The appeal and evaluation of "Mameneko": A new standard for soothing anime

"Mameneko" - The daily lives of cats that bring healing and laughter

"Mameneko" is a TV anime series that aired in 2018, based on the manga "Mameneko" by Nekomaki. It has 12 episodes, each of which is just 5 minutes long, depicting the adorable daily lives of cats. It was broadcast on TOKYO MX every Tuesday from January 9th to March 27th, 2018, at 1:05am. Animation was produced by Charaction, and the director, scriptwriter, director, and series composition were all handled by Yamamoto Yuzo.

story

The story of "Mame Neko" is about a family that welcomes new members from a friend's house. The new family members are two kittens, Azuki and Daizu. They begin living a fun-filled life at their owners' house. The story focuses on Azuki and Daizu's laid-back life and their interactions with their owners and their families.

Commentary

"Mameneko" is a work that depicts the loose and fluffy cat life of Azuki and Daizu. It is a hilarious, laid-back cat anime that will make you chuckle with the adorable jokes and retorts of the mischievous Azuki (female) and the gentle Daizu (male). In a short time, it depicts the cute behavior of cats and the heartwarming daily lives of their owners.

cast

・Azuki♀: Suzuna Kinoshita・Daizu♂: Hitomi Ueda・Owner: Satomi Akesaka・Skin color: Kohei Mitoma・Moja: Hajime・Zaiki Oyaji: Takahiro Shimura・Glasses: Wataru Kato・Mamenosuke: Yu Hatanaka

Main Staff

・Original work: Nekomaki (Musework)
・Director: Yuzo Yamamoto ・Screenplay: Yuzo Yamamoto ・Direction: Yuzo Yamamoto ・Series Composition: Yuzo Yamamoto ・Art Director: Yoshinobu Yamada ・Sound Director: Ryo Hayakawa ・Music: Ryo Hayakawa ・Sound Production: A-Craft × Onreed ・Music Production: studioA-CAT
・Animation Production: Character ・Recording Studio: Studio Inspire ・Advertising Cooperation: Kyoei University Ito Laboratory ・Production: Mame Neko Production Committee

Main Characters

・Azuki♀
She has a big sister personality, but in reality she is a cautious and easily scared person. She loves tuna.

・Soybean♂
She always follows Azuki around, and is a gentle girl with a big appetite.

The owner is a 30-year-old office lady who loves cats. She received some azuki beans and soybeans.

・Skin-colored owner's grandpa. His favorite food is sweetened azuki beans. When he was young, he was the most dandy in the village, so he still takes good care of his hair.

・Moja's owner's mother, a 62-year-old housewife. She hates cats and will abandon kittens if she gets the chance.

・Zashiki Oyaji The owner's father, 59 years old, is a company employee. He has zero presence in the family. He can disappear like air.

The owner's older brother, a 35-year-old company employee, is a herbivore who loves beautiful anime characters and special effects heroes.

Mamesuke is a small Shiba Inu that was taken in by Megane after his owner passed away. He lived with a cat since he was a puppy, so he thinks of himself as a cat.

subtitle

・Sayame 1/Azuki and Daizu・Sayame 2/Hair-colored Tomoja・Sayame 3/Glasses and the Zashiki Oyaji・Sayame 4/Niwako and the Dove Couple・Sayame 5/Nezuko and the Mouse・Sayame 6/Daizu-chan・Sayame 7/Biyoko the Sparrow・Sayame 8/I am Mamenosuke・Sayame 9/Two Kittens and a Dog・Sayame 10/The Zashiki Oyaji's Dream・Sayame 11/The Cat Curls Up in the Kotatsu・Sayame 12/The Cat's Pot

Related Titles

・Bean Cat Azuki and Daizu ・Bean Cat 2 It's time for dinner
・MameNeko 3 Hey! Hey!
・MameNeko 4: It's Mamenosuke!

The appeal and evaluation of "Mameneko"

"Mameneko" is a must-read for cat lovers. It depicts the adorable behavior of Azuki and Daizu, as well as their heartwarming daily lives with their owner. In a short time, you can enjoy the laid-back lives of the cats. It also depicts the interactions between the cats and their owner's family, making it a work that will bring you laughter and healing.

In particular, the contrast between Azuki's mischievous personality and Daizu's gentle personality is charming. The exchanges between the funny and the tsukkomi are adorable, and there are plenty of scenes that will make you chuckle. The owner's family is also unique, and their love for anime girls with glasses and special effects heroes is especially endearing.

The animation is also very detailed, with the cats' fur and facial expressions drawn in detail. The soundtrack also realistically reproduces the cats' meows and everyday sounds, making it soothing to watch. The music is also by Ryo Hayakawa, and the gentle melodies that perfectly fit the lives of the cats are memorable.

Recommended points of "Mameneko"

"Mame Neko" is recommended not only for cat lovers, but also for those who are looking for healing. In a short time, you can enjoy the cute daily lives of cats. It also depicts the interactions between the cats and their owners' families, making it a work that will bring you laughter and healing.

It is especially recommended for the following people:

• Cat lover
• People seeking healing
• People looking for an anime that can be enjoyed in a short amount of time
• People who want to enjoy a heartwarming everyday life
• People who like the back and forth between jokes and comedians

"Mameneko" is a work that will bring you comfort and laughter as it depicts the adorable daily lives of cats. Please give it a watch.