おじさまと猫 [Ojisama to Neko] Series by Umi Sakurai

Now that Fukumaru and Mr. Kanda have found each other, every new day brings with it a series of surprises and delights. As the pair navigate their new life together, time, which had frozen for Mr. Kanda following a personal tragedy, gradually begins to move again…

Their little life together growing ever cozier, Mr. Kanda and Fukumaru continue to take comfort in each other. And with his kitty's help, Mr. Kanda learns to lean on those around him bit by bit. But one day, Fukumaru finds himself being pulled out of the Mr. Kanda's arms at the vet! Fukumaru is in big trouble, and the man and the cat, who both know what it's like to be lonely, are in tears at the thought of being separated...

Fukumaru might find it hard to imagine, but not everyone is Mr. Kanda's biggest fan! Kanade Hibino, a rival concert pianist, detests Mr. Kanda and his musical genius. But when Kanade has a furry new houseguest forced upon him, he heads to the pet store for supplies and guidance...only to run into none other than his (assumed) nemesis! Will the cats in their lives bring the two men closer together ands mend old wounds?

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!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... moreHaving 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!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?! less

Mr. Kanda has come a long way with a little help from his friends—furry and otherwise. So of course he wants to return the favor when Yoshiharu Moriyama, his music school colleague and Fukumaru fanboy, is abandoned by his bandmates onstage! But to help his friend, can Mr. Kanda summon the courage and determination necessary to overcome his own crippling stage fright?!

Geoffroy, a former piano prodigy, arrives in Japan with a chip on his shoulder and Mr. Kanda in his sights! Bitter that his beloved father, renowned pianist Gustave Lambert, will acknowledge no one but Fuyuki Kanda—not even his own son—Geoffroy aims to become Mr. Kanda himself by stealing his talents! Can a boxful of kittens and Mr. Kanda’s kindness soothe Geoffroy’s wounded heart?

Rival pianist Geoffroy and five kittens (!!) have taken up residence at Mr. Kanda’s house, and things are livelier than ever! But when Mr. Kanda's away and an outrageous young woman who claiming to be his daughter comes calling, Geoffroy is bewildered and has no one to turn to! After a visiting Hibino joins the fray, what will become of Geoffroy as cats and (found) family collide?!

The fur flies when Mr. Kanda’s surly son, Hoshinari, turns up, only to add to the ever-growing crowd at the house! More laps to sit on and more hands to be pet with ought to have Fukumaru jumping for joy. But the kittens have everyone smitten, and no one seems to have time for the resident kitty! Will Fukumaru manage to claw back his place in his daddy’s heart and home before despair sets in and another dreaded trip to the vet arrives?!

A stint at the cat café to cover for Miss Sato leads to Mr. Kanda joining an impromptu rescue to save a kitty in need! Along for the ride are the café manager and Teruaki Kuju, one of Mr. Kanda's former pupils who just happens to be in the right(?) place at the right(?) time... moreA stint at the cat café to cover for Miss Sato leads to Mr. Kanda joining an impromptu rescue to save a kitty in need! Along for the ride are the café manager and Teruaki Kuju, one of Mr. Kanda's former pupils who just happens to be in the right(?) place at the right(?) time. But when Kuju is tasked with bringing the cat back to the Kanda house after a successful, if intense, rescue, will his guilt and fear over wronging Hoshinari prevent him from seeing the mission through? And how will Fukumaru deal with yet another feline interloper on his turf?! less

In an attempt to heal after the loss of his wife, Mr. Kanda decides to visit his father-in-law—a fellow cat fancier—for the first time in a long while. Though both men adored the late Suzune, will Mr. Kanda find a warm welcome awaiting him despite the ever-present grief both men feel? Throw five kitties into the mix, and warmth and mischief surely lurk around every corner!

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.

In this best-selling, 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!Marin comes back to Kanda's house for a visit, but what's this? She's plumper than ever! Everyone will have to work together to get her back in shape... moreIn this best-selling, 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!Marin comes back to Kanda's house for a visit, but what's this? She's plumper than ever! Everyone will have to work together to get her back in shape. For Moriyama, time is almost up to find two more band members before the group gets disbanded. But stress also runs high for Kanda, while Fukumaru promises to stay by his side and help his anxiety. less