The 15 Greatest Anime Cats of All Time
Jiji provides the voice of reason for Kiki, a young witch-in-training prone to impulsive decisions that on occasion put her in danger. When Jiji isn't busy making sure Kiki doesn't accidentally hurt herself, he goes off pursuing his own interests, including romantic ones.
Jiji exhibits less-than-typical feline behavior, but he's got feline cuteness on lock.
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Luna & Artemis - Sailor Moon
Artemis and Luna appear to be ordinary cats with decorative headwear, but their looks belie their fascinating origins. These cats are actually aliens from the planet Mau, where they once advised Queen Serenity and now lend their expertise to the Sailor Scouts as a whole.
Though primarily acting as advisors, Luna and Artemis also find time to enjoy themselves. The two are actually a loving couple and raise a kitten together named Diana.
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Molly - The Ancient Magus Bride
Molly leads a double life. On the one hand, she lives as a little girl's beloved pet. On the other, she reigns as the King of Cats, meaning she oversees the safety and well-being of all the cats in her area.
This involves everything from organizing meetings with her fellow cats to coordinating a group effort to take down a cat-killing man named Matthew.
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Chi - Chi's Sweet Home
Chi is so adorable that her creators made her the main character of her own series, Chi's Sweet Home. She offers an awesome combination of realistic feline behavior and humanlike insight into her surroundings and desires.
Watching her run around the house at top speed, chase mice, and cuddle up to her humans provides total delight.
This yokai usually takes the form of a cat, so he technically counts as a feline. Nyanko-sensei's role in the series revolves around protecting Natsume and helping him track down yokai listed in the Book of Friends, then returning their names and thus their freedom.
Nyanko-sensei helps out with the caveat that he will eventually inherit the book and its powers when Natsume is finished.
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Arthur - Code Geass
If you want to watch a lone cat come close to exposing someone as the head of a terrorist organization, read up on Arthur's storyline. This soft ,friendly boy stirs up major trouble when he runs off with Lelouch's Zero mask, nearly showing it to his entire school.
Later, he settles down a little and becomes Suzaku's pet, loving on his new owner the way only cats know how.
Meowth happens to be a Pokémon, which makes him a little different from your average feline. However, because he closely resembles a regular house cat with bling on his head he deserves a mention. More intelligent than any other non-legendary Pokémon, Meowth taught himself to speak human languages.
Fascinatingly enough, he also tends to be the most intelligent member of Team Rocket, and typically tells Jessie and James when their plans have major flaws.
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Potya - Yuri!!! on ICE
Potya's full name is "Puma Tiger Scorpion," possibly the most ridiculous name ever bestowed on an animal, but one that perfectly matches his owner, an angry teenage figure skater named Yuri Plisetsky.
Potya remains one of the only living things Yuri speaks positively of, a clear sign that there's more to the feline than just tantrums.
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Kuroneko-sama - Trigun
Kuroneko-sama is a tiny black cat whose main role involves adding cuteness to the typically stark backdrops of Trigun.
Whether this cat is sailing through the air, getting in the way of a basketball game, or just being cute, Kuroneko-sama provides some much needed feline energy to the series.
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Korin - Dragon Ball Z
At the end of the day, all an anime cat needs to be considered awesome is a cute face. That said, Korin has more to offer than just good looks. This hyper-intelligent feline is an astounding 800 years old - and is also an expert in martial arts. He trains Master Roshi and Goku while providing the cast with powerful healing Senzu beans.
Although Korin is formidable, creator Akira Toriyama based his design on his real pet cat, whom he sketched while they slept.
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The Kawamoto Cats - March Comes In Like A Lion
March Comes in Like a Lion gets bleak, especially when it delves into the protagonist's loneliness and depression. But during the series' more cheerful moments, the Kawamoto cats add a nice release from the stress.
These cats' adorable round faces brighten nearly any scene, as does their enthusiasm for delicious food and love of a good snuggle under the kotatsu.
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The Wind Cat - Fuujin Monogatari
The Wind Cat from Fuujin Monogatari exists in relative obscurity, but it's awesome nonetheless. This cat can manipulate the wind, and uses its ability to play with the air and fly through it. The Wind Cat is the first to show Nao wind manipulation is possible.
The world of beings who control the air around them turns out to be vast, yet it's all revealed through a cat.
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Nyanko Big - Tada Never Falls In Love
Nyanko Big, one of the more recent additions to the anime feline canon, cannot be overlooked. As his name suggests, this fluffy guy looks enormous and uses his weight to crush his owners into submission.
Occasionally, the anime gives viewers some insight into what Nyanko Big thinks, and his deep, samurai-like internal voice hilariously contrasts with his sweet fuzzy face.
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Kamineko - Azumanga Daioh
Kamineko looks adorable, but beneath that fluffy exterior lies one of the most vicious anime cats out there. For most of the show, Sakaki just wants to pet an adorable kitty, but Kamineko has other plans. Whenever Sakaki gets near the cat, Kamineko chomps down hard on her hand. So, why does this make Kamineko one of the best cats? Because Kamineko's methods make for hilarious TV.
Whether the feline is tricking its owner into thinking it finally wants to be a pet or convincing the neighborhood cats to join forces, Kamineko always makes for great laughs.
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Neko-sensei - Princess Tutu
If Neko-sensei has one thing going for him, it's that he's unique. As his name implies, Neko-sensei teaches in a school for ballet dancers.
When not licking himself, Neko-sensei shows human children how to be ballerinas, and threatens them with the dismal fate of marrying him if they fail to do the moves right.
