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My Roommate is a Cat is at times bittersweet and heartwarming and other times funny. Expect to cry more than laugh though.

Most of the comedy from the show comes from the titular cat's antics, and the way the show explains why cats may do those wacky things many cat owners are familiar with. Any pet owner, especially those who have owned cats, will probably be able to identify with the depictions of pets and pet ownership in the show.

My Roommate is a Cat is told from two perspectives, that of the owner watching the cat's antics, and then again from the ... cat's perspective as we get to see what she was thinking as she performed those antics.

My Roommate is a Cat is so much more than just a slice of life depiction of pet ownership. Both the titular cat and owner have various flashbacks to their past and interactions with their family.

Regret and moving past that regret are major themes of the show. Both cat and human feel regret from their previous interactions with their family and begin showing resolve to strengthen bonds they make throughout the show.

For the cat, the human provides a stable home and food, and someone she feels she needs to care for.

For the human, the cat provides a living being that needs care, and something that forces him out into the world and other human relationships.

The show rightly focuses on the two main characters, but several other interesting characters come into their lives, and you will be left wanting more of them and their interaction with the two main characters.