128 pages
English language
Published March 12, 2021 by Kodansha America, Incorporated.
Master of Japanese horror manga Junji Ito presents a series of hissterical tales chronicling his real-life trials and tribulations of becoming a cat owner. Junji Ito, as J-kun, has recently built a new house and has invited his financée, A-ko, to live with him. Little did he know…his blushing bride-to-be has some unexpected company in tow—Yon, a ghastly-looking family cat, and Mu, an adorable Norwegian forest cat. Despite being a dog person, J-kun finds himself purrsuaded by their odd cuteness and thus begins his comedic struggle to gain the affection of his new feline friends.
it's lightweight, sure. i enjoy his usage of his horror imagery in service of real life--the bit wears a bit thin by the end, but it's not long enough to grate.
but what gets me is his earnestness. the moments are small, but they show off how much he cares about these cats.
more of a curiosity in his oeuvre, but a neat little diversion.
Reread in honor of International Cat Day. Yon & Mu 4eva! <3
