"She and Her Cat" review: A quiet emotion found in everything that passes

"She and Her Cat Everything Flows" - A story of time and emotion flowing in silence

"She and Her Cat: Everything Flows" is a TV anime series based on the original work by Makoto Shinkai that aired in 2016. The series is short, with only four episodes, each lasting just eight minutes, but it is full of deep emotions and beautiful visuals. As you would expect from director Makoto Shinkai, the series is characterized by its visual beauty and delicate storytelling.

Overview

"She and Her Cat: Everything Flows" aired on TOKYO MX and BS11 from March 4 to March 25, 2016. Animation was produced by LIDEN FILMS Kyoto Studio and directed by Kazuya Sakamoto. The original work is by Makoto Shinkai and the copyright belongs to Makoto Shinkai/CWF/She and Her Cat EF Production Committee.

story

This work is a story told from the perspective of a cat. The main character is a cat who lives with her owner, "Her". As the cat quietly watches over "Her" life, it senses her emotional movements and the small changes in her daily life. Through the cat's perspective, the story depicts "Her"'s loneliness, joy, and sadness, expressing the flow of time and emotions in silence.

"She and Her Cat: Everything Flows" is a remake of Makoto Shinkai's early work, "She and Her Cat" (1999). The original version depicted the daily life of "her" from the perspective of the cat, but this remake adds more depth and beauty. In particular, the fusion of visual beauty and music is outstanding, and has the power to draw the viewer in.

character

cat

The main character, a cat, lives with "Her." Because the story progresses from the cat's point of view, the cat's emotions and thoughts are never directly depicted. However, the cat's actions and gaze convey "Her" life and inner workings. The cat's presence plays an important role in healing "Her" loneliness and providing emotional support for her.

she

"She" is a young woman who lives with a cat. Her name and specific occupation are not revealed, but her daily life and inner thoughts are depicted through the cat's point of view. "She" spends her days quietly, sometimes feeling lonely and other times finding small joys. Her emotional ups and downs and the changes in her life are carefully depicted from the cat's point of view.

Visual beauty and music

The greatest appeal of "She and Her Cat: Everything Flows" is the fusion of visual beauty and music. The beautiful landscapes and expressions of light common to Makoto Shinkai's works are fully demonstrated in this work. In particular, the cityscape of Tokyo and the changing of the seasons are beautifully depicted, providing a visual impression.

Music is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story. The background music has been chosen to have delicate and beautiful melodies that express the time and emotions that flow in silence. The fusion of music and visuals allows the viewer to be deeply immersed in the world of the story.

Evaluation and Impressions

"She and Her Cat: Everything Flows" is a work that succeeds in depicting deep emotions and beautiful images in a short time. This remake of Makoto Shinkai's early work inherits the charm of the original while adding new beauty and depth. In particular, the daily life and emotional movements of "her" depicted from the perspective of the cat evoke empathy and emotion in the viewer.

This work quietly moves the viewer by depicting the flow of time and emotions in silence. The relationship between the cat and "Her" and the depiction of her loneliness and joy resonate deeply with the viewer. In addition, the fusion of beautiful images and music not only moves the viewer visually, but also has the power to immerse the viewer deeply in the world of the story.

Recommended points

I recommend "She and Her Cat: Everything Flows" for the following reasons:

• Beautiful visuals : The beautiful scenery and lighting common to Makoto Shinkai's works provide a visually impressive experience.
• Delicate storytelling : The story of "Her" daily life and emotional state depicted from the cat's point of view evokes empathy and emotion in the viewer.
• Musical fusion : Delicate and beautiful melodies chosen to express the flow of time and emotion in silence enhance the atmosphere of the story.
• Expressing deep emotions in a short amount of time : With only four episodes, each eight minutes long, the series manages to convey deep emotions and beautiful visuals.

Related Titles

Makoto Shinkai's other works are also characterized by beautiful visuals and delicate storytelling. In particular, "5 Centimeters per Second" and "Your Name" are works that allow you to fully experience the charm of Makoto Shinkai's visuals and storytelling. These works also have the same beauty and depth as "Everything Flows".

How to watch

"Everything Flows" is available to purchase on DVD and Blu-ray, and is also available on some streaming services. If you're interested in Makoto Shinkai's work, or if you enjoy beautiful visuals and sensitive storytelling, I highly recommend it.

Conclusion

"She and Her Cat: Everything Flows" is a beautiful work that depicts the flow of time and emotions in silence. This remake of Makoto Shinkai's early work retains the charm of the original while adding new beauty and depth. The daily life and inner workings of "her" depicted from the cat's point of view inspire and move the viewer, and the fusion of beautiful images and music not only impresses the viewer visually, but also has the power to immerse the viewer deeply in the world of the story. Please watch this work and feel its beauty and depth.