A Man and His Cat Vol. 01

A Man and His Cat Vol. 01.

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?

Biographical Notes:

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.

Title Notes:

ONE OF THE MOST REQUESTED MANGA LICENSES OF 2018: The popularity of A Man and His Cat in Japan hasn’t gone unnoticed by readers worldwide. By virtue of the creator’s frequent Twitter updates to the comic and highly visible collaborations with companies like Sanrio and LINE Corp., English-speaking readers are already incredibly excited about this title, as evidenced by frequent requests for an official license of the series on social media platforms.

MANGA ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE: With its bite-sized chapters, its gag humor, and its simple but effective themes of love, family, and friendship, A Man and His Cat is a perfect entry point for readers new to manga, casual readers of manga, and even kids. The crossover potential for this title is significant!

ESSENTIAL READING FOR ANIMAL LOVERS: A Man and His Cat will prove a strong draw for the audiences that crave more animal content, whether it’s celebrity pets or Pokémon GO. Furthermore, this series isn’t just for cat lovers; the protagonist’s gradual adaption to being a pet owner will speak to anyone who has ever loved a pet.

More details on Umi Sakurai:

Umi Sakurai’s Twitter Page

More works by Umi Sakurai