Anime has a knack for creating adorable animal characters that steal our hearts. From talking dogs to mischievous foxes, these furry creatures add charm and sweetness to these stories. So, if you are ready to get into the world of cutesy and adorable creatures, then given below are the top 10 Japanese cutest animals in anime series.
1. Crayon Shin-chan Spin-off
Crayon Shin-chan Spin-off is a Japanese comedy adventure anime. It has four seasons. It was released in 2022. It has 52 episodes—a spin-off anime created to celebrate Shin Chan's 25th anniversary of its TV series. The Shin-chan series offers unique storylines and settings for the four seasons. It goes beyond the daily life of the Nohara family and includes thrilling suspense in outer space and dark fantasy featuring monsters and toys. The "Upscaled" Shin-chan series is not only entertaining for fans of the show but also for first-timers and adults who are sure to enjoy and laugh along with it.
2. Pokémon The Movie: I Choose You!
Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! Is a Japanese adventure drama starring Ash Ketchum, James, Jessie, and Nurse Joy. It has one season. It was released in 2017. It is a story about Ash Ketchum. He turns 10 years old and begins his journey as a Pokémon trainer with his starter Pokémon, Pikachu. Together, they go on many adventures and meet new friends.
3. Squid Girl
Squid Girl is a Japanese comedy adventure anime starring Christine Marie Cabanos, Shelby Lindley, Hisako Kanemoto, Miki Ōtani, and Rie Tanaka. It has two seasons. It was released in 2010. It has 24 episodes in total. It is a story about a Squid Girl. As the environment deteriorates on a global scale, she intends to destroy humanity before her race is wiped out of the earth, or more precisely, from the ocean. However, as she begins her journey of revenge, she realizes her limitations. She's just a squid in the water.
4. Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki
Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki is a Japanese adventure manga starring Poyo Satou, Moe Satou, Hide Satou, and Shigeru Satou. It has 15 volumes. The story revolves around a charming and adorable spherical orange cat named Poyo, and the loving family that welcomes him into their home. Each episode of this slice-of-life tale depicts Poyo's adventures with his new family. Although the stories have a mild level of continuity between them, they can also be enjoyed as separate, stand-alone episodes. With its heartwarming and entertaining tales, this is a story that animal lovers of all ages will delight in.
5. One Piece: Episode Of Chopper: Bloom In The Winter, Miracle Sakura
One Piece: Episode of Chopper: Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Sakura is a Japanese action drama starring Mayumi Tanaka, Akemi Okamura, Kazuya Nakai, and Kappei Yamaguchi. It has one season. It was released in 2008. This is a story about a cartoon character named Chopper. He was rejected by his herd because of his blue nose and eating Devil Fruit. However, Chopper was rescued by quack doctor Hiriluk on Drum Island. While Hiriluk was preparing a potion to create cherry blossoms in contact with snow, Chopper was heartbroken when Hiriluk fell ill with a deadly disease.
6. Naruto
Naruto is a Japanese sci-fi and fantasy anime series starring Junko Takeuchi, Noriaki Sugiyama, Chie Nakamura, and Kazuhiko Inoue. It was released in two parts. Part one was released in 2002 and had 220 episodes. Part two was released in 2006 on Netflix. It has nine seasons and in total 500 episodes. It is a story that follows the dreams of a young ninja. He is in desperate need of recognition from his peers and other villagers and wants to become the leader of the village. He is then guided by a demon spirit and learns to harness his powers as a ninja and fulfill his dreams of becoming the leader and making everyone proud of him.
7. My Neighbor Totoro
My Neighbor Totoro is a Japanese animated adventure fantasy series starring Chika Sakamoto, Noriko Hidaka, and Hitoshi Takagi. It has one season. It was released in 1988. The story is about two sisters, a schoolgirl and her younger sibling, who move to an old country house with their father while their mother is being treated in a hospital nearby. As they explore their new home, they come across friendly spirits in the house and the surrounding forest, including a lovable creature named Totoro.
8. Kiki's Delivery Service
Kiki's Delivery Service is a Japanese fantasy adventure drama starring Minami Takayama, Rei Sakuma, Kappei Yamaguchi, and Keiko Toda. It has one season. It was released in 1989. Kiki, a 13-year-old witch in training, moves to a seaside town with her talking cat, Jiji, to spend a year alone, following her village's traditions.
9. Pluto
Pluto is a Japanese sci-fi, mystery, thriller, and fantasy anime series starring Shinshu Fuji, Minori Suzuki, and Yōko Hikasa. It has one season. It was released in 2023. It has eight episodes. It is a story that follows a world full of robots. They are seen to be in danger when the seven most advanced robots and their human allies are murdered one by one. The robotic Europol investigator then decides to take up this case, but the mystery deepens and he sees himself struggling to stay alive.
10. The Seven Deadly Sins
The Seven Deadly Sins is a Japanese animated series that combines the fantasy and action genres. The show features voice actors such as Misaki Kuno, Yuki Kaji, Sora Amamiya, and Tatsuhisa Suzuki. The series premiered on Netflix in 2021 and consists of five seasons, with a total of 100 episodes. The story follows the third princess of the Kingdom of Liones, who embarks on a quest to find a disbanded group of evil knights to help her take back her realm after it was taken over by tyrants.
