Ore, Tsushima (ONA)

I, Tsushima / 俺、つしま / I am Tsushima

Genres: Comedy, Pets
Themes: Pets
Studios: AQUA ARIS
Producers: Asmik Ace, Bit grooove promotion
Rating: 6.39 / 10
Rank: #7919
Popularity: #10442
Users Listed: 3,348
Users Scored: 1,493
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/30/2022
Aired: July 5, 2021 – March 2, 2022 (Summer)
Type: ona
Source: original
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 93

Synopsis:

This series follows Tsushima, a stray cat unexpectedly taken in by an elderly woman who fondly calls him "Ojii-chan," despite his decidedly un-bear-like appearance. Tsushima's arrival disrupts the quiet life of the old woman and her many feline companions, introducing a constant stream of playful chaos into their home. The short episodes depict the mundane yet heartwarming interactions between Tsushima and the residents of their modest dwelling. The narrative emphasizes the simple joys found in companionship and the gentle humor arising from adapting to unexpected circumstances. With its focus on character dynamics and everyday life, the series offers a contemplative look at interspecies relationships within a cozy, domestic setting, prioritizing quiet observation over high-stakes conflict.

Episodes:

Episode 1: Episode 1 (Aired: 07/05/2021)
Episode 2: I am Tsushima (Aired: 07/07/2021)
Episode 3: Episode 3 (Aired: 07/12/2021)
Episode 4: Episode 4 (Aired: 07/14/2021)
Episode 5: Ordinary Morning (Aired: 07/19/2021)
... and 16 more episodes

Characters:

Ojii-chan (Main) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Mayumi
Tsushima (Main) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Akio
Cha (Supporting)
Neighbour (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Arai, Satomi
Osamu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuyama, Takashi
Sitter (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Taichi, You
Zun-neesan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koyama, Mami

Staff:

Yoshitomo (Director)
Houno, Satoshi (Music)

Reviews:

User CataOrShane (Score: 6/10):
Ore, Tsushima (ONA) is a series of very short episodes about an old person named Ojii-chan living with a bunch of cats, each with their own personality. The main cat-rcter (pardon my pun) is Tsushima which is a street cat turned into a domestic cat and each episode shows us a day in the lives of Tsushima and how he bonds with Ojii-chan and the rest of her cats. The animation is very simple but also pretty to look at. The seiyuus are all living legends in the industry. Unless this is one of your very first animes you're watching, you'll recognize most of themat least. nnAs far the episodes go, some are hilarious, other are touching. or insanely cute. However, there's a lot of episodes that are incredibly repetitive because they recycle the same joke about bugs over and over again. nnTo me this was enjoyable but nothing too special. It's a 6/10.
User Wallanimx (Score: 7/10):
Ore is a very simple anime. Grandma owns many cats that go in and out as they please, and the cats make her life a bit more interesting. They have shelter and food if needed, and she gains that bit of oomph from them that makes life less bland. But there's more to it. Sure, it has its realism like in the episode with the cat VS the cicada and how Grandma absolutely hated it. But the cat considered it a fun toy. I've experienced that with my cats. Just got to throw the suckers back outside if you can get them before the cat does.Then there's the episode where we witness Grandma's deceased cat in her dreams and how much she misses them. How she wanted to take them back home just for them to keep walking away. I sobbed, no lie. But then her other cats came to comfort her and she was able to heal a bit more from it.nnThis show isn't a masterpiece or a wonder of animation. Its just a love letter between cat owners and their cats. The ups, the downs, the cicadas, and the loafing on you just because.nnI really enjoyed watching several new episodes every week and now that its gone its left a fat cat sized hole in my heart. Sure, I'll fill it with a new cat anime...but this one was very sweet.nnIf you like animals you may like this. If you don't, this is a decent portrayal of what having a cat entails. <3

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