Anime like Chiikawa

PUI PUI Molcar

Also known as PUI PUI MOLCAR.

Studio: Shin-Ei Animation
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy

The stage is set in a world where guinea pig became car. The car that makes you relax "Molcar". Having big round eyes, curvy butt and speedy limbs, they always explore the world with their innocent faces. Even during a traffic jam, you can be eased just by looking at the butt of that Molcar in front of you. Even when they cause troubles, their furry cuteness will somehow make you forgive them!? Surrounded by situations only met by cars, it's a Mol-animation filled with cure, friendship, adventure and furry actions!



Note: A compilation movie titled "Tobidase! Narase! Pui Pui Molcar" was released in theaters on July 22, 2021 in MX4D and 3D.

Tags: Cars , Episodic , Animals , Stop Motion , Surreal Comedy , No Dialogue , Kids , Urban , Parody , Iyashikei , Time Manipulation , Zombie , Henshin

Bananya

Also known as Bananya.

Studio: TMS Entertainment , Gathering
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Fantasy , Slice of Life

An adaptation of Bananya, the banana cat mascot of the stationary company Q-Lia.

Tags: Episodic , Kids , Animals , Chibi , Primarily Animal Cast , Iyashikei , Food

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

Koupen-chan

Studio: Lesprit , Stay Luck
Status: Releasing
Genres: Slice of Life

The story of the series follows the everyday adventures of Koupen-chan and his friends as they enjoy the little things in life.



Tags: Iyashikei , Animals , Primarily Animal Cast , Chibi , Episodic , Agender , Educational

CHIMIMO

Also known as Chimimo.

Studio: Shin-Ei Animation , Shouchiku , LDCX , Shueisha , Toy's Factory , ADK Emotions , Studio Mausu , TV Tokyo Communications , Ensky , BS Asahi , Marui Group
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life , Supernatural

Meet hell's most adorable messenger. Chimimo might be an average demon, but he and his horde of minions have big dreams of unleashing hell on earth! Too bad a portal to the human realm drops him into the middle of the Onigami household, where the family’s three unflappable sisters rule the roost with iron fists. Now Chimimo is stuck as their freeloading roommate, and his ambitions of unleashing the apocalypse will have to wait until he can summon the willpower to get off the couch!



Tags: Demons , Chibi , Episodic , Family Life , Found Family , Kids , Iyashikei , Super Robot , Kaiju

PUI PUI Molcar: DRIVING SCHOOL

Also known as Pui Pui Molcar Driving School.

Studio: UchuPeople
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy

Set in a world in which guinea pigs have turned into cars, there live “molcars” - a portmanteau of the Japanese word for guinea pig (morumotto, from the word “marmot”) and “car.” They are fluffy and adorable with big round eyes, cute little tire feet, and big round butts. Each is full of personality and energy as they speed around town rescuing animals, taking part in high-speed chases, and more, and this time, Potato and his molcar friends are heading to driving school!



Tags: Stop Motion , Cars , Animals , Cosmic Horror , Urban , Parody , School , Space , Environmental , No Dialogue , Kids

Bananya: Around the World

Also known as Bananya Around the World.

Studio: TMS Entertainment , Lesprit
Status: Finished
Genres: Adventure , Comedy , Fantasy , Slice of Life

Bananya returns! The mysterious cat who lives inside a banana is back for a new adventure when a ball of light appears. After the ball flashes, a new cat named Baby Sweet emerges. The two quickly become friends and set off on a grand adventure to discover new and exciting places around the world. Join the new friends on their journey!



Tags: Animals , Travel , Chibi , Episodic , Parody , Aliens , Primarily Animal Cast , Kids , Magic , Iyashikei , Food , Trains , Superhero , Dragons , Snowscape

Rilakkuma

Also known as RILAKKUMA.

Studio: Production I.G , Aniplex
Status: Releasing
Genres: Fantasy , Slice of Life

Everyday life gets a cozy twist with the laid-back Rilakkuma. Gentle moments of friendship, change, and small joys unfold, turning ordinary moments into something quietly magical—one soft, comforting day at a time.

It's a moment that will make your heart feel lighter and lighter. No matter where you are or what you're doing, Rilakkuma will be by your side. An exciting new story begins! Experience the stress-free world of Rilakkuma, the relaxed bear who makes being lazy look effortless!



Tags: Animals

Domo-kun

Studio: NHK , dwarf
Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

A strange monster hatches from a mysterious egg. He befriends various animals, and takes residence in Osajii's burrow. He discovers new and exciting things about every day life.

As of 2008, there are at least 37 regular TV spot episodes of Domo-kun. These 37 episodes were released on DVD in Japan in July of 2009.

Tags: Kids , Stop Motion

mofusand

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