Chi's Sweet Home

(This review is for both Chi's Sweet Home and Chi's New Address.)

This is the series that taught my daughter how to read. XD

My daughter really loves cats. Like, REALLY loves cats. So when my husband and I stumbled upon this anime we were thrilled. We watched it subtitled, and our daughter was just learning how to read so it encouraged her to not only read, but read quickly. I really do encourage you to use subtitles if you have a child that is learning to read and you find something they are really interested in. We also got her the manga to read, which was ... more challenging because of the "baby talk", but she still loved every bit of it.

The story is pretty good. It's actually more complex and emotional than I would have expected for a children's show, and I find that I enjoyed this anime a good deal, too. The animation is pretty standard for anime. The music is upbeat and fun. Overall, it's just a really cute anime, especially if you love cats, or if you have a kid that loves cats.

If I could change one thing about this anime, it would be the episode length. It has really short episodes. It's really not a big deal, but I would have preferred longer episodes.

This anime is pure bliss if you own or wish to own pets, and appreciate the joy that they can bring into a household.

The premise is simple - a mischievous, energetic kitten interacts with her environment. Each episode is only three minutes long, and is mostly an episodic adventure that carries the theme of “finding something new to explore each and every day”. If you’re familiar with the manga Yotsubato, the spirit is the same.

What’s most wholesome about this show to me, is that it perfectly captures the influence that a pet can have on a family of all ages. The young boy Yohei has ... no siblings to play with, and is an only child. But he’s never lonely or because of the company that his cat provides for him. At one point, the boy was sick. And chi sat on his chest and kept him warm. There's is never a dull moment in the household so long as Chi is there, and she quickly becomes an irreplaceable member of her family.

This anime isn't entirely drama free, though this may seem to be the case. There's a bit of suspense in the family keeping Chi a secret from other tenants and the landlord, because it is a violation of their lease to own pets. Will the Yamada family be forced to give Chi up? Will they move just for the sake of being allowed to keep Chi? There are moments where this becomes a serious dilemma that changes the tone of the show.

This obviously won't be for everone - it's slice of life in its purest form, but is so great for those that find cat shenanigan's to be amusing. It can even serve as a PSA for why pets are so beneficial for family living environment.

As someone who loves cats, this is a very cute and wholesome anime! If you love cats or have them, Id suggest watching this. Each episode is short, and my little sister (whos 8) watched this with me and I ended up falling in love with Chi! I could not help but stop smiling at Chi, and her cute bubbly personality.

The entire anime is a slice of life anime about a simple kitty with her family. I feel like most people would end up loving Chi, so if you like slice of life anime and just want something to gush at, I would recommend this ... anime! The art is simple, yet it is memorable and adorable.