The Neko Atsume app has taken everyone by storm! If you've somehow avoided it until now, the basic premise involves cats coming to visit your garden. The cats will leave coins, which you can use to buy toys and furniture. Not convinced that it's great? Well, here are 10 reasons why you should download it right now.
1. It's super chill
Life gives us enough stress – who needs any more of it? Neko Atsume's music and sounds will make you melt as you watch the kitties sleep and play. Seriously, you won't be able to stop "awwing" at all the cats.
2. It's adorable
Did I mention the "awwing"? Because there's a lot of it. They're all just so cute!
3. The unexpected hilarity
You never expect the weirdly funny positions that the cats sometimes get into.
4. The super-cute merch
The merch is just too adorable! I want all of it! Some of the merch can be difficult to get, considering that the app is based inJapan, but it's worth it!
5. The excitement of getting a rare cat
What could possibly compare to opening the app and seeing a rare cat? There are guides on how to get them and even places to post pictures as celebration when you do.
6. The cats bring you gifts
The kitties love you, too! How adorable is that? They bring you little gifts just to brighten your day.
7. Tubbs
I mean, look at him. Need I say more?
8. The sheer variety of cats
There are so many kitties to collect! It's seriously addicting when you try to get all of them.
9. The unexpectedly hilarious memes
You wouldn't think it at first, but there are some oddly funny memes about this app.
10. The "paw-sitive" community
The people who use this app are all very kind people. Just check out all the great fan art people make! You won't be able to stop smiling at the folks who make up the userbase of this app.