![]() ![]() ![]() But as a framing device, Chobi allows us to view Miyu’s life as a series of vignettes. And Chobi sometimes resorts to human concepts which should be beyond the understanding of any cat. There are a couple of scenes with Miyu were Chobi is entirely absent. Shinkai isn’t really able to maintain the illusion of seeing events through Chobi’s limited perspective. Though the specifics will mostly elude us. Unlike Chobi, we the readers have already surmised that Miyu is undergoing a bout of depression brought on by pressures from work and her personal life. ![]() As a creature of habit, he simply notices when Miyu is becoming more anxious and slowly deviating from her daily routine. Because Chobi is just your average house cat, he doesn’t truly comprehend her behaviour. The titular cat Chobi isn’t the main point of focus, but a POV character who provides a peek into the life of his owner, a young woman named Miyu. Expanding on a five minute animation created by Makoto Shinkai, the manga goes a bit beyond the usual portrait of animal companions and their owners. ![]() She and Her Cat is one of many tales told around the world about pets showering their owners with unconditional love. Original Story: She and Her Cat: Their Standing Points (1999) by Makoto Shinkai ![]()
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