[RAW] Cyborg Kuro-chan

About [RAW] Cyborg Kuro-chan

Here is what [RAW] Cyborg Kuro-chan is about, retold in plain terms: a comedy and sci-fi anime by Studio Bogey (1999). What the story covers: Kuro is just an ordinary cat who only aims to protect his owners who are an old couple that can't fend for themselves. One day while on a date with his girlfriend Pooly who is a dog, he is kidnapped by an evil scientist and turned into a robot.

More of the story: Kuro somehow removes the chip that controlled him and notices that people get scared with his new robotic appearance and that he can now talk like a human. He resolves to disguise himself with the skin of a stuffed toy and to continue living as a pet.

With comedy at the core, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. It will appeal most to viewers who want something light between heavier series.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio Bogey, so the studio's house style defines how [RAW] Cyborg Kuro-chan looks and moves on screen. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. At 7.1/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Released in 1999, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.