Top 12 anime cats
Man, cats are adorable! I mean, what’s not to love about them? As if they weren’t cute enough in real life, anime also has a wide variety of adorable (not to mention iconic) cats. For example, the ones who follow young magical girls around, giving them advice. Or the ones that follow pink haired dragon slayers around, saying “aye sir!” and other cute lines. Come on, you know what cats I’m talking about. I bet just thinking about them puts a smile on your face. Well, prepare to squeal with delight as you read this list honoring the top 20 cutest cats in anime!
1.Chi from Chi’s Sweet Home
Chi’s Sweet Home cat Chi Yamada
Cat lovers will love Chi’s Sweet Home- I mean it’s literally all about little Chi’s antics at home and outside in the big scary world! Her human family loves her, but she loves to get herself into trouble. But all she wants is to play and be petted! Chi’s also one of the few “normal” cats on our list- she doesn’t talk (she sure tries though!), have magical powers, and doesn’t have any unusual markings either. But that doesn’t make her any less special in our hearts!
2.Happy and Carla from Fairy Tail
Happy and Carla (Charles) from Fairy Tail cats
Happy is very different from Chi. He can dance, talk, fly, do magic－oh yeah, and he’s blue. Technically speaking, Happy and fellow Fairy Tail character Carla (Charles) are not anime cats, but magical beings called Exceed, but we thing their furry features are certainly feline enough to count.
3.Madara from Natsume’s Book of Friends
Madara Natsume Yuujinchou cat
Also known as Nyangoro, Nyankichi, Nyanko-sensei, or Ponta, he’s Madara of the many nicknames. While he appears to be a lazy, fat cat, he’s actually a powerful youkai that protects Natsume. Not without ulterior motives, however－Madara is set on getting his furry paws on Natsume’s Book of Friends (Demons). Despite being a demon, Madara has many catlike behaviors. He likes to play with toys (or small animals), and eats until he’s a giant lump of furry flab! Sound like a cat you know?
4.Sakamoto from Nichijou
Sakamoto Nichijou cat
This cutie with a red kerchief used to just your run-of-the-mill stray until kid genius Hakase gave him the power of speech. Now he spends his time trying to assert his authority as the oldest (he’s twenty in cat years, okay?) over the household consisting of a pint-sized evil scientist and a robot high school girl.
5.Jiji from Kiki’s Delivery Service
Kiki’s Delivery Service Majo no takkyuubin Jiji Cat
No witch is complete without her feline familiar! People probably like Jiji for different reasons: in Japan, he’s a sweet, helpful companion to Kiki, while in the US dub, he’s more of a cheeky buddy who can’t resist a good wisecrack or two. Either way, he’s one of the most lovable cats we know!
6.Luna and Artemis from Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon
Luna Artemis Cat Bishoujo Senshi
Luna is probably one of the most famous cats in anime ever. She and her counterpart Artemis are in charge of guiding the Sailor Scouts in their quest to find and protect the princess, granting them magical gadgets to help them along. They’re smart and cute, not to mention easily identifiable by the crescent moons on their foreheads! Plus, who doesn’t want a furry, cuddly alarm clock?
7.Jibanyan from YouKai Watch
Youkai Watch Jibanyan Cat
Again, not really a cat. Technically, Jibanyan is the ghost of a cat that got squished by a truck, and now vows vengeance on all things large and wheeled. Good luck with that, Jibanyan. While he may not win against trucks, he’s definitely won our hearts!
8.Kuro from Ao no Exorcist (Blue Exorcist)
Kuro Ao no Exorcist Blue Exorcist
Kuro is Rin Okumura’s partner familiar. Like Jibanyan, Kuro is a spirit cat modeled after the mythological Japanese nekomata. You can recognize them by their split or double tails! Don’t make this cat angry－his true form is humongous!
9.Tama from Sazae-San
tama sazae san cat
The oldest kitty on our list, Tama is no less cute for it! From the beloved Sazae-san comic strips hailing from the post-WWII era, Tama and the rest of the Sazae-san cast are too important to not be mentioned in “Top” lists! Also, in an idiosyncratic twist, Tama hates mice.
10.Kamineko from Azumanga Daioh
Kamineko Azumanga Daioh Sakaki Cat
Maybe this cat is better admired from afar. That doesn’t stop Sakaki, a cool beauty whose love for cats knows no bounds. Kamineko is a sneaky one, though. He’ll nap or look at you innocently, just inviting headpats, until you approach tentatively. That’s when he strikes. Even though you don’t want to be on the receiving end, his bitey nature is what makes him charming!
11.Arthur from Code Geass: Hangyaku no Lelouch
Arthur Cat Code Geass
Suzaku has a soft spot for this kitty, even if all he ever does is swat at him. Fun fact: in the radio drama, they contemplate naming him “Lelouch the Second” before deciding on “Arthur”!
12.Poyo from Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki
PoyoPoyo Kansatsu Nikki poyo cat
You may not have seen this anime about this cuddly looking, literal furball, but its hard to deny Poyo’s cuteness! Oddly enough, every other cat in this show is drawn slightly more realistically. I have to admit, I prefer Poyo’s marshmallow-y roundness!
