Synopsis
Through a cute evolutionary leap, guinea pigs have transformed into fluffy vehicles called Molcars. These cars offer drivers a cozy, furry interior to satisfy all their travel requirements. Yet, Molcars are more than just lettuce-powered transport; they are living beings with personal feelings and ambitions. Whether interacting with their owners or socializing with one another, these motorized rodents find themselves in a series of chaotic and extraordinary adventures that only a Molcar could experience.
Background
Pui Pui Molcar's production took a year and a half; its stop-motion animation incorporates elements of traditional 2D animation, pixilation, and time-lapse photography. The series won the Social Impact Award at the 25th Japan Media Arts Festival. The anime was released on Blu-ray and DVD in box sets on July 28, 2021. The series has been adapted into multiple children's pictures, art, and activity books. A video game titled Pui Pui Molcar: Let's! Molcar Party! featuring the Molcar characters was published by Bandai Namco Entertainment on December 16, 2021 for the Nintendo Switch.