Sakurai Umi is a manga creator whose works are known for their distinctive visual style and emotionally resonant storytelling. Their art often explores the complexities of relationships and the power of unexpected connections. Readers appreciate the ability to evoke both smiles and tears through carefully drawn characters and poignant moments. Sakurai's visual artistry demonstrates the profound impact of narrative told through images.
The story revolves around a lonely older man who adopts an unwanted pet-shop kitten, leading to an unexpected bond. As they navigate life together, their relationship blossoms into a heartwarming companionship. Narrated from both perspectives, the tale combines humor and sweetness, offering an uplifting exploration of friendship and love that resonates deeply with readers.
When Mr. Kanda and his cat, Fukumaru, wish on a shooting star, they soon realize it is a crashing spaceship, and only true happiness can repair and power the alien cats' ship.
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! Mr. Kanda, in an attempt to move forward in life, decides to visit his father-in-law--a fellow cat fancier--for the first time in a long while. While both men adored the late Suzune, will Mr. Kanda find a warm welcome awaiting him despite the ever-present grief both men feel? But throw five kitties into the mix, and warmth and mischief surely lurk around every corner!
The narrative unfolds through the perspectives of a lonely older man and a neglected kitten from a pet shop. As they form an unexpected bond, their relationship blossoms into a heartwarming companionship. This sweet and humorous tale captures the transformative power of love and connection, offering a touching exploration of friendship and the joy that pets can bring to our lives.
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! A stint at the cat café 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 café 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?!
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! As if the Kanda house wasn't full to the rafters already, the fur flies as Mr. Kanda's surly son, Hoshinari, comes home to muscle his way into Moriyama's band! But another person in the house means another lap to sit on and more hands to be pet with, so Fukumaru should be over the moon, right?! Turns out he's anything but! Everyone's too busy with the kittens to pay Fukumaru any attention! As despair sets in, will Fukumaru find a way to regain his place in his very own home?!
The top manga launch in Japan in the first half of 2018, A Man and His Cat was also voted one of the Top 10 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! 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?!
"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?!"-- Amazon.com
"Geoffroy, a former piano prodigy, arrives in Japan with a chip on his shoulder and Mr. Kanda in his sights! Bitter that his beloved father, renowned pianist Gustave Lambert, will acknowledge no one but Fuyuki Kanda--not even his own son--Geoffroy aims to become Mr. Kanda himself by stealing his talents! Can a boxful of kittens and Mr. Kanda's kindness soothe Geoffroy's wounded heart?"-- Back cover
"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?!"--Amazon.com