My Roommate is a Cat
If My Roommate is a Cat is any indication, no every anime needs action or intensity to be a great anime.
Focusing on the misadventures of author Mikazuki Subaru after he takes in the stray cat Haru, most every episode of the show focuses on more grounded pet owner issues and dilemmas he faces.
This might mean convincing Haru to stop sleeping on his laptop, cleaning up after Haru after she knocks over a grave alter or making sure she isn’t left alone for too long.
All the while, Haru comes to trust Subaru more and more, seeing him as an owner who is worth sticking with through thick and thin.
It all sounds pretty mundane on paper, but in execution it’s oddly charming and entertaining. The show nails the anxiety and excitement that comes with taking care of a pet for the first time, all while highlighting what makes pets so lovable.
As a result, the show’s 12 episodes can fly by, making for a refreshing and relaxing viewing experience at most anytime.
