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"Having both a dog and a cat makes every day fun" - A soothing anime that depicts the daily life of lovable pets

"Everyday is Fun if You Have Both a Dog and a Cat" (Inutoneko Dochimo Katteru To Mai Nichitanoshii) is a TV anime series based on the manga of the same name by Matsumoto Hidekichi. It aired on TBS and BS-TBS from October 3, 2020 to March 27, 2021. Although it was a short 24-episode series, each episode only 5 minutes long, it provided great healing and laughter to viewers. In this article, we will take a closer look at the appeal of this anime, the background to its production, character introductions, and reactions from viewers.

The story of the original and its anime adaptation

The original work is a manga by Matsumoto Hidekichi that has been serialized in Morning since 2017. This work, which depicts the small everyday events, realistically depicts the fun of keeping a dog and a cat, and the joy of living with pets. Due to the popularity of the original work, it was decided to make it into an anime. The animation was produced by Team Till Dawn, and the director was Kishi Seiji. The atmosphere of the original work was kept intact, and the anime entertained viewers with its unique expressions.

Story and Themes

"Everyday is Fun When You Have Both a Dog and a Cat" is a work that depicts the fun of having a dog and a cat and the joy of living with pets. The main character, "I," lives with his dog, "Mugi," and cat, "Chacha." Through Mugi and Chacha's unique behavior and the daily happenings with pets, viewers can experience the fun and healing of living with pets. The work also depicts the responsibility of having a pet and the importance of the bond with pets.

Character Introduction

Barley

Mugi is the dog that the main character keeps. He has a lively and active personality, and is very affectionate towards "me". Mugi's actions provide laughter and healing to the viewers.

Chacha

Chacha is the cat kept by the main character. She has a laid-back and free-spirited personality, and is the polar opposite of Mugi. Chacha's actions make viewers feel the joy of living with a pet.

I

The protagonist. He cares deeply for Mugi and Chacha, and enjoys living with his pets. The story is told from the protagonist's perspective, depicting the daily happenings of his pets.

Production background and staff

The aim of the anime adaptation was to incorporate expressions unique to anime while respecting the atmosphere of the original work. Director Kishi Seiji is also a fan of the original work, and worked hard to recreate the worldview of the original in the anime. Team Till Dawn, in charge of animation production, also paid close attention to detail in order to depict the story well within the short length. Matsumoto Hideyoshi, the original author, also actively cooperated in the animation, and worked hard to recreate the worldview of the original work in the anime.

Response from viewers

"Everyday is Fun When You Have Both a Dog and a Cat" was popular not only with pet owners, but also with people who don't. In particular, scenes depicting the fun and healing aspects of living with pets resonated with many viewers. Additionally, scenes depicting Mugi and Chacha's unique behavior and the bond between "I" and my pets also brought laughter and emotion to viewers. There was a lot of reaction on social media, with viewers imitating Mugi and Chacha's behavior and sharing their memories with their pets.

Recommended points

"Everyday is Fun When You Have Both a Dog and a Cat" is a work that can be recommended not only to people who have pets, but also to those who don't. The scenes that depict the fun and healing of living with pets will provide viewers with laughter and emotion. Additionally, the scenes that depict Mugi and Chacha's unique behavior and the bond between "I" and my pets will surely resonate with many viewers. Furthermore, although the story is short, it is well-drawn, so even busy people can watch it easily. Why not try this work and experience the fun and healing of living with pets, not only for those who have pets, but also for those who don't?

Related information

The original work of "Everyday is Fun if You Have Both a Dog and a Cat" is a manga by Matsumoto Hidekichi. It is currently being serialized in Kodansha's "Morning" and is also available in book form. The anime is also available on Blu-ray and DVD, and has been highly praised by viewers. In addition, you can enjoy the latest information and the daily lives of Mugi and Chacha on the official Twitter account and official YouTube channel. Not only people who have pets, but also those who do not, why not experience the fun and healing of living with pets through this work.