Manga like Oyaji to Nyankichi

Hiroware Koneko to Moto Yakuza

Also known as Ex-Yakuza and Stray Kitten.

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

One cold and rainy winter’s day, a tiny kitten named Sabu is abandoned on the side of the road. When Sabu is rescued by Jin, a retired yakuza boss, the poor kitten fears things have gone from bad to worse–and that this would-be savior has murder on his mind! Yet beneath Jin’s scarred hands and scary face lies a sweet man who loves pampering kitties with baths, bottle-feedings, and whatever else his tiny companion needs. Be sure to get your paws on this hilariously adorable tale about an unlikely pet pair!



Tags: Animals , Male Protagonist , Yakuza , Found Family , Iyashikei , Urban , Primarily Adult Cast , Shounen

Gokushufudou

Also known as The Way of the Househusband.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

He was the fiercest member of the yakuza, a man who left countless underworld legends in his wake. They called him “the Immortal Dragon.” But one day he walked away from it all to travel another path—the path of the househusband! The curtain rises on this cozy yakuza comedy!



Tags: Parody , Episodic , Yakuza , Male Protagonist , Slapstick , Gangs , Family Life , Primarily Adult Cast , Seinen , Heterosexual , Food , Urban , Marriage , Animals , Iyashikei , Otaku Culture , Tanned Skin

Neko ga Gotoku

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy

The Yakuza boss is a… cat!? Oyaji is the boss of the "Chatoragumi" gang. The new guy Yanagi and his fellow yakuza stay busy dealing with their boss's whims every day... but it's not so bad. A nyan-chivalrous comedy begins!

Tags: Slapstick , Surreal Comedy , Yakuza , Animals , Seinen

Ojisama to Neko

Also known as A Man and His Cat.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Drama , Music , Slice of Life

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!



Tags: Animals , Iyashikei , Found Family , Primarily Adult Cast , School , Male Protagonist , Chibi , Cute Boys Doing Cute Things , Elderly Protagonist , Work , Shounen , Classical Music

Doukyonin wa Hiza, Tokidoki, Atama no Ue.

Also known as My Roommate is a Cat.

Status: Releasing
Genres: Comedy , Slice of Life

Subaru Mikazuki is a writer who lost both parents in an accident. He rarely goes outside and finds interacting with people an annoyance because they intrude on his imagination. However, his encounter with a stray cat gives him inspiration for a new novel. As Subaru and Haru grow closer, Subaru slowly finds his world expanding, as Haru helps him remember what having a family is like.



Tags: Animals , Primarily Adult Cast , Full Color , Iyashikei , Shoujo , Male Protagonist , Tragedy , Orphan , Writing

Nekomata.

Status: Finished
Genres: Comedy , Fantasy , Slice of Life , Supernatural

The manga is set in Edo during the Edo era, and centers on Jinbee, a thief catcher and whispered boss of the Edo streets. Renowned as handsome and reliable, his only flaw is a tendency to talk to himself too much. However, he has a secret. Jinbee's house is also home to a two-tailed cat spirit nekomata, and this is the story of their life together.

Includes 7 bonus chapters.

Tags: Iyashikei , Seinen , 4-koma , Historical , Youkai , Urban Fantasy