Newer enthusiasts may be surprised by how many different types of stories can be found in the manga format. Name a theme, and it’s likely you can find a manga series that fits it. One of my favorite examples is the wide variety of titles found within the genre of cat manga. Full disclosure, I’m a dog person. But I can see the appeal of cats and why they’ve held an important role in people’s homes as well as in popular culture. Cats can be cute, mysterious, cuddly, mean, lazy, energetic, loving, mischievous, and so much more. In Japan, cats have been symbols of good luck, legendary shape-shifting supernatural entities, and the epitome of kawaii, or “cute” culture. Of course, an animal with such varied attributes could be the star…
