Anime like Bananya: Fushigi na Nakamatachi

Micchiri Neko

Also known as Mitchiri Neko.

Studio: Helo , Frencel
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy

The franchise centers on the cats known as "Mitchiri Neko," who seem to multiply greatly when left alone. (As the official YouTube channel for the franchise explains, "'Mitchiri' means sticking together or packed, and 'neko' means a cat in Japanese.") The cats are able to speak and mimic human behavior. The franchise has a variety of cat characters who have distinct personalities.



Tags: Animals , Iyashikei , Kids , Episodic , Anthropomorphism , Primarily Animal Cast

Hataraku Onii-san!

Also known as Working Buddies!.

Studio: Tomovies , Lantis , Good Smile Company
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

The story centers around the cheerful calico Tapio Chatorazawa and the pessimistic Russian blue Kuehiko Roshihara. The two study in the same college, and also work together on various odd jobs.



Tags: Primarily Animal Cast , Animals , Work , Iyashikei , Ensemble Cast , Episodic , Video Games , Anthropomorphism , Primarily Adult Cast

Donyatsu

Also known as Donyatsu.

Studio: Gathering
Status: Finished
Genres:

The "loosely science-fiction adventure" is set in the summer sometime in the 21st century. Tokyo's Shinjuku ward has become a wasteland, void of all humans due to an unexplained catastrophe. What remains are these strange creatures such as "Donyatsu," the half-cat, half-doughnut hybrid, and "Begaru," a feline bagel composite.



Tags: Seinen , Full CGI , Surreal Comedy , Animals

Neko Neko Nihonshi

Also known as Meow Meow Japanese History.

Studio: Joker Films
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy

The story imagines if Japanese historical figures such as Queen Himiko, the warlord Oda Nobunaga, and samurai Sakamoto Ryouma were cats.



Tags: Historical , Kids , Animals , Samurai , Educational

Okaimono Panda!

Also known as Okaimono Panda.

Studio: Shin-Ei Animation
Status: Releasing
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

TV anime of Okaimono Panda! to celebrate its 11th anniversary.

Okaimono Panda loves shopping, but always manages to find himself in strange situations along the way! Come along with Okaimono Panda and his friends Little Panda, Puchomaru the robot, and Mugi the cat as they embark on adventures and explore new things. Sometimes things might be difficult, but they're always better with friends.



Tags: Kids

Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki

Also known as Poyopoyo.

Studio: Studio DEEN , DAX Production , Dream Creation , Möbius Tone
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

Moe Sato is a young lady who finds a cat and starts taking care of him. Named Poyo due to his round shape, he quickly becomes a dear member of the Sato family.



Tags: Chibi , Surreal Comedy , Episodic , Family Life , Animals , Rural , Seinen

Usahana: Yumemiru Ballerina

Studio: Great Dreams Cartoon , Sanrio
Status: Finished
Genres:

Based on a Sanrio product.

Hana is a sweet rabbit with a passion for ballet. She is admitted to an important ballet academy in Etoile Island.

Tags: Kids , Animals , Twins , Episodic , Female Protagonist , Ojou-sama , Primarily Animal Cast

Nyanko Days

Also known as Nyanko Days.

Studio: EMT Squared
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

The four-panel manga follows a shy girl named Tomoko who comes home from school and is greeted by her three (personified) cats.



Tags: Nekomimi , Cute Girls Doing Cute Things , Kemonomimi , Chibi , Animals , Primarily Female Cast , Female Protagonist