Maru
main character
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Estimated watch time
0h 30m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Animals79%
TV_SHORTFINISHEDRelease date TBA 4.8 / 10 AniList score
Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan
かなしきデブ猫ちゃん
Synopsis & Story
The anime's story centers on a cat named Maru, adopted by a girl named Anna from a shelter in Matsuyama city. Loved and well fed by the family, Maru gets rounder and fatter every day, spending most of his day sitting by the window and looking at the garden outside. When the family gets a new cat named Cerisier and begins doting on it, Maru gets jealous. In a fight with Cerisier, Maru is hurt by the family's words to him, and follows the advice of another cat to leave and see the world.(Source: Anime News Network)
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Featured Cast & Voice Actors
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Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan: should you watch it?
At a glance
Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 48/100.
It ranks #22 highest-rated anime of 2021, and #22 most popular anime of 2021 on AniList.
At about 30 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Slice of Life — especially animals.
Episodes
10 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Director
- Michiya Katou
- Character design
- Shinji Takeuchi
- Music
- Ryousuke Nagaoka
Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan FAQ
- How many episodes does Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan have?
- Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan has 10 episodes of about 3 minutes each, roughly 30 minutes in total.
- Is Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan finished?
- Yes. Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan has finished airing — the final episode aired December 17, 2021.
- Is there a season 2 of Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan?
- No sequel is listed for Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan as of October 2026.
- Is Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan based on a other source?
- Yes. Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan adapts the other source.
- Who animated Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan?
- Kanashiki Debu Neko-chan was animated by Cyclone Graphics and directed by Michiya Katou.