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チーズスイートホーム [Chi's Sweet Home] #8
Chi's Sweet Home, Volume 8
In the eighth volume of Chi's Sweet Home, Chi is growing up and now that she has a sense of her new surroundings, the little shorthair is ready to make this new neighborhood her own. With the help of her furry feline friend Cocchi she embarks on some of her more ambitious trips yet.
Being a curious and increasingly self-reliant kitty, priority number one has always been locating food sources. Sometimes achieving this is not very easy or safe for kittens, but lessons have to be learned. What Chi will have to soon find out is that doors are made to be closed. Strolling into random homes, sheds or cars is a big no-no because you may never make it out again. In one such case, Chi gets in; finds what’s she was not looking for; is locked in; and eventually has to face off with a grumpy old human!
Being a curious and increasingly self-reliant kitty, priority number one has always been locating food sources. Sometimes achieving this is not very easy or safe for kittens, but lessons have to be learned. What Chi will have to soon find out is that doors are made to be closed. Strolling into random homes, sheds or cars is a big no-no because you may never make it out again. In one such case, Chi gets in; finds what’s she was not looking for; is locked in; and eventually has to face off with a grumpy old human!
149 pages, Paperback
First published April 22, 2011
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About the author
Kanata Konami
149 books291 followersKonami Kanata (jp. こなみかなた), is a Japanese cartoonist best known for her cat characters Chi's Sweet Home. Her works revolves around the daily life of house cats.
She went to Futaba-Kōtō Academy in Suwa, Nagano Perfecture. Her first published manga as a profesional manga-ka was the short story Puchi Neko Jamu Jamu in Nakayoshi Manga Magazine in 1982. The magazine is a part of Kodansha Publishing, in which she published her works ever since her first debut.
[From English and German's Wikipedia]
She went to Futaba-Kōtō Academy in Suwa, Nagano Perfecture. Her first published manga as a profesional manga-ka was the short story Puchi Neko Jamu Jamu in Nakayoshi Manga Magazine in 1982. The magazine is a part of Kodansha Publishing, in which she published her works ever since her first debut.
[From English and German's Wikipedia]
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August 9, 2025
Potrzebowałam czegoś krótkiego i słodkiego po Królestwie Popiołów (🥲)
April 18, 2018
Es geht wieder aufwärts mit der Reihe. Dieser Band hat mir wesentlich besser gefallen als die letzten 3-4, die Abenteuer waren witzig und realistisch und die Zeichnungen einfach echt putzig.
June 7, 2023
Themes:
Cats
Friendship
Family
Another sweet story about Chi and her friends! I hope the Yamada family adopts Cocchi too in a future volume!
Cats
Friendship
Family
Another sweet story about Chi and her friends! I hope the Yamada family adopts Cocchi too in a future volume!
January 28, 2018
Un 3 étoiles ne signifie pas que je ne suis pas accro. ^_^
October 20, 2022
good book
April 28, 2014
This is the eighth volume in the Chi’s Sweet Home series. Right now there are ten volumes in this series. If you have enjoyed the previous books I think you will enjoy this one as well. It is full of kitty humor and cuteness just like all of the previous books have been.
When Chi sees Yohey playing with his friends she decides to go out and track the the other kitten friend she has, Cocchi. Chi and Cocchi get into lots of trouble in this book. Chi finds out first hand how cats always land on their feet and Cocchi introduces Chi into making trouble in a shed. Chi’s adventures outside lead her to develop conjunctivitis which introduces Chi to the beloved Elizabethan Collar (wow do cats ever love those…).
I am going to be honest and say that while I still enjoy these books they are starting to loose some novelty for me. They have been somewhat less funny as Chi grows up and has to deal with real world issues (at least for a cat). Some of that might be because I have read them all back to back in a fairly short period of time. My seven year old son however, still adores these books and loves reading them a lot.
There are still some very funny things that happen in this book and I still really enjoy the lovely pastel illustrations. Chi is cute and I love watching her and Cocchi getting into trouble around the neighborhood. We see a lot less of her interaction with the Yamada family in this book and I kind of missed that.
It is kind of nice watching how both Chi and Yohey have changed as they get older.
Overall this was an entertaining installment in this series. I continue to enjoy Chi and her antics, although I found this book to be less funny than previous ones. My seven year old son still adores this series. I would recommend this manga series to those who enjoy cats and humor.
When Chi sees Yohey playing with his friends she decides to go out and track the the other kitten friend she has, Cocchi. Chi and Cocchi get into lots of trouble in this book. Chi finds out first hand how cats always land on their feet and Cocchi introduces Chi into making trouble in a shed. Chi’s adventures outside lead her to develop conjunctivitis which introduces Chi to the beloved Elizabethan Collar (wow do cats ever love those…).
I am going to be honest and say that while I still enjoy these books they are starting to loose some novelty for me. They have been somewhat less funny as Chi grows up and has to deal with real world issues (at least for a cat). Some of that might be because I have read them all back to back in a fairly short period of time. My seven year old son however, still adores these books and loves reading them a lot.
There are still some very funny things that happen in this book and I still really enjoy the lovely pastel illustrations. Chi is cute and I love watching her and Cocchi getting into trouble around the neighborhood. We see a lot less of her interaction with the Yamada family in this book and I kind of missed that.
It is kind of nice watching how both Chi and Yohey have changed as they get older.
Overall this was an entertaining installment in this series. I continue to enjoy Chi and her antics, although I found this book to be less funny than previous ones. My seven year old son still adores this series. I would recommend this manga series to those who enjoy cats and humor.
September 2, 2013
A nice balance of humor, mischief, and drama in this volume. Chi and her friend Cocchi's daily playdate schedule has settled into a routine and during one day of exploring both cats create a ruckus in a shed and are discovered by the owner.
Unfortunately, Chi becomes trapped in the shed and once she finally frees herself she develops an eye infection and has to wear a dreaded Elizabethan collar to ensure that it properly heals.
A funny all ages series that will be especially appreciated by pet lovers.
Unfortunately, Chi becomes trapped in the shed and once she finally frees herself she develops an eye infection and has to wear a dreaded Elizabethan collar to ensure that it properly heals.
A funny all ages series that will be especially appreciated by pet lovers.
June 18, 2014
Le bajo algo la nota, porqué a pesar de seguir pareciéndome un manga delicioso y fundamental para los amantes del mundo felino,en éste volumen más que historietas cortas y algunas de ellas encadenadas, se reduce a una larga historieta fragmentada de las correrías de Chi por las calle junto a Kocchi ( un gatito callejero de su misma edad, que ya salió anteriormente hace varios tomos).
Además, el gato negro pierde protagonismo en pro del nuevo compi pequeño de chi...lo sé, es muy subjetivo todo, pero quería coemntarlo.
Mi pregunta es ¿para cuando un spin off del gato negro?
Además, el gato negro pierde protagonismo en pro del nuevo compi pequeño de chi...lo sé, es muy subjetivo todo, pero quería coemntarlo.
Mi pregunta es ¿para cuando un spin off del gato negro?
November 11, 2014
In Chi's Sweet Home, Volume 8 we are treated to more adorable kitten antics. We see less of the Yamada family, but more of Chi and Cocchi getting into mischief, fun and all too amusing situations - including scaring themselves silly, the "dangers" of dogs, heights and "bouncing", and "secret bases". Chi also experiences her first cone or "Elizabethan Collar" and the trials of dealing with it on, which were both amusing and accurate. I always enjoy seeing what sort of mischief and adventures Chi (and friends) get into when I need a dose of cute, and Chi never disappoints.
November 29, 2019
Summary:
Chi and Cocchi have now become great friends and go off exploring and playing together. But because Cocchi is a little more wild, Cocchi takes Chi to places she would probably never normally go. Will Cocchi end up getting Chi into trouble?
So cute! I love Chi by herself, but I’m glad she has a friend. Chi and Cocchi get into all sorts of things like bags, gardens, and garden tool sheds.
As Chi gets older, she also starts learning more about herself. Chi doesn’t think of herself as a cat because all she knows and remembers is the Yamada family, but the more time she spends with other cats and Cocchi the more she learns about what she can do! She learns she can twist and turn and land on her feet from up high and she can do other things too.
This volume was great for watching Chi grow and making new friends.
Chi and Cocchi have now become great friends and go off exploring and playing together. But because Cocchi is a little more wild, Cocchi takes Chi to places she would probably never normally go. Will Cocchi end up getting Chi into trouble?
So cute! I love Chi by herself, but I’m glad she has a friend. Chi and Cocchi get into all sorts of things like bags, gardens, and garden tool sheds.
As Chi gets older, she also starts learning more about herself. Chi doesn’t think of herself as a cat because all she knows and remembers is the Yamada family, but the more time she spends with other cats and Cocchi the more she learns about what she can do! She learns she can twist and turn and land on her feet from up high and she can do other things too.
This volume was great for watching Chi grow and making new friends.
April 13, 2019
Haha, I love this cover, oh you're naughty naughty kitten, Chii 💕
It seems English scans only available till vol 6 because it's licensed or what I dunno, but because I couldn't get enough of it, I searched the Chinese scans and read the rest in Chinese, but still, if I can read it in English, it'd be better.
I found the English edition, in omnibus (newest edition), total 4 volumes (maybe 3 volumes in one omnibus), immediately put them in my wishlist to buy.
Here's the link if you want to collect them too : The Complete Chi's Sweet Home. I'll put the link on volume 1's review too.
It seems English scans only available till vol 6 because it's licensed or what I dunno, but because I couldn't get enough of it, I searched the Chinese scans and read the rest in Chinese, but still, if I can read it in English, it'd be better.
I found the English edition, in omnibus (newest edition), total 4 volumes (maybe 3 volumes in one omnibus), immediately put them in my wishlist to buy.
Here's the link if you want to collect them too : The Complete Chi's Sweet Home. I'll put the link on volume 1's review too.
July 26, 2025
3.5/5
Another good volume. More adventures between Chi and Cocchi, which age very cute. Cocchi encouraging her to jump because she’s a cat and her having an existential crisis over being a cat was probably my fav part.
I have to say, though, my one gripe is that her humans for never seeming to notice she’s gone or missing until the whole day is done. I know some cats do spend their days outside and come back but… she’s clearly a kitten so I don’t know how realistic it is that they’d just be fine with her taking off (or not even making sure she’s in the house earlier).
This is the 2nd volume in a row where they’ve not paid attention to where she went and she ended up at the vet. 🙃
Another good volume. More adventures between Chi and Cocchi, which age very cute. Cocchi encouraging her to jump because she’s a cat and her having an existential crisis over being a cat was probably my fav part.
I have to say, though, my one gripe is that her humans for never seeming to notice she’s gone or missing until the whole day is done. I know some cats do spend their days outside and come back but… she’s clearly a kitten so I don’t know how realistic it is that they’d just be fine with her taking off (or not even making sure she’s in the house earlier).
This is the 2nd volume in a row where they’ve not paid attention to where she went and she ended up at the vet. 🙃
September 24, 2017
Chi is so funny and full of life! All she wants to do is play with Honey and Cocchi. I think its funny that she doesn't see herself as a cat. I guess our cats or even dogs don't really view themselves as their own species since we treat them as family.
I'm glad that Chi and Cocchi get to play regularly and have adventures. Although, this past one in the old man's shed could have ended up differently (so terrifying!).
I hope the Yamadas adopt Cocchi too. I also want Chi to be reunited with her cat mommy! I hope it happens.
I'm glad that Chi and Cocchi get to play regularly and have adventures. Although, this past one in the old man's shed could have ended up differently (so terrifying!).
I hope the Yamadas adopt Cocchi too. I also want Chi to be reunited with her cat mommy! I hope it happens.
April 8, 2020
Das ist Band 08 von der "Kleine Katze Chi" Reihe von Konami Kanata
Was ich ja ganz süß finde ist das man am Anfang des Mangas immer etwas basteln kann, für Kinder die die Print Version lesen ein super Extra. Es ist entweder ein Puzzel oder ein Origami. Ein Lesezeichen war auch schon dabei.
Ich liebe es so sehr wie er mit Cocchi die Welt entdeckt und spielt. Er hat in ihm einen Freund fürs Leben gefunden. Es ist wirklich schön zu sehen. Auch lernen sie gemeinsam, das nicht alle Menschen gut sind. Und Chi wird krank.
Was ich ja ganz süß finde ist das man am Anfang des Mangas immer etwas basteln kann, für Kinder die die Print Version lesen ein super Extra. Es ist entweder ein Puzzel oder ein Origami. Ein Lesezeichen war auch schon dabei.
Ich liebe es so sehr wie er mit Cocchi die Welt entdeckt und spielt. Er hat in ihm einen Freund fürs Leben gefunden. Es ist wirklich schön zu sehen. Auch lernen sie gemeinsam, das nicht alle Menschen gut sind. Und Chi wird krank.
June 11, 2017
It's kinda shameful that it's taken me 2.5 weeks to finish this. I guess my enthusiasm for the series is flagging majorly. Things went downhill for me after Chi started to explore her neighbourhood more and left her adventures with family behind. Still, I did read 100 pages today and there's only two volumes left in the series. I shall prevail...
January 25, 2022
Slice of life fluff never misses!
May 14, 2024
Quel plaisir de retrouver Chi, cette petite femelle si adorable et attachante si longtemps après ne plus avoir lu cette saga. (Pourquoi ? Même moi je l'ignore.) Les planches et les dialogues toujours aussi drôles, mignons et d'une simplicité adorable !
June 21, 2017
Pure love :3!
February 15, 2019
Little Chi is discovering more about being a cat with his new kitten companion Cocchi.
July 25, 2020
This is a really cute and funny book :3
January 16, 2022
Ich mag den Zeichenstil und das Bunte, aber der Erzählstil gefällt mir auch in Band 8 nicht. Liegt evtl auch daran das ich eher ein Hundemensch als ein Katzenmensch bin?
January 24, 2022
5/5 stars!
Chi and Cocchi were so cute!
Chi and Cocchi were so cute!
February 18, 2022
Chi - the cutest cat in the world!
April 28, 2022
Dulce y divertido
May 22, 2022
Petit manga très très mignon qui se lit super vite. Les thèmes abordés sont plutôt enfantins.
May 26, 2022
Chi est toujours aussi convaincu d'être humaine, ce qui rend les choses très hilarante
August 22, 2022
Une bande dessinée douce et sympathique en compagnie de Chi, cette série est vraiment mignonne ☺️
September 28, 2022
I love the developing friendship between Chi and Cocchi! Both learning to be cats together so cute! And still getting to see Chi with her family too 💕
April 12, 2024
#2024
April 25, 2024
Ще одна чудова доза кавайності та просто позитиву
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