A new anime about a “strange cat” that is also a banana is proving popular among American adults. It is called Bananya and is best characterized as slice-of-life-meets-annoying-plush-toy.

The title Bananya comes from the words “banana” and “nyan,” (which is “Meow” in Japanese). The three minute long episodes are cute, funny, and bite sized; a great way to unwind after ...