Reborn as a Cat [Season 1 Episodes 1-7]

Reborn as a Cat: A Purr-fectly Trashy Escape for Ecchi Fans

Let’s cut to the chase: Reborn as a Cat isn’t here to win anime of the year. It’s here to serve up “gourmet trash” (as one fan put it) with a side of over-the-top fanservice—and if you’re in the mood for brain-off, eye-candy fun, it delivers exactly that.

The premise is as wild as it sounds: A knight gets reincarnated as a fluffy S-rank cat behemoth, only to be adopted by Aria, an elf with a heart of gold (and a wardrobe that’s 90% cleavage). The first seven episodes don’t waste time on deep lore—they’re all about introducing you to this chaotic fantasy world, where Tama (the cat) tries to cling to his knightly honor while Aria accidentally (or not-so-accidentally) flashes him at every turn.

Fans on MyAnimeList are split, but most agree: Don’t take this seriously. “It’s a genderswap version of the meme ‘a cat is fine too,’” one user joked, and honestly? That’s spot-on. The show leans into its absurdity—like when Aria’s boobs almost spill out while opening a window, or when Tama’s tiny cat body gets lost in her cleavage. The censors try to tone it down, but the uncensored version (yes, it exists) goes all in, making it clear this is for viewers who want their ecchi unapologetic.

Critics call it “below average” or “fetish slop,” and they’re not wrong. The story is rushed, the character development is non-existent, and the animation sometimes looks like the artists forgot how human bodies work (seriously, Aria’s proportions are wild). But here’s the thing: Reborn as a Cat doesn’t pretend to be anything else. It’s a show where the plot takes a backseat to bath scenes, busty elves, and the occasional cat-related chaos.

If you’re a fan of brainrot ecchi like Inukai-san’s Dog or KonoSuba’s more ridiculous moments, you’ll probably stick around. “It’s so bad it’s great,” another viewer admitted, and that’s the vibe. The humor is dumb (shoutout to the pervy sage with boxing-glove hands), the fanservice is constant, and the whole thing feels like a guilty pleasure you watch when no one’s looking.

Is it for everyone? No. If you’re here for a deep story or complex characters, you’ll be disappointed. But if you just want to unwind with some fluffy cats, big honkers, and zero plot pressure, Reborn as a Cat is the purr-fect pick. Just don’t forget to turn your brain off first—you won’t need it.

Final Verdict: 6/10. It’s trash, but it’s fun trash. Stick around for the fanservice, stay for the cat’s existential crisis. Meow. 🐱✨