Whether they’re cuddling with us, ignoring us, or plotting our demise, cats are an important part of our lives. It’s no wonder they show up in so many anime! But if you’re looking for titles made especially for cat lovers, we can help you narrow it down a bit. Here are a few anime and manga for owners and appreciators of our feline friends. Show
The Cat Returns This Studio Ghibli film directed by Hiroyuki Morita will look somewhat familiar to fans of Ghibli’s earlier film Whisper of the Heart. Remember the little cat statuette? He’s back, and he’s a major character in this fantasy adventure. Our protagonist, Haru, inadvertently accepts a proposal of marriage from the Prince of Cats, and has been whisked away to his kingdom and is slowly turning into a cat. Helping her break the engagement and get home are, among others, the aforementioned Baron. It’s an adorable fantasy story for cat lovers, and the dub is full of notable names like Anne Hathaway, Cary Elwes, and Tim Curry. Chi’s Sweet HomeHave you ever changed you entire life to accommodate your beloved pets? Then you’ll relate to Chi’s Sweet Home, followed by Chi’s New Address. Chi is a ridiculously adorable stray kitten who wanders away from her family, but is found by a young boy named Youhei Yamada. The Yamadas are enamored of Chi and decide to keep her. The only problem? Their current complex doesn’t allow pets. So they move house in order to keep her. A sweet home, indeed. Plus, Chi is potentially the cutest kitten ever to grace the TV screen or manga page. Look at those little fangs. Junji Ito’s Cat Diary: Yon and MuNot every aspect of cat “ownership” is adorable. Some of it is downright terrifying. Just ask Junji Ito, the man who brought us Tomie and Uzumaki. This autobiographical slice-of-life manga recounts the attempts of Ito, then a self-avowed “dog person,” to learn to live with his then-fiancée’s cat Yon and new adoptee Mu. The manga blends perfect artistic renderings of the weirdness of cats with Ito’s familiar horror stylings — often to dunk on himself. A perfect read for cat lovers who both adore their fluffy housemate and know just how strange they can be. This is a fantastic collection featuring humorous stories all centering around an orange cat named Michael and his interactions with different humans and animals. The humor is absurd and zany, and lampoons the behavior of cats and humans alike! I’m really happy to see that these Fatcat Collections are being released. All ages can enjoy this one, as the humor works for adult and child audiences.Explore this bookWhat's Michael?: Fatcat Collection Volume 1By Makoto Kobayashi, Toren Smith (translator), + 1 more ⌄ Dana Lewis (translator) Why should I read it?1 author picked What's Michael? as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. What is this book about?True-to-life daily cat scenarios and off-the-walls crazy feline fantasies combine in this epic manga collection. Makoto Kobayashi's hilarious New York Library Award and Parents' Choice Award Winning Series returns in a set of oversized collections. Explore
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A Man and His CatBy Umi Sakurai, Why this book?This heart-melting story of an unusual-looking cat and the widower who adopts him will bring happy tears to the eyes of any animal-lover. Fukumaru is a cat who isn’t conventionally cute, and worries he’ll never be adopted. When an older gentleman takes him home, they begin a new life together, introducing love and laughter into their days. An uplifting story, but make sure to have tissues handy when reading this! Explore this bookA Man and His CatBy Umi Sakurai, Why should I read it?1 author picked A Man and His Cat as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. What is this book about?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! Explore
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Science Comics: Cats: Nature and NurtureBy Andy Hirsch, Why this book?This non-fiction graphic novel is full of interesting information all about cats! Adults and children will learn a lot about our feline friends (I know I did!). Packed with scientific and historical facts, this is a great read for a child who loves cats. The entire Science Comics series is a wonderful resource that I recommend for those looking for educational children’s books. Explore this bookScience Comics: Cats: Nature and NurtureBy Andy Hirsch, Why should I read it?1 author picked Science Comics as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. What is this book about?Every volume of Science Comics offers a complete introduction to a particular topic - dinosaurs, coral reefs, the solar system, volcanoes, bats, flying machines, and more. These gorgeously illustrated graphic novels offer wildly entertaining views of their subjects. Whether you're a fourth grader doing a natural science unit at school or a thirty-year-old with a secret passion for airplanes, these books are for you! Explore
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Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & MuBy Junji Ito, Why this book?Famed horror manga author Junji Ito brings us this delightful collection of autobiographical stories about interactions with his family cats. Those familiar with his chilling and grotesque horror stories will be amused at the unnerving style in which he draws himself, his wife, and cats. Ultimately, it ends up being sweet and heartwarming, even if the art is not exactly cute. This is a favorite of mine! Explore this bookJunji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & MuBy Junji Ito, Why should I read it?1 author picked Junji Ito's Cat Diary as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. What is this book about?Horror comics author Junji Ito has recently purchased a new house and has decided to invite his girlfriend to move in with him. However, when she moves in, she comes with two cats, Yon, a strange-looking white cat with a ghastly fur pattern on its back that resembles a skull, and Mu, Yon's cute counterpart and playmate. This manga is a diary of the author's life as he tries and often fails to connect with his two feline friends. The manga is drawn in Junji Ito's horror comic style featuring intricate and finely drawn images. Explore
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The Complete Chi's Sweet Home, 1By Konami Kanata, Why this book?As cute as it gets! This story of a kitten and her adoption into a family and interactions with children and other animals will make any cat-lover smile. Chi is always getting into trouble, as kittens do, and her adventures are sure to lighten the mood of any reader. Explore this bookThe Complete Chi's Sweet Home, 1By Konami Kanata, Why should I read it?1 author picked The Complete Chi's Sweet Home, 1 as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. What is this book about?Chi is a mischievous newborn kitten who, while on a leisurely stroll with her family, finds herself lost. Separated from the warmth and protection of her mother, feels distraught. Overcome with loneliness she breaks into tears in a large urban park meadow, when she is suddenly rescued by a young boy named Yohei and his mother. The kitty is then quickly and quietly whisked away into the warm and inviting Yamada family apartment...where pets are strictly not permitted. Explore
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I Am a Cat (Bilingual)By Soseki Natsume,
From Gwen's list on with cats as characters. The original, and still unsurpassed! First published in Japan in 1906, this gleeful skewering of the foibles of Japan’s upper-middle-class during the Meiji era—told in first-person narration from the perspective of an eminently observant and sardonic housecat—manages to feel fresh and modern more than 100 years later and reads like something that could have been published last week. When I first set about writing my own novel from a cat’s perspective, Love Saves the Day, this was the first book I turned to for inspiration. It was so good, it almost left me too intimidated to write mine. Almost. Explore this bookI Am a Cat (Bilingual)By Soseki Natsume, Why should I read it?1 author picked I Am a Cat (Bilingual) as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. What is this book about?"A nonchalant string of anecdotes and wisecracks, told by a fellow who doesn't have a name, and has never caught a mouse, and isn't much good for anything except watching human beings in action..." -The New Yorker Explore
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The Cat Who Went to HeavenBy Elizabeth Coatsworth, Raoul Vitale (illustrator),
From Lesléa's list on the loving bond between people and cats. I have read this book at least a dozen times. First published in 1930, it has become a classic, winning the Newbery Medal (the Oscar of children’s books!) and other awards. The story, which takes place in Japan, is about a poor, humble artist, who is working on an important painting. Though he has very little money and cannot afford another mouth to feed, his housekeeper brings a little white cat home from the market. At first, the artist is disgruntled, but nevertheless, the cat becomes known as Good Fortune, and indeed, through an act of selflessness, the cat does bring good fortune to the artist. The writing style is gorgeous, and the book is an absolute pleasure to read. Very soothing and meditative. No wonder it’s become a classic! Explore this bookThe Cat Who Went to HeavenBy Elizabeth Coatsworth, Raoul Vitale (illustrator), Why should I read it?1 author picked The Cat Who Went to Heaven as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. What is this book about?A Newberry Medal Winner Explore
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The Travelling Cat ChroniclesBy Hiro Arikawa, Philip Gabriel (translator),
From Iulia's list on relationships that define us across time. Who would expect a stray cat to be such a fine philosopher and insightful observer of human nature? How deeply affectionate the relationship between a man and his cat could be? This book provides amazing perspectives. Not only is the feline companion of the main character a witty, funny, loving being, but he’s also a witness to what happens in his caretaker’s life, mirroring friendship, love, loss, and standing by his human’s side through unexpected trials. I like how the author personifies the cat and how he uses the travels of the surprising pair (cat-man) to metaphorically picture the main stages of human growth. Explore this bookThe Travelling Cat ChroniclesBy Hiro Arikawa, Philip Gabriel (translator), Why should I read it?1 author picked The Travelling Cat Chronicles as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. What is cat manga?As a significant symbol in Japanese folklore, cats feature prominently in Japanese literature, and manga is no exception! In cat manga, our feline friends may appear in the form of realistic pets, magical companions, or anthropomorphized in some way.
How many a man and his cat manga are there?A Man and His Cat. Where can I read my roommate is a cat?Amazon.com: My Roommate is a Cat.
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