Audience reviews
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Izzikf
With a very somber backstory for the MC, the show never really picks up - it lacks the courage to investigate its own MC's 'complex' profile (the MC, in view is too shallow even though he should have been 'deep and complex').
The anime offers an interesting story telling technique of retelling the same instance of the story once from each side of the human-cat relationship, thus showing the human's perspective as well as the cat's perspective.
The writer's choice to spoon-feed the MCs' (both the human's and the cat's) conclusions and explanations regarding the show's events of both past and present, is disappointing.
Over-the-top slapstick 'comedy' (guys falling over by the slightest of touches or completely by themselves) combined with the human-MC heart-breaking back story, forms a…
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If you're looking for a nice light-hearted anime and you like cats, this is the anime for you!
The story is enough in-depth to enjoy but not heart-wrenching like many others. Fulfilling its purpose of a light-hearted anime.
The art is a typical manga style like most animes and the voice actors don't really shine.
The cat (Haru) was super adorable and cute. Her personality was nice and refreshing. The main character (Mikazuki) was (personally) relatable and nice to watch.
Since I was looking for a light-hearted anime this was perfect. I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for an anime like this as well.
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My Roommate is a Cat is a show about a guy and his new cat. Each episode is roughly split in two parts, beginning with the guy's perspective followed by the second half with the cat's perspective having its own internal monologue.
This show had so much potential but blew it on a character that is a delirious anemic. Moments of the show are heartfelt and nice but then the "comedy" messes it up. I had hoped for something akin to Usagi Drop instead of this, and if comedy is desired then the author should not have relied on the most basic of slapstick for comedy.
Who on earth falls over on their back when seeing a cat in a box? Who faints after walking two steps? These "gags" are mostly annoying, but might be enjoyable for some who enjoy caricatures. The socially anxious aspect of this chara…
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This is an anime that makes me enjoy the beauty in life more. I started to watch around march this year and didn't have the chance to finish it till now. The anime got me crying and laughing, which help me release stress from my workload. I would recommend this anime to all of my friends. 10/10 for everything, I wish it would have a second season! Haru-chan is so cute and cuddly ^_^
In my childhood, I was also a quiet kid that didn't have many friends. Haru reminded me of my pup, Key, and it brought back a lot of memories watching it.
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My Roommate Is a Cat is an anime that came out of nowhere. It is a story that somehow turns the ordinary into something extraordinarily special. My Roommate Is a Cat explores the emotional relationship between a cat and a young man, something that is personally very relatable.
I couldn't help but see the similarities between my own cat and Haru, and how seemingly insignificant moments between you and your cat can lead to a lasting and strong bond. This bond is something that I think can help you develop strength of character, and it was great to see Subaru and Haru both growing in character as they learnt from each other.
As a whole, the sound design is great, the voice acting is very well done, and the music is excellent. The piano and violin score creates a sense of playfulness and wa…
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Please read my honest review until the end :).
This anime is heart warming and mild comedic anime. Its an anime with a fair plot.The anime is like a slice of life wherein the Male MC have just lost his parents and is now alone. He then meet the cat which he names as Haru and then they start their everyday life. Haru helps a lot as the MC tackles and remembers his parents and the things that he could have done for them.
I recommend this anime if you're a pet or cat lover. This anime has fresh and peaceful setting. I also recommend it if you have free time or losing anime to watch. I guarantee that you will enjoy this anime.
Story: 6 Art: 6 Sound: 6 Character: 7 Enjoyment: 7 Overall: 6
(don't misunderstand my rating cause i really enjoy it but i also consider other anime that i watch.) 6 d…
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My Roommate is a Cat and how another living being can save us
Mikazuki Subaru is a young introvert writer and misanthrope who lives alone in a big house. After losing his parents in a terrible traffic accident and becoming an orphan at a young age, his social awkwardness will increase, leading him to shut himself in his home and closing himself to interact with the world. One day, while visiting the grave of his parents, he will meet a street cat who will adopt thanks to a writer's impulse. After all, that meeting will give him the idea he needs to start his next work: a thriller that will feature a cat. Little by little, this lovely little intruder will force him to open up to the world, to establish links with other living beings, to feel accompanied and, finally, to rediscover the me…
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If I have to be honest I would say this show is now my new favorite. My childhood has had it's up's and downs, but I did have a tuxedo cat and when I was going through one of those downs I had my cat to go to and it always made me feel a lot better. After seeing this show move my heart so much to bring me to tears at times I would say I love this will every bit of my heart cause I'm sure people can relate to this a lot.
To go on and say why I liked this as much as I did I would have to say besides from the story I would say it was definitely the characters. Haru, the cat, was just the best and she was just so cute that I wanted to hold her whenever I felt sad. Subaru Mikazuki I would say is a good example of the growing type of character. I would say that the story did a stunning job show…
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At first sight, 'My Roommate Is A Cat' might strike you as an anime that's based on friendship but on analyzing closely, you'll note that its not friendship so much as companionship.
The series that spans for 12 episodes depicts how much of a difference a living creature can make in one's life. It focuses on the life of a successful shut in and his initial attitude towards the outside world to the major attitude change he undergoes when he has his faithful cat by his side.
The series stuck to the typical attitude portrayed by a shut in - emotionally detached, believes more in facts over anything of emotional value and finally, hates being with other people. This attitude was shown for the first few episodes but the interesting part is how the author slowly yet craftily imbued immense c…
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My Roommate is a Cat was my sleeper show of the season - much like a cat, unsuspectingly cute and sweet, but this show has far more going for it than just a cute outer shell. It's a touching story about a young man finding meaning in friendship and family.
Story-wise, we get to discover the lives of Subaru and his newly adopted cat, Haru, through both of their eyes during each episode, one after the other. This structure helps give insight into their personalities, and how two characters who, in theory, have nothing in common, manage to find common ground even when communication is hard at best. We see them evolve as they grow to know each other, and themselves, better. The blunt of the plot revolves around Subaru learning to live with Haru, but also learning to tolerate and appreciate th…
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My Roommate is a Cat is at times bittersweet and heartwarming and other times funny. Expect to cry more than laugh though.
Most of the comedy from the show comes from the titular cat's antics, and the way the show explains why cats may do those wacky things many cat owners are familiar with. Any pet owner, especially those who have owned cats, will probably be able to identify with the depictions of pets and pet ownership in the show.
My Roommate is a Cat is told from two perspectives, that of the owner watching the cat's antics, and then again from the cat's perspective as we get to see what she was thinking as she performed those antics.
My Roommate is a Cat is so much more than just a slice of life depiction of pet ownership. Both the titular cat and owner have various flashbacks to…
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It'd be hard to fathom a series about a man and his cat being anything more than an enjoyable, albeit bland watch.
And yet, here we are. My Roommate is a Cat is not just enjoyable, but also emotionally compelling and dynamic.
Where the series thrives is its small intricacies in a simple premise. Taking it at face value, the series couldn't be more simple. The main character and author, Subaru, adopts a stray cat, Haru, and the series focuses on their budding relationship and dependence on one another.
However, the series also chooses to focus on the emotional depths of their relationship. Subaru, dealing with a previous tragedy, learns to depend on Haru as a source of companionship. Haru, on the other hand, learns to live like a true "domesticated" cat, while simultaneously learning to…
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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 th…
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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 on it.
But it doesn't necessarily mean, it has to be a human, a change can come in different and smallest of forms.
In this case its a sweet little adorable cat named Haru.
The story begins wit…
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I'll keep this simple.
My Roommate is a Cat is one of the most precious shows released the Winter season. It's a hidden gem...I started this show just to see what it was like and it instantly became one of my favorites this season.
The story revolves around a young man who is basically a shut in and doesn't know how to interact with the outside world well. When he was visiting his parents' grave, a stray cat appears to eat the food he put on their grave site.
The story goes back and forth showing the point of view of both the stray cat and the main character. You find out both of their back stories, and you see both of them flourish and grow as the show continues.
I don't know if anything I've said gave this show any justice...but trust me, it's a masterpiece! It's a must watch! Th…
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Such a beautiful show. One I almost didn't watch cause I'm not a car person or much of an animal person. But I'm glad I did of recommendation, thank you to those who know who they are, cause this show was amazing. I don't think there's so much negativity I could throw at it I tried. The animation being kinda iffy a good bit of the time is the only one really and even at that it's a slice of life show so it doesn't *need* to look fantastic so it wasn't a bother.
The characters were all so well done and given such love despite all they'd might've been through. Subaru had such a heartwarming progressing arc. Each episode saw him grow because of his connection to Haru. From a shut in who would barley even call anyone to someone willing to go across the country by himself. Undeniable progress…
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I am honestly shocked this show feels as genuinely original as it does. After all, with such a simple yet loveable concept, why are there so few anime like this?
Doukyonin wa Hiza—more commonly referred to by its English title of My Roommate is a Cat—is in my opinion one of the best slice of life shows in the last few seasons. The story follows the life of the shy novelist Subaru who recently lost his parents in an accident. Lonely and socially awkward, he one day randomly comes across a stray cat on the street whom he decides to take in on a whim. He's never raised a pet before but little does he know that it might just be the best single decision he's ever made.
There are numerous things to like about My Roommate is a Cat really, but first of all I like the dynamic between Subaru and h…
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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 slow, didn’t move around a lot, didn’t eat much, was very small, and altogether had a very sicky appearance despite being in “good health”.
Daisy and I were an absolute perfect match for each other. Both of us highly valued o…
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"My Roommate is a Cat" (or its longer name: check the alternative title) is this season's obligatory hidden gem. And honestly, this series really came out of nowhere and surprised the hell out of us, much more than its lesser audience on the original web manga source.
To start off, the main lead: Subaru Minazuki, a 23-year-old novelist, and pretty much like Wataten's Miyako, once again we have another lead that is literally a shut-in, and is conflicted in social experiences. His speech to the outside world is through his novelist job, after his parents' demise in an accident. However, this introverted life of his is about to take a turn with the introduction of Haru, a stray Tuxedo cat, once from a big family of 5 cats (herself and her 4 younger siblings), and split up from the harsh livi…
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Its a cute story about abandoned cat who gets adopted by a writer who lives alone, and cat who cares for her owner like a big sister. I like to say that all cats are like that but thats not true, when it comes to me specially. Because my cat never cared for anyone or anything other then food and sleep, but I still loved him a lot(my cat died few years ago, rest in piece buddy).
Subaru the main character is awkward and shy, but we later learn in the anime why he is so shy and awkward and it makes sense in the long run. Later in the show subaru start to develop friendships with others and he really values those relationships, it really is heartwarming to see him do that. Subaru is able to do all that thanks to his cat haru, haru shows him the care and love in way he never experienced, which…
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