Synopsis

Subaru Mikazuki is a 23-year-old mystery novel author, major introvert, and an awkwardly shy person. He would much rather stay home to read a book than go outside and interact with others. Further exacerbating this life of solitude, his parents tragically died in an accident many years ago, leaving him alone in the world. One day, while giving offerings at his parents' grave, Subaru runs into a small grey and white cat named Haru, which he ends up taking home with him. Subaru, however, has never taken care of anyone else in his life—can he even take care of a cat? Haru is grateful toward Subaru, as he gives her all the food she wants—a luxury for a cat who is used to a rough life on the streets. But she notices that Subaru can't even seem to take care of himself! Will she be okay with this dunce? Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue. tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a human and a cat who try to foster an understanding with each other. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Episodes

12 episodes
  1. 12 You and I 君と僕と 27 Mar 2019
  2. 11 Feelings Crossing 巡る想い 20 Mar 2019
  3. 10 Eating Together いっしょごはん 13 Mar 2019
  4. 9 I Reach Out to You 君にさしだす 6 Mar 2019
  5. 8 Because You're Here 君がいるから 27 Feb 2019
  6. 7 Ones Who Can't Be Controlled 御せぬ君たち 20 Feb 2019
  7. 6 What Connects Us つながるもの 13 Feb 2019
  8. 5 What I Want to Tell You 君に伝えたいこと 6 Feb 2019
  9. 4 For You 君のため 30 Jan 2019
  10. 3 I Touch You 君に触れる 23 Jan 2019
  11. 2 I Call to You 君を呼ぶ 16 Jan 2019
  12. 1 An Encounter with the Unknown 未知との遭遇 9 Jan 2019

Characters & Staff

Homeroom Teacher
Supporting
Ikumi Hasegawa (Japanese)
Receptionist
Supporting
Eri Yukimura (Japanese)

Information

Japanese 同居人はひざ、時々、頭のうえ。
Studios Zero-G
Source Web manga
Licensors Funimation
Rating 7.7
Broadcast Wednesdays at 23:30 (JST)
Aired 09 Jan 2019 – 27 Mar 2019
Synonyms My roommate is sometimes on my knees, sometimes on my head, Hizaue

Last updated: 04 Sep 2026