Anime like Bananya: Around the World

Chiikawa

Also known as Chiikawa.

Studio: Doga Kobo
Status: Releasing
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

The sometimes happy, sometimes sad, and a tad stressful daily life of "some sort of small, cute creature" known as Chiikawa. Chiikawa enjoys delicious food with bees and rabbits, toils hard every day for the rewards of work, and still maintains a smile.



Tags: Surreal Comedy , Animals , Primarily Child Cast , Iyashikei , Outdoor Activities , Found Family , Primarily Animal Cast , Kids , Dystopian , Slapstick , Work , Food , Chimera , Goblin

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 , Kids , Iyashikei , Episodic , Anthropomorphism , Primarily Animal Cast

Okaimono Panda!

Also known as Okaimono Panda.

Studio: Shin-Ei Animation
Status: Finished
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

Tom to Jerry Gokko

Also known as Tom and Jerry Gokko.

Studio: Fanworks , Studio Nanahoshi , Warner Bros. Japan
Status: Releasing
Genres: Comedy

To celebrate "Cheese Day," (November 11 in Japan), Cartoon Network Japan debuted an anime spin on Tom and Jerry that combines the fast-paced humor of the original with a cute, "pop" worldview. The pair are joined by the diaper-wearing Tuffy Mouse, another recurring character from the classic cartoon.



Tags: Animals , No Dialogue , Slapstick , Anti-Hero , Primarily Animal Cast , Episodic , Kids , Anthropomorphism , Iyashikei

Egumi Legacy

Studio: Studio Outrigger , Studio Outrigger , Frontier International , Happinet Phantom Studios , Chuo Eigaboeki , Odessa Entertainment , MASAKA
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy

Floating in a certain ocean is an island called "EGU Island". The sole entertainment on this island is listening to the songstress, "End of the World". Day after day, the islanders are enchanted by her singing. However, this tranquil time is shattered in an instant. Since the disappearance of the songstress, the island has been filled with "anger", "doubt", and "anxiety". Various thoughts and intentions begin to stir...A licking war unfolds around, "End of the World"! The one who holds her destiny is the legendary legacy "EGUMI Legacy".



Tags: Surreal Comedy , Drugs , Food , Memory Manipulation , Male Protagonist , Idol , CGI , Body Horror , Disability , Artificial Intelligence , Death Game , Cosmic Horror , VTuber , Love Triangle , Classical Music , Boys' Love , LGBTQ+ Themes , Gambling

Nyanpire The Animation

Also known as Nyanpire - The Vampire Cat.

Studio: GONZO
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Supernatural

A heartwarming story about a stray black cat, who was given blood from a vampire. He was taken in by a girl Misaki and started live with her. Nyanpire's favorite phrase is "Give me blood nya."

Tags: Animals , Vampire , Surreal Comedy , Kids , Chibi , Boys' Love , Anthropomorphism , Episodic , Meta , Samurai , Angels , Crossdressing , LGBTQ+ Themes

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Studio: Monster's Egg
Status: Releasing
Genres: Slice of Life

Shark Meow is an orange tabby kitty who wears a shark suit.
A little clumsy and always taking things at their own cozy pace,
but every day with their best kitty friends — and the rescued baby kitty, Little Meow —
is filled with unexpected little mishaps and sweet adventures.

A sunny warm spot in the park, the sparkle of the sea,
steam rising from freshly roasted sweet potatoes,
the fluttery feeling of the first snowfall…
These small everyday moments fill their world with warmth and delight.

You can’t help but smile and think, “So true!”
A soft and snuggly kitty anime that brings joy to everyday moments.



Tags: Iyashikei , Animals , Primarily Animal Cast , No Dialogue , Episodic , Full CGI , Family Life , Adoption

Sumikko Gurashi Movie: Tsugihagi Koujou no Fushigina Ko

Also known as Sumikkogurashi: The Patched-Up Factory in the Woods.

Studio: Fanworks , Asmik Ace
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy

At an old factory on the edge of the forest, the Bear Factory Manager invites the Sumikkos to make toys. They make use of what they are good at, and complete their stuffed toys. The Sumikkos are motivated by the praise of the Bear Factory Manager. They have matching uniforms, delicious food, rooms to stay for the job, .and spend their days making one toy after another. Then, the toys that were shipped to Sumikko's town start moving around. There is something "mysterious" about this factory.



Tags: Animals , Primarily Animal Cast , Anthropomorphism , Work , Chibi , Youkai , Dinosaurs , Kids , Ghost

Odekake Kozame

Also known as Little Shark's Day Out.

Studio: KADOKAWA , ENGI
Status: Finished
Genres: Slice of Life

The story follows a little shark character, Kozame-chan's adventures in Yauo town, which smells "nostalgic." From radio exercises to festival stalls to meeting with friends, Kozame-chan has a variety of heartwarming experiences in the town.



Tags: Iyashikei , Anthropomorphism , Animals , Episodic , Food , Kids , Tragedy

Sumikko Gurashi Movie: Tobidasu Ehon to Himitsu no Ko

Also known as Sumikkogurashi: Good to be in the corner.

Studio: Fanworks , Imagineer , Nippon Shuppan Hanbai (Nippan) K.K. , Nippon Columbia , Asmik Ace , Aeon Entertainment , San-X
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy

Sumikko Gurashi debuted in 2012 as slightly negative characters who like to stay in the corner of a room. The characters include "Shirokuma," a polar bear who is sensitive to cold; "Penguin?" (with a question mark in its name), a penguin who is unsure if it is actually a penguin; "Tonkatsu," a piece of pork cutlet that was left uneaten; "Neko," a shy cat; and "Tokage," who hides his nature as one of the last dinosaurs.

The franchise has inspired toys, books, stationery material, video games--and now a feature film.



Tags: Primarily Animal Cast , Chibi , Animals , Isekai , Kids , Dinosaurs , Food , Ghost , Fairy Tale , Ensemble Cast , Classic Literature