For the longest time, it's just been the two of them. "Kanojo" and her cat Daru are inseparable, having grown up together. Now a junior in college, Tomoka—her roommate of a year and a half—moves out of their shared apartment, and in order to keep her living space, Kanojo must find a job. Day by day, Daru watches her continued efforts from a cat's-eye view, eagerly awaiting his owner's return. When she gets back, once again, it's just she and her cat.
Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows is a charming short series about the bond between a pet and his owner.
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delta5
Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows, does more with four 7-minute episodes than most anime accomplishes with hours and hours of exposition. This story is more like a set of connected haikus, or a few simple pen-and-ink drawings, where each careful choice of phrase, or each perfectly drawn line, speaks more deeply than anything else one can imagine. I loved Daru. His narrative voice was perfect. Even though we'll really never know what cats think, he felt very real to me. And his relationship with Kanojo was portrayed with such nuance and care that I truly believed that his words were truly his own. Ican only say that, in the final episode, you must watch to the very end. Something very special happens, something magical, something perfect.
I started crying during the first episode. By the end of episode 4 tears were flowing from my eyes, unbidden and unplanned. I'm still crying now, just thinking of this beautiful and utterly perfect gem of animated art. It's rare to encounter any work that's able to convey so much meaning with just the smallest and most intimate of gestures. I felt like I lived an entire life in less than half an hour. And when it was all over, I believed I was genuinely reborn. And I believe that rebirth and reincarnation, if such things could exist, would be more desirable than any other fate. Just to know that connection...that summer day...that familiar face and scent once again...
-Remix-
The beauty of She and Her Cat: Everything Flows lies in its utter simplicity. It takes what we often take for granted, puts a nice metaphorical spin on it, and connects to us on a deep and heartwarming level that you would never expect in a million years. Kanojo (or Miyu), the main character of Everything Flows, is a college student who is just beginning to face the real world. As with many other independent college students, she is facing some tough times, but what makes her situation all the more interesting is how she is being bombarded with incessant change. She just recently movedout of her childhood home, her friend/roommate recently left the apartment that the two of them split the rent for, and she’s had her applications rejected in her endless search to get a job. Needless to say, things are not looking too bright for Kanojo.
The only one thing that has remained steady and consistent in Kanojo’s life is her cat, Daru. Kanojo’s mother found Daru when Kanojo was still a young child, and, although initially rejecting Daru, she learns to tolerate him. Over time, they grow together and form a deep relationship with each other. Their relationship has now developed up to a point now where Daru recognizes the hardship that Kanojo has to endure. Although there is not much that Daru can physically do, it is clear that he empathizes with her deeply.
It should be noted that the entire storyline is told from Daru’s point of view, but it isn’t isolated to just that. By incorporating a number of flashbacks and cleverly integrated metaphors throughout the story, the screenwriters of this 4 episode series have created something that has just enough impact to leave an impression yet still not sound overly sappy. It’s truly just right: a masterfully crafted balance, as I would say.
As for the art and sound, they are both well done. An easy, breezy OP & ED and well-timed music to leave an emotional impact – what’s there not to like? The animation and art are very consistent and does the trick for this show.
Overall, it’s a great watch. 28 minutes in total may not seem like much, but it does the trick for the context of this show. The simplicity of this show is its strongest selling point, and after watching this I’m sure that it’ll leave you thinking about your own life too.
Overall Grade: A-
Author's Disclaimer: Please remember, this is my own personal opinion. I critique anime primarily on how the story is executed and how well-rounded the characters are. This review is not meant to target any other review but was intended to provide a more holistic analysis.
It should be noted that this is a full-fledged review of the entire season.
mcrider
In case your also wondering if the romance is between the girl and the cat, then the short answer is YES but am sure its not as twisted as you might imagine. The story is the most awesome thing about this short anime, its not exactly something that is gonna make you tear up but its guaranteed to move you, watching "Kanojo" from the cats POV as she struggles with finding a job and the stresses of having to adjust to living alone as a new adult in the society. story: 9/10 Like i said before, the story is definitely the best part about this anime, itsfast paced since the anime is very short, but wont fail to make sure you understand everything very clearly, the cat narrates most of it, showing us flash backs from the life of Kanojo when she was a child and her problems as she was growing up.
Art 7/10
Not exactly what you can call the best but it was awesome, the animation wa smooth and the emotion behind every action were portrayed well in every scene. That is about as much as I can say about the art.
Sound 8/10
Im the kinda person who would stop watching a movie or anime just because they messed up the sound tracks for a certain scene, This anime absolutely matched the soundtrack with that heavy tone of watching someone fight responsibilities, I never really notice any anything if the character's voice acting is messed up but am sure you will find that the sound is OK.
Character 9/10
The anime doesn't really use a lot of characters considering that the anime is from a domesticated cat's POV, but as far as am concerned the character's were very realistic, the way they talk and act is what you would see in real humans, absolutely down to earth characters.
Enjoyment 10/10
Without a doubt this part takes a 10 because of the awesome story, a very short anime but for just the 7 minutes that you will watch, it will totally reel you in slowly, I like stories that are fast paced because i easily get bored listening to too much detail, this anime packed every up in short scenes that make you understand fast.
Well this review my not be of help but am pretty sure you will enjoy the anime just as much as I did, its one of those anime that doesn't give you much room for hating it so am sure no matter the type of anime you like, this one is definitely a watch for any anime fan.
Lord_Rutsah
This short 4 episode long series follows the life of a girl after graduation, the economic and psychological hardships she faces as she enters the world of adults (No, not THAT part of the adult world, the others) and how she has to rely on herself and her cat, a pet she's had since she was a child. The cat is already pretty old unfortunately and it's clear from the start of the anime that he's getting slower and weaker. Melancholic themes, a tiny bit of intense drama, nice voice acting by both the cat and the girl (we can hear the thoughts of the cateven though he doesn't understand exactly what his owner says. This reinforces the connection between them nicely, showing that even without "speaking" the same language they have a much deeper, emotional connection). The visuals, while nothing spectacular, are on a pretty ok level, usually displaying a sunset that quickly becomes depressing.
All in all the anime is a very good drama worth your time...
EXCEPT:
Has any of you actually ever owned a cat?! Because the writer of this clearly hasn't. Let me tell you folks, I have owned both a cat and a dog in the past and this anime shows how a DOG would think, NOT a cat. Years spent together? Emotional connections? "I love her."?!?!?! Foolish naive humans, that's NOT how a cat thinks. A cat doesn't want to see you... A cat... A cat just wants to watch the world burn... I hate using memes as points of reference, but cats are a$$holes, we know it when we buy them and it's pretty much WHAT we buy them for.
In reality people, the moment you die horribly because someone threw the microwave in the bathtub, a dog would start crying next to your burnt corpse, and it would eventually die from the depression. A CAT ON THE OTHER HAND, oh... The cat would turn around on your revolving chair, rub its paws together and say: "The human is dead, good. All according to plan... Nyahahahaha!"
LadyYuki_
Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko might probably be short but the impact that it leaves you stays longer than you imagine. As a cat lover, I really enjoyed watching this. The opening suits the "aura" of the anime. And the animation is just magnificent especially if you stream it in HD. The story was lovely and light. One of the great thing about this anime is that it's told in the perspective of the Cat. I'm pretty sure that cats have this thoughts. I got a bit emotional too cause it reminded me of my old cat, yuki. She was sweet and lovely. I suddenly missedher. I think one of the underlying lessons that you will learn from this is to never take something for granted. I never regretted anything on my end with my relationship and time with yuki. I'm sure she knows that I loved her and I will always do.
If you're a cat lover, I highly recommend you to watch this. If you aren't but you wanted something oddly relaxing, I recommend you to watch this. It's just 7 mins per episode so it's convenient :''3
Agent_Redacted
The mere minutes I've spent watching this short series was invaluable. Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows earned the utmost of my appreciation and respect for being able to make me cry in only roughly about 30 minutes. Only fewer anime can pull this off. And what's more surprising is the fact that each episode from this series is only about 7 minutes long. A certain someone once said that "When you enjoy something, time pushes ahead quickly." . I unquestionably concur with this statement. When I play games, I sometimes become happy. And when I become happy, time moves forward swiftly without merealizing it. This also applies to when I watch anime, when I swim, and when I do other activities that makes me feel happy. However, this anime is so short. To such an extent that it's illegal. It could've gotten a higher rating if it had at least 12 episodes. The story is solid, the art is stunning, the sound is beautiful, the characters are likable, and I enjoyed watching this series from start to end.
Story : 10/10
Have you ever wondered what animals think of us, humans? Nerds, Scientists, and Professionals had been arguing and debating about this particular subject for such a long time now. Why? Because we don't know how they feel. We don't have their mind, their body, their eyes, or their soul. We do not possess the technology to "knows thoughts" nor were we born with telekinesis, because such thing does not exist.
Formerly created by Shinkai Makoto, a man who is quite famous for his work : Kimi No Nawa, Kotonoha no Niwa, Tenki no Ko, Byousoku 5 Centimeter, etc.. Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows used to be aired in 2002, but was later on remade in winter 2016 by LIDENFILMS. This anime is an outlook of what a simple, black, and adorable cat think of his female owner as they grew up together. The story is quite simple. You could even say that you're watching an anime version of an episode from "Animal Planet" or "The Dodo". However, the concept behind the story of Everything Flows is heart-touching and really shows how a simple story could become something so sentimental and worth contemplating.
When I began this series. My expectations were very low. Because this series is an anime. I feel insecure and paranoid of the ideology of "anything is possible in anime". This made me overthink about what this series would be like. Up until the point where I thought that the black cat in this show would engage in a sexual intercourse with the female protagonist.. ( sorry! but I had to say it! ). I didn't want that to happen, so I felt even more paranoiac and felt hesitant to start the series. Fortunately, I later on reluctantly decided to start it anyways in hope of the fact that the series would not actually be what I've presumed it to be.
I was glad that my thoughts were deceiving me after I have completed the series. Though I was scared at times when the cat said "love" in its mind. The series was simply about a cat that had been adopted into a family of one mother and one daughter. They grew up together until the daughter had left her own mother in order to become an independent individual of the society. Bringing the cat along with her. The cat and the daughter then both continue their lives. Going through hardships and obstacles in life until time had separated them from each other.
The simplicity of this show is its gem. The numerous amount of abstractions in this show is its treasure. These two alone gives me pleasure. The story is just so expandable that I ran out of words to describe its superiority. Within just 30 minutes, I have learnt so much from this anime. If there's ever an advertisement for cats, and this series is shown? I'm hands down buying whatever the advertisement wants me to buy. Period.
Art : 10/10
LIDENFILMS had never been a big budget flexer ever since Initial D. All their series and movies's art style and quality are either mediocre or satisfactory. But in spite of that, it's kind of ironic that Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows had such a good and fluid art style and quality. Probably because of Sakamoto Kazuya? Perhaps. Anyways. The art was so good that I thought I was watching Tsuki Ga Kirei all over again. I don't really have anything else to say for this since it's already perfect and has no flaws whatsoever.
Sound : 10/10
Nice voice acting.
Nice songs.
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Character : 10/10
In this series, we have two main characters. Daru ( The Cat ) and Miyu ( The Owner ). As I progressed through the show, I have seen progressions of the character developments of the two as they grew up together. I'd say the CD succeeded its purpose as a slice of life although in such a short amount of time. As I said before, the simplicity of this show is its gem. So saying "It's not good enough because the anime is too short" would be impolite. So I'll just leave the CD here.
Other than the character developments. The characters are amiable and very adorable. Especially Daru. Although I'm a more fan of dogs. Cats are pretty dang cute too. The appearance of Daru really makes me feel soothing and really makes me want to pet a cat again. Aside from Daru, Miyu is also kind of hot. Could say she'd be a nice waifu material. But I'd rather let her live her life instead.
Other characters are also fine. The supporting characters did their role. Blah blah blah. Already perfect.
Enjoyment : 10/10
Very short but I enjoyed watching this series. I've also been quite busy lately, so seeing something fast paced and good really makes me be able to fit my time to watch anime into my schedule.
Overall : 10/10
Overall utter masterpiece. Very underrated. And very "under"rated. Everyone should watch this at least once. It's not even long. Only about 30 minutes. It won't suck your entire lifespan like Dragonball or anythin'. So for that reason, I recommend this anime to EVERYONE!
triela-chan
Overall: 5/10 It's okay. If you want a relatively easygoing slice-of-life anime that focuses on a cat, you might enjoy this. Unlike the 2002 version, this version is a bit more grounded in reality. There is still an element of poetry to the narration, but it doesn't feel like it's lost in abstraction. It also has colour and feels less depressing, despite generally covering the same themes. They also introduce some side characters; we now get to see the cat owner's friend and mother. Despite all this though, I can't say that there's a whole lot going on here. We see the cat owner struggle as she transitionsfrom college into the workforce, and we also see how the cat is with her throughout this period. We also get to see a bit of the backstory as to how the two met. But that's kind of it.
Many other reviewers have praised this OVA's simplicity and philosophy. But other than some vague themes of "life goes on" and "persevere through tough times", there's not a whole lot that the show has to say. It doesn't even really offer a solution to the cat owner's problems; they just get solved without us knowing much about how. In pretty much all of the episodes, we see her struggle with some issue, and then suddenly cut to her being okay a few days later, without knowing how that happened. Of course, her cat is there to comfort her, but that's really all we see. Now I don't think the show is meant to offer some kind of deep philosophical insight. But what I *am* saying is that the simplicity is just that. Some may praise the simplicity, but it's also a limitation on how much the show can express.
As for the technical aspects, the animation looked fine, and it's good to see that unlike the 2002 version, it's not just a slideshow of background images. The sound design and music is fine, and the voice acting is well done. But I wouldn't say anything is particularly spectacular.
Overall, this OVA was okay. It don't think it's anything spectacular, so don't expect anything game-changing from such a short mini-series. But if you have a bit of time to kill, and you like cats, or just want to see some slice-of-life with a mild amount of drama, this might be the show for you.
cat_coffee
Usually I don't have a problem with subs, but I have to warn you, it is easy to miss out on a lot if you insist on not watching the dubbed version. I couldn't tell who was talking sometimes and they do not repeat themselves. The cat in particular has a quiet delivery and likes to practice his poetry, so I found myself zoning out a lot and having to rewind, which ironically ruined the flow. And I probably didn't pay enough attention to the visuals either. The art is good but not flashy, sensitive topics are handled very tastefully, the story is simple andsweet, and the characters are really well done. I'm rating this very nicely because this would have been an amazing experience if I had known that the show would have been much better dubbed.
veritable
Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows, or She and Her Cat, is a beautiful tale told from an aged black cat’s perspective on his owner’s life and the world about him. The story is like a snippet from real life, emotional but strikingly realistic. Daru is shown to empathize with his owner’s struggles. Even though he does not understand how she speaks, their thoughts and feelings are intertwined with one another as each of their lives progress. We watch Miyu’s strife, from her mother’s happiness to her occupation, and Daru stands beside her and brings her comfort in her hour of need. The sheer,unbridled emotion this anime evokes from its viewer, coupled with the gorgeous animation, is unlike anything in the industry today. This anime is human at its core. The life of a cat and its owner is the single most human story an anime could portray, and She and Her Cat is a flawless and simplistic representation of the deep tenderness of cat ownership.
It receives a well-deserved, 10 out of 10.
Ace_39
Looking for an anime to relax and kill some time with? Then this one's for you. 4 episodes, only around 13 minutes each, it surprisingly left an impact to me, as simple as it is. The plot revolves around Daru, an old kitty living together with his owner, a woman struggling to find a steady job. The story is narrated from the POV of the cat, cherishing the time he had with his owner in a series of flashbacks. The plot sounds so simple, but that's exactly why it works. Nothing too complicated to think about, just a fine and relaxing 'healing' kind of show. Nothing muchto talk about the visual here. One thing I can say is that it's a pleasant to look at. The choice of color palettes here suit the overall theme of the story, subtle and calm. One thing that I particularly liked about the show is how realistically they portrayed Daru. He moves and acts like a real cat and that makes him much more likable and believable.
The soundtrack was nothing too outstanding, but it fits and never felt out of place with the overall theme of the show. It has a calm and relaxing tune with a slight sad undertone to it.
Overall, I can say this is the perfect show for a cat or even any animal lovers and by the end, it even made me shed a few tears from its bittersweet ending. It's amazing how an anime this short can left that much impact to me. And for that, I gave it a solid 8.
Scruffyjay
I rarely write reviews (and when I do they are very short), but this anime moved me so much that I feel that I must write one. These four episodes are emotionally powerful especially at their close; the beautiful art and animation style only enforces how deeply affected I was by this anime. It is very well paced except seeming slow at times, but since the series in all is about half an hour it should not make much of a difference. There are only four characters and the main two are very nicely fleshed out, and even one of the others (the mother) has a veryclear-cut personality and ambience to her. They feel very much like typical people (and cat!) but they are lovely characters all the same.
The sound in general was pleasant but not all too interesting, although not hard on the ears by any means. It is always nicely placed as well.
The quick story within four 7-minute episodes felt much longer than it was and for good reason - it had more depth and felt more "full" than most longer animes I have seen.
It may look a the surface to just be a short story about a girl and a cat - and it is - but please give this a watch.
Zen_10
So beautiful, this story is deeper than it seems. I think everyone should watch it at least once in their life. It’s so wonderfully put and made, I can’t even describe it. Just watch it! (only if you’re a person who enjoys calm, slow paced movies, if you’re only into action then ah you won’t like it probably.) If you’re a cat lover, this will make you love them even more, as in you’ll see the story from the cats point of view and voice, you’re in his thoughts and see what he feels about his owner and everything, it’s really short too so Ihope you’ll enjoy this as much as I do.
Zaku88
All too often these days shows serve as lofty escapes from reality, they are simply sanctuaries to stimulate our imagination and play out what ifs. Often, well-grounded shows that deviate from this are are chastised for being too depressing or not imaginative. Well, folks, here is a show grounded in reality; it is a short but bittersweet piece about the chaotic, unforgiving real world and how a single, young-adult deals with it. Honestly, this show had come and gone, completely escaping my radar until I saw an exhibition on it in the Kyoto Manga Museum. It's not a comedy and there isn't much action, just anold cat recounting life with his human master. If you want a break from literally out-of-this-world fantasies and endless harems, this is a great little oasis.
Animation:
The animation is mixed with relatively basic drawing at times (with minimal shading and simplistic coloring- the cat is often drawn as just a single flat blob of gray) and some other rather nicely drawn scenes (such as the sunset in episode two). Overall, it pans out to something between the overly simplistic style of Tonari no Seki Kun and what you'd expect from a full-length anime. A lot of scenes have the VAs talking while a single image pans around. There are only a few characters but they are well drawn, the cat though is a bit on the fat side.
Sound:
The show has a calming, instrumental OP and a voiced ED with somewhat sad undertones; both are fitting considering the overall mood of the show. There is a BGM present but it is not particularly special.
For the most part, you'll hear the head voice of the cat, Daru, along with Kanahana convincingly voicing the un-named owner from childhood to adulthood.
Story:
The show follows the life of a cat as he interacts with his owner, who starts out as a little girl. It gives a loving cat's interpretation of the world around him as he shares in his owner's happiness and grief. There is an abundance of the latter as real life is, well, truly tough at times.
There are a total of four episodes, each about eight minutes in length, though if you take out the OP/EDs it's really just five and a half minutes of content. Despite the brevity of the show, it still does a good job of exploring themes and really making the viewer connect with what's happening. There isn't exactly much of a rising action or climax but let's just say that the ending is heartily satisfying.
Character:
Given the short length of the show, I wasn't expecting much in this category. That said, the show does a great job of making the characters relatable; and anyone who's owned a pet can understand what the main girl here is going through. That connection to the characters sets this show apart from most of the other anime shorts.
Value:
I will admit that I like cat so do factor that into how I rated this show. She and Her Cat is a lovely short that ultimately is about growing up and having a partner to share the wonders in life. Though nothing grand, the show is an easy and enjoyable watch.
amystic
I have no idea where to start with this one. This anime is very artistic and it's definitely not for everyone, but a lot of people (myself included) really liked it. It's definitely a lot better than its pre-existing sequel, but still missed a lot in terms of character development and story, though adding to it might actually damage this anime. It can be very confusing sometimes. The entire story is from the cat's perspective, which was very interesting. It's not the first time something like that has been done, but I never seen a show where the animal (from whose point of view we seethe story) actually thinks and acts like an animal. He doesn't understand human speech and behavior, which made this already very realistic show feel even more real. It didn't have much going in terms of plot and everything we know about the story is compiled of what we heard the characters say. We don't know anything about the characters backstory because the cat wasn't there, but putting everything together yourself is what the show wanted you to do. This anime never tried to have the best or most unique story, it just wanted you to think.
Until the after-credit scene of the last episode you wouldn't even know it's a prequel, but even then you wouldn't know unless you've watched the pre-existing sequel already. Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows is a prequel to a five minute OVA called "Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko" that was produced in 1999. The OVA is nothing worth watching, but if you did watch it, the ending of this anime will have a little more meaning to you.
The characters in this anime feel like real people. They act and talk like real people and their motivations were things you'd expect from real people; people you know or even yourself. This made the characters very relatable. It feels like you're watching regular people living their life, which is something you rarely see in anime. Most slice of life anime try to make the story and characters so fun and over the top that they don't feel real anymore, so I found this anime to be very refreshing in that sense. There isn't much character development in this anime, but it didn't draw back from the show and for a short anime like this, I'm happy with what we've got.
There is not much to say about the animation except it was beautiful. It looked very smooth and detailed with an almost cinematic quality. I guess they could afford more resources since the anime was quite short.
The music in this show was also great. It knew how to support and add to the story and the animation the best way it could, it knew when to be quieter and when to stand out a bit more, it was just perfect for this show. The ending theme did a great job too, fitting well with the show's atmosphere.
The main character, Miyu, was voiced by Kana Hanazawa, so of course she sounded great. Daru's (the cat) voice actor, Shintaro Asanuma, had a very calming voice and made the watching experience very relaxing. Even Makoto Shinkai (the original creator and the voice of the cat from the OVA) had a cameo in the show. The voice acting was on point for each and every character.
This anime is very different from anything I've seen so far. It's not for everyone, I know, but I think that it's worth watching if you can appreciate the more artistic anime, the ones that make you think. If you can, you'll have a good time watching Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows.
JudeMelody
Have you ever wondered how a story narrated by a cat would be? "Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows" is a very meaningful anime. The title itself is beautiful and matches perfectly the content of the story. Story - 10/10 Daru is an old cat who loves his owner. He never uses her name (Miyu). For him, she is just "kanojo". I liked how Daru's thoughts catch your attention. His voice is so softly. He narrates the story from his eyes--a cat's eyes. It's interesting to know Miyu through his perspective. She is having a bad time. Can't get a job. Misses her mother. Daru is heronly company. And it's beautiful when they are together.
Art - 10/10
This anime is so beautifuly animated! I loved the details. Daru's eyes are just perfect.
Sound - 10/10
The music is very touching. It conveys the character's feelings.
Character - 9/10
As the main character, Daru is wonderfully developed. There's something very mature in the way he acts and thinks. Miyu doesn't get behind, but I missed some information. The anime could have explored her family's background better.
Enjoyment - 10/10
I'm the kind of person who likes to watch animes that make you cry. And I love cats too. So, the enjoyment was great!
Overall - 10/10
This is probably one of the best animes I've ever watched. And I'll problaby rewatch it again and again. Daru may be a cat, but he is an amazing character I'll never forget.
OeuvreII
Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko is a show that reveals 4 episodes each not longer than 8 minutes to the audience. However don't be deceived for this show hides more in such a small amount than some shows can't even get done right in 12 episodes. Short but yet heart-moving story that offers remarkable emotional experience along with amazingly done art and sound that fit together like pieces of puzzle creating a very subtle, exquisite and comfortable atmosphere that hauls along the whole show. What also grabbed my attention was the lenght and amount of episodes which gives this show really alternative or rather indieimage that comes across to audience very well even with the actual enjoyment that this anime has to offer. Cute, atmospheric, heart-moving and definitely worth watching - that's Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko.
luckyu19
I went into this anime with some expectation, and I got some in return. Story Fairly straightforward, it's simple, but it works. I was in a dilemma of finding a job when I was watching this, so I could relate to a degree. Art This is where I had some mixed feeling. I knew where the spin-off is coming from, so I had a high expectation. But it wasn't that great. Don't get me wrong, it is very beautiful with the scenery and stuff, but it feels more like a painting than animation to me, since the lack of dimension is really bugging me. Especially when the cat isblack and it turns dark for certain frames. It has a old animation feel though, which is kinda unique at the time where CGI anime is a thing.
Sound
It was good, but I don't remember it too well. I guess this is a good thing, since it means that there wasn't anything out of place, which means they did a good job in doing the cues and stuff.
Character
Each character is not complex and only plays a role. The cat plays the narration, the girl plays the girl in distress, the friend and mom are the person who concerned about the girl. I think the chemistry between characters are really well-mixed, and how they reacted to another person showed the character better. For example, how the cat gives cold shoulder to the friend is showing how the cat like the smell of the girl and the girl alone.
Enjoyment
This has a sad tone throughout the series, and while there are happy times, it's hard to shake off the feeling that it's sad. Nevertheless, it's still fairly enjoyable, with the story well-written and we have only the cat as a narration.
Overall
I don't like shows with a sad tone, which I know this show is going to be. I might not rewatch this though, despite I have some good moments with it, since it doesn't really fills my need for laughter. Nevertheless, I would rate this as an okay show at least, since it's short and they delivered it in a simple way and attend to small details which lets you pay more attention to the show.
pomegranit
As someone who is not an animal person and definitely more of a dog person than a cat person, this anime didn't hit as many heartstrings as it did for others. That being said, if you're like me and are thinking about watching this, stick around and read this review. I watched this on the recommendation of a friend of mine, and I have to admit that it is somewhat a masterpiece of short anime. That being said, I don't think I was the target audience, so while it was objectively very good, I didn't enjoy it as much as I think I should've. Firstoff, the story is very simple and meaningful in how simple it is. It's about the flow or nature and the life of an unnamed girl, simply put. That's all it is. And in that, somehow it's still somehow interesting.
The art is just outstanding, hands down. There's nothing else to be said about that.
Most of the time, we just hear our dear cat main character speaking, and he has somewhat of an ASMR voice, so he's nice to listen to. In all honesty though, the closing and opening music is also very relaxing. This is very good to binge quickly on a rainy afternoon.
However, the characters are where this shines-- the entire show is centered around them; mostly 'she' and her cat. Since it's a short show, I won't go too much into depth lest I spoil it, but the show gives a startling amount of character to both people and makes it a very entertaining watch.
That being said, I didn't enjoy it as much as other people did because I'm simply not an animal person or a cat person and it didn't really connect to me for me to feel any real emotions about it. However, this is objectively a very good show and I think everyone should at least give it a shot.
I would recommend this if: you like cats, you like animals in general, you like short shows, you like stuff that's wholesome and adorable
I would NOT recommend this if: you're expecting a ton of plot, you don't like animals or cats in general
Have a great day everyone!
Tarblade
She and her Cat is a beautiful short foray into the interesting perspective of the a girls life through her cat. It is incredibly good, unique, and surprisingly moving for a short 30 minuet anime. The art is good about par for the season well portioned, good balance, nothing far fetched in something that is supposed to be an accurate representation of life. The original OVA has a very original animation that is highly enjoyable in a quasi abstract black and white similar to stencils or sketches, except notably cleaner. Where this show really shines is in the character of the cat and girl, madevery much better by the quality voice acting, the lead in Daru the cat is most of the time is a reminiscent or musing type of perspective and voice, depending on the situation. I would recommend both the OVA and the 4 7-8 minuets shorts. If you just want a number,
9.5/10
