The appeal and reviews of "Kuruneko": A must-see anime for cat lovers

The appeal and reviews of "Kuruneko": A must-see anime for cat lovers

The appeal and reviews of Kuruneko - Kuruneko -

Overview

"Kuruneko" is a Japanese TV anime series that aired from July 5, 2009 to June 26, 2010. The original is a manga by Kuruneko Yamato published by Enterbrain, and features a heartwarming story with a cat theme. During the broadcast period, it was broadcast on Kansai Television (KTV) and Tokai Television (THK), and a total of 50 episodes were developed as short anime in 5-minute slots.

■ Story

■ Story

I have a cat and it makes me so happy.

One cat after another goes unclaimed... She goes to the vet to raise the kittens, and after laughing mischievously, she takes them for a nap. While searching for a home, she grows attached to one and takes him in herself... You'll laugh at the author's life full of cats, feel at ease with the individuality of each cat, and learn the importance of life. Her happy, heartwarming, and noisy days are filled with laughter and tears!

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Broadcast information

"Kuruneko" was broadcast on Kansai Television (KTV) and Tokai Television (THK). The broadcast period is as follows:

  • Kansai Television (KTV)
    • July 5, 2009 - March 28, 2010 (1st - 37th) Every Sunday 8:55 - 9:00
    • April 3, 2010 - June 26, 2010 (Episodes 38-50) Every Saturday 17:25-17:30
  • Tokai Television (THK)
    • July 11, 2009 to June 26, 2010 (1st to 50th episodes) Every Saturday 11:40 to 11:45

■Production information

"Kuruneko" was produced by Ducks Productions with Studio Deen as a production partner. It was produced by Kurunekosha (Kadokawa Pictures, Kansai Telecasting, Tokai Telecasting, IP4, Enterbrain). It was directed and produced by Heitarou Daichi and illustrated by Rie Oshima.

■Cast

■Cast

・Voice: Satomi Kobayashi

■ Main staff

■ Main staff

・Original work: Kuruneko Yamato (published by Enterbrain)
・Direction: Heitaro Daichi ・Illustration: Rie Oshima ・Production: Dax Productions ・Production cooperation: Studio Deen ・Production: Kurunekosha (Kadokawa Pictures, Kansai Telecasting, Tokai Telecasting, IP4, Enterbrain)

■Subtitle

■Subtitle

・#01/Fairy tales-1(2009/07/05)
・#02/Fairy tales-2(2009/07/12)
・#03/Poko's Nose (2009/07/19)
・#04/The origin of my collecting habit (2009/08/02)
・#05/Glove Lover(2009/08/09)
・#06/Mayokobon-1(2009/08/16)
・#07/Mayokobon-2/Mayokobon-3(2009/08/23)
・#08/Mayokobon-4/Mayokobon-5(2009/08/30)
・#09/The day I found it -5 cats appear-(2009/09/06)
・#10/5 Nyan visits (2009/09/13)
・#11/Spreading Culture (2009/09/20)
・#12/The search for foster parents begins (2009/09/27)
・#13/Found 1(2009/10/04)
・#14/Found 2 (2009/10/11)
・#15/Found 3 (2009/10/18)
・#16/Life with cats (2009/10/25)
・#17/Enlightened Monster (2009/11/01)
・#18/Puhaa (2009/11/08)
・#19/Collector(2009/11/15)
・#20/Cardboard (2009/11/22)
・#21/Toilet High (2009/11/29)
・#22/Magic Carpet (2009/12/06)
・#23/Bath Tome/Utatane (2009/12/13)
・#24/Stove/Finger tapping(2009/12/20)
・#25/Hospitalization (2009/12/27)
・#26/Jamami Tome/Older Sister (2010/01/10)
・#27/Undressing (2010/01/17)
・#28/Theater in the Mind (2010/01/24)
・#29/But.../Let's play! (2010/01/31)
・#30/Shiro-kun hospitalized (2010/02/07)
・#31/Shiro-kun's foster parent candidate (2010/02/14)
・#32/Monophone/Argument (2010/02/21)
・#33/Ganbare Poko/Ganbare Mon (2010/02/28)
・#34/Ganbattebon/GanbatteMome(2010/03/07)
・#35/Surprise Mother/I'm with you (2010/03/14)
・#36/Ai/Cat Gathering (2010/03/21)
#37/Died at age 5 minutes (2010/03/28)
・#38/Closet/Mother-in-law's Melancholy(2010/04/03)
・#39/Do something/Teremon/Breaking the Commandment(2010/04/10)
・#40/Ladder/Gargon(2010/04/17)
・#41/Otsukarebon/Adult body, child heart (2010/04/24)
・#42/Rice ball punishment (2010/05/01)
・#43/Water dripping(2010/05/08)
・#44/Bon's Good Day/Yoshi(2010/05/15)
・#45/Success!/Foot bath (2010/05/22)
・#46/Curry Nyaru Clan (2010/05/29)
・#47/Zabuton Offense and Defense/With all my heart (2010/06/05)
・#48/Eraser Poko/Confiscation (2010/06/12)
#49/Next time, let's all go together, Yon/Scatter (2010/06/19)
・#50/Another stomach (2010/06/26)

■ Related works

■ Related works

・Kuruneko 2nd Season ・Kuruneko WEB version

■ Theme songs and music

■ Theme songs and music

・TM1
・Beautiful Day
Lyrics by Nozomi Sasaki, Music by Seiji Kameda, Singer by Vivian Hsu

■Copyright

©2009 Kuruneko Yamato/PUBLISHED BY ENTERBRAIN,INC/Kurunekosha

The appeal and evaluation of "Kuruneko"

■ The appeal of the story

"Kuruneko" is a short anime themed on cats, and the story depicts the life of cats and the author's daily life with cats. It depicts the cuteness and humorous behavior of cats, as well as the "importance of life" felt through living with cats. In particular, it is a work that provides viewers with laughter and tears, with a wealth of cat personalities and episodes. For cat lovers, there are many scenes they can relate to, making it a heartwarming experience.

■Charm of the characters

"Kuruneko" features a unique cast of cats, including Poko, Bon, and Tome. Each cat has a different personality, providing viewers with fresh surprises. For example, the cats' personalities, such as Poko's mischievous nature, Bon's episode of getting lost, and Tome's unique behavior, enrich the story. Voice actress Satomi Kobayashi's performance also adds to the charm of the characters.

■ Animation quality

The animation for "Kuruneko" was produced in collaboration with Dax Productions and Studio Deen. The cat's movements and expressions are depicted realistically, successfully conveying the cuteness of cats to the viewer. Even though it is a short anime, it is carefully drawn down to the smallest detail, providing visual enjoyment. Rie Oshima's drawings also bring out the charm of cats to the fullest.

■ The appeal of music

The theme song for "Kuruneko", "Beautiful Day", was written by Nozomi Sasaki, composed by Seiji Kameda and sung by Vivian Hsu. This song has a bright and warm melody that symbolizes the happy daily life with cats, and soothes the hearts of viewers. The background music was also chosen to match the cat's actions and scenes, helping to liven up the story.

■ Viewer reactions

"Kuruneko" has been highly praised by cat-loving viewers. It has been particularly praised for the realistic and relatable portrayals of the cats' personalities and anecdotes. Although it is a short anime, the story unfolds in depth, and viewers are reminded of the importance of life through living with a cat. Many viewers have also spoken about the appeal of "Kuruneko" on social media and review sites.

■ The appeal of related works

There is also a second season and a web version of "Kuruneko". In the second season, episodes featuring new cats will be added, and the story will develop in even more depth. The web version offers original episodes and special content, making it a must-see for fans. These related works also further expand the world of "Kuruneko", providing new entertainment for viewers.

■ Recommendation points

"Kuruneko" is a must-watch for cat lovers. It depicts the cuteness and humorous behavior of cats, as well as the importance of life that you feel through living with a cat, making it a heartwarming experience. What's more, even though it's a short anime, it has a deep storyline and the cats' personalities are depicted in great detail, which is also appealing. You can also enjoy the second season and web version of the related work, making it a must-see for cat lovers.

■ Summary

"Kuruneko" is a short anime themed on cats, and has been highly praised for its story, characters, music, and more. Cat lovers will find many relatable scenes, allowing them to spend a heartwarming time. You can also enjoy the second season and web version of related works, making it a must-watch for cat lovers. Be sure to watch "Kuruneko" and experience the joys of everyday life with cats.

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