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Bananya and the Curious Bunch

Bananya: Fushigi na Nakamatachi

2019, TV short, 13 eps, 63%, Gathering

Recommended by 17 Mitchiri Neko fans on AniList. Both have Animals.

There are still many mysterious creatures in this universe that we don’t know about. On a distant planet, one mysterious species has come into existence. They are known as "Bananyas." What sort of planet do the Bananyas come from, and what sort of life do they lead? And what if…

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About Mitchiri Neko

2018, TV short, 13 eps, 64%, Helo

The franchise centers on the cats known as "Mitchiri Neko," who seem to multiply greatly when left alone. (As the official YouTube channel for the franchise explains, "'Mitchiri' means sticking together or packed, and 'neko' means a cat in Japanese.") The cats are able to speak and mimic human behavior. The franchise has a variety of cat characters who have distinct personalities.

(Source: Anime News Network)

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