Appeal and evaluation of the first half of season 1 of "Night with Cats"

"Night with Cats" Season 1: The charm of the first half and its full picture

The anime "Nights with Cats" captured the hearts of cat lovers in the summer of 2022. We will take a detailed look at the first half of Season 1 and explore why this work is loved by so many people.

Overview

"Night with a Cat" is a TV anime series based on the popular manga of the same name by Kyuru Z. It aired on TOKYO MX and AT-X from August 4 to September 22, 2022. It was also distributed on the "Night with a Cat" channel on YouTube, where it was enjoyed by a wide range of viewers. With 16 episodes, each episode is short but dense, at just 2 minutes long, and realistically depicts the daily life of a cat.

story

When he comes home tired at night, he wants to spend time with a cat. With this thought in mind, Fuuta suddenly ends up living with Kyuruga, a cat brought home by his younger sister Pee-chan. Life with Kyuruga is full of surprises and fun. The story depicts the cat's strange behavior and how Fuuta's affection for the cat deepens despite his confusion, in a humorous and moving way.

Character Introduction

Fuuta-kun

Fuuta, a working adult who had no experience with cats, ends up living with Kyuruga, who has been brought home by his younger sister Pee-chan. While he is surprised by the cat's strange behavior, he gradually develops a deep affection for Kyuruga. Fuuta's reactions and growth resonate with viewers.

Kyurga

Kyuruga, a long-legged munchkin cat, was named after the QR code that is read by his forehead when you hold your smartphone over it. Kyuruga's behavior reflects the real daily life of a cat, providing laughter and healing to viewers.

Pee-chan

Pee-chan, Fuuta's younger sister and a student, moves into Fuuta's house with Kyuruga. Pee-chan's presence plays an important role in further depicting the relationship between Fuuta and Kyuruga.

Production Staff

The director and scriptwriter was Minoru Ashina, while the character designer, animation director, art director and art setting were Minoru Takehara. The sound director was Yuki Gobumi, the sound production was by Bit Groove Promotion, and the music was by Ayana Utatane. The animation was produced by Studio PuYUKAI, and the production was by KADOKAWA. This team of staff worked together to successfully portray the realistic daily life of a cat.

Episode Guide

Each episode focuses on the cat's behavior and its relationship with Fuuta. Below are the subtitles and broadcast dates for each episode.

• Night 1: The day the cat came to my house (2022/08/04)
• Second Night / He gets really spoiled after coming home (2022/08/04)
• Night 3: A cat who wants to drop something (2022/08/11)
• Night 4: Cat grooming hurts (2022/08/11)
• Fifth Night / Cat's Ear Slapped (2022/08/18)
• The sixth night / A cat comes to observe grilled fish (2022/08/18)
• Seventh Night / I can't take good photos of cats (2022/08/25)
• Episode 8: I can't take a good video of my cat (2022/08/25)
• Night 9: Can't lift it properly (2022/09/01)
• The Tenth Night / Cat's Punching Attack (2022/09/01)
• Night 11: Gentle Cat Punch (2022/09/08)
• The 12th Night / A Cat Wanting Attention (2022/09/08)
• The Thirteenth Night: Cat's Ears Turned Inside Out (2022/09/15)
• The 14th Night / I want to ride a cat (2022/09/15)
• The 15th Night: The Cat and the Daruma Fell Down (2022/09/22)
• The 16th Night / A cat approaches a touching scene (2022/09/22)

cast

The voice of Kyuruga was played by Ayahi Takagaki, the voice of Fuuta-kun was played by Satoshi Hino, and the voice of Pee-chan was played by Atsumi Tanezaki. Each voice actor brought out the best in their characters. Kyuruga's voice in particular reproduced the realistic sound of a cat's meow while still being adorable.

Theme songs and music

The theme song "Hinata no Kuni" was written and composed by Ito Kashitaro, arranged by Kono Kei, and sung by Ito Kashitaro. This song has a gentle melody that symbolizes a peaceful time with a cat, and will warm the hearts of viewers.

Related Titles

"Nights with Cats" can also be enjoyed online. The original manga has also been published by KADOKAWA, allowing you to enjoy life with cats even more.

Appeal of the work

The reason why "Nights with Cats" is loved by so many people is because it depicts the realistic daily life of cats. The cats' behavior and their relationship with Fuuta will evoke empathy in people who have cats, and provide fresh surprises for people who don't have cats. In addition, although it is short, the content is dense, so even busy modern people can enjoy it easily.

Furthermore, viewers are moved by Fuuta's growth and the deepening bond with Kyuruga. The way Fuuta changes little by little through his life with the cat resonates with many people. Kyuruga's cuteness and humorous behavior also bring smiles and healing to viewers.

Recommended points

"Nights with Cats" is a work recommended for cat lovers, as well as those who don't own cats. There are many works that depict the realistic daily lives of cats, but this one is particularly realistic and humorous. Although it is short, it is dense in content, so even busy modern people can enjoy it easily.

I highly recommend this to people who want to empathize with cat behavior and their relationship with Fuuta, people who want to be moved by living with a cat, and people who want to be soothed by the cuteness and humorous behavior of cats. It will also be a good opportunity for people who don't have cats to learn about the charm of cats.

summary

The first half of "Nights with Cats" Season 1 was loved by many people as a work that depicts the realistic daily life of cats. It is a work that allows you to empathize, be moved, and be soothed by the relationship between Fuuta and Kyuruga and the behavior of cats. It is a work that is recommended not only for cat lovers but also for those who do not have cats, so please give it a watch.