First things first: The acting is out of this world. I couldn't believe how *ALL* of both reincarnated pet characters' mannerisms-- down to even the tiniest, most subtle details!-- were absolute *perfection.* They were *exactly* what it would be like if someone really was 100% human, yet still also had a 100% cat or dog personality at the same time. I'm not joking here when I say that this is literally the best embodiment of this concept by actors that I have ever seen. They were phenomenal in these roles (and must have had tons of fun while filming, too! ?), and I cannot praise that highly enough.

Secondly: As a pet owner who has unfortunately also had to go through the experience of having a family member go across the rainbow bridge, episodes 3 (Milk's reassurances to Jungwoo) and 10 (basically the whole ep., yeah you know why) just made me absolutely weep. ??

And thirdly: Episode 11? Perfection. This show first broke me and then it healed me in the best possible way.

TL;DR: I went into this expecting a slightly silly + mostly sweet magical romance, and while I certainly got that to start with, I then got unexpectedly punched deep in my feels... and then given the best warm hug afterwards. ???

I wouldn't *quite* put this at 'masterpiece'-level overall (and that's my personal criteria for giving out a full 10 rating), which is why my rating for this is currently sitting *just* below that at a 9.5; but I must admit that this managed to touch my emotions so deeply that, even now, I am still wavering on giving it that final half-star and making it a 10 regardless.

Obviously, highly recommended. ?