Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue. (My Roommate is a Cat)

Subaru Mikazuki is a 23-year-old mystery novel author, major introvert, and an awkwardly shy person. He would much rather stay home to read a book than go outside and interact with others. Further exacerbating this life of solitude, his parents tragically died in an accident many years ago, leaving him alone in the world.

One day, while giving offerings at his parents' grave, Subaru runs into a small grey and white cat named Haru, which he ends up taking home with him. Subaru, however, has never taken care of anyone else in his life—can he even take care of a cat? Haru is grateful toward Subaru, as he gives her all the food she wants—a luxury for a cat who is used to a rough life on the streets. But she notices that Subaru can't even seem to take care of himself! Will she be okay with this dunce?

Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue. tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a human and a cat who try to foster an understanding with each other.

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Haru

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Yamazaki, Haruka
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Mikazuki, Subaru

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Ono, Kensho
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Oukami, Nana

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Anzai, Chika
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Kawase, Atsushi

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Shimono, Hiro
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Yasaka, Hiroto

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Horie, Shun
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Hachi

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Murase, Ayumu
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Roku

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Tsuda, Kenjirou
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Kuro

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Ono, Daisuke
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Oukami, Yuugo

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Nakajima, Yoshiki
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Yasaka, Nagisa

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Toujou, Hisako
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Cook, Justin

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Oowada, Tomoyuki

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Iizuka, Aya

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Umeda, Kazusa

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"Unknown World (アンノウンワールド)" by Schrodinger's Cat adding Kotringo

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"Kimi no Tonari Watashi no Basho (君のとなりわたしの場所)" by Yoshino Nanjo

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Mar 27, 2019

phiraeth

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My life as a child growing up was a lonely one. I was socially awkward, didn’t have many friends, and preferred to stay inside reading/playing video games rather than going out. I pushed a lot of people away from me, even people that were trying to reach out to me, especially my parents.

In fact, my best friend in high school wasn’t even a person: it was a kitten that I adopted from the veterinarian’s office we’d take our older cats to. Daisy was a gorgeous kitten and loyal to a fault, but there was obviously something with her different from most cats. She was very ...

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Mar 27, 2019

Kipo0007

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"I don't do well when people do things i didn't expect.
but its after those unexpected things happen,that you find little discoveries and new encounters.
So once in a while it might not be bad" - Subaru

There are many slice of life genre anime out there, most of them simple and sweet,for a nice enjoyable time.
Then there comes those special kinds of slice of genre,which just capture your heart in the most unique way, and this season
we have one, the beautiful hidden gem called My roommate is a cat.

Sometimes in life, there is someone who will come along and change your life and your perspective ...

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Mar 27, 2019

Stark700

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I’m not a big fan of cats although seeing these little fluffy creatures always gives me a heartwarming feeling. One of my close friends used to own a cat and I often see stray ones on the street. But just for reference, you don’t really need to be a cat person to enjoy My Roommate is a Cat.

To begin, I should mention that I’m a big fan of anime that aims to chronicle storytelling between a human and animal. My Roommate is a Cat is about as straightforward as it sounds. We meet novelist Mikazuki Subaru in the beginning as an antisocial person who tends ... to avoid people. Then, there’s the stray cat Haru who he eventually takes in. Fate has it now that these two are roommates living under the same roof.

Anyone who has seen a decent amount of anime probably should at least be familiar with the usual ‘stray animal gets picked up’ plot. However, there’s not many anime that builds an entire story off of that. My Roommate is a Cat pulls the plug and does so. From the very first episodes, we take a look at the personalities of both characters – Subaru and Haru. As an adult, Subaru is antisocial and not good with people. He can be relatable to a lot of folks in society especially considering his career. He expresses his thoughts, feelings, and ideas through his novels. On the other hand, we meet Haru, the stray cat that gets adopted by Subaru. With a big appetite but a sad background story, she becomes an important part of his life. Despite being a cat, she displays human-like behavior and seems to form a somewhat understanding for them. It’s not always easy for her to understand Subaru so some of episodes results in misunderstandings between the duo. A main selling point of the show is their on-screen character chemistry. It’s incredibly appealing to see how two characters with nothing alike get along. Subaru feels a connection with Haru and even goes out to buy her food. Like most cats, Haru has a big appetite and the show makes a joke out of it with almost every chance it gets. It’s lighthearted humor that works on many occasions as we see exactly how cats behave. They are curious creatures and food means the world to them. Finally, I want to praise the way narratives is used throughout each episode. We see different points of view from both Subaru and Haru’s perspective. It’s creatively structured that gives viewers a great insight of their personalities.

Besides these two characters, we are also introduced to several others that play supporting roles. Subaru’s editor, Atsushi, is known for trying to help Subaru while also getting along with Haru. Nana, the local store clerk, also has a fondness for cats and even has two of her own. Her knowledge of cats also proves to be invaluable for Subaru throughout the show. In the meantime, we also meet Subaru’s childhood friend Hiroto, Nana’s younger brother Yuugo, and even Haru’s brother, Hachi. While most of the lesser minor characters make little impact in the show, they do bring out a good amount of character chemistry between the main cast. As a slice of life story, you really shouldn’t expect a complex story. Because as I said before, the main selling point of the show is the character chemistry. The most prominent is between Subaru and Haru.

Even as a show with such a lighthearted mood, there’s also sadness. Haru’s past is an example of this as she and her siblings had no parents to help them. Subaru’s parents are already dead in the show although it’s shown that they were loving parents. In one particular episode, he even recalls his past after seeing an album of his mother and realizes his mistakes. It’s also quite realistic for the fact that Subaru’s personality is also his biggest flaw. This results in him making mistakes unintentionally that sometimes involves his roommate cat, Haru. For what’s worth, both humans and animals are presented as imperfect in the show. And that’s a reality even in our real world.

There’s not too much to talk about the animation’s quality except that it definitely works. Its slice of life mood has a gentle and serene-like art quality while adapting characters to a realistic degree. The most interesting element would be Haru and to my delight, she is exactly how a curious cat would be portrayed as. I should say that ‘curious’ is a key word here since she’s always wondering around the house. When food is in front of her, she would immediately pounce and jump into a fury of joy. In essence, her character expressions brings in a lot of energy to the show with her playfulness and curiosity. Not to mention, the show loves to make her energetic whenever it has an opportunity.

Looking for a comfortable slice of life show with an easy pacing? My Roommate is a Cat is your answer. With a delicate cast of characters and creative story, anyone can fall in love with this show with no regrets.

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