Review of "My Cat Loki"

Review Type: Manga & Anime
YamPuff's Rating: 3 of 5

The story is about Ameya, a young, handsome and highly talented artist who has stopped painting and has shut himself off from the world because his pet cat died. One day, out in the pouring rain, he comes across a drenched and somewhat violent cat, named Loki. And suddenly he has a purpose again in life.

Just the premise of the story itself gives it all away at once. If it appeals to you than you're prolly in for a treat. If it has you rolling your eyes, so will the rest of the story. On the other hand, even the most die-hard pet lover may find some of it hard to take. "Maybe I don't want to draw anything...Maybe there's nothing worth drawing anymore." "He wasn't just a cat, he was my brother!" "Oh, Luka, how I wish you were here. You'd know what to do." (Making me wonder how, since Luka is...a cat) "I would never and will never hurt you" (with tears streaming down his face) Some choice pieces of dialogue. Frankly, I felt like slapping Ameya back to his senses and have a small opinion of him as of yet. Not because the object of his affection was a cat but because of his attitude. I find myself nodding most of the time in agreement with Ms. Chacha. Ameya's sweet and all, but...drama-queen comes to mind.

The art is not particularly well-done and the anatomy is off at times. Expressions aren't always the best, with Ameya making (or trying to) a particularly moving speech with tears streaming down his face yet with a stone-faced look. Hopefully the art will improve in subsequent volumes. However, it is well-paced and easy to follow.

One thing I loved was the way Loki is drawn as a kittyboy, showing you how Ameya perceives him as a person, not simply a pet. It gives a whole dimension to his character and makes you care more for the cat. While you may scoff at Ameya's obsession with his previous cat, his growing affection and attachment to Loki simply makes more sense because of that human aspect. You will find yourself loving that cat every bit as much as Ameya comes to.

Perhaps what got to me the most was the melodrama. It needed to be toned down a few hundred degrees. I would have taken it more seriously. Honestly, how can we be expected to care for a guy and his lost cat from the first pages when we know neither? Especially since its just a cat, its hard to get the 'sibling' relationship Ameya had when we've never seen it. We can, however, expect to soon love Loki the cat dearly, since we see and know him. And flashbacks will surely do the rest.

So, check it out, it may be your thing. It's a sweet story, if a touch overdone, and pet lovers are sure to adore it. And if Ameya is your fantasy guy, it'll please you even more. Predictable? You bet. Sweet? As sugar. Enjoyable? Quite. A title to overlook? Not at all.

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