The opening sequence of the anime “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan (My deer friend Nokotan)” reached the impressive number of 10 million views on Youtube. This opening became the most popular of the summer, causing a great stir on the internet. Comments like «An anime song with a nostalgic touch of the Heisei era», «It gets you and you get addicted like the lyrics say“, and “A divine and addictive intro that takes things up a notch with a perfect chorus» flooded social media.

The opening theme, “Shikairo Days”is played by the characters in the series: Noko Shikanoko (CV. Megumi Han), Torako Koshi (CV. Saki Fujita), Anko Koshi (CV. Rui Tanabe) and Bashame Meme (CV. Fuka Izumi). On TikTok, a viral video of Kosshi Koshi (Koshitan) dancing to the beat of the catchy intro has accumulated over 10 million views and 800 thousand likesconsolidating the song as a new musical trend.

The opening video introduces the four members of Deer Club dancing adorably to the repetitive phrase “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan”. The animation, with a nostalgic air of Heisei Era anime, brings chaotic moments with the appearance of real deer, which adds a unique and surreal touch.

The story of “Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan” is centered on Torako Koshia high school student in Hino Minami Metropolitan School. One day on his way to school, he feels something cold on his face and looks up to see a girl with horns stuck in the electrical wires, dripping phlegm. By helping this strange girl, Noko Shikanokoa girl with horns that look like a deer, Torako Koshi's orderly and seemingly perfect life falls apart, setting off a chaotic and hilarious encounter story between a former delinquent and a mysterious deer girl.

Source: Live News

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