Kuruneko Season 2: A thorough review of the highly anticipated sequel!

Kuruneko Season 2 - Kuruneko Season 2

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

July 3, 2010 - July 2, 2011 Kansai Television (KTV) July 3, 2010 - July 2, 2011 (1st - 50th episodes) Every Saturday 17:25 - 17:30
Tokai Television (THK) July 3, 2010 to September 1, 2010 (Episodes 1 to 50) Every Saturday 11:40 to 11:45

■Broadcasting station

KTV, THK

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 50

■Original Story

Kuruneko Yamato (published by Enterbrain)

■ Director

・Direction: Heitaro Daichi

■ Production

・Production: Ducks Production ・Production cooperation: Studio Deen, Mobius Tone ・Production: Kurunekosha (Kadokawa Pictures, Kansai Telecasting, Tokai Telecasting, IP4, Enterbrain, SDP, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, Shizuoka Television)

■Works

©2010 Kuruneko Yamato／PUBLISHED BY ENTERBRAIN,INC／Kurunekosha

■ 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 a nap with them. While searching for a home for them, she grows attached to them and takes them in herself... You will laugh at the author's life full of cats, feel comforted by the individuality of each cat, and learn the importance of life. Her happy, heartwarming, and noisy days are written down with laughter and tears!

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Explanation

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

※Quoted from d Anime Store

■Cast

Voice: Miki Nakatani

■ Main staff

・Original work: Kuruneko Yamato (published by Enterbrain)
・Direction: Heitarou Daichi ・Illustration: Rie Oshima ・Production: Dax Production ・Production cooperation: Studio Deen, Moebius Tone ・Production: Kurunekosha (Kadokawa Pictures, Kansai Telecasting, Tokai Telecasting, IP4, Enterbrain, SDP, Hokkaido Cultural Broadcasting, Shizuoka Television)

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: The World is Full of Cats (2010/07/03)
・Episode 2: Cat Beds (Big and Small) (2010/07/10)
・Episode 3/Monsan and Potchan/What was it again? (2010/07/17)
・Episode 4/Air Okaka (2010/07/31)
・Episode 5: Tome's Nest/Tome's Discovery (2010/08/07)
・Episode 6: Give Me/The Best (2010/08/14)
・Episode 7 / Cat Shrine Charms / Annual Events (2010/08/21)
・Episode 8/Stealing/Is there anyone there? (2010/08/28)
・Episode 9: Bitten/Good job, Mom (2010/09/04)
・Episode 10: I'm not doing anything/Tome and Pyoin (2010/09/11)
・Episode 11/Hugging/I see(2010/09/18)
・Episode 12: The Story of Pyoin (2010/09/25)
・Episode 13: The Story of Pyoin (2010/10/02)
・Episode 14 / What's that? / Homecoming High (2010/10/09)
・Episode 15: Seven Habits (2010/10/16)
Episode 16: No, Not at All/Blanket Season (2010/10/23)
・Episode 17/Pocha-chan/Today's Work (2010/10/30)
・Episode 18/Sniffing the Tail/Sleeping (2010/11/06)
・Episode 19: Kuruneko Nursery School (2010/11/13)
・Episode 20/Continuation of Kuruneko Nursery School (2010/11/20)
・Episode 21/Po-chan's Mouth/It's Scary~ (2010/11/27)
・Episode 22: Doendoend (2010/12/04)
・Episode 23: Pet Me/Mossa-chan (2010/12/11)
・Episode 24/W Finger Tokotoko/Finger Tokotoko Bon Edition (2010/12/18)
・Episode 25/Tax return (2010/12/25)
・Episode 26/Nail Clippers/Monk (2011/01/08)
・Episode 27/Sushi Bon/Chicken Fillet Festival (2011/01/15)
・Episode 28 / Mossa-chan Continued / Azu Azu Azu ... (2011/01/22)
・Episode 29: The Sound of Canned Food (2011/01/29)
・Episode 30: Bonsu Plan/Reopening (2011/02/05)
・Episode 31/Special (2011/02/12)
・Episode 32: Pride Higher Than the Roof (2011/02/19)
・Episode 33: Tome's Koppe Punch (2011/02/26)
・Episode 34/A Beautiful Ribbon/Sloppy~(2011/03/05)
・Episode 35: What cats taught me (2011/03/19)
・Episode 36: Doeriakya Kya Ebi Frya (2011/03/26)
・Episode 37: Contrary (2011/04/02)
・Episode 38: The day when there was no beautiful morning (2011/04/09)
Episode 39: Poo-poo/Poo-poo Again (2011/04/16)
Episode 40: Mom, it might be a little cold~ (2011/04/23)
・Episode 41: Cat's Failure (2011/04/30)
・Episode 42: Lucky Cat (2011/05/07)
・Episode 43: It's Smelly (2011/05/14)
・Episode 44 / Owari's Black Panther, Bondayu / Tome no Mofu (2011/05/21)
・Episode 45: Cat's Strange Behavior (2011/05/28)
・Episode 46: Stone in the Forest (2011/06/04)
・Episode 47/Tome Ondo♪/Bon☆Dance/Cobon's Waltz/Nekobonbon/Miwa Monmon(2011/06/11)
・Episode 48/Challenger Tome/Challenger Tome 2 (2011/06/18)
・Episode 49: Kanpei-goki (June 25, 2011)
・Episode 50/Suspense/Hyottoko (2011/07/02)

■ Related works

・Kuruneko ・Kuruneko WEB version

■ Theme songs and music

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

Kuruneko Season 2 - Kuruneko Season 2 Review and Recommendation

"Kuruneko Season 2" is a heartwarming cat-themed TV anime series that aired from 2010 to 2011. This work is based on the original manga "Kuruneko Yamato" (published by Enterbrain), and depicts the charm of cats and the joy of life. Below, we will provide a detailed review and recommendation of this work.

Story and Themes

The story of "Kuruneko Season 2" depicts the process by which unclaimed cats appear one after another in the protagonist's life, leading her to adopt them. The story realistically depicts daily life with cats, including kitten rearing, trips to the vet, and naps after mischievous laughs. As she searches for foster parents, the protagonist begins to grow attached to the cats, and at one point decides to take them in herself. Through stories like this, you can laugh at the author's life filled with cats, feel comforted by the personalities of each cat, and learn about the importance of life.

The theme of this work is the contrast between "happy" and "comfortable" daily life. Living with a cat is a mixture of joy and hardship, and by depicting this with laughter and tears, the work deeply moves the viewer. It makes you think again about the impact that the existence of cats has on people and the preciousness of life.

character

A variety of cats appear in "Kuruneko Season 2," each with their own unique character. The cats that appear in the protagonist's life have different names and personalities, providing fresh surprises to viewers. For example, "Tome" is very curious and is always seeking new discoveries. On the other hand, "Bon" has a slightly gentle personality and is a soothing presence for the protagonist. The personalities of these cats enrich the story and evoke deep empathy from viewers.

Additionally, Miki Nakatani, who voices the main character, also delivers a superb performance, realistically expressing her interactions with the cats. Her voice conveys the love and hardships she feels for the cats, encouraging viewers to empathize with her.

Directing and drawing

The director, Heitaro Daichi, has been successful in conveying the charm of cats to the viewers by depicting their movements and expressions in great detail. The cats' mischief and adorable behavior in particular captures the hearts of viewers. The animation director, Rie Oshima, also has highly skilled drawings of the cats' fur and eyes. The combination of these directing and animation makes "Kuruneko Season 2" a visually appealing work.

music

The theme song "Beautiful Day" is written by Nozomi Sasaki, composed by Seiji Kameda, and sung by Vivian Hsu. It is a bright and warm song that symbolizes the theme of the work. This song expresses the joy of living with a cat, warming the hearts of viewers. The inserted song "TM1" also plays an important role in livening up the atmosphere of the work.

Broadcasting and viewing

"Kuruneko Season 2" was broadcast on Kansai Television (KTV) and Tokai Television (THK). On KTV it was broadcast every Saturday from 17:25 to 17:30 from July 3, 2010 to July 2, 2011, and on THK it was broadcast every Saturday from 11:40 to 11:45 from July 3, 2010 to September 1, 2010. Although each episode is short, only 5 minutes long, it is packed with a rich story and the charm of cats.

Currently, it is available to watch on Bandai Channel and d Anime Store. On these platforms, you can enjoy all episodes, including season 1, so it is especially recommended for cat lovers and those looking for a heartwarming work.

Related Titles

"Kuruneko Season 2" is related to the original manga "Kuruneko Yamato" and "Kuruneko WEB version". These works also depict the charm of cats and the joys of life, so by enjoying them together with "Kuruneko Season 2", you can gain a deeper understanding of the world of cats. Also, by reading the original manga, you can learn about episodes and character backgrounds that are not depicted in the anime, deepening your understanding of the work.

Recommendation

"Kuruneko Season 2" is highly recommended for cat lovers and those looking for a heartwarming drama. This drama, which realistically depicts the personalities of cats and the joys of life, will soothe the hearts of viewers and make them think again about the preciousness of life. In addition, even if it is short, it is packed with a dense story and the charm of cats, so even busy people can enjoy it easily.

Furthermore, by reading the original manga and other related works, viewers can gain a deeper understanding of the world of cats. This work, which depicts the joys and hardships of living with cats, is sure to leave viewers deeply moved and provide them with a heartwarming experience.