Ollie Barder covers Japanese pop-culture and gaming from Tokyo. The new anime adaptation of the manga My Deer Friend Nokotan is a very silly slice of life show that’s a lot of fun. The premise ...

The strange girl is the half-deer, half-human Noko Shikanoko, the Nokotan mentioned in the title ... of actual deer to create surreal visual moments, all while the narrator sarcastically breaks ...

My Deer Friend Nokotan is a surprising hit in the 2024 anime season with its unique take on school comedy. Fans awaiting new episodes may enjoy comedic anime like Seitokai Yakuindomo or Lucky Star.