In this wholesome, 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!

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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?

A Man and His Cat

A Man and His Cat, Volume 1

His days as an unwanted, overlooked piece of merchandise a distant memory, Fukumaru is now well and truly Mr. Kanda's cat. He's gained a lot in the process, not least of which is his very own name! But Fukumaru isn't the only one getting something out of this relationship. First-time pet owner Mr. Kanda is finding his new life with Fukumaru to be full of surprises and delights. And Fukumaru's influence makes time, which had come to a standstill for Mr. Kanda, move again...

A Man and His Cat, Volume 2

Fukumaru's in the hospital and in big trouble! This turn of events leaves Mr. Kanda in big trouble too, emotionally speaking. Both the man and the cat know what it's like to be lonely, and as the days pass in a whirl, the reason Mr. Kanda weeps from time to time gradually becomes clear...

A Man and His Cat, Volume 3

The kind and elegant Fuyuki Kanda has a lot of fans, not least of whom is his cat Fukumaru! Surprisingly, however, not everyone sees the gentlemanly music teacher in this light. Hibino, a rival concert pianist, detests Kanda and his genius at the piano. But when Hibino's fickle mother forces a cat onto her grown son, Hibino finds himself with a furry new houseguest and little idea of how to take care of her! A trip to the pet store seems like the place to get a clue, but while there, who should Hibino run into but Kanda! Will the duo of Hibino and Kanda turn over a new leaf in their acquaintance as they bond over the cats in their lives?!

A Man and His Cat, Volume 4

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?! NOTE: If your purchased book has production defects and you would like a replacement copy, please contact at 1-800-733-3000 or ecustomerservice@penguinrandomhouse.com.

A Man and His Cat, Volume 5

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. &nbsp; 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. &nbsp; 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?!

A Man and His Cat, Volume 6

Thanks to his gentle nature (and also his cat), Mr. Kanda has had a successful record in winning over antagonists like rival Hibino. But he has yet to meet Geoffroy Lambert, a brilliant pianist with a chip on his shoulder...

A Man and His Cat, volume 7

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?!&nbsp;

A Man and His Cat, volume 8

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?!

A Man and His Cat, volume 9

Kanda, Kuju, and the manager of a rescued cat cafe head to a trash-filled apartment to help a cat! And as it would happen, Kuju ends up going to Kanda's house. Does a confrontation with Hoshinari await?! Later, what Sorawo tells Kuju hits Hibino and Geoffroy like a bolt from the blue. Will Kuju be able to play the piano for them?! As the cats bond with one another, it reminds the humans of what they hold dear...

A Man and His Cat, volume 10

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!

A Man and His Cat, volume 11

When the man and the cat found each other, they found their happily ever after too! They may not speak the same language, but the man and the cat speak through their hearts as they share a life together. One evening, when the stars shine especially bright, there's a great shooting star in the sky, and the man and the cat wish on the star for happiness. But something isn't quite right! And when the cat runs off into the woods, he discovers a strange space creature! Will they be a new furiend or foe?! And can this galactic being bestow happiness upon the man and the cat?!

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A Man and His Cat Picture Book

Kanda agonizes over the right cat tower for Fukumaru. Then, a lost dog shows up in Kanda's garden, and Sorako brings it inside?! A familiar face known online as "twinkle_bell" also intrigues a teenager who's stopped attending high school... Although Kanda and Fukumaru's simple life continues to change when Siam gets a new owner, the pair's bond grows deeper than ever.

A Man and His Cat, volume 12

The top manga launch in Japan in the first half of 2018, A Man and His Cat was also voted one of the top ten 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!