Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki
Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki is a Slice of Life manga by Rū Tatsuki about a spherical cat named Poyo who is discovered and adopted by a young woman named Moe. Much cuteness ensues.
An anime was made in 2012, in two minute episodes which can be viewed on Crunchyroll here.
Tropes used in Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki include:
- Akira Kamiya: Yes, that Akira Kamiya. He plays both the father and the old woman (and yes, you read that correctly.).
- Animals Hate Him: Poyo only seems to use his claws on Hide.
- Beware the Nice Ones: Poyo is a sweet animal, but mess with Kurobe, and he'll make you regret it.
- Big Ol' Eyebrows: Sato
- Butt Monkey: Hide
- Cats Hate Water: Averted; Poyo doesn't mind baths.
- Cuteness Overload: Everybody towards Poyo.
- And there was the image of Moe thinking of kitty version of Poyo that cause her to nosebleed.
- Cuteness Proximity: Everyone towards Poyo, naturally.
- Every Episode Ending: "Poyopoyo! Nya!"
- Eyes Always Shut: Hide
- Idiosyncratic Episode Naming: Every episode has the word "Maru"[1] somewhere in its name.
- Large and In Charge: Poyo. He's apparently seen as a sort of boss around town among the animals.
- No Mouth: Hide
- No Name Given: The old woman who lives next door, is never referred to by her name.
- Panty Thief: Poyo in episode 13. They apparently make comfy bedding material.
- Ridiculously Cute Critter: Poyo
- Slap Slap Kiss: Poyo and Eri during episode 18.
- Theme Naming: The four kittens left on the doorstep. Lemon, Strawberry, Apricot, and Plum.
- Viewer Gender Confusion: Poyo is a male...yet somehow, he's able to nurse kittens.
- Yonkoma: the original manga
- ↑ Japanese for "Sphere"