
Koupen-chan
A baby emperor penguin, Koupen-chan, always makes sure everyone feels included. As it meets its newest friend, Koupen-chan wishes to spend as much time as possible with them and brighten up their day. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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A baby emperor penguin, Koupen-chan, always makes sure everyone feels included. As it meets its newest friend, Koupen-chan wishes to spend as much time as possible with them and brighten up their day. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Chitose-chan is a penguin who lives in Kyoto. Getting in touch with people and getting fed delicious food as she curiously walks around Kyoto streets is her favourite thing to do. The story features popular places in Kyoto like Kiyomizu Temple, Ginkaku Temple, and Gion from the...

Taking a break from the hustle and bustle of Tokyo, Souta Tawara returns to his hometown in Kagawa. Though his parents are no longer around, his former home and family-owned udon restaurant reminds him of the times his family was still together. Reminiscing about his childhood,...

Rilakkuma is a soft toy bear who showed up one day to live with a young woman named Kaoru. It spends its days lounging around the apartment. Although there is a zipper on its back, what is inside is a mystery. Rilakkuma loves pancakes, rice omelets, custard pudding and "dango"...

Akino has finally gotten her dream job as a concierge at the fabulous Hokkyoku department store. The expansive store provides a luxury retail experience to customers of all shapes, sizes, and even species! In fact, Hokkyoku is proud to be the only store capable of serving Very...

In a bustling village of spirits, Yuzu, a cheerful fox girl, starts her first job as an attendant at the traditional hot springs inn Konohanatei. Though Yuzu has no experience working at such a high-class establishment, Kiri, the affable and reliable head attendant, immediately...

On a fateful day, a young girl named Ai takes a taxi to her new home in Animal Village. After being swindled by her landlord, Tanukichi, into working for his delivery service, it is not long before Ai meets other village residents: Kotobuki, the mayor perpetually worried about...

The story take place in new town called "Palm Town" which it is the new town that Patty and her Aunt Jane moved to since Jane's husband George run a medical center there. However, Patty faces some troubles because she doesn't get used to the new town and misses her hometown and...

Maple Town Stories is about friendship, adventure and the troubles the children (Patty Rabbit, Bobby Bear and Fanny Fox) who are the main characters of the show, fall into. Wild Wolfe is a homeless thief who lives in the forest and usually steals from the town and does other...

The animals of Third Street are seen getting into many misadventures. Tama Okamoto, the curious feline, often goes missing from his home, causing his owner to have posters up looking for him. However, Tama's absence is his opportunity to visit all of his wandering furry friends...

A story of a rat family who have to leave their home because humans start a construction site. Now the rats are searching for a place to stay.

Grab your tickets and get in line for a new series of stop-motion adventures with Rilakkuma and Kaoru! Join Rilakkuma, Korilakkuma, Kiiroitori, and Kaoru as they explore an amusement park in its closing hours when Rilakkuma's Theme Park Adventure arrives next year. (Source:...

Elizabeth, Joou-sama Tsuihou no Hi!? In a typical chess match against her sister ship Valiant, Queen Elizabeth confidently wagers her status as queen for a day, convinced she will remain undefeated. However, Valiant miraculously wins, taking this chance to assume the position...

The siblings Kashou and Shigure Minazuki enjoy the company of six catgirls. Chocola and Vanilla assist Kashou in his job as a baker at the patisserie La Soleil, while the others—Coconut, Azuki, Cinnamon, and Maple—accompany Shigure in her daily life back at their home. One...

Third season of Bananya.

On a little planet live little creatures called "Bananyas." Come watch their daily lifes full of adventures and discoveries.

Are you all ready for more exciting stories? Like their many charms, BT21 has deep, engrossing tales yet untold...! (Source: YouTube)

Known in Japan as Jagainu-kun, Dogtato is the heartwarming tale of a dog that`s really a potato...or a potato that`s really a dog. Or something. (Jagaimo = potato, inu = dog, thus the name Jagainu/Dogtato.) Dogtato`s world is full of his lovable half-veggie, half-animal friends...

A daily of a cute red bean struggles to get eaten everyday.

Happy Happy Clover recounts the everyday life of a bunny named Chima and the other animals in the Crescent Moon Forest.
Fans who liked Little Shark's Outings tend to recommend Koupen-chan, Welcome, Chitose, Poco's Udon World the most. If you're into Slice of Life and Anthropomorphic, any of these are a solid pick.
Little Shark's Outings has a 7.34 on MAL from 3,684 ratings. That's a solid score. Most people who give it a shot end up enjoying it.
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