The top manga launch in Japan in the first half of 2018, A Man and His Cat was also voted one of the top ten manga of 2018 by Japanese bookstore employees nationwide. Having won hearts and topped charts in Japan, this hotly anticipated series about an older gentleman and his unique, adorable cat is available in English for the first time! A kitten languishes in a pet shop, unwanted and unloved. Even as his price drops with each passing day, no one spares him a glance unless it's to call him names. Having practically given up on life, the kitty himself is most shocked of all when an older gentleman comes into the store and wants to take him home! Will the man and the cat find what they're looking for...in each other?

The top manga launch in Japan in the first half of 2018, A Man and His Cat was also voted one of the top ten manga of 2018 by Japanese bookstore employees nationwide. Having won hearts and topped charts in Japan, this hotly anticipated series about an older gentleman and his unique, adorable cat is available in English for the first time! His days as an unwanted, overlooked piece of merchandise a distant memory, Fukumaru is now well and truly Mr. Kanda's cat. He's gained a lot in the process, not least of which is his very own name! But Fukumaru isn't the only one getting something out of this relationship. First-time pet owner Mr. Kanda is finding his new life with Fukumaru to be full of surprises and delights. And Fukumaru's influence makes time, which had come to a standstill for Mr. Kanda, move again...

(W/A) Umi Sakurai In this wholesome, heartwarming tale, a lonely older man takes home a pet-shop kitten that no one else wants. Fukumaru's in the hospital and in big trouble! This turn of events leaves Mr. Kanda in big trouble too, emotionally speaking. Both the man and the cat know what it's like to be lonely, and as the days pass in a whirl, the reason Mr. Kanda weeps from time to time gradually becomes clear.

(W/A) Umi Sakurai The kind and elegant Fuyuki Kanda has a lot of fans, not least of whom is his cat Fukumaru! Surprisingly, however, not everyone sees the gentlemanly music teacher in this light. Hibino, a rival concert pianist, detests Kanda and his genius at the piano. But when Hibino's fickle mother forces a cat onto her grown son, Hibino finds himself with a furry new houseguest and little idea of how to take care of her! A trip to the pet store seems like the place to get a clue, but while there, who should Hibino run into but Kanda!

(W/A) Umi Sakurai Spying a bedraggled cat outside the window one day, Fukumaru is shocked to realize that the he and the stranger are acquainted from their days in the pet shop! Fukumaru notices that his former compaw-triot is beaten and bruised and tries to get his attention, but the black cat puffs up menacingly and flees. In his anxiety to help his old friend, Fukumaru manages to get out of the house! Will Mr. Kanda's beloved kitty ever find his way home or is he destined for a life on the streets as a stray?

(W/A) Umi Sakurai Mr. Kanda knows loneliness all too well. But thanks to a little help from his friends, furry and otherwise, he's come back out of his shell and into the world, where he touches the lives of those around him too. So when Mr. Kanda beholds his fellow music teacher and Fukumaru fanboy Mr. Moriyama standing frozen onstage after having been deserted by his bandmates mid-gig, Mr. Kanda must overcome his own trauma-induced stage fright to help his friend. Will the courage and determination Mr. Kanda has regained with Fukumaru's help be enough to put on the ultimate performance and rescue Mr. Moriyama from a potentially disastrous turn of events?

(W/A) Umi Sakurai Thanks to his gentle nature (and also his cat), Mr. Kanda has had a successful record in winning over antagonists like rival Hibino. But he has yet to meet Geoffroy Lambert, a brilliant pianist with a chip on his shoulder. Bitter that his beloved father will acknowledge no one but Mr. Kanda-not even his own son-Geoffroy arrives in Japan with the sole objective of taking Mr. Kanda down! Captive to his long-held obsession and hatred, he gets it in his head to steal Mr. Kanda's talent and become Mr. Kanda himself! Will Mr. Kanda's kindness (and Fukumaru's charms) be enough to dissuade a fellow pianist who's out for blood?

(W/A) Umi Sakurai Having won hearts and topped charts in Japan, this hotly anticipated series about an older gentleman and his unique, adorable cat is available in English for the first time! Rival pianist Geoffroy and five kittens (!!) have taken up residence at Mr. Kanda's house, and things are livelier than ever! But when an outrageous young woman who claims to be Mr. Kanda's daughter comes calling, Geoffroy is bewildered and has no one to turn to with Mr. Kanda away! What will become of Geoffroy when a visiting Hibino joins the fray, and cats and (found) family collide?

(W/A) Umi Sakurai Told through the eyes of both the man and his cat, this sweet and hilarious story is a balm for the soul! The fur flies when Mr. Kanda's surly son, Hoshinari, turns up, only to add to the ever-growing crowd at the house! More laps to sit on and more hands to be pet with ought to have Fukumaru jumping for joy. But the kittens have everyone smitten, and no one seems to have time for the resident kitty! Will Fukumaru manage to claw back his place in his daddy's heart and home before despair sets in and another dreaded trip to the vet arrives?

(W/A) Umi Sakurai A stint at the cat caf? to cover for Miss Sato unexpectedly leads to Mr. Kanda taking part in an impromptu rescue to save a kitty in need! The charge is led by the caf? manager, who ropes in Mr. Kanda and Teruaki Kuju, one of Mr. Kanda's former pupils who happens to be in the right(?) place at the right(?) time. But when Kuju is tasked with bringing the cat back to the Kanda house after a successful, if intense, rescue, will his guilt and fear over what happened with Hoshinari in the past prevent him from seeing the mission through? And how will Fukumaru deal wth yet another feline interloper on his turf?

(W/A) Umi Sakurai In an attempt to heal after the loss of his wife, Mr. Kanda decides to visit his father-in-law-a fellow cat fancier-for the first time in a long while. Though both men adored the late Suzune, will Mr. Kanda find a warm welcome awaiting him despite the ever-present grief both men feel? Throw five kitties into the mix, and warmth and mischief surely lurk around every corner!

(W/A) Umi Sakurai Kanda agonizes over the right cat tower for Fukumaru. Then, a lost dog shows up in Kanda's garden, and Sorako brings it inside?! A familiar face known online as 'twinkle_bell' also intrigues a teenager who's stopped attending high school... Although Kanda and Fukumaru's simple life continues to change when Siam gets a new owner, the pair's bond grows deeper than ever.

In this best-selling, heartwarming tale, a lonely older man takes home a pet-shop kitten that no one else wants. It doesn’t take long for the pair to warm up to each other, and soon, they’re inseparable. Told through the eyes of both the man and his cat, this sweet and hilarious story is a balm for the soul!Though he still can't perform on stage, Kanda challenges himself with street piano. He never imagined his audience would include his former teacher, Margarethe Dressel. The ever-present Fukumaru is ready to win new hearts—luckily, Kanda's mentor is a fellow cat lover! Then, Geoffroy becomes Kuju's piano teacher, but the lesson gets off to a rocky start.

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani Riko, a twenty-nine-year-old office worker with an obsession for video games, finds her quiet life upended when she takes in a stray cat! Her coworkers can't quite figure her out-she never talks about her personal life, she never works overtime, and she never joins them for happy hour. Is she antisocial? Nope, she's rushing home to play video games! One day, a stray cat is found in the office parking lot, and before Riko knows it, the cat has moved in with her! Having no experience with pets, Riko uses lessons drawn from video games to guide her in cat care, while her cute companion tries to understand her behavior through a cat's worldview. Available for the first time in English!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani A quiet office worker embraces her new role as a cat mom when she begins sharing superfluous amounts of cat photos on the internet. Riko can't help it-her tuxedo cat is just too cute! Will her coworkers feel the same or will it add to their bewilderment about her? At home, Riko learns more about Musubi, from favorite toys such as a free grocery bag to their shared joy of video games. And Musubi himself learns a new trick-how to tell her when it's dinner time!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani A brand-new cat owner with no experience living with pets, quiet office worker Riko uses lessons drawn from video games to guide her in cat care. Musubi, her cute new companion, tries to understand Riko's behavior through a cat's worldview. Enjoying their time together, Riko learns more about cohabitating with a cat, as lessons in grooming, play, and personal space continue to be learned. 'Leveling up' in skills, surprises, and adventures extends to real life, as Riko discovers what it's like living with a cat!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani Just when office worker Riko Kozakura is beginning to rank up her Pet Owner skill from Beginner to Intermediate, another cat joins the household! Kozakura's handled her one cat, Musubi, well, but with twice the feline antics she'll have her hands full-and more XP to grind! Ready Player 3: A New Furry Friend Joins the Fray! 'Leveling up' in skills, surprises, and adventures extends to real life, as Riko discovers what it's like living with cats!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani Office worker Riko Kozakura supports her entire band of adventurers-including the two cats she cohabitates with, party members Musubi and Soboro! Follow along as the three live, learn, and grow together. New quests and challenges offer the trio plenty of XP! 'Leveling up' in skills, surprises, and adventures extends to real life, as Riko discovers what it's like living with two cats!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani Living with cats Musubi and Soboro every day is an adventure, and in her daily quests, Riko couldn't ask for a better team! 'Leveling up' in skills, surprises, and adventures, Riko discovers what it's like living with two cats! Wataru Nadatani's hilarious manga series is translated by Zack Davisson (Demon Days, Kaibyo: The Supernatural Cats of Japan) and lettered by Susie Lee of Studio Cutie. Nominated for the 'Best Manga' Harvey Award in 2022 and 2023!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani Office worker Riko Kozakura lives to play video games, but her life changed forever when she adopted a kitten! Now she has two cats and takes lessons from video games to help raise them. With twice the fun, twice the laughs, and twice the trouble, Kozakura has her work cut out for her! 'Leveling up' in skills, surprises, and adventures, Riko discovers what it's like living with two cats!

(W/A/CA) Wataru Nadatani Riko Kozakura has been level grinding as a pet owner for a while now, and has learned many new skills. Life continues in the Kozakura household with two cats and one videogaming-obsessed human in this finale to the popular manga series! 'Leveling up' in skills, surprises, and adventures, Riko discovers how to adjust her apartment and daily habits for two cats!

(W/A) Yu Isihara A single teenage girl journeys through the crumbling ruins of civilization, a concrete jungle that has outlived mankind. However, just because she's the last woman on earth doesn't mean she's alone. She's accompanied by her dog Haru, an adorable and quick-witted shiba inu who will gladly lend his wisdom to his human companion. With such a pleasant conversation partner to keep the post-apocalyptic doldrums at bay, the end of the world might not be so bad after all!

(W/A) Yu Isihara Philosophy, science fiction, and ruins, oh my! Join Haru the Shiba Inu and his somewhat odd master as they continue their journey through Japan in the wake of an apocalypse!

(W/A) Yu Ishihara The world is more interesting from the point of view of a dog. The third installment of the leisurely life at the end of the world with Haru the shiba inu and his odd master.

(W/A/CA) Yu Ishihara Haru the Shiba Inu and his ever-so-slightly strange owner-the last human on Earth-continue their pleasant post-apocalyptic journey to wondrous new places with peculiar inhabitants!

(W) Ryuuou (A) Hana Ichika Takumi knows he now has the magic gift of Herb Cultivation! He puts it to the test and makes a shocking discovery! Now he and Claire must explore the forest where Takumi and Leo first arrived in this other world. The so-called Fenrir Forest is apparently tied to an old legend. What further secret ties can the group uncover?

(W) Ryuuou (A) Hana Ichika Takumi often works overtime and gets home after dark. At least his beloved Maltese puppy, Leo, is always happy to greet him when he returns home. One day, Takumi wakes up in an unfamiliar forest? and right in front of an enormous wolf! Wait, could this gigantic canine actually be his once-little Leo?! With the help of a mysterious new magic power, Takumi will do his best to make a laid back, easy life for himself and his furry best friend!

(W) Ryuuou (A) Hana Ichika Takumi often works overtime and gets home after dark. At least his beloved Maltese puppy, Leo, is always happy to greet him when he returns home. One day, Takumi wakes up in an unfamiliar forest? and right in front of an enormous wolf! Wait, could this gigantic canine actually be his once-little Leo?! With the help of a mysterious new magic power, Takumi will do his best to make a laid back, easy life for himself and his furry best friend!

(W) Ryuuou (A) Hana Ichika Eckenhart is back at the main house, and Takumi's life has fallen into a pleasant routine of working on his Herb Cultivation and learning to use a sword. Before he knows it, the day finally arrives when his herbs are ready for sale. Takumi and Claire head to town only for a mob of children to surround Leo. Everyone wants to pet her! This dog will be great for sales!

(W) Umetane (A/CA) Abi Everyday life with two cuddly cats is beautiful. They wrestle on top of their owner Tamako when she's sick in bed with a cold, fetch the rubber bands she throws at them like dogs, and watch her through mirrors. The adorable behaviors of domineering Ton-chan and innocent Shino-san will have you wrapped around their fingers (paws?) again in this volume!

(W) Umetane (A/CA) Abi Ton-chan and Shino-san try with all their might to get owner Tamako's attention when she's busy, scheme together in the middle of the night, and try to get inside her clothes. Enjoy their comforting and playful life in the third installment of the popular cat manga.

(W) Umetane (A/CA) Abi Ton-chan has been growing more affectionate while Shino-san does things at her own pace as usual. Now a foster cat, Taneo, arrives. What happens when this new member joins the family will overload you with cuddles and cuteness!

(W) Umetane (A/CA) Abi Ton-chan has been gaining more presence as the leader of the Tamagoyama family, while Shino-san continues to approach life at her own calm pace. Along with the growing foster cat, Taneo, there is always more cuddly cuteness to share!

(W) Umetane (A/CA) Abi A new wind blows into the bright lives of Ton-chan, the pack leader, Shino-san, the easygoing cat, and Taneo, the rascal, as an axolotl joins the Tamagoyama family. How will the cats react to this unusual creature?

(W) Umetane (A/CA) Abi After welcoming a new family member, an axolotl named Oom-chan, it seems like business as usual for Ton-chan, Shino-san, and Taneo. But now the Tamagoyamas face a major event: moving to a new house! How will the feline family members react? This volume features more bonus manga and hand-picked photos!

(W) Tamako Tamagoyama THE TAMAGOYAMAS WELCOME NEW CATS INTO THER FAMILY!Ton-chan is an easygoing but sensitive cat. Shino-san is thoughtful and needy. And Taneo remains as rambunctious as ever even though he's gotten older. They all continue to live a carefree life in their new home, but they're starting to require more attention and care as they age. And now, the family is taking in new cats! Will the resident cats welcome them with open arms?

(W/A) kyuryuZ When Fuuta comes home tired at night, all he wants to do is spend time with his new cat. All the mysterious habits and mannerisms of house cats are carefully reproduced in this relaxed and cute comedy about living with an adorable furball!

(W/A) kyuryuZ It's time for even more stories about Fuuta's life with his sister's cat Kyuruga! All the mysterious habits and mannerisms of house cats are carefully reproduced in this relaxed and cute comedy about living with an adorable furball!

(W) Kyuryu Z Fuuta's daily life with his sister's cat Kyuruga continues! Between all the different ways to pet a cat and all the different ways a cat asks for attention, there's always more for Fuuta to learn about living with a feline companion!

(W/A) Kyuryu Z Cats can be quite picky! Whether it's their favorite toys, their favorite hiding spots, or their favorite cardboard box, they need things to be juuust right, and aren't interested in whatever alternatives their foolish humans attempt to suggest. Can Fuuta and his sister meet Kyuruga's high standards?