My Deer Friend Nokotan

Many have praised this comedy slice-of-life series for exploring profound emotional themes, as any good slice-of-life should. However, after 12 episodes, I struggle to find that "profound emotional exploration." The characters lack depth and personality, and there's no meaningful emotional connection between them. They remain little more than acquaintances, with minimal interaction throughout the show.

Some have compared it to Nichijou, but I don't see the resemblance. Nichijou crafts absurd and hilarious scenarios through hyperbolization, starting with situations that make sense. In contrast, Shikanoko Noko Noko Noko Koshi Tan Tan is just random nonsense stacked on more random nonsense. While it is funny at times, it lacks the structure that makes a slice-of-life series truly engaging.

The humor does manage to make me chuckle here and there, but it quickly becomes repetitive and loses its charm. Beyond its comedic moments, it doesn't have much else to offer.

It really makes me feel like the author made a deal with the devil to make it popular or something because I really do not see why every one likes it so much. (And this is coming from an all time slice-of-life lover)

This Anime will change your life beyond your understanding, its main goal was to be a comedy anime with a lot of other anime's references, and well, it reached its goal way better then expected. Recomand it.to watch it with the entire family and friends (if you have)or just spam them with memes/ gifs of the show, its one in a lifetime chance to watch such a peak brainrot anime that breaks the 4th wall so easily compared to other animes. Overall best anime ever made besides Jojo's Bizzare Adventure, Highschool DxD(stil waiting for the fifth season), Redo of Healer(where is season 2) and Evangelion.

This show absolutely mind boggling, I couldn't stop laughing through the first episode alone.

You can tell that the creators had the time of their life making this. It's full of references and stupidity, and I love it so much for that.

THIS is why animation was created. Creating flabbergasting stories with little to no realism. It's just so.... FUN! It pure chaos, but the characters have so much charm already.

The animation is bizarre, breaking so many rules of nature, and I'm here for it.

The deer are incredibly out of place 3D models, but it's very obvious that it's intentional. They show the viewer not to take the show too seriously, and it's so nice to be able to not do that once in a while.

Highly recommend. So much fun.

"My Deer Friend Nokotan" is a delightfully silly and funny anime with a lighthearted storyline full of comedic moments. The opening song, "Shikairo Days," is incredibly addictive, and the catchy line "Shika nokonoko koseitan" sticks in your head. The unique ending features real-life footage of a zoo with deer and shows how to make deer crackers, adding a charming and authentic touch.

The series also incorporates 3D CGI deer throughout, creating a bizarre yet interesting element. It's packed with references that avid anime fans will enjoy spotting. The characters, especially Nokotan, a human-deer hybrid with a big personality, are wonderfully crafted, each bringing their own quirks and charm.

The pacing of the show keeps the audience engaged, with a simple yet effective storyline that is easy to follow. The music and sound effects are top-notch, enhancing the overall atmosphere.

In conclusion, "My Deer Friend Nokotan" stands out with its catchy opening song, unique ending footage, and abundance of references. The well-crafted characters, silly animation, and engaging storyline ensure a fun and entertaining watch. If you're looking for something enjoyable, this anime is definitely worth checking out!

Torako Koshi used to be a delinquent but she is determined to put that behind her and is now one of the most admired girls in her school. Her life is about to become somewhat chaotic though. One day she meets Noko Shikanoko... a sika deer with an almost human appearance. Noko looks like an ordinary girl apart from the fact that she has antlers! Soon they have formed the 'Deer Club' and things get even stranger.

Every so often an anime comes along that makes the viewer wonder of the creators 'what were they on'!? This is one of those shoes; utterly bonkers but also hilarious. I'm not surprised that previous reviewers either thought it was great or terrible rather than 'it was okay' as humour like this is highly subjective and neither view is wrong. Personally I loved the characters and thought every episode delivered plenty of laughs in a genuinely surreal manner. The character designs are good as is the animation. I really liked the contrast between the standard anime human characters, including Noko, and the more realistic looking deer that occasionally appeared, usually accompanied by the chanting of the work 'sika'. Overall I'd definitely recommend this to fans of more bizarre anime comedies.

These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.