TV series
Kanashiki Fat Cat
2021–, Japanese, on NHK. Created by Karin Kanou & Kazumasa Hayami.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 3 min
- Status
- Still running
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Latest episode
S1 E10: Episode 10
Aired 17 December 2021
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 6 December 2021
- Network
- NHK
- Original title
- かなしきデブ猫ちゃん
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Kanashiki Fat Cat: quick answers
Is Kanashiki Fat Cat worth watching?
Kanashiki Fat Cat doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Kanashiki Fat Cat are there?
Kanashiki Fat Cat has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 3 minutes each.
Is Kanashiki Fat Cat finished?
Kanashiki Fat Cat is still listed as returning series; no new episode date is announced yet.
Which OTT platform is Kanashiki Fat Cat on?
Kanashiki Fat Cat isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Kanashiki Fat Cat parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Kanashiki Fat Cat is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Kanashiki Fat Cat?
If you liked Kanashiki Fat Cat, try Maison Ikkoku, Miru Tights, The Villager of Level 999.
Who created Kanashiki Fat Cat?
Kanashiki Fat Cat was created by Karin Kanou and Kazumasa Hayami and stars Kenichi Takitoh, Nana Mizuki.