Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue.

My Roommate is a Cat / 同居人はひざ、時々、頭のうえ。 / My roommate is sometimes on my knees, sometimes on my head / Hizaue

Genres: Adult Cast, Pets, Slice of Life
Themes: Adult Cast, Pets
Studios: Zero-G
Producers: ABC Animation, AT-X, Avex Pictures, BookLive, BS11, GYAO!, NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, Q-Tec, Tokyo MX
Licensors: Funimation
Rating: 7.72 / 10
Rank: #1279
Popularity: #1283
Users Listed: 207,175
Users Scored: 95,311
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 03/24/2023
Aired: January 9, 2019 – March 27, 2019 (Winter)
Type: tv
Source: Web Manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Wednesday at 23:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

The series centers on Subaru Mikazuki, a reclusive mystery novelist grappling with profound loneliness following the loss of his parents. His solitary existence is disrupted by the arrival of Haru, a street-smart cat who unexpectedly seeks refuge with him. Subaru, unfamiliar with the responsibilities of caregiving, finds himself navigating the challenges of providing for another being.

As Subaru attempts to meet Haru's needs, the narrative explores themes of self-discovery and connection. The story unfolds within the quiet confines of Subaru’s home, focusing on the gradual development of trust between the two. It depicts a gentle exploration of companionship, highlighting the mutual learning that occurs as they navigate their differing perspectives and vulnerabilities. The anime offers a contemplative atmosphere, examining the nuances of human interaction and the unexpected bonds that can form in moments of shared need.

Trailer:

Streaming Platforms:

Crunchyroll

Episodes:

Episode 1: An Encounter with the Unknown (Aired: 01/09/2019)
Episode 2: I Call to You (Aired: 01/16/2019)
Episode 3: I Touch You (Aired: 01/23/2019)
Episode 4: For You (Aired: 01/30/2019)
Episode 5: What I Want to Tell You (Aired: 02/06/2019)
... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

Haru (Main) - Voice Actors: Yamazaki, Haruka, Saxton, Jad
Mikazuki, Subaru (Main) - Voice Actors: Ono, Kensho, Tindle, Austin, Thompson, Rachel
Akimoto, Natsuko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kojima, Sachiko, Chaudhry, Nazia
Akimoto, Haru (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nanjou, Yoshino, Hornsby, Emily
Editor (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Tatsuyuki
Hachi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Murase, Ayumu, Grace, Kimberly
Homeroom Teacher (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hasegawa, Ikumi
Iijima, Kouta (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hirata, Hiromi, Reynolds, Ryan
Kawase, Atsushi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shimono, Hiro, Grelle, Jessie James
Kuro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Daisuke, George, Cris
Landlady (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tani, Ikuko, Cavanagh, Jessica
Leo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Igarashi, Hiromi, Fu, Stephen
Mikazuki, Kazuhiro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kogami, Hiromichi, Inman, Jeremy
Mikazuki, Saho (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ohara, Sayaka, Grelle, Joanna
Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Cavanagh, Jessica, Sugiyama, Riho
Nurse (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Tatsuyuki
Oukami, Nana (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Anzai, Chika, Tipton, Alexis
Oukami, Yuugo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakajima, Yoshiki, Cucinotti, Joe
Receptionist (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yukimura, Eri
Roku (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsuda, Kenjirou, Greene, Jarrod
Tanabe, Sonoko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanda, Mika, Herek, Samantha
Tarou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugita, Tomokazu, Bowling, Anthony
Teacher (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Shiraki, Nao, Rodak, Mallorie
Tora-neesan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toyoguchi, Megumi, Marchi, Jamie
Veterinarian (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tobita, Nobuo, Campbell, Charles
Waitress (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sugiyama, Riho, Clark, Leah
Yasaka, Misora (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Haruno, Anzu, Lo, Emi
Yasaka, Nagisa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Toujou, Hisako, Wiedenheft, Sarah
Yasaka, Hayato (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Koichi, Makoto, Grant, Meli
Yasaka, Narumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsuda, Risae, Angelle, Felecia
Yasaka, Mother (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Abe, Rika, Clark, Leah
Yasaka, Hiroto (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Horie, Shun, Igneczi, Kyle, Berry, Morgan, Hasegawa, Ikumi

Staff:

Aijima, Gouta (Producer)
Cook, Justin (Producer)
Hino, Ryou (Producer)
Iizuka, Aya (Producer)
Oobayashi, Takuji (Producer)
Oowada, Tomoyuki (Producer)
Shioya, Yoshiyuki (Producer)
Takahashi, Kazuaki (Producer)
Umeda, Kazusa (Producer)
Herek, Samantha (Assistant Producer)
Suzuki, Kaoru (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
Azuma, Ryousuke (Episode Director)
Iwanaga, Daiji (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Kawana, Kana (Episode Director)
Kitahata, Tooru (Episode Director)
Komaya, Kenichirou (Episode Director)
Kuraya, Ryouichi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Mihashi, Kazuya (Episode Director)
Oonishi, Kenta (Episode Director, Assistant Animation Director, 2nd Key Animation)
Takata, Masahiro (Episode Director)
Yasuda, Yoshitaka (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, Chief Animation Director, Animation Director)
Akao, Deko (Script, Series Composition)
Fukuda, Hiroko (Script)
Waba, Akiko (Script)
Nishimori, Akira (Storyboard)
Okita, Mina (Storyboard)
Sayama, Kiyoko (Storyboard)
Nanjou, Yoshino (Theme Song Performance)
Oku, Hanako (Theme Song Composition)
kotringo (Theme Song Performance, Music)
Akao, Ryoutarou (Key Animation)
Aso, Ayumu (Background Art)
Ballard, Tia (ADR Director)
Daba, Kouetsu (Key Animation)
Fujinaka, Yuri (Key Animation)
Fujita, Masayuki (Assistant Animation Director, Animation Director)
Furusako, Tomonori (Planning)
Furuya, Kouji (Key Animation)
Futatsuya, As (Original Character Design)
Handa, Hitoshi (2nd Key Animation)
Honda, Souichi (Animation Director)
Hoshino, Mamoru (Key Animation, Animation Director)
Hwang, Se-Ah (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
Hwang, In Cheol (Key Animation)
Iizuka, Youko (Animation Director)
Ikeda, Hiroaki (Key Animation)
Ishibashi, Yukie (Key Animation, Animation Director, Assistant Animation Director)
Kano, Akira (Key Animation)
Kanou, Miyako (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
Kashiwa, Atsushi (Animation Director)
... and 67 more staff

News:

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Winter 2019 Simulcast List [Update 2/3] (01/04/2019)
Winter 2019 Preview (12/15/2018)
TV Anime 'Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue.' Announces Additional Cast Members (12/12/2018)
PV Collection for Nov 26 - Dec 2 (12/02/2018)
TV Anime 'Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue.' Adds Cast Members for Winter 2019 (10/02/2018)
TV Anime 'Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue.' Announces Main Cast Members (09/22/2018)
Web Manga 'Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue.' Gets TV Anime (08/07/2018)

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