icassin - 2017-02-08 16:18:57

Do you need an overload dose of cuteness? Lots of ‘hya!’ ? and lots of sillyness?
Then Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki is the series for you! The show focuses on Poyo, a large round cat with very small eyes and the Satou family where he lives. Each episode is like 2-3 minutes long and has such a cute intro that might get stuck in your head for several hours.
Poyo is like the average cat should be : loves to sleep, loves to eat, loves to hunt , hides in most impossible area’s so on. Even if Poyo doesn’t do much, you’ll melt by his cute appearance.

There isn’t much of a story, mostly daily situations everyone might have with or without their cat. Sometimes episodes leave you with an open ending, not solving them elsewhere or in an next episode. They are all simple ending without any plot-twists or what so ever.

I personally love all the characters in the show, it’s funny to see how they interact with Poyo and how he likes (or hates) them. Each family member is different in it’s own way which makes it fun and interesting. Since it’s centered on the Satou family , we get to see how they live and deal with certain things.

The art of Poyo is simple, maybe to simple. However this type of style makes the show very unique comparing to other shows that are way to detailed. Poyo being the round-shaped cat is often seen for many other round-shaped items. He’s also the only cat with a different style then other cats drawn in the show.

Overal, the show is so cute! It wouldn’t have mattered if it had an actual story, you just love to see Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki!

brody34 - 2014-07-19 16:24:27

Story: A young business women (who ironically doesn't really do business stuff... that we know of) named Moe (not making this up) stumbles across a round fluff ball named Poyo one night and decides to take him home. This anime depicts the adventures of Poyo and his misadventures inside and outside of the owner's home, meeting all kinds of friends and 'foes' along the way.

Of course with a story like that, it probably wouldn't expand if the running time was longer and might have been repetitious, so it's a pretty wise for them to shorten the running time.

Art and Animation: Basically, it's cute, ok? It's just plain adorable. When you look at the cat in the opening (which is also really catchy) you just want to take him home with you! He also reminds me of Kirby what with the roundness, being able to eat almost anything, and even saying 'hiya' which makes me love him even more~

The rest of the characters look simple yet charming. It's basic but its not lazily drawn  cause it has a low budget or is weird and hard to look at. Everyone looks different and has a different feel which makes them much more identifiable and loaded with more personality.

Characters: Speaking of, let's talk about them. Poyo is obviously the star of this show and its a good thing too, he's got the most personality and likability. He's smart, curious, free spirited, loving, and adventurous. He's not perfect though, he's got weaknesses (frogs), anger problems (mainly ones with Hide, Moe's younger brother), and can be stubborn, but that makes him a bit more 3 dimensional and not too perfect, like normal cats.

Moe is the carefree happy go lucky girl who loves her family and also round things. Her dad (dunno name) is a tough guy with a heart of gold. And her brother is a troubled guy who starts off hating the cat but slowly starts to warm up to him (as does Poyo does for him). The rest of the characters are one dimensional with only one character trait, but they work and play off well (especially with Poyo) and do not harm the story in anyway.

Sound: The opening is super cute and catchy... it will never leave your head... and you'll probably know the lyrics too (kind of like Duck Tales... except not). The voice work is very passable, they fit the characters perfectly and may sound a tad bit generic but it isn't annoying in anyway (with the exception of the old lady neighbor but she's not unlikeable and is old so there's that). Poyo is also really really cute sounding just like Kirby, I wouldn't be surprised if they were voiced by the same person honestly (person has voiced Hamtaro and Pikachu though) :3

Enjoyment?: Very enjoyable, especially if you love these types of shows. The ending will especially get you...

Overall: This is a very cute anime. Short, simple, and sweet. This anime is recommended for anyone who loves slice of life and animals, especially cats~

Thanks for reading my 49.5th review, and next time I'll be reviewing my favorite Spring 2014 anime. See you then (or not)~

cummings.ena - 2013-06-08 15:22:03

'All those rectangular faces? Oh, they'll turn round as well.' - Maru Maru, OP to PKNLaydees. Dudes. Everything in between. Non-organic lifeforms. This - and I repeat, this - is the stuff. The anime of the season? There's some stiff competition, but quite possibly - there's a lot of potential in this lovechild of Chi's Sweet Home, Welcome to the NHK and Mawaru Penguindrum.So, Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki (that's Fluffy Observation Diary to you peeps who like Anglais) is a story of a totally rad cat. The deal here is, and I'm not kidding, he's circular. Try to wrap your head around that for a bit. We've seen many cat-based anime in the past - the memorable but ultimately disappointing Nyanpire, Asobi ni Iku yo!'s sci-fi satire spin the utterly sweet LoGH-level epic of the Chi franchise, and even the homolust drama of Loveless, but no show has ever gone as far as to turn their protagonist into a symbol of eternity and the samsara of life alongside a material, inexplicable portrayal of cuteness in distilled form, serving as a visual and narrative metaphor for the innocence of childhood. And hell, that's not even getting into the content of the show!So let's talk about some other stuff. The cast we've seen so far are well developed - nothing amazing, you might argue, but think about it, how long have we known them? Three minutes, and already we can see a complex family relationship, multi-faceted characters and curious symbolism and parallels. For example, take Moe's distinctly 'mature' outlook on work, being an OL and getting utterly smashed, and compare them to the distinctly teenage characteristics she has - a focus on cuteness and severe jealousy, and still living under her parents' roof; what we've got is a woman trapped between the sexy, inviting woman she wants to be and the adolescent world she has yet to throw off, her motherly instincts leading to her adoption of the titular Poyo-chan/Fluffy. Sure, it's no Utena, but the show's communicated this in about a minute, even less; how many shows have characters that are barely as fleshed out as that over 13 or more episodes? Poyopoyo's got a strong sense of writing at its core.Even the less-developed figures, like her father, are distinctive - his lack of face beyond basic lines creates a strange, nostalgic illusion, of a child unable to perceive the world properly - much like Poyo, as the child/parent illusion parallels continue - and her brother highlights social issues as a layabout who seemingly has much more free time to spend than the rest of his family - is this a reference to impending NEEThood? I have a feeling that as more characters are introduced (for which I'll update this review) we'll see even more depth and suprisingly difficult questions tackled.That's not to say the comedy is neglected, either - the off-key yet distinctly anime bent of the show's wit isn't necessarily the most original, but is pulled off expertly - not since Bakemonogatari's pantsu-timer has a more bizarre, mortifying and hilarious sequence opening sequence been pulled off, as our drunkenheroine finds the mysterious Poyo in the street and uses him as a pillow, before being woken up the next day by a crowd of onlookers. It's cutting, vivid and bizarre, much like the rest of the show - Poyo becomes a local celebrity (an homage to the also cute and charming Tamayura?), is seen as an alien creature to society and instills a massive family feud in about two and a half minutes. Yet the pacing never feels breakneck or jarring - the soft watercolours and good-natured vibes means the show remains consistenly charming and lovable.The animation for the show isn't a SHAFT or A-1 Pictures job, but it's definitely successful - Poyo is ridonkulously round, and utterly appealing. Not one of those series where you're told frankly average-looking characters are appealing, PKN delivers in visual beauty in simplicity. The other characters are drawn in the same cute style, but none of them come off as hugely visually appealing - a clear sign of the otherworldly adorability of the titular character.Music and seiyuuing is similarly low-key but effective, again with the exception of the stunning OP. Evocative of The Tatami Galaxy (a clear inspiration for this series, visual components aside) and its legendary Master Higuichi's Circle Song, the opening track starts as a low key guitar-driven kids' song that evolves into a summery pop-beat that perfectly suits the series, even highlighting the concept of 'sum[ming] up even the most complicated stories nicely and roundly'. A more appropriate song could not be used. Poyo's voice is similarly charming - the strange utterances from its mouth deviate from the regular 'nyaaa' and similarly derivative examples in other series, going for something much more accurate to real-life mewls. It's unique, and utterly sweet.Clearly, Poyopoyo Kansatsu Nikki is one to definitely keep an eye on. The short running time may put some off, but the substance present in the show, along with the lovely attention to detail and potential present, means it could become the underground phenomena of this season. Be round, or be square.

kling.abbey - 2013-05-19 07:29:29

Do you like round things?

How about cats?

If you answered yes to these questions, then you should watch PoyoPoyo.

The show centers around an abnormally round shaped cat named Poyo and the Satou family.  The first thing you might notice about this show is its short length; at about three minutes, there isn't much room for silly things like plot or character development.  Naturally, this is okay, since PoyoPoyo is supposed to be a lighthearted anime.

Story:

Like mentioned above, there really isn't an overarching plot, but each episode manages to tell a short anecdote concisely and well.  The show recognizes what it is, and stays within these boundaries, which is a plus in my book.  The only caveat I have is that there are some loose ends at the conclusion of some episodes which don't really get resolved in the series, but these are of little overarching importance.

Characters:

Oh ho ho, I do love these characters.  For a series with such short episode length,  the main family's characters are fleshed out quite a bit.  Through bits and pieces in various episodes, we are shown the Satous family situation and the various facets of each member's personality.  None of the mains are particularly bothersome, story wise, and their characters are believable and lovable. Unfortunately, the side cast doesn't get the same treatment, and are quite one dimensional characters, used mostly as props for gags, but it doesn't hurt the series as a whole.  

Art:

Poyo is round and cute I love him so much he is adorable.

But actually, the art style is very simplistic, which really works for the series.  It's cute, it sets the tone for the piece and it looks nice.  Unfortunately, this does mean that none of the characters sans Poyo are particularly appealing appearance wise, but the animation team does well with the art style, especially in some of the visual gags.

Sound:

The BGM in the series is laid back and decidedly unobtrusive, which is the least you can ask for in a series like this.  The voices are done well, in particular that of Poyo, whose strange meows and Poyos are a refreshingly cute deviation from the norm.  Poyo's voice sounded so cute that I took the time to look up who the VA was for him, and lo and behold, he is voiced by Ootani Ikue, better known as the VA for Pikachu of Pokemon fame.  

Also, the opening theme is awesome.

Overall:

PoyoPoyo is a cute show with offbeat humor that will impart a love of round things to even the most steadfast fan of corners.