Ex-Yakuza and Stray Kitten Vol. 4

拾われ子猫と元ヤクザ #4

by Riddle Kamimura

LIVIN' IN A GANGSTA'S PURRADISE!

For ex-yakuza member Jin and adorable kitten Sabu, every day’s a blast with their rescue animal friends at Café Fluffy. As he meets humans from all walks of life and former staff animals, Sabu continues to grow little by little...leading a fateful encounter that might change his future forever! It’s the final volume of this heart-warming buddy comedy!

The final volume!

Genres: Manga, Humor, Cats, Animals, Slice Of Life, Graphic Novels, Comedy

202 pages, Paperback

First published November 10, 2022

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Reviews

[Laura A. Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Getting pats from this big, scary man ain't so bad after all."

A very satisfying and sweet ending to this fun series!

I'm glad I waited for the "right time" to read this because I had a blast and absolutely LOVED how Sabu started showing affection for Jin rather than just fear! The ending especially made me happy and I felt it ended on such a perfect note!

I really enjoyed reading this series and will definitely miss Jin and his "scary" faces and all the playful moments he and Sabu had together! This will be a manga I keep in my collection and come back to again, I am sure of that!

[Nadina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great ending to a fun series. I am sad it is over, but it also feels like the story is complete.
I really enjoyed the characters and how they grew over the course of the series.
I liked the artwork and style, especially the contrast between Jin and Scary Jin. The ending was somewhat expected and also a little surprising, though I am definitely happy with it.
Absolutely would recommend this series to others.

[Autumn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the cutest dang series ever. It had a perfect ending. I loved all the animals.

[Lizzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I never expected a silly little slice-of-life book series to have the most wholesome and heartwarming ending that nearly made me tear up, but here we go.

What a beautiful ending to a beautiful series about kittenhood. What a beautiful story of love and finding who you need instead of what you want. 10/10 read!!!

[Bethany *WickedB* · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm so sad that this is the last in this series. It was so good!

[Lucy Kirby · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was sad to see this was the last volume of this series! The ending didn't quite feel wrapped up to me, so I would've liked to see more.

[t · Rating 5 out of 5]

teared up at the ending. GROW UP WELL SABU

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The final volume, noooo! I enjoyed this series so much, I loved seeing Sabu grow and bond with Jin and all the other rescued animals at Cafe Fluffy. This particular volume had me really emotional, especially with Sabu's short lived rehoming. I called it with Jin's scar being from a cat, haha. I'm glad everyone got such a nice ending together, Mama Jin and his furbabies forever!!

I cannot recommend this series enough for a boost of serotonin and a simple, sweet read!

[寿理 宮本 · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel like I have a "doneness" radar, since this is the... third? in so many series where I've thought, wow, there's not much more ground they can cover, huh? And the series promptly ENDS.

(No, I don't check beforehand.)

Not to say that's good or bad, but considering that the main point of conflict was Sabu being scared to death of his rescuer, Jin, it doesn't feel possible to keep milking that after four volumes of it. Like, anyone—kitten or person or other—who isn't able to adjust after THAT much time really needs some treatment for anxiety.

The main reason I take a star off is it maybe could have ended in three volumes. A lot of the stories are more "cute cats are cute" and "'scary' guy is actually nice but expressively awkward" filler, and while it could have dragged out farther, it doesn't add enough to the plot to carry it another volume... kind of why I stopped reading Yokai Cats and The Evil Secret Society of Cats after one volume each. (Not that "cute cats are cute" isn't enough reason to make a book, but I have at this point read SO MANY of those that my brain craves some different content... like, at LEAST Cat Zombies or something.)

Yes, though, this volume reads as a wrap-up, and it does it well, but it DOES have to squeeze in some filler to get to a proper page count. (I do have to wonder how often Sabu's problem comes up in real life, though, to be adopted out only to not be able to adjust to the different environment.)

Cute end to a cute series, and absolutely recommended for fans!

[Becky B · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sabu is finally starting to settle in and feel at home at Cafe Fluffy when an older couple finds the cafe and bursts into tears at the sight of Sabu. He reminds them so much of their old cat. The couple takes Sabu home on a trial run for adoption, but are they a good fit for each other?

The back of this book says it is the final volume in the series. Sad. I liked spending time with Sabu. But it does seem fitting since he's growing up, finds his forever home, and won't be a kitten much longer. Still, I'll miss more doses of Sabu. This volume also explains where Jin got his horrible facial scars and it isn't the yakuza incident everyone assumes. Hand this to animal rescue/adoption story fans who like a touch of humor.

Notes on content:
Language: About 8 minor swears.
Sexual content: None
Violence: The incident that scarred Jin was a little bloody but not violent per se a cat in a bad situation scratched Jin when he tried to rescue it. The older couple are still mourning the loss of their former cat who died of old age.
Ethnic diversity: Japanese humans
LGBTQ+ content: None specified
Other: Cuteness overload!

[Lepicentrecult · Rating 4 out of 5]

Et voilà je dis au revoir a Sabu et Jin
Quel incroyable relation entre eux.
Je ne pense pas qu'il faut nécessairement une ligne narratrice profonde pour en faire un manga un excellent manga.
Ici c'est un excellent manga. Qui nous déconnecte le temps de la lecture de notre quotidien
On suit Sabu petit chaton recueilli par Jin. Un homme qui ressemble au Yakuza. Qui peut parfois faire peur a Sabu. Mais qui montre une sensibilité face aux animaux. Dans ce tome une famille prend en essaie Sabu pour une possible adoption. Ce que je trouve beau. C'est ce que raconte ces derniers chapitres. Tout les chats ne sont pas fait pour une adoption. Sabu a déjà sa famille dans le café fluffy.

[ℂ ✧ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Final molt digne i rodó per a aquesta sèrie :3 Amb una premissa molt semblant a Gokushufudo: Yakuza amo de casa, volumen 1, un jove yakuza rescata animals abandonats per cuidar-los en el seu cafè/refugi. En aquest cas, seguim la història del Sabu, un gatet de només un mes i mig força recelós del seu nou amo. Lectura entretinguda i tendra ♥

[Diana · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last issue! No! I love this story! I just returned from Japan two weeks ago. While there, I purchased a Neko-jasuri comb and paw cream for my cat. He loves the comb!!! I would not have known about Neko-jasuri if not for this manga. I thought there was just about as much education as entertainment from the ex-yakuza and his cafe. I do want to know more about their adventures. I will be following this author!

[HappyYuki · Rating 1 out of 5]

So the conclusion to this mind numbingly boring manga series is that the characters are back to square one…living in a cat cafe where they have been found to be unwilling to be adopted by a family in lieu of this life of an over run animal cafe with one lone guy working himself to the neglect of his own health or seemingly any outside life/development of his own. Umm…was this supposed to be endearing? Personally I do not like this series at all.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this final volume of the series, Sabu is pampered while watching birds, has to take a bath, and tries out a possible adoption home.

I'm bummed that this was the last book. I could have easily enjoyed a few more volumes because I enjoyed the way the mangaka explored pet experiences in groups living in a pet café. Overall, this was an adorable cozy-filled hug of a series.

[Ame-lit D’Arroult · Rating 4 out of 5]

Une saga courte en quatre tome absolument trop mignonne et très touchante. J'ai adoré ce dernier tome, dans lequel j'ai même laissé couler quelques larmes ! L'histoire de Sabu est vraiment extrêmement touchante et très drôle également. Je suis contente de cette fin et de cette saga dans la globalité. C'est certes simple mais c'est un parfait moment de détente. en somme, une bonne saga doudou.

[Zian B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

More of a 4.5 star rating;
The only reasons I didn’t give this series a 5 star rating is because I wish to see little Sabu go into adulthood, and I wish for more background on Jin.
Overall, this was a very sweet and wholesome series to read.

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

ugh. still such a great series. the adoption trial really tugged at my heartstrings because I know how much that older couple must've wanted it to work out! but so good that they chose what was best for a young Sabu. <3

[Dylan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a great conclusion to a fun and charming cat manga! I'm sad to see this story end and would love to have seen more volumes. I just love it so much, and look forward to re-reading it one day.

[Ella · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another one with a curtness overload!!!

The way Koyuki's behavior changes is just like my Calypso's. Sweet and cute one second and vengeful and aggressive the next.
Again, pretty cute, nice artwork, lovely short stories.
Ideal for a quick, cozy, cute and easy read.

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love that this has been a short and sweet series. Sabu is so cute. I knew someone was going to try and adopt him. And I am so glad that he (and the potential new humans) knew that he was better off with his family at the cat café. I so cried. Hoping they all get to stay together.

[Ludivine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Une belle fin pour un bon manga. Sabu va beaucoup me manquer !

[Lea Touchard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Encore une fois je suis conquise ! C’est un excellent manga plein de douceur et rempli d’amour et de rire

[Shawnie Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great way to end the series (didn’t even realizes it was over until I got to the end).
I’m not sad about it, it was a great cute little run.

[Mariána K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Heartwarming

I'm sad this is the final volume. Loved the journey though! This volume's highlight.... Stinkface! Lol, just too much fun!

[Nicole Nieto · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so cute. I loved this series so much. I’ll probably read it over and over again.

[Laura Sanner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a cute series!! This was a happy ending to the series.

[Arryn · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s over and idk how i’ll move on.

[Aurora · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a cute series, right to the end.

[Skye (Skye's Scribblings) · Rating 3 out of 5]

A sweet, short, simple slice-of-life cat manga.