In the world of anime, animals play unforgettable roles. They add charm and companionship. From loyal sidekicks to mystical creatures, these animals have captured the hearts of viewers. Here is a list of ten iconic pet animals from anime.
1. Luna - Sailor Moon
Luna is an adorable, talking black cat. She has the ability to transform into a human. She is Usagi’s advisor and guardian. She is very dedicated to her mission as the Sailor Senshi.
2. Akamaru - Naruto
Akamaru is a nin-dog from the Inuzuka clan. He is the best friend and companion of Kiba Inuzuka. He has been with Kiba since he was a puppy. Akamaru has a sense of smell and hearing and can talk with Kiba. He can take Kiba's form with the Beast Human Clone technique.
3. Happy - Fairy Tail
Happy is a small, adorable blue cat. He doesn't like dogs and loves fish more than anything else. He carries a small backpack to carry his snacks. He has a special ability to sprout wings and fly. He is optimistic and loyal to his family, teammates, and fellow guild members.
4. Ein - Cowboy Bebop
Ein is a modified Corgi whose intelligence is enhanced, making him a data dog. Ein has various abilities like driving a car, talking to other animals, playing shogi, and hacking computers. However, he was stolen by Abdul Hakim.
5. Jiji - Kiki's Delivery Service
Jiji is a male cat. He is Kiki's pet and companion. He also has a girlfriend cat named Lily, and together they have kittens. He is always ready to help Kiki.
6. Kirara - Inuyasha
Kirara is a cat demon who can run at high speed and even fly. She can transform into a large cat with a fierce-looking sabertooth. She is loyal to Sango. She fights beside Sango and helps her fly and transport. Sango and Kirara care about each other.
7. Guts - Kill La Kill
Guts, the pet dog of the Mankanshoku family, is known for his eating habits. He has been named Guts because he has a lot of gusto. He is seen wearing a blue hoodie most of the time. He has the ability to stand on two legs, just like humans.
8. Bond - Spy X Family
Bond Forger is the pet dog of the Forger family. He is big enough for Anya to ride on him. He is very kind and always helps Anya. Once, he destroyed Anya's toy out of jealousy, as he thought it was getting Anya's attention more than his. As he was part of a research experiment, he had more abilities than a normal dog; he could understand human speech.
9. Moro - Princess Mononoke
Moro is the goddess of the wolves, who is powerful and intelligent and can talk to humans. She has been raising San like a mother since childhood. She really hates humans except for San.
10. Totoro - My Neighbour Totoro
Totoro, also known as Miminzuku, is a friendly forest spirit that lives in a big tree and looks like a big, gray teddy bear with a beige tummy and pointy ears. In the film, there are three Totoros: Big Totoro, who's like the forest king and sleeps a lot; Medium Totoro, who's smaller and bluish-gray; and Small Totoro, the tiniest one with simple white features. They're all cute and important in the story.
