Prefer cats to dogs, then this list will definitely make you happy.
Over the years, anime has been enriched with all sorts of genres – from slice-of-life stories to action movies with giant robots. And the characters of these stories are not only people, but also various creatures.
Of course, in all this variety you can find series for cat lovers. Such stories involving ordinary cats or even anthropomorphic characters have always existed in anime, and they can please viewers not only with the presence of furry friends, but also with a deep plot.
Kiki's Delivery Service (Majo no Takkyuubin)
Kiki's Delivery Service is one of Studio Ghibli's most famous movies. Kiki, a 13-year-old witch, leaves her parents' home and sets out to find herself. In the company of her kitten Jiji, Kiki lands in a large and bustling port city. Of all kinds of magic, the girl has only mastered flying on a broomstick, so she becomes a flying courier and opens her own delivery service. Kiki's Delivery Service is a story about growing up and adapting to a new place, so there are enough sad moments. But the little witch is not alone, she is accompanied everywhere by her faithful furry friend, and the scenes of their funny interactions lighten up the atmosphere, which is sometimes very tense.
The Cat Returns (Neko no Ongaeshi)
Studio Ghibli is known for its warm stories, and it has at least one more movie where cats play an important role. The Cat Returns is about a girl named Haru who saves a cat running across the street on her way home from school. Soon the girl finds out that the rescued cat is the prince of the Cat Kingdom, and she must become his wife. Thus begins her adventure through the world of cats. The Cat Returns is sure to please the true fan of cat whiskers and paws, because there are so many of them in this movie that by the end you may want to meow.
My Roommate is a Cat (Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue.)
Another story where a cat becomes a loyal companion of the main character is My Roommate is a Cat by Zero-G. Subaru Mikazuki, a shy writer, is a true introvert. One day he meets a cat named Haru, who was left on the street by his previous owners. After befriending his new neighbor, Subaru begins to see the world through different eyes, and even finds inspiration. My Roommate is a Cat is a touching story about the healing power of friendship, which shows how important it is to find happiness in the details around us.
Nights With A Cat (Yoru wa Neko to Issho)
Fuuta spends most of his life at work. When he comes home late at night, he knows that Kyuruga, the world's cutest cat, will meet him at the door. Together they will eat dinner, watch TV, and do lots of household chores. Every day is similar to the previous one, but despite the routine and tiredness, Fouta is warmed by thoughts of evenings with his faithful furry friend. Nights With A Cat is a collection of touching sketches from the life of an owner and his pet, whose characters are so charming that it is impossible to watch this anime without smiling.
The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today (Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo Yuuutsu)
A similar concept to Nights With A Cat has another anime called The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today. This is a story about a girl Saku who lives in a big city and works from early morning to late evening in an office. Despite the heavy workload she always looks neat and her colleagues wonder how Saku manages to do everything. The secret is that she lives not alone, but with her giant cat Yukichi, who does all the housework. The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today offers not only great animation and a comedy plot, but also charismatic characters that are a pleasure to watch.
Prefer cats to dogs, then this list will definitely make you happy.
Over the years, anime has been enriched with all sorts of genres – from slice-of-life stories to action movies with giant robots. And the characters of these stories are not only people, but also various creatures.
Of course, in all this variety you can find series for cat lovers. Such stories involving ordinary cats or even anthropomorphic characters have always existed in anime, and they can please viewers not only with the presence of furry friends, but also with a deep plot.
Kiki's Delivery Service (Majo no Takkyuubin)
Kiki's Delivery Service is one of Studio Ghibli's most famous movies. Kiki, a 13-year-old witch, leaves her parents' home and sets out to find herself. In the company of her kitten Jiji, Kiki lands in a large and bustling port city. Of all kinds of magic, the girl has only mastered flying on a broomstick, so she becomes a flying courier and opens her own delivery service. Kiki's Delivery Service is a story about growing up and adapting to a new place, so there are enough sad moments. But the little witch is not alone, she is accompanied everywhere by her faithful furry friend, and the scenes of their funny interactions lighten up the atmosphere, which is sometimes very tense.
The Cat Returns (Neko no Ongaeshi)
Studio Ghibli is known for its warm stories, and it has at least one more movie where cats play an important role. The Cat Returns is about a girl named Haru who saves a cat running across the street on her way home from school. Soon the girl finds out that the rescued cat is the prince of the Cat Kingdom, and she must become his wife. Thus begins her adventure through the world of cats. The Cat Returns is sure to please the true fan of cat whiskers and paws, because there are so many of them in this movie that by the end you may want to meow.
My Roommate is a Cat (Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue.)
Another story where a cat becomes a loyal companion of the main character is My Roommate is a Cat by Zero-G. Subaru Mikazuki, a shy writer, is a true introvert. One day he meets a cat named Haru, who was left on the street by his previous owners. After befriending his new neighbor, Subaru begins to see the world through different eyes, and even finds inspiration. My Roommate is a Cat is a touching story about the healing power of friendship, which shows how important it is to find happiness in the details around us.
Nights With A Cat (Yoru wa Neko to Issho)
Fuuta spends most of his life at work. When he comes home late at night, he knows that Kyuruga, the world's cutest cat, will meet him at the door. Together they will eat dinner, watch TV, and do lots of household chores. Every day is similar to the previous one, but despite the routine and tiredness, Fouta is warmed by thoughts of evenings with his faithful furry friend. Nights With A Cat is a collection of touching sketches from the life of an owner and his pet, whose characters are so charming that it is impossible to watch this anime without smiling.
The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today (Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo Yuuutsu)
A similar concept to Nights With A Cat has another anime called The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today. This is a story about a girl Saku who lives in a big city and works from early morning to late evening in an office. Despite the heavy workload she always looks neat and her colleagues wonder how Saku manages to do everything. The secret is that she lives not alone, but with her giant cat Yukichi, who does all the housework. The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today offers not only great animation and a comedy plot, but also charismatic characters that are a pleasure to watch.
