Pets Manga

Famed horror manga artist Junji Itou loves nothing more than to stand and admire the fresh white wallpaper, gleaming floors, and smell of his brand-new house. But his happiness is short-lived when his fiancée, A-ko, reminds him of her plan to bring her cat Yon into their new abode. As an avid dog person, Junji experiences chills down his spine whenever he recalls Yon's uncanny face and a seeming skull on his furry coat. When A-ko also decides to adopt another cat, Muu, to keep Yon company, he fears that all hell will break loose. With Yon and Muu's arrival, the wallpaper is quickly covered in shiny, protective sheets; the floor is marred with scratches; and the stench of the litter box hangs heavy in the air. The two cats become quick friends, and—to Junji's surprise—endear themselves to the new cat owner as well. As they grow closer, the manga artist begins to believe that living with cats may not be so bad after all. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

There is one cat at the local pet shop that has been waiting a long time for someone to bring him home. He has reached adulthood alone in his cage, avoided by potential owners for petty reasons like not being cute enough or being snotty. His fortune changes one day when an elderly gentleman named Kanda comes into the store and chooses to take him home. As a widower left behind by his grown-up children, Kanda seeks a feline companion to alleviate his solitude. At times humorous and others heartwarming, Ojisama to Neko follows Kanda and the newly named Fukumaru as they experience the joys of living together and learning about each other. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Although abandoned as a puppy, Happy now finds himself fit as a fiddle in the care of Miku's family. He plays with the youngster, goes on walks with the effusive Father, and munches on yummy food prepared by Mother. As such, there is no doubt that he is having the time of his life. Unfortunately, when Father develops a chronic disease, the strong familial bonds in the household slowly deteriorate. Little by little, the family grows more disjointed—until there is no one but Happy and Father left. Unable to earn a living in his condition, Father resolves himself and his dog to one aim: to travel to the far south. There may come ups and downs in their adventures, but Happy will always remain man's best friend. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

As the sole inhabitant of an enormous mansion, Coco would be utterly alone if not for her beloved black cat, Kuro. Although Kuro has his quirks, the two are an inseparable pair and enjoy fun-filled adventures on a daily basis. Lulled into bliss by these idyllic days, Coco is completely unaware of the harrowing reality that surrounds her. For everyone else in her town, life is filled with dread and unease. They fear the sinister forces enveloping their town, but they are also afraid of Coco and Kuro. Ignorant of the situation, Coco lives out her peaceful days with Kuro, but her days of blissful ignorance may be quickly coming to an end. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

On a rainy day in early spring, Miyu rescues Chobi, a kitten, from a cold, wet alley. There are many aspects Chobi cannot comprehend about humans, but one thing is for certain: his love for his human companion is immeasurable. Despite being indifferent about the ways of the human world, Chobi's day always begins and ends with Miyu. Although Miyu carries a heavy burden that she masks with a smile, Chobi is there to keep her worries at bay, never shying away from showing his unending affection. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Chi is a lost kitten that is surprised to be picked up by a small family. Suddenly, she finds herself in a strange new environment full of frightening things like baths and big dogs! In these short, full-color comics, see the world from the point of view of an adorable kitten.

On his way home from his part-time job, Yuuya Amane finds two small cute creatures in a box looking for an owner. These said creatures are called "Nukos"—cats that have evolved with qualities closer to those of humans. As a result, they can speak words and feel human emotions while not straying too far from their catlike instincts. Curious about their nature and at the same time drawn to them, Yuuya assumes ownership of the two Nukos and offers his house as a place for them to stay. Adorable and heartwarming, Nukozuke! depicts the everyday life of Yuuya and his two Nukos: Kei, a calico Nuko who acts mature despite often being mistaken for a girl, and Sasame, a black Nuko who is the younger of the two. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Mystery writer Mikazuki Subaru, who isn't good at dealing with people, finds them to be a disturbance when it comes to building his imaginary world. One day, he chances upon a stray cat and feels inspiration strike, so he brings the cat home as his muse. Can watching the inexplicable behaviors of a cat form material for a novel? (Source: MU)

The cute Kyuu-chan is a wonder cat. These are the tales of Kyuu-chan living together in their new home with their human. Dance, sing, be happy together! (Source: MU)

1. Futagoboshi 2-3. Ittouboshi 4. Hoshi Mamoru Inu

When high school student Sora Kashiwagi finds himself staring down a mysterious oversized package sent to him by his self-proclaimed "adventurer" father, the last thing he expects is for it to be opened from the inside... by a little mummy so small it can fit in the palm of his hand! (Source: Crunchyroll)

Suguri, who loves dogs, moves from countryside to the big city and finds a job at a pet store.

My Young Cat and My Old Dog is a collection of short, heartwarming, and episodic stories that describe the relationships between the old poodle Nang-nak, the cute kitten Soondae, and their loving owners. Some stories are autobiographical—telling the artist's own experience with his pets—while others are told from the pets' point of view in an interesting, fresh, and innocent take on storytelling. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

In the Ichinose household, three sisters live together. The oldest, Hinano, is pretty, friendly, and easygoing. However, she's also rather messy and lazy in her personal life. The middle sister, Ichino, is stern and easy to anger, but she's incredibly hardworking and does a lot of the chores and cooking around the house. The littlest sister, Satsukino, is a lovable little girl who adores animals and wants to be a vet when she grows up. Together, they live with their frightening, listless, abusive mother. One day, Satsukino takes in a big, fat, talking cat. After the three sisters convince their mother to let them keep it, they name it Tonnura-san. But what is this mysterious cat, and where does it come from? How will the lives of the Ichinose girls change now that they've accepted Tonnura-san into their family? (Source: MU)

Ponta is a Labrador retriever puppy, the Koizumi family's pet. She's full of energy and usually up to some kind of mischief. But when Grandpa Koizumi, an amateur inventor, creates the Guruguru Bone, Ponta's curiosity causes trouble. She nibbles the bone... and turns into a human girl! Surprised but undaunted, Ponta ventures out of the house and meets Mirai Iwaki, the most popular boy at school. When Mirai saves her from a speeding car, Ponta changes back into her puppy self. Yet much has changed for Ponta during her short adventure as a human. Her heart races and her face flushes when she thinks of Mirai now. She's in love! Using the power of the Guruguru Bone, Ponta switches back and forth from dog to girl... but can she win Mirai's affections? (Source: Del Rey)

Riko, a twenty-nine-year-old office worker with an obsession for video games, finds her quiet life upended when she takes in a stray cat! Her coworkers can't quite figure her out—she never talks about her personal life, she never works overtime, and she never joins them for happy hour. Is she antisocial? Nope, she's rushing home to play video games! One day, a stray cat is found in the office parking lot, and before Riko knows it, the cat has moved in with her! Having no experience with pets, Riko uses lessons drawn from video games to guide her in cat care, while her cute companion tries to understand her behavior through a cat's worldview. (Source: Dark Horse)

What's Michael follows the adventures of a ginger tabby called Michael. The stories often change setting: in one, Michael may be owned by a young Japanese couple; in the next, Michael may be owned by an older couple with children and in a third, Michael might be owned by a yakuza. There are even story settings that place groups of cats in business suits or playing baseball in sport team uniforms. (Source: The One Day Wonder Blog)

In a verdant countryside resides a diligent young man and Kabocha, his vigorous yet gentle calico cat. Often sleeping in the shade of their house, Kabocha seems to be an ordinary, lazy feline. But when she goes outdoors, she explores everything nature has to offer. Along the way, the curious cat encounters fellow animals, some of whom may act hostile toward her. With each passing season, Kabocha and her adventures become evermore absurd! [Written by MAL Rewrite]

It's an everyday life of a shy girl called Tomoko Konagai and three "cats" Maa, Roo, Shii. These cats are girls with cats' ears and can speak human language. (Source: MAL News)

When a little kitten is abandoned in the street, a young man takes her home and slowly discovers the joys of being a cat owner. Included one-shot: Volumes 1–2: 365-nichi Hime! (two-part pilot)

After being abandoned in the cold rain, tiny kitten Sabu should have been grateful to find a new home. But when he's rescued by Jin, whose every atom screams "yakuza," Sabu suspects he's out of the frying pan and into the fire! Yet Jin's scarred hands and face hide a sweet man beneath...a man who pampers kitties with baths and bottle-feedings! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

When Fuuta comes home tired at night, all he wants to do is spend time with his cat. All the mysterious habits and mannerisms of house cats are carefully reproduced in this relaxed and cute comedy about living with an adorable furball! (Source: Yen Press)

Is it a pillow?!?!....no, it's a CAT!! One night, 22-year-old Moe took in the ever-so pillow-like cat, Poyo. No doubt, Poyo not your everyday cat (doesn't look or sound like one!), but that doesn't stop Moe, her family, friends, and neighbors from loving the adorable spherical cat!! Ru Tatuki brings you the perfect amount of humor and warmth in this delightful feline 4-Koma manga!! (Source: Jmanga)

Short stories about cats.

A man and a woman with opposite appearances and personalities meet while out walking their dogs. A timid man with a small, fluffy dog X a powerful woman with a big, fierce-looking dog... (Source: Ichijinsha, translated)

Chibi-Neko is a young kitten who has been abandoned. She doesn't know she has been abandoned, and doesn't know the difference between cats and humans. Indeed, she imagines herself as a human girl and believes she will become human someday. She is found and rescued by a boy named Tokio, who has just graduated from high school. However, he flunked the entrance exams and now is not sure of his future or what he will do. Chibi-Neko soon begins to love Tokio and wants to become a human and marry him someday. But then she sees Tokio with another girl in the park, and sees that he is in love with this girl. She also keeps getting visited by Raphael, a mysterious male cat who tries to tell her that cats cannot become human, they are always cats. What will Chibi-Neko do? (Source: MU)

Daily life of Kohana the cat.

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This cat name is "Koume," but a lot of people call her "Koume-san" like Miss Koume. She understand exactly what people say and people's mind. She is so kind and cute. Koume lives with a single mom and her son, and another cat, name Koyuki.

Potemaru, a fluffy Samoyed dog, lives with his owner Hitomi in an apartment (with a courtyard dog run) in a six-mat room. (Source: Comic Polaris, translated)

Pen the Penguin lives with his most favorite keeper in the world: Hayakawa the Human. But Pen's no ordinary penguin... He's a neat penguin! A proper penguin! A doting penguin! Pen loves to daydream of Hayakawa's smile as he flips pancakes and folds the laundry with his teeny-tiny flippers. If only his beloved Hayakawa would notice! It's too bad Pen's human keeper is a hopelessly lazy university student, but with a little nap and some helpful friends, Pen is ready to tackle the day! (Source: Kodansha USA)

A collection of short glimpses into the peaceful daily life of an old woman and her cat Fukufuku as a kitten.

From Aerandria Scans: A cute, short oneshot about a man and a cat.

An ex-couple meets again for a single day after a year to bury the boyfriend's cat. A short story.

The story of cats reincarnating in a fantasy world that has no cats.

Little stories about a boy named Ken and his daily life in 1976 with his stay-at-home mother, working father, cat Momo... and sometimes a duck. (Source: Lovely Strange Dark)

Full-color web series based on the 2016 anime Koneko no Chi: Ponponra Daibouken.

Life as an owner of a house cat...

1-6. Kottou Nekoya (The Antique Cat Shop) 7. Oedo Nekoya (Edo Cat Shop) 8. Neko Hikyaku: Kyuubei Hajimete no Otsukai (Cat Courier: Kyuubei's First Delivery) 9. Norman's Café: Mukuchi na Neko no Omise (Norman's Café: The Silent Cat's Shop)

With both a cat and a dog, there's double the antics, double the fun (and double the kibble!) but while Inu and Neko coexist peacefully, they have their own distinct personalities, which play out in unexpected, charming ways during these short-form stories. Whether you're a dog-person or a cat-person, there's plenty to love about these homegrown sketches of daily life shared with four-legged friends! (Source: Vertical Comics)

One day, a young woman named Kimiko meets a little lost bird named Pippira. Living with the little bird becomes a series of surprises and discoveries. Before long this little happiness becomes, to Kimiko, an irreplaceable treasure in her day to day life. (Source: Jmanga)

After failing his college exam, Nishikori Kon took his pet cat and fled. He ended up going from Kyoto to Mount Hakodate in Hokkaido. At his wits end, he was picked up by a young man named Tachikawa Ayakane, who hired him on the spot to work at his and his brothers' café (though his older brother hates the word 'café') "Coffee & Cat." It turns out Ayakane was so impressed with Kon's pet cat's appearance that he wanted him to get the unkempt 5 cats of the establishment in order. Now Kon serves all the cats, but he has a secret the brothers don't know. Kon can actually see cats as human beings and understand their speech! Kon and his pet cat's new lifestyle is just beginning! (Source: MangaHelpers)

The major feudal lords have gotten together, but they are all dogs! In the year 1582, Oda Nobunaga perished in the Honoji Temple incident... but for some reason he has been reincarnated as a dog in the modern world! Is not only him. Other popular generals such as Takeda Shingen, Date Masamune, and Uesugi Kenshin have also been reincarnated as dogs for some reason!! You can enjoy history tidbits along with famous generals in this doggy comedy. (Source: Media Do International/Coamix Inc.)

This story is about the dog named Chokotan who has the ability to speak with humans in the human language. Nao, her owner, likes a guy named Arima. Arima has a dog named Hatsupi. On Hatsupi's birthday, Nao makes biscuits that are edible for both dogs and humans. Nao and Chokotan bump into Arima and Hatsupi on the sidewalk, and Nao runs away before she can summon the courage to give the biscuits to Arima. Chokotan encourages Nao, and she makes up her mind to go back and give the biscuits to Arima. Now then, will she be able to approach Arima while she's not even able to talk casually to him? And how about Chokotan's secret? The story about the talking dog and her owner's clumsy love story! (Source: Huffy Parfait Scans)

The daily life of a man and his 12-year-old cat.

If you are feeling depressed in your daily life, your little pet dog may confort you.

4koma format. About a girl who loves animals, and her comedic everyday life with her cute pet ferret, Komatsu.

Sue is an aging housecat who's looking forward to living out her life in peace... but her plans change when the mischievous black tomcat Tai-chan enters the picture! Hey! Sue never signed up to be a catsitter! (Source: Kodansha Comics)

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The rabbit Tao and the dog Sabao are two pets that often get together to discuss the lives of their owners: women who deal with many issues in their attempts to find the perfect romance. Seeing his owner, Hitomi, suffer because of a previous relationship, Tao resents his status as a harmless animal. Being at the bottom of the food chain unlike his friend Sabao, Tao only wishes that he can protect his irreplaceable human so that she may get the happiness she deserves. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Two stories centering around people whose cats helped them through difficult times. Story 1 A star model in full height of her career suffers an accident that leaves her paraplegic in a wheelchair. She has no will to live, but finds strength in the family pet cat. (Source: MU)

The happy daily life of Muco, a not-too-bright Akita dog, and her owner Komatsu-san the glass-blower. (Source: MU)

Hamster daily life.

A story featuring the everyday life of a domestic cat owned by an old lady who runs a local provision shop. (Source: The Cat Mummy)

Kotori was a normal girl who had always been tempted down the wrong path. As she lived her normal, boring, everyday life, trying so hard to follow her dreams, a bold chubby straw-bale cat walked into her life. Will this cat be a god of luck for her? Or will it become a god of misfortune, and lead Kotori down the wrong path...? A fluffy fat cat opens up the door on this story of a woman's struggles through everyday life! (Source: Manga Box)

Nao Kazushiro is a normal high school student—until he gets in a traffic accident and winds up in the body of a cat! At first, it's all fun and games as he gets used to his new form, but then the novelty wears off and the hunger sets in. Luckily, he's picked up by Chika, a girl his age, who gives him food and a home off the streets. She's paw-fully sweet and pretty, but meanwhile he's still in a furry feline body! Will Nao (now Nyao) ever get his human form back, or will fur end up flying instead of sparks? (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

The story tells us the day-to-day life of a cat trying to take care of his owner, a mangaka, so that she can meet her deadlines and responsibilities and not fall into the temptation of idleness for the sake of both of them. (Source: MangaDex)

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Zoccha is a white and orange cat that lives with a young couple. One day, he finds himself dumbfounded by a beautiful cat. Will Zoccha find love? Join us on Zoccha's daily adventures!! (Source: MU)

Short stories about dog and its owner. In the Tengoku no Inu Monogatari series: V.1 - Tengoku no Inu Monogatari V.2 - Zoku Tengoku no Inu Monogatari V.3 - Shin Tengoku no Inu Monogatari V.4 - Kiseki V.5 - Negai V.6 - Zutto, Zutto Issho ni (Source: MU)

Dana is a freelance illustrator who feels lonely and stressed out from working all day and doing little else. But this all changes when she is joined by a new four-legged friend: a small Pomeranian puppy called Myeongdong. This cute little pup shows her what unconditional love looks like, and Dana does her best to look after her new pal, too. (Source: LINE Webtoon)

A manhwa about an owner and her cat. (Source: MU)

"A craftsman's morning starts early." Everyday, Jack, a Siamese cat, never fails to look after his master's needs so as to make sure that his master, Leon can leave the house as a "handsome man" who will look good anywhere. Jack diligently performs his duties amidst Leon's grumblings and his figure at work is definitely that of a cool cat. This is the elegant life of Jack and Leon in the country of England. (Source: Flex Comix, translated)

"We will teach humans to fear the feline race!" They may seem cute and cuddly, but these kitties are up to no good! Under the direction of the purple-caped Feline Commander, the Evil Secret Society of Cats schemes against humanity in a series of humorous stories as adorable as they are diabolical. After all, the complex nature of cats is part of their charm. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

A story dedicated to Leiji Matsumoto's beloved cat "Mii-kun." Later adapted into anime special

Think cats are mischievous pranksters? Wait till you meet the yokai cats! One has a neck that can stretch to steal food off the counter, another looks like a wall big enough to block a road, but is still warm and fluffy. And that's just the start! Get ready to be surprised and delighted by the daily life of these supernatural felines and their humans. (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

"Shiro" is a black cat who loves her family very much. She loves them so much she wants to help them out in times of need and trouble…but it’s difficult to do this if she’s just a cat. So one night, she wishes on the moon to make her able to help, and the next day, she has turned into a human girl. (Source: AniDB)

With a miraculous invention, a small dog (male chihuahua) turns into a human! This is the interesting story of Sakura (human female) and a chihuahua living together!

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It is the Taisho period. A straight-laced man named Shougo works as a teacher for an all girls school, and lives with his black cat named Kuroi-san. Then one day, his nephew brings him a tight-lipped servant who doesn't talk. Is this beginning of a curious, and slightly warm life of a man, a cat, and a girl? (Source: LoreScans)

A family of four has just moved into a new house. An abandoned white cat pays them a visit. (Source: ANN)

Kuruneko was started in 2006 by author Kuruneko Yamato in an attempt to adopt stray cats. She updates her cartoons on her blog. Realistic and daily lives of the Kuruneko family is depicted by the author's view.

4-koma manga about owning a pet rabbit.

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Tasuke Yashiro was blessed with the family gift- a gift he considers a curse- the ability to talk to animals. His father wants Tasuke to continue the family animal counselling and vet service but Tasuke has his eye set on being rich. When Tasuke falls in love with Misato, he thinks he win her heart by adopting the pet dog she can no long keep. Trouble and laughs ensue as more friends, tons of animals, and that cat join Tasuke's life.

Kurogou is a rather humorous manga about a black cat named Kuro and how he lives day by day with other cats and humans. However don't be fooled by its cutsy kitten characters, for this manga goes deep into many everyday issues such as loneliness, courage, life and death.

Mametarou is a crossbreed male dog kept by Wakatsuki family. He loves his owner Iku (Ikuko Wakatsuki), and considers her boyfriend, Junichi Akiyoshi, as his rival. The manga depicts different incidents happening with Mametarou, Iku and Akiyoshi, their friends Nao and Takeshi, Mametarou’s sweetheart Hanako, as well as other dogs in the neighborhood. (Source: Japanese Wikipedia)

Jill is a house cat who has been with her owner for 10 years. They have a loving relationship and together they deal with the trials and tribulations of daily life. (Source: Spottoon)

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This is the story of the daily adventures of a beloved cat and his owner, owner of a family business.

A dog trainer's job is to bring dogs and people together. Miyu Samura, an indecisive young man, meets Shinichiro Niwa, a miracle-working dog trainer, while walking the dog forced on him by his ex-girlfriend. The chance encounter will greatly change Miyu's life! Thus begins the story about the growth of a new dog trainer! (Source: MAL News)

The start of a lovey-dovey life together! Or it should've been, but Matsuri's now living together with her boyfriend's beloved cat Sayuri...?! The struggle for her boyfriend with her cat-in-law begins! (Source: Seikaisha, translated)

After Ooshima's cat named Sava suddenly dies, she finds it difficult to continue creating manga. However, with the help of a new kitten named Gou-Gou who shows up, she's able to get over the loss of Sava and eventually feels inspired to continue her work. When she gets the horrible news that she's been diagnosed with cancer, she's devastated at first, but soon finds some new perspective on life and death. (Source: MU)

This peaceful manga features the daily life of Fujimura Sachi and her dog Mozuku. Sachi also has a quirky mother, a father who wears glasses, and a little brother. Sachi spends a lot of time caring for and walking Mozuku, who is a very clever dog with interesting thoughts on his world and the humans that share it. (Source: MangaHelpers)

Azuki An is a 6th grader who has always wanted to own a toy poodle. One day she meets a cute apricot toy poodle and falls in love. An comes to realize that being a dog owner is harder than she realized. Included one-shot: 365-nichi no Omochabako

It's summer vacation and all middle school student Suyeon wants to do is to go down to Gorong Village to spend time with her granny. But the moment she gets there, she is greeted by wondrous sight—a special cat named Tata, who blooms from a gigantic flower bud! Now, Suyeon is up for an unforgettable and magical adventure with her new companion, Tata—who might help her uncover the secrets that bind Tata, Gorong Village, and herself together. (Source: Webtoon Entertainment)

At a place in this world...there is a country where only dogs are authorized. All the dogs know how to go there and stay there regularly. This is here that the deceased dogs can live happily too. And those ones are allowed to send a single letter to a human of their choice. (Source: Éditions Glénat, translated)

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Pet shop owner's daughter Chika Tokorozawa spends every waking hour with her dog, Rin Tin Tin, who repays her love by watching over her while she sleeps. (Source: Anime Vice)

A light-hearted slice-of-life story about a girl who finds a stray cat.

Cafe Waikiki is so empty that owner-chef Yori swears he's been hearing voices. Why isn't he getting any customers? His cooking can't be that bad, and it's not like he's in the wrong location, so what other reason could there be for this to happen? (Source: Fantasista Inc.)

Sawamura and fellow Seidou Baseball Club Dormitory Room 5 members Kuramochi and Asada take care of a cat! Now, they worry about meals, and baths too? What's more, pets are not allowed in the dormitories. Still, they remain undeterred, because the cat is just so cute! (Source: Kodansha, translated)

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Love is nothing to be afraid of. All you need is to act on instinct, just as animals do. For they... can sense matters of the human heart. A collection of stories depicting relationships between people and the animals around them. An office worker who can't seem to be honest with her feelings, and a stray kitty she picks up. A hairstylist-in-training who's in love and the salon's mascots, a pair of parrots. A young woman who tends to overthink and the tropical fish at a bar, fluttering ever gracefully in their tank. As humans, we have so much on our plate, having to constantly find a balance between relationships, work and self-improvement. That is why some envy the freedom that animals possess. Delve into these short stories. Let the curious critters quell your worries, soothe your soul, and perhaps do much more. I beseech you, human! It is time to discover your own freedom! (Source: Shodensha)

A full-color love letter to the always cute, sometimes exasperating, and honestly just plain weird behavior of cats. Favoring a cheap scratching pad over a luxurious cat tower, lending their "help" when it's time to fold laundry (by sitting on it), and zooming around the house at odd times for no reason... Cat lovers are sure to adore this comic about the everyday silliness of living with cats! (Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

Koichi is a struggling young man whose dream is to live a peaceful life. He lives on his own, works two jobs, and he certainly isn't rich, but he's happy with the way things stand. One day, Koichi is on his way home from his shift at the convenience store when he comes across Reiji, a good-looking yet unfriendly regular customer, trying to help an abandoned kitten in the pouring rain. Somehow, Koichi and Reiji end up taking care of the kitten together...!! What will happen to Koichi's peaceful life!? The opening episode of a comedy story about a struggling worker with muscle, a cool but clumsy rich kid in college, and a cat. (Source: Renta!)

This work depicts the everyday life of an old man, Daikichi, who lives alone on a small island with his pet cat, Tama, after his wife passed away. Set in the backdrop of the island's vibrant seasonally changing sceneries that change day by day, the heartwarming daily lives of the cat and the old man unfold. The lives of a human being and a cat are carefully expressed with warm coloration. (Source: Japan Media Art Festival)

A sweet tale of companionship and found family set in Joseon dynasty Korea between a lonely young scholar with a kind but weak heart, a stray black kitten with a strange secret, and a loyal but jealous servant boy. (Source: NHN comico. Corp.)

Following a devastating earthquake and tsunami, a young man in Japan finds a stray dog outside a convenience store. The dog's tag says "Tamon," a name evocative of the guardian deity of the north. The man decides to keep Tamon, becoming the first in a series of owners on the dog's five-year journey to find his beloved first owner, Hikaru, a boy who has not spoken since the tsunami. An agent of fate, Tamon is a gift to everyone who welcomes him into their life. (Source: Viking)

A young man passes a pet shop on his way home, and seeing a kappa in the window, decides to buy it on a whim. He brings the creature home, and names him Kaatan. He's never owned a kappa before, so he relies heavily on a book he purchased on the subject of raising and training kappa. The books gives several good tips for bringing up a smart and well behaved kappa, and it all seems very simple. Unfortunately, putting these techniques into practice and actually making them work is not quite as easy as the book implies. Kaatan seems to understand things at first, but usually ends up either forgetting what he's learned, or isn't interested in learning in the first place. However, this particular young man has a lot of patience, and continues his possibly fruitless effort to raise Kaatan into a pet he can be proud of. (Source: ANN)