“Reclusive author adopts stray cat Haru; both learn to care for each other in heartwarming daily life.”
My Roommate is a Cat
同居人はひざ、時々、頭のうえ。
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Synopsis
Reclusive author adopts stray cat Haru; both learn to care for each other in heartwarming daily life.
Subaru Mikazuki is a 23-year-old mystery novel author, major introvert, and an awkwardly shy person. He would much rather stay home to read a book than go outside and interact with others. Further exacerbating this life of solitude, his parents tragically died in an accident many years ago, leaving him alone in the world. One day, while giving offerings at his parents' grave, Subaru runs into a small grey and white cat named Haru, which he ends up taking home with him. Subaru, however, has never taken care of anyone else in his life—can he even take care of a cat? Haru is grateful toward Subaru, as he gives her all the food she wants—a luxury for a cat who is used to a rough life on the streets. But she notices that Subaru can't even seem to take care of himself! Will she be okay with this dunce? Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue. tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a human and a cat who try to foster an understanding with each other.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 68 sampled reviews
What 68 viewers settled on.
Mostly aligned
σ 1.61 · some divergence
7.5 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 1.0
↑ 0.16
Running avg · Jan 2019 → Mar 2026
- 10 “This anime deepened my appreciation for life’s beauty, making me laugh and cry while melting away work stress. Haru-chan’s adorable presence and the memories she stirred of my childhood pup, Key,...”
- 10 “A cute, wholesome story that turns a sad, regret-laden MC and an abandoned cat into an unbreakable bond without any forced drama. The dual POV split in every episode makes their growing devotion...”
- 9 “This anime offers a unique perspective through a cat's eyes, showing how felines view the world and challenging the notion that cats are selfish or narcissistic. It's an absolute must-watch for pet...”
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- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Jan 2019 – Mar 2019 Winter 2019
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-14333 catalog
Produced by
- AT-X Producer
- NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan Producer
- Tokyo MX Producer
- Avex Pictures Producer
- Q-Tec Producer
- BS11 Producer
- ABC Animation Producer
- GYAO! Producer
- BookLive Producer
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- Funimation Licensor