Although most anime focus on the lives and adventures of their human protagonists, some go a different route and tell their stories through the perspectives of their anthropomorphic animal main ...

Studio Ghibli popularised the trope of loyal anime animals in the anime world. While most loyal anime animals are seen as pets, some like Totoro and Ponyo become wonderful companions. Usually, anime ...

One of Nintendo's most beloved modern titles is Animal Crossing: New Horizons-- a cute, cozy life simulator where players design the ultimate island paradise with the help of friendly, anthropomorphic ...

Fridous used to be a film critic at whatkeptmeup. She had never imagined she would become an anime fan, and the first series that got her into anime was Demon Slayer. What started as a casual ...

Animated shows with animal characters can increase public interest in real wildlife, including boosting donations to conservation programs at zoos. A new national analysis in Japan highlights the ...

At the beginning of Animal Crossing: The Movie, a young girl named Ai moves to Animal Village, and the tanuki businessman Tom Nook immediately takes her under his wing as a delivery person. As a ...

Animated shows with animal characters -- specifically the Japanese anime Kemono Friends -- can increase public interest in real wildlife, including boosting donations to conservation programs at zoos.