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Crescent Moon and a Cat
Not family, not lovers—just three gentle souls and cats healing under one roof.
Author: Ami Uozumi
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About this series
Crescent Moon and a Cat (Mikazuki to Neko) is a human drama manga written and illustrated by Ami Uozumi, serialized in Shueisha's women's manga magazine Cocohana. Winner of the inaugural anan Cat Manga Award, it depicts unconventional living arrangements centered around warmth and emotional healing.
Set in Kumamoto City, the narrative brings together three single individuals of varying ages and backgrounds: Tokonatsu, a bookstore employee in her 40s; Kanoko, a soul-searching woman in her 30s; and Kei, an interior design specialist in his 20s. Though bound neither by marriage nor blood, they share a house along with their rescued cats.
Each housemate carries quiet vulnerabilities regarding career uncertainty, romantic expectations, and societal pressure. Through shared home-cooked meals, late-night conversations, and caring for their feline companions, they construct an alternative space of emotional safety and mutual acceptance.
Drawing inspiration from the author's own experience during the Kumamoto earthquakes, the manga offers a compassionate look at modern alternative families. It was adapted into a major live-action feature film in 2024.
Key Highlights
- Inaugural winner of the prestigious anan Cat Manga Award celebrating feline stories.
- Depicts a heartwarming alternative family model built on empathy rather than blood.
- Set in real-world Kumamoto with authentic local details and disaster recovery resilience.
- Adapted into a acclaimed 2024 feature film starring Yumi Adachi and Kana Kurashina.
Recommended For
- Readers seeking mature slice-of-life stories about alternative living arrangements.
- Cat enthusiasts who love emotional tales of rescued pets healing human lives.
- Fans of modern josei manga focused on adult friendship, career angst, and recovery.
Reading Tips
- Observe how food and joint meal preparation act as an emotional bridge between the housemates.
- Notice the unique personalities of each rescued cat living in the house.
- Pay attention to subtle references to Kumamoto's local landmarks and post-quake community spirit.
Publication Facts
- Serialized in Shueisha's Cocohana magazine from June 2020 to January 2022.
- Authored by Ami Uozumi based on personal experiences living in Kumamoto.
- Published in four collected volumes under the Shueisha Margaret Comics imprint.
Official Sources
- Wikipedia - Crescent Moon and a Cathttps://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/三日月とネコ
- Cocohana Official Crescent Moon and a Cat Pagehttps://cocohana.shueisha.co.jp/story/uozumi/mikazuki/
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