手のひらねこ 1 [Tenohira Neko 1]

手のひらねこ [Tenohira Neko] #1

by Hisa Takano, 鷹野久

これは世界で一番小さな猫と男子高校生の、ちょっと不思議な心温まるお話。高校1年生の奏くんのもとに手のひらに乗るサイズの幻の猫「手のひらねこ」が現れた。気に入ると棲みついてくれるというのだが……!?

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Cats, Graphic Novels, Slice Of Life, Animals, Comics

160 pages, Paperback

First published September 8, 2023

Reviews

[Katie❄️]

Gah SSOO CUTE!! How could I not cross my fingers and hope a library would purchase this!

This was just too cute! 10 stars! Cat lovers paradise.

WHY ARE PALM-SIZED FAIRY CATS NOT REAL!!!

[kristyn ˏˋ°•*⁀➷]

this is the cutest shit i've ever seen in my life and i mean that with my whole chest

[Bibliothecat]

Review for complete series

Palm-sized cats are fairies. They are not pets. They sometimes come to stay in your house - if they feel like it. If you tell someone you've seen one, they will disappear. But otherwise, they are very much like other cats.

This could not have been any cuter. It's very light on text and told in an episodic manner. On a fareful rainy day, Kanade finds a little cat has found its way into his room. Despite naming her Fluffy, she's not his pet and he knows it; he lets her roam his room and just observes all her cat antics. Every chapter will show a new little aspect of Fluffy in Kanade's room and despite her size, cat lovers will relate. Honestly, I cannot stress how wholesome and cute this series is.

There is an overarching plot around Kanade and there are hints of struggles; it seems he used to play piano as a child and has fallen out of love with it. Through Fluffy, and to an extent his younger brother, he reconnects with his interest. That being said, I would argue this isn't the focus of this series as the exact circumstances are left in quite a murky light. It does add to the lightness of the story as it's just another wholesome element.

Gorgeous manga and absolutely perfect for cat fans - I think this is a rare manga that can also very easily be recommended to non manga readers, provided they are cat fans.

[Jiro Dreams of Suchy]

I’m a total sucker for small and cute and my god is the palm sized cat the best- I’m not even a cat person but this cat is just so cute and a bit of a pest because it knows how cute it is. This manga is so joyful, I can hear this upbeat music in every scene, it has this magic about it- without any darkness.

Just look at the cat!!

[Sol]

Continuing in my adventures of reading lots and lots of cat manga lately, I thought that this was a really cute, nice, relaxing time. Takano has an art style that really lends itself to this level of otherworldly cuteness, and I really enjoyed how atmospheric this is, making a high school boy's bedroom seem like an exciting new place now that the Palm-Sized Cat has visited. Takano has really cute flairs in her art style where she'll add little sparkles around the panels that, in my opinion, add a lot to livening up her panels and pages. I thought the art and story were both very good.

In particular, although this is a story that takes place in our day-to-day reality and as such can feel a bit mundane, I liked the bits of characterization that were inserted in order to complement our protagonist. It's clear that he comes from a musical family and had quite a lot of pressure put on him to succeed at the piano, but ultimately prefers to draw, which was possibly a disappointment to his mother. I think that this subtle backstory adds great texture to the goings-on of this cute little story, and really makes him feel like a real person. This manga overall feels like something exciting and paranormal that could happen in real life, and I really enjoyed it.

[Rebecca]

This is absolutely adorable while also getting cat behavior perfectly. If you're having a bad day, this is the cure.

[Rebecca]

The cat is small and cute, and as the story progresses the cat continues to be small and cute. It's a quick, cozy read, with hints that the cat may be serving some bigger purpose, but she's mostly just being a cat, and for me that's enough.

[marcia]

Absolutely adorable. I needed something cute and this hits the spot! The chapters are so short that you can easily finish the volume in an hour, but I dipped into this from time to time so I can have something to look forward to. Earlier chapters can feel repetitive as the mangaka keeps repeating "facts" about palm-sized cats. I find the narration more charming and effective when kept to a minimum. The series is mostly plotless though it does hints at some sort of arc with Kanade and I'm interested to see how it'll play out.

[Kelsey]

Stupidly cute. The art in this is everything. Very simple and slightly repetitive since the chapters were super short and it refers to the fairy cats as "palm sized cats" every time it talks about them, but that's a minor quibble. Reminds me of watching episodic anime where the narrator repeats some basic info each time and I think this would work really well in that format too. Recommended for cat lovers looking for some low key cuteness.

[Eduardo J. Lledó]

Absolutamente adorable.

[Lauren]

A teeny cat the size of your palm appears to have chosen Kanade to be its companion. That’s pretty much the whole plot. The drawings are adorable—Fluffy reminds me of a cat my sister used to have, only much smaller of course.

Though geared towards young adults, this simple and sweet story appears to be appropriate for younger readers as well.

[Danie Ware]

THE CUTE. IT HURTS.

Aside from that, tho, a wonderfully flowing narrative about the semi-mythical palm-sized cat and the boy is chooses to live with. Any cat person will see their funny, fiery friends reflected, and who doesn't want a kitty that can sleep in a pencil case?

[Logan]

This was near-painfully adorable. Just a light, fluffy, and cozy slice of life about a boy and the palm-sized cat he befriends.

[vicinthemeadow]

I've become a cat manga person. I don't know how I got here but I am happy to be here!😌

[Amy]

Adorable, cozy slice of life style manga with the cutest, smallest fairy cats. I love the way this little cat is drawn, the expressions are some I recognize in my own (non fairy) cat. Eagerly awaiting more of this super cute manga

[Jodi]

If your looking for an easy cute Manga read this is for you. I finished it in like 30 minutes and love it.

[Litwithlove]

I have been spoiled by really good cute animal manga. Shiba inu rooms, cat massage therapist, The Emperor and I, Wondercat Kyuu-Chan. I feel like Fairy cat doesn't make that list because just not enough happens past the reiterating of fairy cats being palm sized and also not a pet. And yes, they're very cute but seeing a small cat over and over again doesn't make for anything particularly memorable.

[Museo De Mierda]

Hisa Takano, saca más tomos y mi alma es tuya!!!!!

[Annie thebooksengine]

mi cara leyendo esto: 🥺🥺🥺😭😭

os recomiendo leerlo mientras acariciáis a vuestro gatusino particular

[Libros de Anita]

¡Qué manga más bonito, cuqui y cozy! Si buscas una historia entrañable y con gatitos, esta es tu historia.

[Vanesa Hic et Nunc]

4,5⭐

De esas historias feelgood, que hacen acomodarte entre las páginas como si fuera un sofá mullido en pleno invierno.
Se lee en un rato, su formato cómic es sencillo y dinámico.

[Kelli]

A series about two of my favorite things—faeries and cats???? Sign me up! Take all my money.

I LOVE this SO much!

This is such a charming story.

The whole idea of fairy cats is both whimsical and wholesome. I appreciate how this story blends cat behavior with fairy lore—the two pair together rather well. I mean, cats are well known for their mercurial nature. It actually makes a lot of sense that fey may be a type of feline and vice-versa.

Also, it’s just adorable on every level.

This is the kind of reimagining of faerie lore that I actually want to read. (Romantasy step aside.)

Anyway.

Highly recommend for all readers in need of a bit more whimsy and who love cats. This will enchant you in every way~

[Autumn Lanning]

The cutest damn manga I’ve ever read. I need more adventures of Fluffy and Kanada.

[Paws & Pages]

I would like 1 (one) smol fairy cat

[Dylan]

this is so cute!!

[Kirsten]

too f*ing cute.

[Liv]

I can’t realistically give this 5 stars but it’s definitely like 4.25 - it was so adorable and the perfect comfort read🪻

[Kassidy]

omg it's so cute!!

[Pascale]

Not much of a story, but very sweet to the soul!

[Vanna Book-Mage]

And now I would also like a fairy cat.