Picture book Anime
Oden-kun
In an odd dimensional bubble inside the kettle of an Oden food cart exists Oden village. The residents of Oden village spend their idyllic days waiting for customers to come and eat them. In the meantime, Oden-kun helps other troubled dwellers to realize their dreams. One day, he hears that a customer's mother suffers from cancer so he leaves the kettle and after being eaten, faces the cancer cell Gannosuke. Oden-kun's dream is to meet his own mother. Looking forward to this day, Oden-kun spends his days doing one good deed a day.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Obake Zukan
Adaptation of the monster picture book by Hiroshi Saitou and Etsuyoshi Miyamoto.
The Obake Zukan series illustrates various monsters and spirits and explains why they are scary.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Nontan to Issho
Nontan is the protagonist of a Japanese series of children's picture books by the same name written by Sachiko Kiyono.
In the series, Nontan is a mischievous kitten who likes to play and learns about the world around him. Other characters include Pig, Rabbit triplet, Raccoon, Bear, Bee, and Nontan's little sister Taatan.
(Source: Wikipedia)
Untarou Tabi Monogatari
It is a story of Untaro the poop. One day, he ventures out into the outside world. He experiences various things and grows up to be a fertilizer.
Fuusen Inu Tinny
Based on a picture book series, it follows a dog who flies above the clouds with a balloon.
Fuusen Inu Tinny 2nd Season
Follows a dog and his friends who wear balloons and explore a kingdom in the clouds.
Fuusen Inu Tinny: Nandaka Fushigi na - Kyouryuu no Kuni!
Follows a dog and his friends who wear balloons and explore a kingdom in the clouds.
Ganbare! Oden-kun
In an odd dimensional bubble inside the kettle of an Oden food cart exists Oden village. The residents of Oden village spend their idyllic days waiting for customers to come and eat them. In the meantime, Oden-kun helps other troubled dwellers to realize their dreams. One day, he hears that a customer's mother suffers from cancer so he leaves the kettle and after being eaten, faces the cancer cell Gannosuke. Oden-kun's dream is to meet his own mother. Looking forward to this day, Oden-kun spends his days doing one good deed a day.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Ganbare Swimmy
Ganbare, a black fish born into a shoal of red fish, tries to fit in amid adventures as he is chased by tuna and must evade the Great Octopus.
(Source: The Anime Encyclopedia)
Mottainai Baasan
In the books, the titular Grandma seeks to explore the true meaning of the Japanese phrase "mottainai" after her son asked her what it meant and she couldn't answer. "Mottainai" is a commonly used exclamation that roughly translates to "what a waste!", expressing regret over wastefulness. The Grandma seeks to explore the meaning and importance of "mottainai" in the story.
(Source: Anime News Network)
Genki Genki Nontan
This 3D animated series for young children is based on the adventures of perky white kitten Non-tan. With his friends, fun-loving Tanuki, strong Bear, and the pink Rabbit triplets and his rival, Pig, he teaches children positive lessons about the beauty and wonder of life.
(Source: The Anime Encyclopedia)
Genki Genki Nontan (2006)
Direct continuation of the second season. Also labeled as episode 26-35.
Genkichi Jii-san to Kogitsune
A grandfather who lives alone and a child who turns into a grandson because he wants to eat persimmon fruits. The encounter and farewell of the two are depicted in a beautiful autumn mountain village.
Washimo
Hiyori's grandmother died. To stop her crying all day and every day, Hiyori's father built a humanoid robot called Washimo, that looks like her granny, complete with dentures. It walks faster than a snail but slower than a rhinoceros beetle; in fact, however, it can outrun a bullet train.
(Source: Anime News Network)
