Having animals as a part of the plot is quite interesting as they are cute and innocent and fill the story with the same essence. Cats are lovable and do the same to the surrounding with their existence; having them as a part of the plot is adorable. Here, we will talk about the top 10 anime series that feature cats as an essential part of the plot.
1. Suzume
Suzume is a blockbuster that took the world with astonishing visuals and stories. The cats here were Daijin (white cat) and Sadaijin (black cat); both were the keystones to guard the world against worms that would bring massive destruction to Japan via unusual earthquakes.
2. A Whisker Away
A whisker away is a light anime that features a girl who transforms into a cat to get affection from her school crush, who ignores her in the human form. The anime also showcases a cat world and an evil cat responsible for stealing human life in return for the false promise of a better life as cats.
3. Fruits Basket
The fruit basket revolves around the firm plot of chinse zodiac and thus features 12 distinct animals, and the cat is one of them. The series also features a cat's heart-breaking tale that will keep the audience moving momentarily.
4. The Cat Returns
As the title suggests, this Ghibli movie revolves around the magical land of cats. The protagonist, Yoshioka, rescues the king of this magical cat kingdom and is awarded a trip to this magical land and a marriage proposal.
5. My Roommate is a Cat
This series is relatable for those who had adopted a street cat once. The plot revolves around a youngster who adopts a cat when he visits his parent's graveyard embarking on an adorable journey ahead.
6. Natsume's Book of Friends
The story is about a powerful spirit who manifests as a cat. The protagonist manages to shatter the barrier and achieve the same. The exciting series features characters that will make the viewers emotional as the story progresses.
7. Chi's Sweet Home
The story is about a young kid who decides to adopt Chi and take it in even though their residents weren't allowed to get a pet in. The day onwards starts with a beautiful tale of Chi and her adventures at this new residence along with Youhei and her mom.
8. Doraemon
Doraemon is a legendary animated series with the character of the same name as the leader, who is a blue-coloured cat robot who faces up and down alongside Nobita, a weak but kind boy.
9. Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko
The anime is viewed and narrated by a cat called Daru's perspective. Daru talks about her lady experiencing changes in her life and explores an adorable bond between them.
10. Windy Tales
The cat has a vital role in windy tales, and it comprises a strange animation which is either a hit or a miss depending upon the viewer. It's about a trio of friends at the digital camera club.
