Cats in anime are fictional fantasy characters; who can walk, talk like humans, and transform into a human form. How magical animes create their characters that seem real even when it's a cat using her supernatural powers. No doubt cats are cute, but some can be as dangerous as demons in nature, but still cute. Animal lovers or cat lovers are the targets of these unique cats. Every cat has its characteristics in using powers and appearance. Whether it's a black or a white cat, most cats have symbols on their forehead, different shapes of tails, and a unique identity in their appearance. The protagonists or antagonists have these cats as companions. You can melt with their meows but hard to get away from their claws. These are the top anime cats you would love to watch.
1. Kuro From Blue Exorcist
He is merely a black cat for Rin Okumura but a Cat Sidhe (a demon race). Kuro is playful and sensitive. He has large green eyes and small horns on his head. His chest and upper right leg have white fur covered. Kuro develops a bond with Rina after Shiro’s gone.
2. Meowth From Pokémon
Anyone can recognize Meowth from Pokemon, even if he is the antagonist in the show. Meowth can walk and talk like humans but is a feline Pokemon that Team Rocket has to accompany. Team Rocket is the rivalry team. Meowth is cream-colored and brown-furred at the tips of his legs and tail. He has antenna-type long horns.
3. Jiji From Kiki's Delivery Service
Kiki's Delivery Service has two versions- Japanese and American and hence the version of Jiji is different. All black with white circled eyes, she looks pretty. Jiji is Kiki's companion who is getting trained as a witch. Jiji is humble and helpful in the Japanese version but chatty and proud in the American version.
4. Happy From Fairy Tail
Happy is an Exceed (a race of cat-like beings) but not an actual cat. He is happy and comic, like his name. He is all blue with a green bow-type napkin around his neck, big circle eyes, and a long tail. He has powers that include transforming into a wing cat. Hence, he helps the protagonists on their journeys and adventures.
5. The Baron From The Cat Returns
Baron Humbert von Gikkingen was popular from the Whisper of the Heart, a 1995 film. His return in The Cat Return anime was overwhelming for the audience. He is a statue of an anthropomorphic cat in an antique shop who turns into a living cat after a night. He wears a long hat, a suit with a bow around the neck, gloves, and shoes. Quiet a gentleman!
6. Luna From Sailor Moon
Luna is a black-purple cat who has red eyes and a yellow crescent symbol on her forehead. She was an advisor to Princess Serenity in the Moon Kingdom from the planet Mau. After reincarnation, Luna finds Usagi (incarnation of the princess) and now is like a guardian. She can be human at times. Artemis is the white cat to whom Luna seems attached.
7. Chi From Chi’s Sweet Home
Chi is a newborn stray kitten lost on the streets. She gets welcomed by a kind mother-son duo in their house, but soon due to permission issues in their complex, they start finding a safe home for Chi. Chi, on her own, tries to explore and learn new things around her. This anime is apt for cat lovers and the audience who likes a slice-of-life touch. Chi will make you fall in love with her cuteness, so will you be her new owner?
8. Blair From Soul Eater
Blair is the monster witch cat from the Soul Eater. She is a black cat who can transform into a human woman and wears a hat in both versions. She can do magic and use her powers which usually include pumpkin. Her woman version likes to flirt, but both versions are comic. Blair can't be called a villain, but sometimes her acts seem to be resembling them.
9. Kirara From Inuyasha
Kirara can be a cat, a cute kitten, and a saber-toothed cat, a strong demon. Her appearance includes red eyes, which can seem dangerous at times, a diamond-shaped mark on her forehead, two tails, and two scary teeth while in demon form. She is the companion to Sango, the demon Slayer in the anime.
10. Nekobasu / Catbus From My Neighbor Totoro
Nekobasu, or Catbus, is famous amongst other cats because of her body structure and powers, which resembles a typical old bus. You can find similarities between Catbus to Cheshire cat from Alice in Wonderland. Catbus won't deny riding you through your destination. But be safe; you might end up in a forest, probably because she is a forest spirit.
