The life and observations of... a cat. No, not an ordinary stray cat, but a highly educated one who lives in the home of a member of the 'cultural elite'—a schoolteacher. And so, the events of his own cat-life are constantly interspersed with the stories of his owner's family and their friends and acquaintances—intellectuals and would-be intellectuals, scientists and entrepreneurs, successful and less so. And how hilarious this diverse fraternity looks under the keen eye of a cat! 'Your Obedient Servant, Cat' is a masterpiece of Japanese literature, translated into 20 languages, adapted into films, and even inspired by anime.