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My Roommate is a Cat (2019)
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My Roommate is a Cat (2019)
Original name: 同居人はひざ、時々、頭のうえ。
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story: The story of Mikazuki Subaru, a novelist who is shy and struggles in relationships with other people, and a cat who was dumped by humans and lived a tough life on the streets. Through a twist of fate, the two of them end up living together. This heartwarming tale illustrates day-to-day life through the eyes of both man and cat. These moments seem trivial, but as they build upon themselves, the two become family and find happiness in their life together.
Style: anime, shoujo, funny, light, atmospheric, sweet, iyashikei
Plot: human animal relationship, orphan, slice of life, friendship, writers, loneliness, car accident, misanthrope, life turned upside down, art, tragedy, anthropomorphism, novelist, working life, drastic change of life, animal, heartwarming, cat, everyday life, animals

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The list contains related movies ordered by similarity. Recommendation engine sorted out anime, captivating, light and humorous films and TV series with plots about slice of life, friendship, school, high school life, friends, high school and everyday life mostly in Animation, Comedy and Drama genres. Some movies like My Roommate is a Cat: Natsume's Book of Friends (2008), Barakamon (2014), Chi's Sweet Home (2008), School Babysitters (2018), Handa-kun (2016). The matching attributes are highlighted in bold.
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Natsume's Book of Friends (2008)
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
TV show
Story: Natsume Takashi has the ability to see spirits, which he has long kept secret. However, once he inherits a strange book that belonged to his deceased grandmother, Reiko, he discovers the reason why spirits surround him.
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Barakamon (2014)
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
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Chi's Sweet Home (2008)
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Country: Japan
Duration: 3 min.
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Story: Chi's Sweet Home is a manga series written and illustrated by Kanata Konami. It has been serialized in Kodansha's seinen manga magazine Weekly Morning since 2004. The manga has been licensed for North American distribution by Vertical Inc. ...
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School Babysitters (2018)
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Country: Japan
Duration: 23 min.
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Story: After losing both parents in a fatal plane crash, teenager Ryuuichi Kashima must adjust to his new life as the guardian of his younger brother Kotarou. Although Ryuuichi is able to maintain a friendly and kindhearted demeanor, Kotarou is a reserved ...
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Duration: 24 min.
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Country: Japan
Duration: 24 min.
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Duration: 12 min.
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Duration: 23 min.
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Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You (2009)
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Duration: 24 min.
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Country: Japan
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