Favorite Anime animal is: Kitsune. I looove kitsune foxes they are just amazing. they know alot of magic, just seems to be a great fighting partner due to the fact they can heal you in a second or spit fire on someone.
Does P-Chan from Ranma 1/2 count ? He is a human originally, but still, it's the cutest. And they did try to eat him once or twice.
But my personal favorite has to be Appa from Avatar:The Last Airbender. Okay it's not really an anime, but it's close. And Appa is huge, and you can fly on him. He has to be the best sidekick animal ever ! :D
Johan Anderson (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 11/23/12 | Reply
My favorite anime animal sidekicks are Luna and Artemis from Sailor Moon. They both belong to Usagi and Minako respectively. If it wasn't for Luna and Artemis, they wouldn't be as strong. They helped guide the Sailor Scouts out of so many tough situations. Plus they have a little girl kitten named Diana. She's so cute<3!! But I digress. My favorite anime animal sidekicks will always be Luna and Artemis. Best anime nekos ever :3 *kitty face*
Luna and Artemis have always been the voices of reasons for Usagi,Minako, and all the Sailor Scouts. They're the best cats to have around whenever they were in trouble. They were always there for their Sailor Scouts. Luna,Artemis, and Diana are the best talking cats ever!
Last edited by Klassic at 11:53:22 PM EST on November 23, 2012.
The only animal I remember being eaten was Boota from Gurren Lagann, and that was only his tail. However not one of my favorites.
I'm going with the unoriginal classic (because he's kind of right there) and say Ein from Cowboy Bebop. He is unlike other anime mascot simply because he can exist in real life. In doing so, he acts like a real animal, multiplying his level of adorable exponentially. I know mascots aren't technically supposed to do this but I make an exception.
Timcanpy counts? I love Tim! He's so cute (and a little... devilish). I think Fuu's flying squirrel (Samurai Champloo) was great; she always knew when to come at the right times... and when not to come.
The only one I can think of (not counting Pikachu, who is pretty much immortalized) is Blair from Soul Eater. She's pretty much all comic-relief... though she does show a serious side from time to time.
Does a meatbun count as an animal? It has a face~
If so, Meatbun from the 1/2 Prince manga has to be my favorite! He is, after all, a meatbun that eats other, inanimate meatbuns. He could quite possibly be eaten himself~
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Surely the Ninja Dogs that Kakashi can summon count? They are some very cool sidekicks, and they hang out with Kakashi, so that gives them extra points right there...
I love the green dog thingy, Chunk, from Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt because of reasons... Anyway, when Chunk finally stars in his own episode, he gets blendered, fully digested, and excreted.
Honorable mentions for Timcanpy from D.Gray~Man, the Prinnies, and Blair from Soul Eater for all getting slain and eaten at some point.
Last edited by KeenHavoc at 12:29:20 PM EST on November 21, 2012.
Not really partial to too many American animal sidekicks (just my opinion, but the pantomiming and "yeah-yeah-yeah"ing dog of the 1970s and before just grates on my nerves... Scooby Doo and Muttley are exceptions, though, for some reason), but when it comes to anime, in my mind, you can't beat Pikachu :D The friendship between him and Ash was a little rocky at first, but there's nothing like seeing someone else's self-sacrifice and devotion to really change somebody's mind.
And while Chopper's not really a sidekick (being one of the main StrawHat Pirates and all), he's certainly an animal and one of my favorites. He tries, his voice is adorable (mostly in Japanese, which also means he's voiced by the same person as Pikachu XD), and... well, he certainly moves a LOT of merchandise... but this last reason is not why I like him XD
Oh yeah, and Yun the baby Wall Penguin from Toriko is a-squeaking-dorable. Particularly the newest episode with the Gourmet Shrine and the chitose candy ^.^
Oh man, almost forgot President Aria from ARIA the ANIMATION. He's a cat, but because he's a Mars cat, he's as intelligent as a human. He's also the president of a gondola company. What more could you want? :D
Last edited by CelestialSushi at 11:47:01 PM EST on November 20, 2012.
If it's all the same to you, Pit doesn't mind being called "sir" :D
Wait a sec... squirrel in Inuyasha? I don't think Shippo counts as a sidekick animal and the only other one i can think of is Kirara. (yes, i probably misspelled the name.) Where was the squirrel?
darksuzakurera
Senior Otaku | Posted 11/30/12 | Reply
Sadaharu from Gintama, hands down.
TheDarkAngel
Pathetic Diabetic (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 11/30/12 | Reply
Xiao Mei, May Chang's tiny panda from FullMetal Alchemist! >D
And, then... I met you.
Soul Arabume
Otakuite+ | Posted 11/27/12 | Reply
Favorite Anime animal is: Kitsune. I looove kitsune foxes they are just amazing. they know alot of magic, just seems to be a great fighting partner due to the fact they can heal you in a second or spit fire on someone.
corn
I'm a veggie, dawg (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 11/25/12 | Reply
The ninja dogs from Naruto, or Appa from Avatar, both are pretty awesome!
Viollet
Otaku Legend | Posted 11/24/12 | Reply
My favorite is Neko from K Project. She's very cute.
shinsanagi
Otakuite | Posted 11/24/12 | Reply
Does P-Chan from Ranma 1/2 count ? He is a human originally, but still, it's the cutest. And they did try to eat him once or twice.
But my personal favorite has to be Appa from Avatar:The Last Airbender. Okay it's not really an anime, but it's close. And Appa is huge, and you can fly on him. He has to be the best sidekick animal ever ! :D
Klassic
Johan Anderson (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 11/23/12 | Reply
My favorite anime animal sidekicks are Luna and Artemis from Sailor Moon. They both belong to Usagi and Minako respectively. If it wasn't for Luna and Artemis, they wouldn't be as strong. They helped guide the Sailor Scouts out of so many tough situations. Plus they have a little girl kitten named Diana. She's so cute<3!! But I digress. My favorite anime animal sidekicks will always be Luna and Artemis. Best anime nekos ever :3 *kitty face*
Luna and Artemis have always been the voices of reasons for Usagi,Minako, and all the Sailor Scouts. They're the best cats to have around whenever they were in trouble. They were always there for their Sailor Scouts. Luna,Artemis, and Diana are the best talking cats ever!
Last edited by Klassic at 11:53:22 PM EST on November 23, 2012.
lightridergs
Otakuite+ | Posted 11/23/12 | Reply
the black cat from trigun, first time we watched the serries it was spot the cat fun. oh and kirra form inuyasha. (sorry poor speller.)
Hisaishi
Otaku Legend | Posted 11/23/12 | Reply
The only animal I remember being eaten was Boota from Gurren Lagann, and that was only his tail. However not one of my favorites.
I'm going with the unoriginal classic (because he's kind of right there) and say Ein from Cowboy Bebop. He is unlike other anime mascot simply because he can exist in real life. In doing so, he acts like a real animal, multiplying his level of adorable exponentially. I know mascots aren't technically supposed to do this but I make an exception.
beloved blood
Otaku Legend | Posted 11/22/12 | Reply
Timcanpy counts? I love Tim! He's so cute (and a little... devilish). I think Fuu's flying squirrel (Samurai Champloo) was great; she always knew when to come at the right times... and when not to come.
elricbrothersfan
Otakuite++ | Posted 11/22/12 | Reply
The only one I can think of (not counting Pikachu, who is pretty much immortalized) is Blair from Soul Eater. She's pretty much all comic-relief... though she does show a serious side from time to time.
mirahsan2
Otakuite+ | Posted 11/22/12 | Reply
Corrine from Tales of Symphonia The Animation! :)
kita mikichi
Otaku Eternal | Posted 11/22/12 | Reply
Pika Pikachu~! :D
art3mis
Otakuite | Posted 11/22/12 | Reply
Does a meatbun count as an animal? It has a face~
If so, Meatbun from the 1/2 Prince manga has to be my favorite! He is, after all, a meatbun that eats other, inanimate meatbuns. He could quite possibly be eaten himself~
Last edited by art3mis at 3:23:02 PM EST on November 22, 2012.
Renagade89Zulu
Otakuite | Posted 11/22/12 | Reply
Surely the Ninja Dogs that Kakashi can summon count? They are some very cool sidekicks, and they hang out with Kakashi, so that gives them extra points right there...
dr Muraki
Otakuite+ | Posted 11/22/12 | Reply
Does Kon from Bleach count? Not only is he cute...but he also takes the role of anime pervert perfectly.
he doesn't get eaten...but the dog from Excel Saga suffers like no other...
Last edited by dr Muraki at 2:18:03 PM EST on November 22, 2012.
partypuppy
Otakuite | Posted 11/22/12 | Reply
Mine would have to be Tails from Sonic!
He's so cute!!!
Pleiades Rising
Meganekko (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 11/22/12 | Reply
I don't really have a favorite, but I'll thrown in some animals: Miu Miu and Takkun, the cats from FLCL.
Ooh, how about the bird in Cowboy Bebop, the one that belonged to Vicious? They sure made for a menacing duo, I think.
Let's see, Menchi from Excel Saga had a raison d'etre: to be a source of food. Though, she never did get eaten.
Last edited by Pleiades Rising at 1:15:37 AM EST on November 22, 2012.
cougarsama
LDS Fangirl! (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 11/21/12 | Reply
I like Happy and Mokona most, but a lot of the Pokemon are cute.
gokuhappymonkey
Senior Otaku++ | Posted 11/21/12 | Reply
Well, I love Timcampy and Happy. And in terms of my stories, I always wanted a dragon as a sidekick...(just my opinion).
chibi-anna-chan
Tea pixie (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 11/21/12 | Reply
I'm rather fond of Nausicaa's pet fox/squirrel Teto <3
And yes, Pikachuuuu!
Dranzerstorm
Master of Lists (Otakuite++) | Posted 11/21/12 | Reply
Mokona is essentially three things.
1. A character in a handful or CLAMP series.
2. CLAMP's official Mascot.
3. One of the actual members of CLAMP.
FaithlessFighter
Otaku Legend | Posted 11/21/12 | Reply
PIKACHUUUUUUUUUUUU
Keba Si Rota
Otaku Legend | Posted 11/21/12 | Reply
This one's not really a sidekick-- more like a gag, but I vote for Kuroneko-sama from "Trigun".
I know there are others I like, but I can't think of them at the moment.
And I want to know who this squirrel from "Inuyasha" is, too.
yumei hearts u
Senior Otaku | Posted 11/21/12 | Reply
PUPURU THE CAT FROM UTAPRIHAPPY FROM FAIRY TAIL.
GOTTA LOVE THAT BLUE ..
CAT.?RinMustang22
Otakuite+ | Posted 11/21/12 | Reply
Is a teddy bear an animal?
Let's just say this thing is a bear!
Kon from Bleach!
I mean, he isn't reliable, he is VERY annoying. Who WOULDN'T want a sidekick like that?
ChibiHanyou
Ochibi~ (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 11/21/12 | Reply
Happy from Fairy Tail... hands down ^_^
KeenHavoc
Senior Otaku++ | Posted 11/21/12 | Reply
I love the green dog thingy, Chunk, from Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt because of reasons... Anyway, when Chunk finally stars in his own episode, he gets blendered, fully digested, and excreted.
Honorable mentions for Timcanpy from D.Gray~Man, the Prinnies, and Blair from Soul Eater for all getting slain and eaten at some point.
Last edited by KeenHavoc at 12:29:20 PM EST on November 21, 2012.
Natsumichan8
Otakuite+ | Posted 11/21/12 | Reply
I don't know if you'd consider them a "sidekick", but I love Mokona from both xxxHolic and Magic Knight Rayearth
cowboysean
Otaku Eternal | Posted 11/21/12 | Reply
mine is an Armadillio in Transformers: Super-God Masterforce
HelloKatty
N's and V's Waifu (Otaku Legend) | Posted 11/21/12 | Reply
I really like Pina from Sword Art Online. cx
I must be the light when you`re in the dark.
Darkarax
Senior Otaku++ | Posted 11/20/12 | Reply
Hmm.... I'd guess I'd have to say Plue from Rave Master.
edisshort
State Alchemist (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 11/20/12 | Reply
Happy from Fairy Tail. ^_^
Rei-syn
Funny Otaku (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 11/20/12 | Reply
Favorite animal sidekick? The nine tailed fox from xxxHolic, or Naga from the Legend of Korra.
CelestialSushi
Freelance Hylian (Otaku Legend) | Posted 11/20/12 | Reply
Not really partial to too many American animal sidekicks (just my opinion, but the pantomiming and "yeah-yeah-yeah"ing dog of the 1970s and before just grates on my nerves... Scooby Doo and Muttley are exceptions, though, for some reason), but when it comes to anime, in my mind, you can't beat Pikachu :D The friendship between him and Ash was a little rocky at first, but there's nothing like seeing someone else's self-sacrifice and devotion to really change somebody's mind.
And while Chopper's not really a sidekick (being one of the main StrawHat Pirates and all), he's certainly an animal and one of my favorites. He tries, his voice is adorable (mostly in Japanese, which also means he's voiced by the same person as Pikachu XD), and... well, he certainly moves a LOT of merchandise... but this last reason is not why I like him XD
Oh yeah, and Yun the baby Wall Penguin from Toriko is a-squeaking-dorable. Particularly the newest episode with the Gourmet Shrine and the chitose candy ^.^
Oh man, almost forgot President Aria from ARIA the ANIMATION. He's a cat, but because he's a Mars cat, he's as intelligent as a human. He's also the president of a gondola company. What more could you want? :D
Last edited by CelestialSushi at 11:47:01 PM EST on November 20, 2012.
If it's all the same to you, Pit doesn't mind being called "sir" :D
7thEvaChild
Spectre Knight (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 11/20/12 | Reply
Wait a sec... squirrel in Inuyasha? I don't think Shippo counts as a sidekick animal and the only other one i can think of is Kirara. (yes, i probably misspelled the name.) Where was the squirrel?
-7thEvaChild
ChibiSasuke
Inspector (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 11/20/12 | Reply
I really love Neko from K Project. She's super cute. Haha <3 ;u; That's one of my recent favourites. C:
Kyubey ate himself. DOES THAT COUNT? LOL
The chain of justice-- the system-- never ends...
TheDarkEclipse
Senior Otaku+ | Posted 11/20/12 | Reply
Ioro from "School Rumble"!
FOR THE WIN!