5 Recommendations for Anime with Pet Themes, Full of Adorable Friendship Moments

CHI'S SWEET HOME (2008-2009) One of the most adorable pet-themed anime that follows the adventures of Chi, a kitten who is separated from her mother and adopted by the Yamada family. This series showcases the daily life from the perspective of an expressive and brave little cat. Chi learns to adjust to her new home while bringing joy to her new family. Available on: Crunchyroll, Amazon Prime Video

HAMTARO (2000-2006) Telling the adventures of Hamtaro, the tiny hamster belonging to Laura Haruna. Every day, Hamtaro quietly leaves his cage to meet his hamster friends at the Ham-Ham Clubhouse. This pet-themed anime showcases their excitement and thrilling adventures as they help humans and fellow hamsters while facing challenges in a world that seems large from their small perspective. Available on: Netflix (some regions), YouTube (certain episodes)

MY ROOMMATE IS A CAT (2019) Mikazuki Subaru, a misanthropic novel writer, adopts a stray cat named Haru after the death of his parents. This pet-themed anime is unique because it presents two perspectives: from Subaru's side and from Haru's side. Their relationship slowly develops as Haru helps Subaru open up to the world, and Subaru provides Haru with a safe home. Available on: Crunchyroll, Funimation

THE MASTERFUL CAT IS DEPRESSED AGAIN TODAY (2023) Saku Fukuzawa, a clumsy office woman, lives with Yukichi, a human-sized cat with perfect household skills. This pet-themed anime flips the traditional concept where the cat takes care of its owner—cooking, cleaning, and managing finances. The cute and warm interactions between them become the entertaining focus of the story. Available on: Netflix, HIDIVE

NATSUME'S BOOK OF FRIENDS (2008-2017) Takashi Natsume has the ability to see yokai since he was a child. He inherited the "Book of Friends" from his grandmother, which contains the names of yokai he has defeated. Accompanied by Madara (Nyanko-sensei), a fat cat-shaped yokai who becomes his protector, Natsume returns those names. This pet-themed anime touches the heart with its messages about friendship, acceptance, and bonds between worlds. Available on: Crunchyroll, Netflix Those are some anime with pet themes that you can watch. There are still many anime recommendations that KLovers can discover by reading articles on kapanlagi.com. Because, if not now, when?