A Whimsical Take on Folklore
Ugoku! Neko Mukashibanashi, also known as “Moving! Cat Folk Tales,” is set to stream on its official YouTube channel starting October 15, bringing to life the quirky and lighthearted world created by manga artist pandania. The series asks a simple yet amusing question: What if cats appeared in those beloved stories we grew up with?
From Cinderella to Momotaro to Alice in Wonderland, every timeless tale gets a fresh feline twist. The new trailer teases comical and adorable retellings, while the vibrant key art features cats stepping into roles across famous legends and fairy tales from Japan and around the globe.
Cast and Staff Bringing the Cats to Life
The series boasts an impressive voice cast that adds extra charm to the quirky stories:
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Yoshino Aoyama as the Brown Tabby Cat
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Hiro Shimono as the Orange Tabby Cat
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Kana Ueda as the White Cat
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Kanako Miyamoto as the Calico Cat
Kazumi Nonaka directs the project at Studio Comet, with Kenichi Yamashita handling series composition, Narumi Shimoji designing the characters, and Dai Haraguchi composing the music. Together, they promise to deliver a relaxing yet humorous viewing experience for anime and cat lovers alike.
The Manga That Inspired the Series
The anime adapts pandania’s four-panel comedy manga Neko Mukashibanashi, which playfully inserts cats into legendary tales both modern and ancient. Known for its cozy humor and clever reinterpretations, the manga has already charmed readers, and now fans can enjoy it in animated form.
What to Expect
Ugoku! Neko Mukashibanashi is not your typical action-packed anime. Instead, it offers a slice-of-life comedy atmosphere with short, funny, and heartwarming episodes. It is perfect for fans looking to unwind with light entertainment while still enjoying nods to cultural classics and familiar stories reimagined with a playful twist.
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