A Man and His Cat Manga Takes a Pause for Creator's Health: What Fans Need to Know
Exciting news! Your favorite manga returns on May 12—don’t miss the action, drama, and thrill as the story continues!
Manga Returns on May 12
Exciting News for Fans of A Man and His Cat
The March issue of Square Enix's Shonen Gangan magazine has announced that Umi Sakurai's beloved manga, A Man and His Cat (Ojisama to Neko), will be taking a brief hiatus. The series is set to return in the magazine's June issue on May 12. During this break, Sakurai will focus on improving their health.
What is A Man and His Cat About?
Square Enix Manga & Books has licensed the manga and is releasing it in English. Here’s a brief description of the story:
In the pet shop he calls home, a chubby, homely cat whiles away the hours listening to coos of delight from potential pet parents...but he knows it's not him they're fussing over. Even as his price drops with each passing day, no one spares the kitty a glance. Having all but given up on life, the feline dejectedly awaits his first birthday, when he'll officially be past his sell-by date. So when an older gentleman comes into the shop and wants to take him home, the kitten himself is most shocked of all! Will the man and the cat find what they're looking for...in each other?
Series Milestones
- Launch Year: 2017
- Latest Volume: The 14th compiled book volume was published in December 2024, with the 15th volume set to ship on June 12.
- English Release: The 12th volume was published in English in October 2024.
Adaptations and Spin-offs
The popularity of A Man and His Cat has led to several adaptations:
- A live-action television series premiered in January 2021. Read more about it here.
- The manga inspired a mobile game titled Oji-san to Neko: Super Miracle Puzzle, which launched in January 2022 but ended service in January 2023. Learn more about the game here.
Source: Shonen Gangan March issue