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Adults Don't Know How to Fall in Love! - A short anime about the love story between a cat and a human

"Adults Don't Know How to Fall in Love!", which aired from October to November 2020, is a TV anime series based on the manga of the same name by Katsura Tamami. The series depicts a humorous and touching story about love between cats and humans. With a total of eight episodes, each episode lasting just five minutes, it provided viewers with a lot of emotion and laughter.

Overview

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

October 5, 2020 - November 23, 2020
1:00～

■Broadcasting station

TOKYO MX

■Frequencies

5 mins

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 8

■Original Story

Tamami Katsura

■ Director

Yuki Shiina

■ Production

Animation Production: Aether Kitten

■Works

©Katsura Tamami/Suiseisha Inc.

story

"Adults Don't Know How to Fall in Love!" is a story about love from a cat's perspective. The main character, a cat named Mike, lives with his owner, Sayaka. One day, Sayaka starts dating a new boyfriend, Takashi, and Mike's life changes completely. Although Mike is jealous of Takashi, as his relationship with him deepens, he also begins to think about his own love life.

Each story is composed as an independent episode, and depicts the love lives of various cats, centering on the love triangle between Mike, Sayaka, and Takashi. The cute behavior of cats and the difficulty of communicating with humans are depicted humorously, while the sadness and joy of love are expressed realistically.

character

Mike

The main character is a cat. Sayaka's pet cat. Although she is jealous of Takashi, she gradually develops a relationship with him. She is very curious and becomes interested in romance.

Sayaka

Mike's owner. When she starts dating Takashi, her relationship with Mike changes. She is kind and caring, but she often has trouble in love.

Takashi

Sayaka's boyfriend. Although he is hesitant around Mike at first, they gradually become friends. He is a kind person who cares for Sayaka, but there are also times when he has trouble communicating with cats.

Animation and performance

The animation for this series was produced by Aether Kitten. The cats' movements and expressions are drawn so realistically that viewers can easily empathize with their emotions. The direction is also excellent, effectively conveying the story in a short amount of time, and the theme of each episode is clearly depicted.

Director Yuki Shiina has succeeded in depicting the world from a cat's point of view, conveying to the viewer the interesting and difficult aspects of human society from the perspective of cats. In addition, at the end of each episode, cute illustrations of cats are inserted, soothing the viewer's heart.

music

The music in this work is characterized by gentle melodies that match the world of cats. In particular, the ending theme "Meow Meow Love Song" is a song that symbolizes the love lives of cats and will remain in the hearts of viewers. The background music also plays a role in livening up the atmosphere of each scene, adding depth to the story.

Evaluation and Impressions

"Adults Don't Know How to Fall in Love!" is a highly acclaimed short anime about love between cats and humans. It is a work that resonates not only with cat lovers, but also with people who are troubled by love. Although the stories of each episode are short, they deal with deep themes and have touched many viewers.

In particular, the growth of Mike and the changes in the relationship between Sayaka and Takashi are depicted realistically, making it easy for viewers to empathize with their love lives. In addition, the cute behavior of cats and the difficulty of communicating with humans are depicted humorously, allowing viewers to enjoy both laughter and emotion.

Recommended points

The reasons why we recommend this work are as follows:

• A must-see for cat lovers : This work realistically depicts the adorable behavior of cats and the world seen from a cat's perspective, making it a must-see for cat lovers.
• Empathy for people who are troubled by love : The love stories of Mike, Sayaka, and Takashi evoke empathy for people who are troubled by love. The sadness and joy of love are depicted realistically, making it easy for viewers to empathize with their feelings.
• Deep themes in a short time : Each episode is only 5 minutes long, but it deals with deep themes, so viewers can be deeply moved. It's a work that even busy people can watch easily.
• Both humorous and moving : The show humorously depicts the adorable antics of cats and the difficulty of communicating with humans, while also realistically portraying the sadness and joy of love, allowing viewers to enjoy both laughter and emotion.

Related information

The original work for this film is the manga "Otona Nya Koi no Shita ga Wakaranee!" by Katsura Tamami. The manga is published by Suiseisha Inc. and has been highly praised for its depiction of the love story between a cat and a human. The anime version closely follows the essence of the original work, but also depicts its own story development and character growth, making it a satisfying work for fans of the original work.

After the series has aired, Blu-ray and DVD will be released, allowing viewers to enjoy the series whenever they want. In addition, official merchandise will also be on sale, allowing cat-loving viewers to feel closer to the world of the series.

summary

"Adults Don't Know How to Fall in Love!" is a short animated film about love between cats and humans that is loved by many viewers. The story resonates with not only cat lovers but also people who are troubled by love, and the cute behavior of the cats and humorous direction make this a fascinating work. Please give it a watch.