Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows

I made a video: you can find it at my YouTube channel "BasementOtaku" Video Script: She and Her Cat -Everything Flows- (10/10): Go watch it, it only takes around 26 minutes if you skip the first three end credits. This review is going to be my analysis so go watch it. With that said, I’ll try my best to not break down crying while doing this review. Not every show has to be a sprawling space epic (Legend of the Galactic Heroes), mind bending journey (Neon Genesis Evangelion), or be a full length series to be fantastic. I would say that She and Her Cat is far stronger because of how compact its story is. Not a frame wasted as it goes about spinning its tale of life, death, strife, and acceptance. The show bleeds earnesty as it opens up on the cat Daru sitting in an open field reminiscent of his childhood flashbacks, before him a door leading out into reality. The train is a constant visual, displaying the passage of time and later on used to represent the beginning and ending of a life. The facial animation is a real standout as our protagonist Miyu struggles when talking with her mother and begins to feel overwhelmed by life. The show continues to use vibrant colors with more washed out backgrounds and through lighting and shot composition can express feelings of elation as well as despair. Finally the message of reincarnation and continued perseverance is refreshing, as it feels organic and doesn't try and force any ideas down your throat. I found myself crying even more on my third watch, making further connections and feeling closer to the characters, I am elated that I have been able to experience “She and Her Cat -Everything Flows-.”

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 an old 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.

Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything flows is a short anime adaptation of the manga with the same name. It is about a woman who lives alone and her cat. It is a 4-episode, 7 minute feels trip, especially to a cat person. Story 9/10: So the story is from the cat's perspective. He tells what he observes from his owner, what he feels towards her, and his life with her. Despite the story's simplicity, it is a beautiful story. Art 9/10: The art is great, beautiful rather. The animation, although simple, is so good to watch. The colors are blending well. The motion is good. Sound 10/10: What gave me the feels the most is the sound. The OP, ED and scores are all beautiful, sad and nostalgic, in my opinion. Character 8/10: The characters are simple. Little are known from the other characters. The cat's story is more focused in the anime, since he's the POV. Enjoyment 9/10: I really enjoyed it. It was a tear-jerker. Overall 9/10: I'd definitely recommend this to anyone, especially to cat-lovers and cat-owners.

The similarly-named precursor anime, Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko, is a fine example of what I call “lapidary” anime. Such works are elegant, concise, and concentrated, and bear the same relation to anime in general as poetry does to prose. Like poetry, creating anime of this type requires artistic ablity, skills developed through much practice, and great attention to detail. The creator/director of the precursor work, Makoto Shinkai (新海 誠), is the foremost practitioner of this style, having created a remarkable string of lapidary masterpieces, e.g. 5 Centimeters Per Second and Voices of a Distant Star. Alas, Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows, is an attempt to create a work in the lapidary style by a team at LIDENFILMS that thas no experience working in this style. (Most of their output is mediocre at best). The result is a total failure: arty rather than artful, insipid rather than intense, sentimental rather than moving. Don’t be fooled, this is just a cheap look-alike, not the real thing.

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 see the 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.

This series is honestly a beautiful work of art. I don't think I've ever watched an anime that gave me this many emotions in only 7 short minutes every week for 4 weeks. The story is simple: a girl named Miyu moves out of her house to live with her black cat and her friend while struggling to find a job. What makes this short series so special, then? Well, everything is seen through Daru, her cat. There's worry in his thoughts, there's admiration, there's care, there's warmth, there's love. Daru loves Miyu. He stays close to her when she's sad and worried, he does everything he can as a cat to not make her feel alone and he's proud of her for doing her best through hard times. The mood of tenderness and affection created by Daru directed towards Miyu is expressed in such a realistic and nice way that I cried watching every episode and kept going even after the episode had ended. The art, the colors, the sound, the camerawork, the characters... Everything helps conveying this mood and you can truly feel it in any moment. I gave this anime a 10 because I personally don't feel like it deserves any less. Every second of watching Daru was worth it.

I rarely find shows or movies with animals/pets that have such sagacious narration of the humans/owners that surround them. I enjoy how Daru's (the cat's) insights on his owners behavior are so perceptive and caring that they turn over my prejudice towards cats that they care for nothing more than themselves (I blame the comic series Garfield for this). I only wish these four short 7 minute episodes can explain more on how Daru came to be so intuitive of his owner's behavior. He spends most of his days in his owner's apartment so how does he become wise with only a few days as a kitten in the outside world? I appreciate how Daru's constant presence in his owner's life can allow him to see the gradual change of his owner while the owner makes it hard for her family and friends as she slowly withdraws herself. I feel that this anime could do a better job of fleshing out the perceptions of Daru by making the show have more episodes. Keeping the episode length short to 7 minutes is great because it makes me feel like Daru's owner's relatives who are shut out by her withdrawal and the cat's narrative allows me to get closer to Daru's owner just as his presence brings the relatives closer to his owner. This is a clever way of juxtaposing the withdrawnness associated with cats with the sympathy associated with humans. Overall I enjoyed this melancholy anime.

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. First off, 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!

She and her cat was a very -lets say different anime.It sounded so simple so casual but while watching it,you got overtaken by the emotions of the so simpleminded characters.It may just be cause i am too emotional but I really adored this anime. The art was very simple but nice.The sceneries and expressions were done very well imo,it wasnt the best but it was good. Now im not the type that will praise the ost in a anime but i really enjoyed the ost in this one,it was played at the right moment.The voice Daru was given was actually the best part in the anime,such a calming and emotional voice.Asanuma Shintaro really did the best job they could have made. The characters were simple but maybe thats why i loved them so much.They expressed emotions well (not the best but yea).There isnt much to say really,the characters expressed the hardship and joy in life. It was 2am,vacation,I didnt know what to do thats when i heard about for She and her cat.Now for a 7minute anime i thought, "huh this isnt going to be that good" I was wrong.I honestly dont remember when a anime made me that happy and sad at the same time.It woke so many emotions that i couldnt stop crying.This would be one of my favourite animes if it wasnt for the ending that just made me dissapointed(after credit).Nonetheless I couldnt recommend this anime more,everyone should experience these well spent 28 minutes full of emotion. I think that in a few years I will still remember this anime for the simple but well balanced story.

Unbelievably savage. Each episode packs more feels than a million Harambe's. In all seriousness, it's great. The show is pegged with the tag 'slice of life', but this is far from the typical comedy; Kanojo paints a world that feels real, a world where everyday struggles feel like they matter and are truly packed with meaning, just as they are in reality. Every episode has a very bittersweet feeling; you'll feel happiness at the thought that the protagonist will continue to face her struggles, as opposed to happiness over a victory. Or, you might not feel any of that at all, and that's fine. Each episode is only 7 minutes, so you won't lose anything by giving it a go. To go more in-depth: -The story is brutal, and genuinely made my heart ache on multiple occasions- however, don't go in expecting a huge plot; everything is kept very subtle and close to home, with key events being personal to the characters and rather simple (e.g. worries about the future). -The art is gorgeous- it isn't flashy and over the top, but it doesn't need to be (obviously), and the show knows this. Everything looks just right. -Sound is fine; I especially liked the cats gentle, calm narration, which almost melts into the soothing soundtrack. Boom, there you go. It's worth watching, at least the first episode. Bring tissues.

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, made very 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

The title Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko directly translates as 'She and Her Cat'. The whole series of four 7-minute short episodes is precisely as the anime title says, 'She and Her Cat: Everything Flows'. This anime is about the lives of an unnamed college girl and her cat. The only twist is that the story is told from the cat's perspective. Story: 8/10 For beginners, don't expect a story with twists and turns. In the black cat Daru's perspective, Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko tells a modest story about how Daru lives his life with a junior college girl, who was only referred by him as 'She', after he was adopted to her family. Every now and then, Daru shows us some of his flashbacks when he was younger. The story focuses on a few important time frames of Daru's life, but the pacing is relaxed and easy to follow. I've rated 8 out of 10 because the story was very smooth, although strictly speaking, it might not even be called a story. The genre, as the MAL page points out, is Slice of Life; this Slice of Life revolves around Daru rather than She. Art: 9/10 Again, as the story itself is very relaxed and simplistic, hardly any special effects are used. All the scenes are everyday, ordinary scenes. The background are pretty detailed. They are well drawn and well displayed. The artwork is very round, as in with little ragged or sharp edges; this works well with the rather easy mood and tone of the story. The gentle colours used were also fitting to the scenes. The animation is very smooth. Sound: 10/10 The only full mark lied in the 'Sound' category. The soundtracks as well as the ED felt very gentle, as were the story and its characters. The soundtracks are a perfect match to every scene, but they were very light as well. Not light-hearted, but very mellow, somehow. The voice acting was done perfectly. As I mentioned for a few times already, this series did not need anything out of the ordinary, and so was the sound for the characters. The voice acting fitted the characters, and that was more than enough. You'll see why in the next part of this review. The voices, along with the soundtracks, were extremely soothing. Even without the visuals, you could imagine how amazing the sound was portrayed. Character: 9.5/10 The main characters were Daru and the unnamed 'She'. Daru is only a domestic cat, but he is unbelievably psychological. Despite only being a cat, as his age progresses, we can see him become more mature and reflect upon life; not just his own, but his and Her's the same time. He is also practical, often thinking about how to cheer Her up. However, at the end of the day, he is just a cat, so he only sees in his scope, and doesn't really care about anything in the outside world. In his life, there is only She and himself, and for him it was sufficient. She was just another ordinary girl. She tries to become independent as she grows up, with only Daru being beside her everyday. She struggles to find a job, and struggles with family-related problems. There wasn't anything too remarkable about her, apart from her love for her cat, whom she refers to as Daru, humanising him instead of calling him anything cat-like. Enjoyment: 9.5/10 Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows tells a comforting and soothing story. I really enjoyed the process of watching; it felt bliss-like. The only points worth mentioning (that lowered the score) was the final episode, where the ending was told. Instead of using the last minute or so as an opening to a new story, more could be focused on Her feelings for him; the final part can be told in Her point-of-view instead of a third-person point of view. Final Verdict: 9/10 I really enjoy this type of anime: very real life-like, without any special twists, but just a purely soothing and gentle tale. I think this anime might be the best short series I will ever come to witness. With an almost-perfect 9 out of 10, I strongly recommend this anime to anyone, especially for those who enjoy calming Slice of Life series.

She and Her Cat is perhaps the most efficiently emotional anime I've seen yet, constructing in under half an hour such potent emotional weight that many anime struggle to cultivate at all, let alone in such a vanishingly brief amount of time. The relationship between Miyu and Daru, who cannot even communicate with each other through words, feels raw and realistic, and glimpses the innermost feelings that come with having that soul bond with a special pet in your life. There's this uniquely familial connection there, and this anime really seems to understand that. Indeed, the story on display here is simple and powerful, and directly communicates these feelings which are so hard to put into words in the first place. It is for this profound encapsulation of connection that the story is the strongest aspect of the show, but there is one caveat here- I'm not going to spoil anything here, but there is one particular point that I really didn't like towards the end, and for those of you who watched it you know what I'm talking about. Anyway, other than that one detail, this story is a masterwork in emotional development, and were it not for my one reservation about the plot, this anime would probably be even higher rated on my list. It cannot be overstated how impressive it is that it managed to foster such a strong emotional response in such a short time. It's mind-boggling, and especially when you consider that it's about something quite so simple, too. Moving on to the art, it's good, but there's definitely less to say. It's clean, pleasant to look at, and manages to convey emotion well. Of course, Daru looks very cute, and the art style captures his essence as a cat, more than just depicting him. The sound is good, with strong voice work that is able to hold the emotion of several scenes. The characters are quite strong, driving the story along, even if the cast is quite limited, and Daru really steals the show. Overall, She and Her Cat is a master class in how to make you care about characters, and how to make you really feel it. On top of that, it is a tender, honest accounting of the special bond between people and their beloved pets, and captures that relationship in perfect detail. I absolutely recommend this, but caution if you've lost a cat recently- this little anime is going to bring up a lot of feelings.

Shinkai's concept doesn't exactly do any favors for Everything Flows, a mini-series chronicling a young girl, her cat, and their quiet lifestyle. The downside to slice-of-life shorts is the base material often being too insignificant to confidently strike a sense of feel-good familiarity or leave a memorable impression. This is no exception, even if the broad scope of the interactions is perfectly inoffensive. Miyu struggles to establish her resolve for independence, feeling alienated from obligations and personal desires. Her cat (Daru) narrates as much as he can see without actually understanding, and the parallels between both perspectives sum up the entire premise. It's frankly a lot less clever than it sounds, but the alternating episodic motifs are simple yet functional. Daru's monologues describe his often disconnected relationship with the girl, they are conducive to a rift separating an animal's supposed affection from genuine interest. Similarly, her dialogue is meant for self-distraction, but most of the metaphors that are generated through subdued delivery fall a bit flat, and don't completely match up to the finale's intentions, albeit the outcome is foreshadowed multiple times in passing. Studio Liden Films is by no means an animation powerhouse, rather they're the opposite, so their work here is marginally impressive. The changes in visual language are more effective than they initially seem, namely stark backlighting in segments that aim for symbolism. Furthermore, integrating seamless transitional directing compensates for weaker moments of Daru's consistent screen time, as he's the primary character. Character animation is on the lesser end, but most of the standout sequences exhibit solid micromovements, expressions, and minor variations in voice intonation. The art direction is easily the best aspect of the short's production values, sporting gentle colors that are easy on the eyes, although it would have greatly benefitted from incorporating urban scenery. My largest issue, however, is the score, using repeated single-instrument rhythms, and outside of the ED track, one hardly notices there being music at all. Everything Flows visualizes the subtle intimacy of pets and their owners, potentially saving both from loneliness.

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 transitions from 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.

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 I hope you’ll enjoy this as much as I do.

The Episodes are only about 7 minutes each and I found that you could *almost* skip episode 1. But as you head right into episode 2, it hits hard and is absolutely worth the 30 minutes out of your day for the short series. The Visuals weren't over the top, nor were they poorly done. I think they were in a perfect place to give you the full effect of emotions and represent what the publishers of Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows wanted you to see. There isn't a lot of music but i did love the music that there was. Wish I could give it a 6.5, P.S remember to love your cat the way they love you :D

Kanojo to Kanojo no Neko: Everything Flows is a very simple and cute story from the perspective of Daru, a cat. He watches his owner, Miyu, go through struggles of trying to live alone and find a job. It is a very short anime that managed to bring me to tears at the end. Story: 8/10 The story was very simplistic, but that is what made it good. The entire story is told through Daru's perspective, but this does not limit the story in any way. It highlights the friendship and love between them, and how they influence each other's lives. Art: 10/10 The art was very beautiful, lots of colourful scenery and designs for the characters. Very nice and simple OP and ED which leaves an emotional impact. Sound: 10/10 Very pretty songs and music that are very emotional. The voices match the characters perfectly, very expressive and suited. Character: 6/10 There is not a lot of development throughout the anime, but it perfectly works. It is made clear that neither Daru nor Miyu understand each other, yet they still know what each other wants. To Daru, Miyu is 'Kanojo' and they both clearly have a very tight bond, making the viewer see them as best friends. Enjoyment: 9/10 If you have 30 minutes spare, please sit down and watch these 4 episodes. It is very enjoyable. The show is so simple and that is it's biggest strength. It is extremely relatable to any young person starting out. You do not have to pay a lot of attention to what is going on, since the plot is not that complicated. Overall: 8/10 Very simple, very pretty, very cute story. Very much worth the watch!!

For serious cat lovers, you will really really like this 4 episode short anime a lot! Daru is like literally the cat you wish you had because he never scratched, hiss or act fearful towards Miyu even as his owner. Unlike some cats in real life, they tend to do all those things lol. I thought Shintaro Asanuma was the best at narrating as the cat like honestly, his voice does make you sleepy. It really helped me sleep after watching it at 4am in the morning (yes summer break has left me insomniac the whole time fml). To be fair and honest with you, I was more fixated on looking at Daru than Miyus life throughout the whole series and cried at the end. Yeah even as a non-cat owner, I like cats....deal with it.....

[TL;DR: Short, sweet, too real. A story about a cat and her owner through life. If you are looking for a burst of feels and a reality check on your coffee break, look no further. 10/10] Cats are often misunderstood creatures. As the saying goes, dogs have owners, cats have staff. They are the bona fide royalty of pets, even tempered, strong willed, independent and don't seem to care about much of anything other than a good meal, a comfy spot to sleep and getting into mischief when they are bored. But they can be surprisingly sensitive and caring, and they understand a lot more than they let on... "She and Her Cat: Everything Flows" is actually an adaptation of the OVA short "She and Her Cat" from Makoto Shinkai (the director of 5 Centimeters per Second, The Garden of Words and Your Name). Not a direct adaptation, but an alternate re-imagining of the premise. "Everything Flows" is a story about life, as seen through the eyes of Daru, a black cat living with Miyu, an ordinary girl with ordinary problems. Being a cat, he doesn't understand much about human life, but he still feels the pain, the struggle but also the beauty and happiness through the connection with Miyu. As time passes mercilessly, the elderly cat reminisces about the different stages of life he spent with her human. Joy, sorrow, depression, anxiety, as Miyu tries to figure out her place in life, so does Daru try to support her as much as a cat can, until his very last breath... They say sometimes less is more, and that's perfectly true for this anime. Clocking in at only 6 minutes per episode (if you don't count the OP and ED) in a 4 episode series, Everything Flows has a lot more content crammed into it than other anime usually offer in multiple seasons of droll exposition. Daru's simplistic view of life offers a unique insight into our own world. From a cat's angle, we are lot less complex creatures than we pride ourselves to be. Our overcomplicated problems seem a lot less daunting, when we could derive joy from the simplest of things, a beautiful sunset, the sound of rain on the windowsill, the steady rhythm of a train passing in the distance...and the love of an old soul purring softly in our lap. Sometimes, life's biggest questions have stupidly simple answers, and there's a lot we could learn even from an old black cat, if we were only to pay attention. In closing, "She and Her Cat: Everything Flows" is a beautiful piece of art. You can binge it in less than half an hour, but it will give you things to think about for weeks if not more. The art, animation and VO is excellent and the story is just too real. I wholeheartedly recommend it to everyone who are looking for some soul-searching.