Japanese cat videos rack up millions of views on social media

Two separate cat videos posted by Japanese Instagram users have become viral sensations. One video shows two cats, Hana‑maru and Poko‑maru, reacting humorously to a ball thrown at them on a cat tower; the clip surpassed 37.6 million views and prompted thousands of comments describing the scene as "so funny" and "cute."

A second post features a protected cat attempting to peer through a hole in a Mister Donut "Mocchurin" box. The expected close‑up of the cat’s face was replaced by a shot of only the cat’s front paw, sparking playful reactions online. Both posts highlight the strong engagement Japanese audiences have with quirky pet content on platforms such as Instagram and Twitter.