Damekko Doubutsu
Alt titles: Useless Animals
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Uruno, a failure of a wolf, is currently traveling to find himself a new place to call home; but upon chancing across a rabbit, he attacks it only to realize that this particular rabbit is stronger than any predator! Soon afterwards he discovers that this entire forest he has come across is home to similar 'useless animals' that are atypical of their species. He decides to stick around when he meets his love interest in the form of a clumsy cheetah, and with his new friends, he meets the rest of the animals in the forest, causing much hijinx and fun in the process!
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Hetalia: Axis Powers
- Web (43+ eps)
- 2009 - ?
- Winter 2009
In a time filled with wars, environmental concerns and issues, there lives a gaggle of beautiful boys that are the personification of the world's countries. Japan, England, France, Finland, Germany and the rest of the boys attend the World Conference and tackle issues like global warming with a heavy dose of fun. Through multiple world wars the gang will traverse deserts, build mecha U-boats and solve the world's problems together!
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add recWhen I saw DD, I instantly thought of Hetalia in both anime and manga form. Both are in a five minute format that showcases the interactions between a big variety of characters, with an emphasis on cuteness and lightheartedness. They're also personifications - in Hetalia's case, the personifications are countries, and in DD we're watching some very unique animals. Both animes have to deal with the foibles of 'useless' characters that don't behave as expected, with a lot of laughter in the process.
Both of these series revolve around anthropomorphic gag characters interacting in hilarious ways, and both have a similar short format. Hetalia may be more "educated" than Useless Animals, but they share a similar sense of fun.
Di Gi Charat
- TV (16 eps x 5 min)
- 1999
One day, Dejiko, Puchiko and the strange ball-shaped Gema-Gema crash land their UFO in the middle of Akihabara. Without a single yen to their name they have nowhere to go, but following an unexpected and generous offer from the manager of a nearby store, the trio begin working at the shop in exchange for renting the room upstairs. Alongside Dejiko’s self-confessed rival Rabi-en-Rose, as well as a mysterious bear that has mastered the ability to appear happy, sad, depressed and angry all at once, the insanity is only just beginning! From shooting window shoppers with Dejiko’s Laser Eye Beam and the appearance of a bizarre farting impostor, to a sudden attack on the city by Godzilla, life at Gamers is certainly livening up.
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add recIn both of these, the episodes are so short, that not much happens. But what does happen is quite funny. Also, all of the characters in each have an animal theme.
Dogtato-kun
Alt titles: Jagainu-kun
- TV (26 eps)
- 2004
Dogtato-kun is one of the many half-animal/half-vegetable inhabitants of Veggietown! Along with Croconion, Cucumbird, Hedgetato and the rest of the gang, Dogtato-kun and Veggietown's edible dwellers will have fun, fall in love, and make new friends, all without losing a leaf!
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add recBoth of these series are about a community of different animals with a twist. Dogtato-kun features 'vegetable animals' and Damekko Doubutsu is about a group of animals that are utterly useless. While dogato-kun is more child-like than Damekko Doubutsu, if you liked the twist of one series and looking at how these creatures interact with each other in their daily lives then you are likely to enjoy the other.
Sergeant Frog
Alt titles: Keroro Gunsou
- TV (276+ eps)
- 2004 - ?
As the mighty star fleet of the planet Keron prepare their invasion of Earth, Sergeant Keroro and his elite team of commandos have been sent to infiltrate the enemy strongholds and gather as much intelligence as possible. However, it seems even his extensive military training is no match for the forces of Earth, as he is discovered and captured by the two middle school siblings, Fuyuki and Natsumi. Submitted to the rigorous torture of housework duty, the amphibious Keroro must now bide his time, covertly locate his squad-mates, and resume his mission of conquest!
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add recAs strange as it may seem, I feel that these two series have a reasonable amount in common. Both feature cute little creatures as the main protagonists and have a lot of comedy in them. Also, while the title suggests that the animals in Damekko Doubutsu are useless in their own ways, the aliens in Keroro Gunsou are also pretty useless in their own pursuits. If you enjoyed the comedic failings of the protagonists in one of these series and want some easy-watching and lighthearted entertainment, then it would be worth trying the other.
Sweet Valerian
- TV (26 eps x 3 min)
- 2004
Asialand City is a bustling metropolis that is under attack! Strange monsters fill the streets, and heroes are needed - enter the Relaxation Combat Team Valerian! Comprised of three girls-turned-bunnies, the Valerians do whatever it takes to put a stop to the Stress Team - a group of evildoers who turn people's stress into monsters! From ramen monsters to beyond, there's nothing that Relaxation Combat Team Valerian can't handle!
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1 person thinks you'd like this because...
add recBoth short and sweet, each episode is a self contained story that doesn't really add much to the bigger picture. Sweet Valerian and Useless Animals both leave you with a sense of wonderment at what you've just watched, and why you're reaching for the remote to put on the next episode.
With not a whole lot in common storywise, or character-wise, I make this recommendation purely because they are both a good way to spend a few minutes of time and will leave you with a (bemused) smile on your face.
