Kuro "Blacky"

2/22 is Cat Day in Japan because two (ni) sounds like the Japanese onomatopoeia for the sound cats make! Instead of meowing, they go "nya nya!" In celebration, here's our collection of cute cats and cat-like creatures in anime!

Almost everyone knows who Pikachu is, but there are many other cute animal mascots which have left an impression on the anime community. Here are ten you may have seen or heard about!