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The Cat Proposed
Author & Artist Dento HayaneReleased February 2021 by TokyoPopTranslation: Katie KimuraEditor(s): Lena AtanassovaGenre: Drama, Romance, FantasyNOTE/WARNING: There are portions of this volume th…


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Manga Mini Reviews (The Cat Proposed & MADK Vol 1)
The Cat Proposed Souta Matoi is at the end of his rope. He’s over-worked, exhausted and feels like his life is empty. On the way home from work…
The Cat Proposed and I Think Our Son Is Gay
While editing this episode, I watched what might be known as “beltgate.” Baseball is just weird. This...
The Cat Proposed and I Think Our Son Is Gay
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The Cat who Saved Books by Natsukawa Sōsuke
Plot: Natsuki Books was a tiny second-hand bookshop on the edge of town. Inside, towering shelves reached the ceiling, and they were crammed with wonderful books. Natsuki Rintaro…
A Little Light Mischief by Cat Sebastian
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Cat Planet Cuties (Episode 2) – I Dropped By
Kio takes Eris to the library to learn about Earth culture and to speed things up she uses some helper droids. However, three different groups are closing in…


Black Cat Episode by Episode Review: Episode 1!
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The Walking Cat
Cats are probably not the least useful pet to have in the zombie apocalypse, but them batting things off the table would be pretty life-threatening. 4:43 - The Walking…


Shiro: The Cat
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Imouto wa Neko / My Sister (Vols. 1-2), The Cat by Senko
In a complete left-turn from the horror manga I’ve been reading, I picked up Imouto wa Neko / My sister, The Cat. This story is one of those…
A Novel About a Cat and a Boy (A Review of "The Cat who Saved Books" by Sousuke Natsukawa)
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The Walking Cat: A Cat’s-Eye View of the Zombie Apocalypse by Tomo Kitaoka
I picked The Walking Cat: A Cat’s-Eye View of the Zombie Apocalypse (omnibus edition) on my travels because: cats. I will say that it might have been a…


Manga Review | My Cat and My Bed by Sakana Tojo
Hiroki has never had pleasurable sex. Not due to a lack of trying, that is. He desperately wants to know what it feels like to have good sex…


Neko no Massageya-san / Cat Massage Therapy by Hisakawa Haru
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The Cat Returns Review
The Cat Returns is a swashbuckling adventure that finds our main character Harou on a quest to discover her own self-confidence. While not as visually stunning as other…
The Cat Returns Review
The Cat Returns is a swashbuckling adventure that finds our main character Harou on a quest to discover her own self-confidence. While not as visually stunning as other…


The Green Cat v2
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The Cat in the Coffin
Japanese Title: 柩の中の猫 (Hitsugi no naka no neko)Author: Mariko Koike (小池 真理子)Translator: Deborah Boliver BoehmPublication Year: 1990 (Japan); 2009 (United States)Publisher: VerticalPages: 190 Accord…


Caturday Special: Why you should read Cat Gamer by Wataru Nadatani
Happy Caturday everyone! Cat themed comics are one of my big weaknesses and I love finding all manner of stories dealing with cats or told by cats. This…


The Cat Who Saved Books
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The Emerald-Eyed Cat Mystery
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Cat Planet Cuties (Episode 1) – The Cat Who Fell to Earth
Imagine waking up to find a hot alien cat-girl curled up asleep beside you! How do you think that would go? Would you be able to explain the…
Black Cat
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Neko ga Nishi Mukya / When a Cat Faces West by Urushibara Yuki
A friend of mine recommended When a Cat Faces West and I f*cking loved it. To be fair, I am a huge fan of the mangaka’s most famous…


Manga Review | An Innocent Puppy Meets a Two-Faced Cat by Niyama
Naohito is very hardworking. He wants to move up the corporate ladder as soon as possible but doesn’t think that’s possible if he reveals his true self. So,…


The Delicate Happiness of “The Guest Cat”
The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide focuses on a childless couple who is adopted by the neighbor’s cat. The novella offers a detailed slice of life set in the…


Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo Yuuutsu / The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today by Yamada Hitsuzi
Continuing the theme of cats, I ran across this weird, yet amazing story, Dekiru Neko wa Kyou mo Yuuutsu / The Masterful Cat is Depressed Again Today. SPOILERS…
The Capable Cat #10 — Field Trip
The beach trip in the OP has more going on in it than this entire episode. Reminder, Zom 100 is off again on Sunday. Impressions: Boy, in…
The Capable Cat #05 — Elder Abuse
Someone throw a pie or something. Impressions: I think we already drained the well of jokes about this kid dry last week, and there weren't any to…
The Capable Cat #02 — My Cabbages
I honestly kind of miss the random hilariously awful animated shots in this day and age. Impressions: The humor here may have run its course for me,…
The Capable Cat #04 — Double Date
Literally no child is that well behaved. Impressions: Why does it have to be a niece when a daughter from an ex has far more comedic potential?…
Pick of the Week: Cat Feud
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Nekomata to Asa Gohan / Breakfast with My Two-Tailed Cat by Shimizu Ai
I love reading about food, particularly Japanese food. I’m always struck by a couple of things whenever I read a manga like Breakfast with My Two-Tailed Cat. First,…
Cat Eyed Boy
A manga about a strange cat eyed boy who is hated by humans and demons. Continue reading →
Cat Samurai Rules
EDENS ZERO 51 - 4:35Beast Children 6 - 15:47Samurai 8 8 - 18:02The Last Saiyuki 17 - 33:30We Never Learn 117 - 42:12Dr. Stone 111 - 56:39The Seven…
The Seven Deadly Sins, World Trigger, Black Clover, EDENS ZERO, One Piece


Spirits & Cat Ears
By: Miyuki Nakayama Disclaimer: This review is based on volumes 1 (chapter 1-4) Summary: Neneko Iizuna is a shy girl with a secret: cat ears. Embarrassed over her…


Black Cat Finale’!
Welcome to my episode by episode review of the anime Black Cat! This anime was selected from a list of anime potential candidates by You, my readers! Thank…


Japanese “Cat Books”
Anyone who reads Japanese literature has surely noticed the overwhelming number of books about cats. It’s not just a phenomenon of fiction in translation—there are a lot of…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 284: Atom Cat (or The Cat Version of the World’s Greatest Robot)
In this podcast episode, Xan returns to the world of Osamu Tezuka as he reviews the lighthearted parody of Tetsuwan Atomu, so enjoy as he reviews the comedy adventure manga Atom…


BLog: The Treasure of the King and the Cat
BLog reviews recent boys love, yaoi and LGBTQ+ English translation manga. The Treasure of the King and the CatStory and art: You KajikaTranslation: Christine DashiellPublisher: TOKYOPOPRelease Date…
Pick of the Week: One Cool Cat
SEAN: Gee, what could it be? Moto Hagio? Cute smug-looking cats standing on their back paws? Sign me up for L’il Leo! KATE: I’ve developed a reputation for…


Library Loot: Night of the Living Cat
Library Loot strikes once again! I actually ended up picking up Night of the Living Cat after accidentally mistaking for The Walking Cat: A Cat’s-Eye-View of the Zombie…
The Capable Cat #07 — D I Y
Ikea eat your heart out. This show is off next week, and Zom 100, hot on taking a week off, is off again this week. Impressions: The…


Chainsaw Minute: Chapter 102: Save the Cat
Why save the world when you can just save a cat? What time is it? It’s the Chainsaw Minute! Every Friday David and Jordan give their thoughts…
Spiraken Book Club: The Amazing Crafty Cat
In this Spiraken Book Review, Xan gets artistic as he reviews Charise Harper's "The Amazing Crafty Cat" Besides geeking out over the DIY Projects in the book, Xan talks about the…


Fruits Basket – 61 – The Cat Was Right
Totally Invincible When Tooru leaves the hospital and first sees Kyou, whom she loves, nothing goes as planned. Even as her mind and heart want to go to…
The Capable Cat #03 — Cooking With Cats
I don't understand how people can be so bad at the most documented and explained thing in humanity. Impressions: Maybe the OP here is enough to carry…