How many anime series have you watched that had cute cats in at least one of the episodes? Dozens? Hundreds? You must have at least seen Totoro or Pokemon, so that’s one, but there are so many more iconic anime kitties out there!
Here are the top 10 most memorable anime cats, some of which became real anime legends.
1. Bananya — Bananya
The main star of Bananya is a banana cat. That’s right, half-cat half-banana. Although other characters also have the “Banana” in their names, they are usually named based on their design or role, such as Papa Banana or Black Banana. However, the main Bananya is perhaps the most memorable, with its simple, easy-to-understand design and history. The anime may not be that great, but the remarkable banana cat merchandise sells like hot cupcakes!
2. Blair — Soul Eater
Blair looks like a classic oversexualized anime witch but is actually a werecat. Her appearance confused Soul and Maka when they needed a witch’s soul for their exam. Blair’s sorcery involves spooky pumpkins, which she uses as weapons and transportation. Did we mention she’s hot?
3. Kuroneko — Trigun
Kuroneko, which literally means “black cat,” is not like the rest of the cats on this list. He’s not an important part of the plot, but despite being nothing more than a running gag, this kitty has become one of the most memorable characters in the series. Every single episode of Trigun has a Kuroneko hidden somewhere. It can appear either once or several times per episode. So it’s a fun little game you can play while rewatching this epic series.
4. Meowth — Pokemon
Many Pokémon are inspired by real animals, including bugs, fish, and, of course, cats. You could even have a squad of cat-like Pokemon if you wanted to, but you must always include Meowth. His fame rivals only that of a Pikachu, Eevee, and Charizard, and it’s all thanks to Team Rocket’s Meowth. He is one of the rare cases of Pokémon who can talk to humans.
