She and Her Cat: Everything Flows

LIDENFILMS Winter 2016
PetsSlice of Life
7.6
Quality Score
0.26 (Mild Positive)
Audience Mood
2 / 10
Controversy
62,655
MAL Ratings

Synopsis

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. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Audience Consensus

The anime is a well-received, emotionally resonant short series that explores the bond between a cat and its owner. The narrative is simple but effective, with many viewers praising its ability to evoke strong feelings in a short amount of time. While some find it lacking in depth, the majority appreciate its heartwarming and realistic portrayal of life's struggles and the comfort found in companionship.

Strengths

  • Nuanced portrayal of the bond between pet and owner
  • Evokes strong emotional responses with a simple story
  • Unique narrative perspective from the cat
  • Beautiful animation and fitting soundtrack
  • Well-paced and impactful despite short episodes

Weaknesses

  • Simplicity may not appeal to all viewers
  • Some find the story lacking in depth or complexity
  • Potential for confusion with subtitles; dub recommended by some
  • Relatively basic drawing style at times
Available on: Crunchyroll (availability varies by region)