami

    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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    Director:Yoshiji Kigami

    Writer:Jukki Hanada
15. 

    7.8/10(164 votes)

    #15 - Episode 4

    S1:E44/24/2011

    It doesn't grow from the sides! It's a snowman. And who would give gum to a cat, you fool? Super ultra great delicious wonderful...

    Director:Mitsuyoshi Yoneda

    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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    Director:Mitsuyoshi Yoneda

    Writer:Jukki Hanada
16. 

    7.8/10(118 votes)

    #16 - Episode 18

    S1:E187/31/2011

    Yukko is on her way meet Mai in a neighboring town, where Mai supposedly has a way to get free candy, but on her trip she constantly makes a fool of herself and gains a stalker. The professor creates Biscuit #2, but he isn't that impressive. And the servants of Starla are playing a very deadly game.

    Director:Hiroko Utsumi

    Writer:Katsuhiko Muramoto

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    Director:Hiroko Utsumi

    Writer:Katsuhiko Muramoto
17. 

    7.8/10(116 votes)

    #17 - Episode 24

    S1:E249/11/2011

    Yukko has big news! Mihoshi and Misato share a sister moment. And who does Nano love more?

    Director:Noriyuki Kitanohara

    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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    Director:Noriyuki Kitanohara

    Writer:Jukki Hanada
18. 

    7.7/10(181 votes)

    #18 - Episode 2

    S1:E24/10/2011

    The incantation of resurrection. A shark. A warrior never goes back on her word! My life is over!

    Director:Taichi Ishidate

    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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    Director:Taichi Ishidate

    Writer:Jukki Hanada
19. 

    7.7/10(172 votes)

    #19 - Episode 3

    S1:E34/17/2011

    I'm sorry I didn't eat your black beans! I won't crumble under such threats! In human terms, I'm 20 years old. Earth Dangerous!

    Director:Hiroko Utsumi

    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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    Director:Hiroko Utsumi

    Writer:Jukki Hanada
20. 

    7.7/10(145 votes)

    #20 - Episode 7

    S1:E75/15/2011

    This is simply our just God's punishment, Albert. Are you dating anyone right now? If I don't pawn this scythe and buy some food, I'll die. If you get this question right, you'll receive an arm!

    Director:Noriyuki Kitanohara

    Writer:Katsuhiko Muramoto

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    Director:Noriyuki Kitanohara

    Writer:Katsuhiko Muramoto
21. 

    7.7/10(118 votes)

    #21 - Episode 21

    S1:E218/21/2011

    Misato, Weboshi, and Fe-chan talk about their current love interest. Mr. Takashi runs into Ms. Sakurai; is this a date!? The soldiers can’t find the last wooden cube, but a new challenger appears.

    Director:Eisaku Kawanami

    Writer:Katsuhiko Muramoto

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    Director:Eisaku Kawanami

    Writer:Katsuhiko Muramoto
22. 

    7.6/10(135 votes)

    #22 - Episode 9

    S1:E95/29/2011

    I'm dreaming. I must be dreaming... They may maintain their flavor, but they're not maintaining their spirit! No matter how many I kill, they never learn their lesson. My lower half is unprotected!

    Director:Hiroko Utsumi

    Writer:Katsuhiko Muramoto

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    Director:Hiroko Utsumi

    Writer:Katsuhiko Muramoto
23. 

    7.6/10(127 votes)

    #23 - Episode 11

    S1:E116/12/2011

    Pretending to be asleep won't do any good! Super ultra great delicious wonderful bad. That must be the power of Daiku Industries. Surely happiness must taste like mud.

    Director:Kazuya Sakamoto

    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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    Director:Kazuya Sakamoto

    Writer:Jukki Hanada
24. 

    7.5/10(216 votes)

    #24 - Episode 1

    S1:E14/3/2011

    Selamat pagi! Goats? What's wrong with goats? What does KY mean? I don't have any special features, but my toe comes off.

    Director:Tatsuya Ishihara

    Writer:Jukki Hanada

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    Director:Tatsuya Ishihara

    Writer:Jukki Hanada
25. 

    7.5/10(122 votes)

    #25 - Episode 12

    S1:E126/19/2011

    It's hot... It's so hot! I'm just hoping aliens invade... 5,000,000 yen per shot. The sleeping princess woke, without a kiss.

    Director:Noriyuki Kitanohara

    Writer:Atsushi Itou

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    Director:Noriyuki Kitanohara

    Writer:Atsushi Itou