Although absolutely a comedic series, this show is distinguished from generally lighter-than-light 3 minute anime by its somewhat serious plot. While the story doesn't delve into Nobunaga's really brutal actions, or the historical detail that would have endeared it to the Sengoku period geeks, as with Sengokuchojyugiga, something serious is going on in almost every episode; the unification of Japan. This provides a solid vehicle for the fast paced, appealing humour and adorable characters. In a long tradition of pure-hearted idiot heroes, Chidori stands out as rather lovable, with her silly and deadly sides well balanced. The serene airhead Kicho, chirpy comic butt Hideyoshi, would-be serious Nobunaga and pompous Imagawa all do good service as well. Fans of reaction humour will find much to amuse them, and mildly serious dialogue offers a relief from humour as well as an anchor for it.
Nothing is too serious, however, or profound developed. Or as mentioned, loaded with historical depth; the overall impression is an anime for children or adults in search of light amusement. Gags also tend to follow a basic running theme for each character, which may not agree with some. I was a little annoyed that more attention was given to Nene's terrible cooking than her Kugamiya Rie voiced tsundere act.
It should be noted that the interpretation of Nobunaga as an enlightened and visionary ruler comes up in several other works, such as Kurosawa's film 'Kagemusha'. Say what you like about him (though not within earshot) he really was one of the three unifiers of Japan.
