Setting: Japan

Cat + Crazy (Volume 3) / Wataru Nadatani, Zack Davisson (Translator)

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Cat + Crazy (Volume 3)
By: Wataru Nadatani, Zack Davisson (Translator)
Genre: Manga
Number of Pages: 184
Published: April 21, 2026 (January 18, 2017)
Publisher: Dark Horse Manga
Dates Read: April 27, 2026 
Format: Paperback			ISBN: 9781506747101

In Volume 3 of this series, high schooler Kensuke Fuji and his friend Yamada start a school club for those who love cats with a third student, Ichijo, who is just as cat crazy as Kensuke.

In this volume, we get a cat club added to school and we get to meet Ichijo. I love that we keep getting characters added to the group that are just more and more crazily in love with cats – especially in their own way. 

As usual, I love how cats’ behavior is talked about in this series. This time around, it talks about love bites and what that really means when a cat nips at you. I’ve got one cat who will just get up and walk away when they’re upset and another that will do the love bites.

We also got a chapter with Tiger’s point of view and I absolutely loved it! His inner monologue and demeanor fit him so well.

Overall, Cat + Crazy is getting more and more solidified as a series any cat lover will enjoy. 

Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi (Volume 5) / Yuri Sonoda, Michelle Tymon (Translator)

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Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi (Volume 5)
By: Yuri Sonoda, Michelle Tymon (Translator)
Genre: Manga
Number of Pages: 160
Published: December 16, 2025
Publisher: Seven Seas
Dates Read: March 13, 2026
Format: Library Book / Paperback	ISBN:9798893735857

Maruru, Hachi, and the other strays who were taken in by Yasuo are now living busy lives within its walls. But then Maruru and Hachi discover the shelter has a secret they weren’t aware of!

I loved getting to know more about Yasuo’s backstory and how long his love of cats has gone on.

Also, the amount of things I learn about cats, especially kittens, surprises me each time.

I was heartbroken by Hachi getting left behind and am demanding he gets reunited with Maruru and his friends! I get why they did what they did, but they’re totally bonded!!

Overall, obviously counting down until I get the next volume!

Nights with a Cat (Volume 6) / Kyuryu Z, Stephen Paul (Translator), Lys Blakeslee (Letterer)

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Nights with a Cat (Volume 6)
By: Kyuryu Z, Stephen Paul (Translator), Lys Blakeslee (Letterer)
Genre: Manga
Number of Pages: 128
Published: May 22, 2024
Publisher: Yen Press
Dates Read: December 26, 2025
Format: Library Book / Paperback

An adorable and sweet manga about living with a cat, even one that’s technically not even yours.

Fuuta is a bit wary of his sister’s cat when they first move in, but Kyuruga quickly establishes Fuuta as their favorite human and P-chan as the “substitute human”.

This manga talks about all the fun things that happen living with a cat: ways to pet a cat, methods a cat uses to ask for attention, places cats love to sit, toys cats love to play with, and many more.

Anyone who loves cats will love this manga and those who ever wondered what living with a cat really is like.

Cat + Crazy (Volume 2) / Wataru Nadatani, Susie Lee (Contributor), Zack Davisson (Contributor)

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Cat + Crazy (Volume 2)
By: Wataru Nadatani, Susie Lee (Contributor), Zack Davisson (Contributor)
Genre: Manga
Number of Pages: 184
Published: November 4, 2025 (1st Published July 15, 2016)
Publisher: Dark Horse Manga
Dates Read: November 24, 2025
Format: Library Book / eBook

Kensuke Fuji loves cats but can’t have any of his own. Recently, he’s become an apprentice for the local cat whisperer, Nekoya Jin. This time around, his new mission is the cat cafe!

I loved this volume more than the first because I think with this one, I fully allowed myself to embrace the silliness that’s in it. The first volume I was still getting a feel for the characters.

This one, since I read it digitally, I ended up taking a few screenshots of how they talked about cats – especially how to act around the different groups of cats. I myself have always loved being around cats, so I totally get it, but I do have a few friends who aren’t cat people and those screenshots may be helpful for them and for me to help explain maybe why my cats have no interest in them.

Overall, this is still a silly, but fun manga read for any cat lover out there.

Folk Remedy: Book 1 / Jem Yoshioka

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Folk Remedy: Book 1
By: Jem Yoshioka
Genre: Graphic Novel, Middle Grade
Number of Pages: 240
Published: September 23, 2025
Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
Dates Read: October 19, 2025 - October 21, 2025
Format: Library Book / eBook

Twelve-year-old Maple Akimura will become the apprentice at the family apothecary business according to her mother. But, Maple is more interested in spending time with her new friend, Kunio, a visitor from Taisho City. Her mother believes Maple’s old enough to read the family’s book detailing the Akimuras’ relationship to yokai (spirits and supernatural beings) over generations. To Maple, the stories in the book are just that – stories about traditional village life. Right now, amid 1920s Japan, technology is rapidly advancing and there’s so much glamour in modern urban life! But then Maple meets a mischievous yokai named Ember and the pair get swept into the spirit world with only Maple’s family stories as their guide.

Inspired by Japanese Folklore, this graphic novel is a fun read with beautiful, soft (but also dark) color schemed panels. We as readers do get a little insight with the art to stuff that Maple doesn’t seem to notice (at least not right away). A few of the funnier panels were always showing great emotions.

I did find Maple’s character a bit funny in the sense that she was so against believing in the yokai until she met Ember and then was like – nope, they’re real – and then goes on an adventure with them. Kind of makes you think she didn’t really not believe. 

Overall, a beautiful graphic novel dipped in Japanese Folklore that though aimed at Middle Grade readers, I think those of an older age range will also enjoy it – including adults! I’m quite excited for the next volume, this will definitely be a series I’ll keep track of going forward.

Cat + Gamer (Volume 8) / Wataru Nadatani, Zack Davisson (Translator)

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Cat + Gamer (Volume 8)
By: Wataru Nadatani, Zack Davisson (Translator)
Genre: Manga
Number of Pages: 160
Published: August 25, 2025 (1st Published April 18, 2022)
Publisher: Dark Horse Manga
Dates Read: September 1, 2025
Format: Library Book / eBook

Riko must figure out how to manage her apartment with two cats as her company is getting ready to move.

What a fitting ending to this slice of life series! Yes, at only eight volumes, this series has come to an end – but it does so perfectly in my opinion. No crazy, twisted ending. Again, just a slice of life story about a gaming obsessed office lady who gets two cats.

I read this entire series through my public library, but I think I’m going to be going about purchasing the volumes myself down the line as I can see myself wanting to randomly read through them in an afternoon.

It’s still crazy to me how the author captures the sassy personalities of cats in just a simple panel. There are times I look at my younger cat and see Musubi’s face…

Overall, an excellent series and a wonderful ending.

Nights with a Cat (Volumes 1-5) / Kyuryu Z

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Nights with a Cat (Volume 1)
By: Kyuryu Z
Genre: Manga
Number of Pages: 128
Published: July 12, 2022
Publisher: Yen Press
Dates Read: August 31, 2025
Format: Library Book / Paperback
Nights with a Cat (Volume 2)
By: Kyuryu Z
Genre: Manga
Number of Pages: 128
Published: October 18, 2022
Publisher: Yen Press
Dates Read: September 1, 2025
Format: Library Book / Paperback
Nights with a Cat (Volume 3)
By: Kyuryu Z
Genre: Manga
Number of Pages: 128
Published: March 19, 2024
Publisher: Yen Press
Dates Read: September 1, 2025
Format: Library Book / Paperback
Nights with a Cat (Volume 4)
By: Kyuryu Z
Genre: Manga
Number of Pages: 128
Published: December 17, 2024
Publisher: Yen Press
Dates Read: September 1, 2025
Format: Library Book / Paperback
Nights with a Cat (Volume 5)
By: Kyuryu Z
Genre: Manga
Number of Pages: 128
Published: April 22, 2025
Publisher: Yen Press
Dates Read: September 1, 2025
Format: Library Book / Paperback

An adorable and sweet manga about living with a cat, even one that’s technically not even yours.

Fuuta is a bit wary of his sister’s cat when they first move in, but Kyuruga quickly establishes Fuuta as their favorite human and P-chan as the “substitute human”.

This manga talks about all the fun things that happen living with a cat: ways to pet a cat, methods a cat uses to ask for attention, places cats love to sit, toys cats love to play with, and many more.

Anyone who loves cats will love this manga and those who ever wondered what living with a cat really is like.

Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi (Volume 4) / Yuri Sonoda

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Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi (Volume 4)
By: Yuri Sonoda
Genre: Manga
Number of Pages: 160
Published: August 5, 2025
Publisher: Seven Seas
Dates Read: August 9, 2025
Format: Library Book / Paperback

The street cats get moved to a larger room where they meet two kittens and an older senior cat. As the care for the felines continues, so does the readers’ understanding of everyone’s past, including Yasuo and his love for cats.

I absolutely love learning more and more about our beloved characters as we get further and further into this series. We learn about Yasuo and his past and his first cat love. We also see Hachi getting more and more comfortable with humans. I also love his patience with the kittens – like, he’s still annoyed with them, but he doesn’t really take offense to their young craziness.

Oh, I learned a bit more about baby kittens (and their poop) than I did before, so there’s that.

Overall, another cute and adorable volume of this series. Cat lovers will still enjoy it.

Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi (Volume 3) / Yuri Sonoda

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Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi (Volume 3)
By: Yuri Sonoda
Genre: Manga
Number of Pages: 160
Published: April 15, 2025
Publisher: Seven Seas
Dates Read: August 2, 2025
Format: Library Book / Paperback

Stray cats Maruru and Hachi now live in the shelter where Yasuo the Catnapper works. They adjust to shelter life, but that doesn’t mean Hachi lets his guard down. They’re joined by some new (old) friends as they get a new lease on life.

Why must I get teary eyed while reading this series?! Learning Kedama’s back story was like stepping into a room full of cut onions!

I love how gentle Yasuo is with the cats and how he’s never upset with the cats, but will reevaluate and try again with a new tactic.

Overall, anyone who loves cats, will love this series; you get perspectives from both the cats and the humans in this.

Cat + Crazy (Volume 1) / Wataru Nadatani, Zack Davisson (Translated)

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Cat + Crazy (Volume 1)
By: Wataru Nadatani, Zack Davisson (Translated)
Genre: Manga
Number of Pages: 168
Published: July 29, 2025 (1st Published March 18, 2016)
Publisher: Dark Horse Manga
Dates Read: July 29, 2025 - July 30, 2025
Format: Library Book / eBook

High schooler Kensuke Fuji adores cats, but has only ever watched the street cats from afar since his family members are all allergic. But then he meets —-, the ultimate cat whisperer guru. He proves himself worthy of being his student to be taught under the Cat Fist Way.

This is a rather cute, but silly look at the love people have for cats.

It did take me a moment to get into this because I thought it was going to be a bit “too silly”, but I turned out to love it and am excited for my new obsession from this mangaka. Speaking of the mangaka, I still adore how they are able to draw the cats in both realism and cartoonish at the same time.

Overall, another cute manga that all cat lovers are bound to adore and ultimately relate to as well.