A review by studiomikarts
A Man and His Cat, Volume 3 by Umi Sakurai

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

Onto volume 3 and this series remains absolutely brilliant. The glimpses into everyday life with a cat are spot-on. It goes into things only real cat lovers would recognize! The emotional power of this volume was equal to the previous two, as well. I laughed out loud multiple times, and I had to hold back tears just as often. The slow unraveling of Kanda's history, and the addition of new developments in his present, is so delicately done. I can't wait to read more! I also REALLY appreciated the manga's portrayal of the cat characters' experiences of having their babies taken away or being completely abandoned by their human family. I've never seen an animal manga so blatantly and effectively show the sorrow and confusion they must feel when we humans treat them like objects. Brilliantly done 👏