A Man and His Cat 01
In the pet shop he calls home, a chubby, homely cat whiles away the hours listening to coos of delight from potential pet parents...but he knows it's not him they're fussing over. Even as his price drops with each passing day, no one spares the kitty a glance. Having all but given up on life, the feline dejectedly awaits his first birthday, when he'll officially be past his sell-by date. So when an older gentleman comes into the shop and wants to take him home, the kitten himself is most shocked of all! Will the man and the cat find what they're looking for...in each other?
Reviews (98)
One of the sweetest manga out there
I followed scanlations of this online before it was officially translated to English, and IMMEDIATELY placed a preorder for this English version once it became available. It's one of the sweetest, cutest manga I've read, and will especially resonate if you've ever owned a cat. Very lowkey, slice-of-life humor. The English translation did bug me a little, because the cat (Fukumaru) has an idiosyncratic way of narrating where some words are replaced with cat puns (so in English, "for sure" = "fur sure," "perfect" = "purrfect," etc.) and for some reason one of the ways they chose to translate that was to replace the word "my" with "meowy," which doesn't make sense to me at all. That was the only thing I didn't like, though, and it's not a big deal. Definitely pick this up if you're looking for something quick and adorable!
A+ for cat lovers or just people who want to happy-cry
Heartwarming and beautiful, this story about a lonely cat and a lonely man who find each other is definitely worth reading and I'm going to preorder the sequel as soon as I can!
I cried, and they were good tears.
My heart is full of rainbows and nothing hurts. I'll definitely buy another volume if one ever comes out in the future.
Cute! Cute. Cute!
Cute factor a TEN!!! Adorable. An older man and his pet cat. Too cute. The font size is large and easy to read. The artwork is cute. And the story is simple, soothing, calming, a gentle balm for the soul. I feel this a book for grown ups though. I’m quite pleased I pre-ordered this manga. Worth the wait. Looking forward to volume 2!!! This was my Valentine’s Day present to myself. I’m happy.
This book will have you crying your eyes out within the first few panels.
This honestly was one of the best mom that I have read in a while. The stories of each character that you meet, all intertwine beyond just ouji-sama and his cat. It is such a beautiful and complex world, I found myself running through the Gambit of emotions in this very quick read. I absolutely insist you buy this and read it. And please, if you see an ugly cat or ugly dog, show it some love.
simple and sentimental, but super-cute
While it's all too obvious that a cat as kawaii as Fukumaru would never be languishing in a pet shop for more than a week, Umi Sakurai snags readers with her adorable, lively illustrations and heartwarming tale involving the tender relationship between the plump 'n' fluffy Fukumaru and his owner, Kanda. However simple A Man and His Cat may be, it's far more touching than one might expect, and in fact, has the emotional power to move some readers to tears. Nevertheless, don't get me wrong, Sakurai's tale isn't sad or depressing, only sentimental. Fortunately, Sakurai's gift for storytelling along with her extra-cute presentation makes it a quick and compelling read, not only for cat-lovers, but for young adults to middle-agers. (If you enjoyed Chi's Sweet Home (even though the general target age is for young readers), chances are you'll enjoy this one just as much, if not more.)
So happy!
I’m thrilled with how much manga is coming to Kindle! I love this series since I started reading the fan translations. Immediately bought a plushie of the cat to hug <3 it’s so so cute, I love all the characters, the story, everything! I laughed, I cried, it was better than Cats! I hope the whole series will make it on Kindle!
Wonderful match
Older lonely gentleman and lonely low self esteem chubby cat bond and learn about each other. So much happiness to share. Please adopt a shelter cat and maybe two so company when you are at work.
If this doesn’t move you, you have no emotion; Seek professional help.
I downloaded the sample and was instantly hooked; As a cat lover who has only ever owned rescues, I instantly nearly broke down in tears as the cat got adopted after waiting for over a year, listening to jabs and insults all along to the point he gave up hope. It instantly made me want to snuggle my own cat—a rescue I adopted just before the shelter told me that if it had been any longer, she was going to be sent to a kill shelter to be put down. Why? She was an adult cat, had been there for months, adopted once—and RETURNED two months later, the family claiming she didn’t get along with other cats. They only told me this after I had decided that it was love at first sight—she hated me!—and I was adopting her. The shelter, like many in the US, is a no-kill shelter. . .but animals who go unadopted too long, or who are returned, are simply relocated to kill shelters, allowing the original shelter to maintain it’s no kill stance (All the while sending the animals off elsewhere to have their lives taken too soon.) That’s just my current cat; All the others, who sadly passed on, were also rescues, some young, some adults, and only once have I had a kitten. I think this manga does an AMAZING job of showing how the long wait for a home can take a toll on an animal, how adult cats are TOTALLY worth adopting, and how rewarding the relationship between pet and owner can be. For the record; The angry, hissing cat, who fought with all the others, I brought home and gave her space to adjust. Within a month, she had become an adorable, snuggly, warm, loving cat—who loved my other rescue cat! It’s worth noting that, like in the manga, you need to do research on cats, especially rescues you adopt, and especially if you have another cat at home. Like the cat in the series, another of my rescue cats has a funny face; Since she was a feral stray that we fed, who came to decide to live in my home by her own choosing, she’s not used enough to humans allow for much petting—but her disgruntled face is, beyond a doubt, entirely too cute, and in fact, is WHAT makes her so cute! I love that forever unimpressed expression her markings give her, even if, years later, she still won’t let me pet her more than once or twice so far—and my other cats adore playing with her! Just because a cat or dog is a little unusual looking, or isn’t so into being touched, doesn’t mean they still aren’t loving or able to bring you, your other pets, and others great joy! Not just touching, this series is informative, educational, and just cute beyond words! I’m buying volume two as soon as I finish this review—and I can’t wait to read volume 3! If you’re on the fence, try the sample, but trust me—you won’t regret supporting this title, considered one of the top titles of 2018!
The Most Heartwarming Manga
After seeing this manga recommended to me countless times, I finally took the plunge to purchase and read it. I am so incredibly happy I did so! This manga is so wholesome and heartwarming. I don’t cry easily while reading but this manga caused all the water works. There is something so pure and lovely to see two lonely souls find one another and learn new times every day. This manga demonstrates the compassion and sincerity that not most manga can convey. I highly recommend this series to all regardless of how you feel about slice of life. Now excuse me as I go blow my nose and hug my own cat.
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