Mirza Aaqib Beg
Animals behaving like humans is quite common when you analyze any form of entertainment media, especially in animation and comic books. This genre allows the creators to be quite inventive and imaginative in their approach to entertaining the viewers. Over the years, there have been various furry anime, some of which are quite entertaining. So, it’s natural for anime fans to look for somewhat similar shows. So, here we have compiled a list of the best furry anime of all time. You can watch several of these shows on Netflix, Hulu, Funimation, or Crunchyroll.
18. Odd Taxi (2021 -)
The walrus Hiroshi Odokawa lives an ordinary but otherwise mostly peaceful life working as a taxi driver for a living. By virtue of his profession, he gets to meet all kinds of people from different walks of life and gets to listen to their stories. This helps him become acquainted with the dark side of Tokyo. While everything appears normal, his life takes a dangerous turn when the case of the missing girl leads the police to him. The fact that the yakuza also gets involved makes Hiroshi’s life even more complicated, with trouble waiting for him at every turn. But how does he get into this mess, and will he be able to prove his innocence? ‘Odd Taxi’ recounts a mysterious story of crime that revolves primarily around a world of anthropomorphic animals, which makes it a great series to watch for fans of the furry anime genre. You can watch the show here.
17. I’m Quitting Heroing (2022 -)
Demon Queen Echidna’s dream of invading the human realm is met with a disappointing end because of the hero Leo Demonheart who uses his immense powers to defend the innocent people. Despite his heroic act, he is never given the respect that he deserves from the people he defended and after getting mocked far too much he decides to switch sides to help Echidna when he learns that she is rebuilding her army. Unfortunately for him, she rejects the offer to work with him.
Interestingly, Leo manages to convince her generals instead and works tirelessly to ensure that her army is fully prepared this time. But deep down, he is still curious about Echidna’s reasons for invading the human realm, and he will not stop until he learns the truth about it. ‘I’m Quitting Heroing’ is a light-hearted and action-packed series that offers an interesting story. Fans of the furry genre who wish to watch anthropomorphic characters in a much more exciting setting then they should look no further than ‘I’m Quitting Heroing’ or ‘Yuusha, Yamemasu.’ Feel free to watch the show here.
16. Kemono Jihen (2021)
Because of his knowledge of the occult, Kohachi Inugami is tasked to investigate a series of strange deaths of livestock that has worried inhabitants of a remote village. While he is there, he meets an eccentric young boy who is scorned by everyone. For some strange reason, Inguami decides to take his help in the investigation, turning his life around by introducing him to the existence of beast-like entities known as Kemono. The anime is accessible for streaming here.
15. To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts (2019 – )
At the peak of the Patrian Civil War, the outnumbered Northerners were forced to create half-beast, half-human soldiers to compete against the dominating Southerners. Although this development turns the tide of the war in their favor, things take a devious turn much later. The Special Sergeant Major and former captain of the Incarnates, Hank Henriette, is forced to take up arms against his very own half-beast, half-human soldiers who have succumbed to terrible experiences of war. ‘To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts’ or ‘Katsute Kami Datta Kemono-tachi e’ recounts a mysterious story involving countless twists and turns that can get anyone hooked. You can watch the anime here.
14. Aggressive Retsuko (2016)
‘Aggressive Retsuko’ follows Retsuko, a 25-year-old red panda who is quite diligent at her work. But her coworkers always try to exploit her innocence, and her boss does not give her the credit that she deserves. The constant humiliation and sexism that she faces cause a lot of frustration, and eventually, there comes a breaking point. But Retsuko has a unique way of letting the steam off. She engages in aggressive death metal karaoke, where she bashes her coworker’s condescending attitude and her boss. Interestingly, all this happens within her head only, and she fails to truly let out her frustrations to the people who are responsible for it. Feel free to watch the show here.
13. Uma Musume: Pretty Derby (2018)
‘Uma Musume: Pretty Derby’ is an anime about horses that have a second chance at life and have been reborn as horse girls. The anime takes place in a world that is quite similar to Earth. The great racehorses from the past have the chance of being reborn as horse girls to regain fame and glory once again. These girls possess horse-like ears and tails and also have the speed and endurance of a horse. They train themselves at the famous Tokyo Tracen Academy. Special Week is a horse Girl who wants to become one of the best so that she can fulfill her mother’s promise. She is inspired by a fellow horse girl, Silence Suzuka, and wants to be on the same team as her. But does she achieve her goals? You can watch the anime here.
12. Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyou (2013)
‘Inu to Hasami wa Tsukaiyou’ follows Harumi Kazuhito, who loves reading books. He is a great fan of Natsuno Kirihime, a novelist, and one day, he finds him writing at a cafe. Suddenly, robbers attack the place. When Kirihime does not stand up as directed by the robber, he shoots her. To save Kirihime, Harumi jumps in the way and dies after getting hit by a bullet. But his desire to read Kirihime’s books stays strong, and he is soon reincarnated as a dog. But this life is boring since he cannot read. Luckily, a sadistic girl with scissors in her hand rescues him and offers him all the help he needs. It turns out that the girl is none other than Kirihime herself. You can watch the anime here.
11. The Rising Of The Shield Hero (2019 -)
The isekai classic may seem like an odd addition to this list, but fans of the show probably know why ‘The Rising Of The Shield Hero’ deserves a spot here. The anime follows an ordinary man who is transported to an alternate world along with three other people as a Cardinal Hero, to fight against the Wave of Catastrophe that has constantly made life worse for the civilians. Naofumi is selected as the Shield Hero but soon gets shunned by everyone. In his moments of doubt, he meets and rescues Rapthalia, the demi-human who goes on to become an important ally. Interestingly, characters like her make ‘The Rising Of The Shield Hero’ an important addition to this list. The anime is accessible for streaming here.
10. Polar Bear Café (2012 – 2013)
‘Polar Beat Café’ follows Shirokuma, a charismatic polar bear who owns a cafe near the zoo, which has become a popular spot for humans and animals alike to spend some quality time after working hard the entire day. Shirokuma, because of his extroverted and friendly nature, has become acquainted with most of his customers and quite frequently ends up striking a conversation with them. He relies on his colleagues, the sarcastic Penguin and the clumsy Panda, to run the cafe. Oftentimes, the trio find themselves getting involved in various misadventures with their friends, who have become an indispensable part of their lives. You can watch the anime here.
9. Kamisama Hajimemashita (2012 – 2015)
Nanami Momozono finds herself in such deep financial trouble that she ends up becoming homeless. When she rescues a man selflessly and tells him about her condition, the man surprisingly gives her his home to express his gratitude. But Nanami later learns that the house is actually a shrine, and when she tries to run away, two shrine spirits and a fox familiar named Tomoe try to stop her, thinking that she is sent by Mikage, the god of the shrine. But when Tomoe learns that she is just another human, he refuses to serve her and runs away. Nanami decides to take the responsibility bestowed upon her but soon finds out that she will need Tomoe’s help to run things smoothly. You can watch the series here.
8. Ao no 6-Gou (1998)
‘Ao no 6-Gou’ is a sci-fi, mecha genre action/adventure anime. Zomdyke is a famous and respected scientist who has often earned the admiration of people, but his current invention might be something that may lead to human extinction. He has bred a new form of creatures that live in the ocean and are much more powerful than humans. Zomdyke feels that the rule of humans on Earth has come to an end, and so his creations should kill them and take over the world. To stop his madness from causing harm, Blue Submarine No. 6 and the rest of the blue fleet must come together to face these formidable creatures of the ocean. Feel free to watch the anime here.
7. Wolf’s Rain (2003)
‘Wolf’s Rain’ is an action-mystery anime that is set in a world that is staring at its end. The only thing that is keeping the remaining inhabitants going is the legend that when the world ends, the gates to utopia will be opened, granting access to people in the barren land. But the legend also mentions that only wolves are the creatures who will be able to find this gate to heaven. Kiba is a lone wolf who is following an intoxicating scent that has led him to Freeze City. There, he finds other wolves like him who have been following the same scent. They decide to follow the clues that lead them to the Lunar Flowers, which are said to be the key to the promised utopia. But the journey is not going to be easy as there are people who are willing to do anything to get there. Feel free to watch the anime here.
6. InuYasha (2000)
‘InuYasha’ is one of the most popular anime of all time. It follows Kagome Higurashi, a 15-year-old girl. One day, a demon drags her into the well at her family’s shrine. But instead of hitting bottom, she is transported to 500 years in the past, during the Sengoku period. It turns out there’s a jewel inside Kagome, which fulfills people’s deepest desires. It is this jewel that the demon wants, but the confrontation shatters the rare stone. Now, Kagome must enlist the help of a half-dog, half-human hybrid by the name of InuYasha to collect all the shards of the jewel to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands. The anime is accessible for streaming here.
5. Working Buddies! (2018)
Tapio Chatarozawa and the cool-headed Kuehiko Roshihara are two friends who decide to explore various part-time jobs to understand their interests. As they grow together as working bodies, the two cats are introduced to challenges posed by their supervisors and the antics of their colorful customers. You can watch the anime here.
4. Kuma Miko (2016)
Machi Amayadori has when she decides to attend high school in the city. She is a shrine maiden who has been living in the village since her childhood, along with Natsu, her talking guardian bear. Now, since she has decided to go to the city, it is up to Natsu to prepare her for the bustling city life. But how much does a bear know anything about it, and what kind of assistance can he offer? You can watch the anime here.
3. Utawarerumono (2006)
Eruruu is a young girl who finds an injured man in the woods. She does not know him, and everything about him seems to be mysterious, for example, his appearance. He does not possess large animal-like ears or a tail like everyone else where Eruruu lives. Also, the man wears a mask that he is not able to remove. Despite all this, Eruruu brings him home and nurses him back to health. The stranger does not seem to recall anything about his past, even his own name, which is why Eruruu’s grandmother gives him a new name, Hakuoro. Slowly, Hakuoro starts to enjoy living in his new home. Soon, a revolution against the tyrannical rule of the emperor begins and slowly engulfs the village where Hakuoro lives. Now, he must put his life on the line to save the place that he now calls his home, all the while trying to find more about himself. The anime is accessible for streaming here.
2. Beastars (2019 -)
Studio Orange’s ‘Beastars’ introduces viewers to an anthropomorphic world where carnivore and herbivore animals live together. However, due to their inherent nature, there is always some uneasy tension between the two groups. The situation suddenly escalates when an alpaca dies. His friend Legoshi, the wolf, has always been looked at suspiciously all his life, so in order to avoid receiving backlash, he decides to keep a low profile. His friend Louis, a red deer, is not comfortable with his decision, so when he is tasked to train Tem’s replacement, he selects Legoshi for the lookout duty while using the auditorium without permission. During one night, Legoshi comes across Haru, a white dwarf rabbit who forces him to come to terms with his true carnivore nature and his instincts. Feel free to watch the anime here.
1. Spice and Wolf (2008)
‘Spice and Wolf’ revolves around a powerful deity named Holo, whom people at Pasloe town revere as she blesses their harvest. However, as the years pass, the villagers start becoming more and more self-sufficient, and it does not take long for Holo to become mere folklore. Kraft Lawrence is a trader who visits Pasloe. Holo decides to offer him her help if he can take her to Yoitsu, which is her northern home. Kraft realizes that Holo has the ability to evaluate a person’s character perfectly. Realizing that this would be of great help to opening his own shop, he lets her accompany him. But as they spend more time together, it seems that Kraft’s aspirations are slowly changing into something he did not expect. Feel free to watch the anime here.
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