She and Her Cat - Recommendations

sothis says...

She and Her Cat and Egao are two short works from the master himself, Makoto Shinkai. Though SaHC has dialogue, Egao is simply a music video; both show us a touching relationship between a human and her pet.

SaiAkuto says...

Both vidoes are really short and touching. They show the possitive sites of the world and make you feel like after katharsis in ancient greek theatre.

Ajna says...

Another fine piece of Makoto Shinkai's art, I'm pretty confident you will like this short movie if you were even remotely touched by any of his other works.

Just so that we can remember that you don't need a big budget to make a big hit!

KiraRin says...

Simple pleasures in life are both told in a wonderful way in both of these extremely short shorts. Touching stories about the love between a person and their pet and how this influences their life in a small, and yet meaningful way.

If you enjoy one, you're sure to appreciate the other.

Menchi says...

The love and caring between a pet and its owner is the main theme in both Egao and She and her cat. Both short animations are simple, but emotional, and the key element is the feeling. They are very cute and sweet, and perfect for animal-lovers.

Omurqi says...

Both Egao and She and Her Cat are visually appealing short stories by Makoto Shinkai. They are both emotionally moving, but in a very lighthearted way. If you liked the one, don't hesitate to watch the other, since neither goes over 5 minutes in length.

stylomagix says...

Makoto Shinkai, producer of She and her cat, is also the producer of Egao. For starters, Egao and She and her cat are short OVAs that are enjoyable and cute. Eventhough, She and her cat has a bit of a dark side to it's self, but still, both are quite awe-inspiring. Both focus on an animal protagonst and that is the greatest similarity betweeen the two.

CloudyDays says...

Egao and She and Her Cat are similar in the way that both tell a short memoir of two friends, one being a girl and the other her pet.  They tell of how their friendship thrived and the hardships that were overcome by them.

DeathCrunch says...

Created by the same person and following the same theme of a woman and her lovable pet.Id say She and Her Cat was far better and gave more than the single frame of background story depth that Egao did but...In total they together don't even pass the 8 minute mark you you might as well burn through both.

KittyEmperor says...

Both are short works done by Makoto Shinkai that features the relationship between a girl and her pet.

sothis says...

Both She and Her Cat and Other Worlds are short and quiet looks at the lives of a young person. While neither has much in the way of story or animation, both are calming and pleasant to watch. If you enjoyed the innocence of one, try the other.

caitlin says...

Although both are some of the earlier works of Makoto Shinkai, that is hardly the primary reason for recommending Other Worlds to those who liked She and Her Cat and vice versa. Both are short and calming animations, with solid and simple, though soothing, black and white video. The most prominent audio is the soft background music, with most (or all) of the dialogue being simply text on the screen. Both are also stories of young and sweet loss, and the fear of losing that precious thing. Both are simple and short, and are definitely worth trying out.

Escaflowne says...

She and Her Cat and Other Worlds are just complementary. They have the same melancholy feeling, the same soft background music, the same style, the same format, and even the 'protagonist' seems to be the same. ;)

I definitely think that if you've enjoyed one, you'll like the other.

pallmallandcoke says...

these early shorts from Makoto Shinkai manage to show, within a few minutes using minimalistic monochrome, but never the less beautiful animation style, the sad innocence of a broken heart.

Singan says...

Both are early Makoto Shinkai works featuring black & white animation, short length and very similar atmosphere. If you like the one, certainly try the other.

Temsik says...

Sometimes I think that She and Her Cat is somehow connected with the story from 5 CM. Maybe the main character is the protagonist from 5 CM's first love, who is in search of a new love; or maybe she is his schoolmate. Both are short anime movies that were created by Shinkai Makoto, and even if the anime aren't related, each is another vision of love.  

Bdiah says...

All of Makoto Shinkai's works (5 Centimeters per Second, Beyond the Clouds, The Promised Place, Voices of a Distant Star, She and Her Cat) present a visually stunning contemplation of loneliness and the pursuit of an unattainable goal. His characters find themselves psychologically isolated, often while living in an environment full of people. While this is not an uncommon character trait in anime, Makoto Shinkai's creates this mentality in a very realistic way.

yelizaveritas says...

Though "5 cm per second" and "She and Her cat" are not that similar at all, they're both created by the same director and that's why they have very similar, melancholic mood.

Omurqi says...

While the difference in length between 5 Centimeters per Second and She and Her Cat is huge (1h against 5min), both movies provoke the same kind of melancholic sadness. If you want something like 5cm, but lighter, or liked what you saw at She and Her Cat and want to experience more like it, check this title out.

cassiesheepgirl says...

Though their plots are different, both She and her Cat and 5 Centimetres per Second have a similar feel to them. Both are visually beautiful and share a similar sense of quiet beauty and melancholy to them. If you liked one, it's worth trying the other.

Iahel says...

Though extremely different at first sight, these stories have the same feelings beyond the pictures. They are two monologues: a monologue of a cat and a monologue of a little girl, which describe to us their sense of life and their hopes. Somehow you would find equal atmospheres in Cat's love story and Comedy's childhood story.

ciller says...

I don't know why but if you watched them you have afterward the same feeling. The feeling of depression and satisfaction at the same time, and that feels kinda good. The only thing that really is the same is the peacefully silence. She and her cat goes about someone and her cat. And in Comedy someone will be an assassin if you pay him with a book. Very different as you see but it gives you mental peace so if you feel angry you still can watch the other one.

ArtisanKirei says...

Both She & Her Cat and Comedy have very interesting art styles and relaxing soundtracks. They both make a nice break from more mainstream, long animes even though they are very different in subject matter.  

nekoeli says...

Both stories are quite heart-touching in their own way. A very deep story lies behind both of them; the animation and art are pretty simple on both but it gives it a nice touch in my opinion.

caitlin says...

The most obvious reason for recommending one for the other is that they are both great works done by Makoto Shinkai. Both are tales of love and loss, and are quick watches, both one episode long, although Voices of a Distant Star is a longer episode. Neither have particularly stunning animation, but both are effective in use of both music and animation. If you liked She and Her Cat you are likely to enjoy Voices of a Distant Star.

Bdiah says...

All of Makoto Shinkai's works (5 Centimeters per Second, Beyond the Clouds, The Promised Place, Voices of a Distant Star, She and Her Cat) present a visually stunning contemplation of loneliness and the pursuit of an unattainable goal. His characters find themselves psychologically isolated, often while living in an environment full of people. While this is not an uncommon character trait in anime, Makoto Shinkai's creates this mentality in a very realistic way.

Sheex says...

Were brevity a sign of genius, Makoto Shinkai would easily qualify for a Nobel Prize. Both Hoshi no Koe and She and Her Cat are short, simple, and fabulously crafted stories that touch on the prospect and limitations of love. While neither manages to delve very deep into the subject (his later works compensate for this) both are exceedingly heartwarming for their brief durations. Given that the two can concurrently be watch in just about thirty minutes, there's really no reason not to view them in tandem.

sothis says...

She and Her Cat and Kuruneko are lovely stories of a pet owner with her pet, though SaHC is quite a bit more melancholy while Kuruneko is lighthearted and comedic at times.

chii says...

Both anime feel like they were made for each other. Similar animation, sweet, and serious at times. the only differece is that kuruneko is more about the human's life and her cats where she and her cat takes it the other way around telling the story from the cats point of view. check one out if you liked the other.

cassiesheepgirl says...

Though She and Her Cat has a much less comedic tone than Kuruneko, both anime are about the relationship between a woman and her pet cats. If you enjoy short anime about that and enjoyed one, then you may want to check out the other.

Bdiah says...

All of Makoto Shinkai's works (5 Centimeters per Second, Beyond the Clouds, The Promised Place, Voices of a Distant Star, She and Her Cat) present a visually stunning contemplation of loneliness and the pursuit of an unattainable goal. His characters find themselves psychologically isolated, often while living in an environment full of people. While this is not an uncommon character trait in anime, Makoto Shinkai's creates this mentality in a very realistic way.

yelizaveritas says...

Though 'Beyond the Clouds' and 'She and Her cat' are not that similar at all, they're both created by the same director and that's why they have very similar, melancholic mood.

chii says...

Both stories are short and sweet and are from the point of view of cats about the humans in their lives. Both are made by Makoto Shinkai as well so they are sure to give you some feels so check em out.

snivets says...

If you enjoyed either of these shorts about the bond between a human and their cat, you'd definitely like the other. Short, sweet, and full of meaning.

Himitsu says...

She and Her Cat and Glassy Ocean do not bombard you with extraordinary aesthetics and storyline. Both titles don't try to impress you, but they are still able to provoke a lot of thought from their work. While the artwork may not appeal to you, there are many still shots that are very pretty. The feeling is about the same, and I found Glassy Ocean to be really imaginative.

SirNiXXon says...

"Rain, the Little Girl, and My Letter" has a certain lyricism, a feeling of sadness and hope, and a "visual poetry" feel that instantly makes one remember Makoto Shinkai's works, mixing wonderful CGs with beautiful, even if a bit crude, hand drawn-like animation. Both are very short and use a narrator who is also a character. The quiet soundtrack, silly situations and still scenes, along with the aspects I mentioned above, all make "Rain" to look like She and Her Cat's cousin - even if a poor one.