Retro Anime on Instagram: "Azumanga Daioh: The Animation (2002) — Anime: Azumanga Daioh: The Animation Aired: 2002 Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life Creator: Kiyohiko Azuma Studio: J.C.Staff Set in an ordinary high school, Azumanga Daioh follows a group of eccentric girls and their equally unusual teachers through everyday moments turned hilarious. With its gentle pacing, absurd humor, and warm character dynamics, the series captures the charm of school life—laying the foundation for modern slice-of-