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A Man and His Cat 01 Paperback – Illustrated, February 11, 2020

by Umi Sakurai (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 2,030 ratings
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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?
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    A Man and His Cat
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    144 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publisher
    Square Enix Manga
  5. Publication date
    February 11, 2020
  6. Dimensions
    5.71 x 0.44 x 8.22 inches
  7. ISBN-10
    1646090268
  8. ISBN-13
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Manga creator Umi Sakurai burst onto the manga scene in Japan with her debut series The Vampire Called God. She then began serializing A Man and His Cat on Twitter, where it garnered a massive following before being picked up for publication by Square Enix Japan.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Square Enix Manga; Illustrated edition (February 11, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 144 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1646090268
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1646090266
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.71 x 0.44 x 8.22 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 2,030 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Cute! Cute. Cute!
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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.
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M M van Driel
5.0 out of 5 stars so cute
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023
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Very relatable and cute. Makes me glad Fukumaru found a forever home.
Thanks for making this lovely manga. Maybe it will be filmed someday
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5.0 out of 5 stars If this doesn’t move you, you have no emotion; Seek professional help.
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2020
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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!
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Kit Hyde
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
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Great story, very cute! I ordered preowned, and it said it was damaged too, but when I got it there wasnt even a scratch!!
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Haley Davis
5.0 out of 5 stars So cute, must read
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
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Arrived in a timely manner, in good condition. So very cute, a must read for any cat people
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Jacquelyn Nanko
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this story!
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
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Adorable book! If you like stories of sweet cats with their humans, definitely recommend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Most Heartwarming Manga
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2021
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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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Allison Gerard
5.0 out of 5 stars Genuinely touching.
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2022
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If you've ever owned (been owned by) a cat, much of what's in this book will be very familiar. I found myself smiling because I could relate to the main character a lot. I have to admit, though, the first few pages were like a punch to the heart, and I was crying actual tears that the poor funny-looking cat got a loving home. This is a terrible review, but I really do recommend this little volume. I've already ordered the next two.
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Tara T.
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the sweetest manga out there
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2020
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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!
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Gina
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bonita historia.
Reviewed in Mexico on December 7, 2023
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Había visto imágenes del manga y me dio curiosidad, por lo que lo compré en físico. Llegó en muy buenas condiciones y el papel es de una calidad muy diferente, desde la tapa a el contenido en sí. La historia es muy linda y si te gustan los gatos, la recomiendo mucho.
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Danielle Hillier
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book
Reviewed in Canada on January 1, 2023
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My niece loves cats and asked for this book. She enjoyed it very much.
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Pendragon
5.0 out of 5 stars Depois desse mangá adotei um gato
Reviewed in Brazil on February 28, 2022
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Quando comecei a ler eu não esperava nada. Mas ver o gato rejeitado na petshop ser adotado pelo Kanda mexeu comigo. Eu sempre tive apenas cachorros. Acabou que, pelo destino, não é que me apareceu um gato? E eu o adotei. Fico feliz em saber que esse bichinho, que foi abandonado, agora está seguro aqui. Às vezes me faz surtar, mas, já entrou no meu coração... e este mangá também! É uma obra açucarada, que mostra como pessoas sozinhas são iluminadas pelos animais. A edição é linda, com uma folha colorida, e o papel é grosso. A Square Enix fez um ótimo trabalho!
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Anastasija
5.0 out of 5 stars One the cutest manga's out there!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2023
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I had this manga recommended to me on a random reel on Instagram and being a cat person I felt I had to get the first volume. The story is wonderful! It's cute, adorable, and funny, sometimes you cry out of cuteness or feeling sad for the man or the cat.

If you love cats - get this manga without hesitation!
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Kaomori
5.0 out of 5 stars Must have!
Reviewed in Germany on June 15, 2023
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Alle Bände dieser Serie sind wunderschön!! Für Katzenliebhaber ein "Muss".
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