Bananya
| Company type | Anime television series |
|---|---|
| Industry | Animation |
| Founded | July 4, 2016 |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Parent | Gathering (animation studio) |
Bananya is a unique Japanese anime TV series created by the animation studio Gathering. It was broadcast from July 4 through September 26, 2016, and features the story of a white cat residing inside a banana. The show was made available for international viewers via Crunchyroll. A follow-up season premiered from October 1 to December 24, 2019, while a third installment, titled Bananya Around The World, was aired between October 21 and December 16, 2024.
Plot
The narrative focuses on an extraordinary species of miniature cats that inhabit bananas. Bananya's aspiration is to enjoy chocolate baths alongside his fellow banana cats as they experience life within an ordinary household setting.
Characters
- Narrator
Production
The inception of the Bananya anime originated from the stationery company Q-Lia, recognized for Shizuku-chan, with production funded through crowdfunding efforts. The series was directed by Kyō Yatate and produced at studio Gathering in collaboration with TMS Entertainment, airing from July 4 to September 26, 2016. Each episode has a duration of three minutes and features the ending theme "Lucky Holiday" performed by AXELL alongside Yūki Kaji.
For global distribution, Crunchyroll secured the license for the initial season. In North America, home video release and English dubbing were managed by Discotek Media. The show is also accessible on Kabillion, while Medialink holds licensing rights across South and Southeast Asia.
On August 7, 2019, the announcement of a second season titled was made; it aired from October 1 to December 24, 2019. International licensing was again handled by Crunchyroll, with Discotek Media responsible for North American home video distribution and English dubbing. Licensing in South and Southeast Asia remained with Medialink.