{"id":16073,"date":"2025-12-26T11:28:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-26T04:28:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/?p=16073"},"modified":"2025-12-26T11:28:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-26T04:28:28","slug":"viral-mofusand-characters-get-short-anime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/viral-mofusand-characters-get-short-anime\/","title":{"rendered":"Viral Character Mofusand Gets a Short Anime"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ever seen stickers or illustrations of cute cats wearing shark costumes on social media? These adorable visuals may have passed by your timeline or even been used in chats. Now, the cat characters known as <a href=\"https:\/\/mofusand-anime.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">mofusand <\/a>These are no longer just still images, as they are finally getting adaptation <a href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/tag\/anime\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">anime <\/a>short that is ready to entertain audiences starting early this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Serious Mode<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/viral-mofusand-characters-get-short-anime\/#Detail_Penayangan_Anime_Mofusand\" >Mofusand Anime Airing Details<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/viral-mofusand-characters-get-short-anime\/#Sinopsis_dan_Karakter\" >Synopsis and Characters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/viral-mofusand-characters-get-short-anime\/#Jajaran_Pengisi_Suara_dan_Staf_Produksi\" >Voice Cast and Production Staff<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/viral-mofusand-characters-get-short-anime\/#Tentang_Mofusand\" >About Mofusand<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Detail_Penayangan_Anime_Mofusand\"><\/span>Mofusand Anime Airing Details<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>QTORY inc. officially announced that the popular cat character by illustrator Juno is being adapted into a short anime series. The anime is scheduled to debut on January 7, with new episodes airing every Wednesday at 08:00 JST.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, the first episode of this anime has started airing earlier than the official schedule. This is a sweet surprise for fans who can't wait to see the funny behavior of Shark Meow and friends in animated format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\u3010Official Anime\u3011mofusand - Episode 1 \u201cHungry Outburst\u201d\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Svh_xgdMWlU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mofusand-KV-800.webp\" alt=\"mofusand\" class=\"wp-image-16075\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9mofusand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Viewers can watch it through QTORY's official YouTube channel as well as various other streaming platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In celebration of this announcement, Juno released the following <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mofu_sand\/status\/2003093679062634768?s=20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">custom illustration<\/a> which depicts the joy of the cats.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"1066\" src=\"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/mofusand-800.webp\" alt=\"mofusand\" class=\"wp-image-16074\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9mofusand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sinopsis_dan_Karakter\"><\/span>Synopsis and Characters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The story in this anime is centered on Shark Meow, a cat <em>orange tabby<\/em> who is unique for always wearing a shark costume. Despite being a bit reckless and living life with <em>pace<\/em> relaxed, her days are always colorful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together with her cat friends and a rescued kitten named Little Meow, they go through various sweet little adventures and unexpected events. QTORY describes this anime as a show that captures small moments of warmth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moments such as the warm sunshine in the garden, the sparkle of the sea water, the steam from the still-hot roasted sweet potatoes, and the thrill of seeing the first snow fall. It is a gentle spectacle and <em>snuggly<\/em>, designed to make the audience smile and feel <em>Relate<\/em> with simple everyday happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Jajaran_Pengisi_Suara_dan_Staf_Produksi\"><\/span>Voice Cast and Production Staff<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This short anime was produced by Monster's Egg studio under the direction of director Hazumu Sakuta. He was previously known for his works <em>wholesome<\/em> such as <em>Sumikko Gurashi Sorairo no Mainichi<\/em> and movies <em>Eiga Sumikko Gurashi: Tsugihagi Kojo no Fushigi na Ko<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is the full list of voice actors (seiyuu) who will be bringing these feline characters to life:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Yurika Kubo<\/strong> as Shark Meow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Satomi Akesaka<\/strong> as Orca Meow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maria Sashide<\/strong> as Little Meow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Kaori Maeda<\/strong> as Strawberry Meow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Yuko Goto<\/strong> as Rabbit Meow<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, key positions in the production team are filled by the following names:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Director:<\/strong> Hazumu Sakuta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scriptwriter:<\/strong> Sei Yoshitsuki (<em>Tires Around the World<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Music Composer:<\/strong> Shota Kowashi (<em>Pui Pui Molcar<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CG Director:<\/strong> Yoshinari Irikawa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Modeling Director:<\/strong> Aya Ishibashi<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lead Animator:<\/strong> Yuka Iwasaki<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sound Director:<\/strong> Takeshi Takadera<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tentang_Mofusand\"><\/span>About Mofusand<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The mofusand journey began when Juno first shared illustrations of cats in funny costumes on <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/mofu_sand\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">X\/twitter account<\/a> in 2017. The character quickly gained attention and developed into one of the new pop culture icons thanks to the realistic yet witty expressions of the cat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This social media success then extended to the publishing world. Kadokawa published his first illustration book titled <em>Falling in Love with a Traveling Cat<\/em> in August 2022. Following this, Shogakukan Creative released two volumes of compilation books <em>Same-nyan<\/em> (Shark-nyan) in April 2024. The English version of the first book was also published by Udon Entertainment in October 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Indonesia alone, his popularity exploded and became widely known after <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHXgvxtJRNX\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&amp;igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">collaboration <em>merchandise<\/em><\/a> official with Uniqlo through the UT line released some time ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the arrival of this anime adaptation, the cat shark franchise is expected to further expand its fan base worldwide.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pernah melihat stiker atau ilustrasi kucing lucu yang memakai kostum hiu di media sosial? Visual menggemaskan tersebut mungkin sudah sering lewat di timeline atau bahkan kamu gunakan saat chatting. Kini, karakter-karakter kucing yang dikenal dengan nama mofusand ini tidak lagi hanya berupa gambar diam, karena mereka akhirnya mendapatkan adaptasi anime pendek yang siap menghibur penonton [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":16077,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5,162],"tags":[149,232],"class_list":["post-16073","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news","category-anime","tag-anime","tag-pop-culture"],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/EDIT-HD-HERE-23.webp","author_info":{"display_name":"Tesla","author_link":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/author\/zheilla\/"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16073","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16073"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16073\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/16077"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16073"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16073"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playeatsleep.fun\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16073"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}