Bono Bono

Bonobono is a Japanese yonkoma manga series created by Mikio Igarashi, which began serialization in 1986. The story revolves around the young sea otter Bonobono and his friends as they engage in light-hearted daily life and small adventures in the forest. The series is known for its unique blend of absurd gag humor and philosophical contemplation, often exploring profound questions about life and existence. The manga has sold over 9.5 million copies and has been adapted into several anime productions, including a TV anime series in 1995, two anime films in 1993 and 2002, and a new TV anime series that started in 2016. 'Bonobono (2016)' is the second TV anime adaptation of the series, produced by studio Eiken and broadcast on Fuji TV. With episodes that run 5 minutes long, this series continues the light-hearted and comedic style of the original manga while incorporating some original storylines and characters. It has also been licensed for streaming with English subtitles on Crunchyroll.