Pui Pui Molcar

Synopsis

The story takes place in a world where guinea pigs have become cars. These relaxing vehicles are called "Molcar." With their large round eyes, plump rear ends, and speedy limbs, they always explore the world with innocent expressions. Even during a traffic jam, simply seeing the butt of the Molcar in front of you brings a sense of ease. And when they cause trouble, their fluffy cuteness somehow makes you forgive them!? Surrounded by situations only encountered by cars, this is a Mol-animation filled with healing, friendship, adventure, and furry action!

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.