Meow Meow Japanese History (2017)

Meow Meow Japanese History (ねこねこ日本史), is an anime series set against the backdrop of Japanese history. The first season aired in 2016, followed by a second season in 2017. Based on the webcomic of the same name by Kenji Sonishi, the series is produced by Joker Films. What makes the anime unique is that all the famous figures in Japanese history are depicted as cats. The stories are presented in a light and humorous manner, aiming to educate children about history while entertaining them. Both the first and second seasons consist of 32 episodes each. The anime is directed by Tomohiro Kawamura, with Ryo Takada and Tadashi Shimizu writing the scripts, and Koichi Yamadera serving as the narrator. The voice cast includes Yu Kobayashi, who voices the lead cat characters. The anime aired on NHK E-Tele and was popular for its unique concept and edutainment value. In the series, cats portray a range of historical figures from Queen Himiko to Sakamoto Ryoma, allowing viewers to learn about important events in Japanese history from their perspective. Additionally, there is a movie based on the series, which tells the story of the cat protagonists traveling through time.