Fairy Cat Vol. 2

手のひらねこ [Tenohira Neko] #2

by Hisa Takano, Alethea Nibley (Translator), Athena Nibley (Translator)

THE CAT'S OUT OF THE BAG

Kanade is settling into life with his new roommate, a palm-sized cat named Fluffy. But what will happen when his family discovers the elusive, endearing creature?

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Comics, Graphic Novels, Animals, Cats, Contemporary

160 pages, Paperback

First published August 7, 2024

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

An absolutely adorable conclusion that sort of confirms my cat muse suspicion. Just a cozy, cute read.

[marcia · Rating 3 out of 5]

Vol. 1 ★★★☆☆

I picked this up just to look at cute, tiny cats so the character development was a pleasant addition. Nothing ambitious, just enough to add some depth and make Kanade more developed. A great palate cleanser in between heavier manga.

[Whitney · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm sad this is the final volume. The series was so short! But it's a lovely story about a cat that can fit in the palm of your hand helping a boy find his joy again, particularly around playing piano. I would've liked more of the story, but it was nice that the mangaka stopped before the idea got tedious. I'll be looking out for his next work and in the meantime, I quite enjoyed this one, particularly the artwork.

[kristyn ˏˋ°•*⁀➷ · Rating 5 out of 5]

happy publication day to the cutest manga!!! i had this on preorder for months. i think fluffy and kuro are the two cutest cats actually ever

[Autumn Lanning · Rating 4 out of 5]

As cute and fun as volume 1. 🥰

[Stacey ˗ ღ ˎˊ˗ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️

Well I didn’t realize this was book 2 but it’s not complicated :) this is part of a stream of comfort cozy manga I’ve been picking up and it definitely fits the theme. Adorable tiny cats who love music and hide from grown ups, what’s not to love? I’ll have to see if the library has the first one!

[Becky B · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fairy cats are elusive creatures, but it feels very special when one shows itself to you. That’s what Kanade has discovered, and in this volume, his brother and best friend also find themselves feeling special. His little brother Ritsu spots the house’s new resident, and Kanade’s friend meets another fairy cat. Kanade also discovers a renewed love for the piano when he realizes the fairy cat loves to hear him play.

I wish this series had more volumes in it. It is just so feel-good and adorable. I like how the fairy cat brings the brothers together, and helps Kanade remember when he played music for fun instead of duty. The palm sized cat’s tolerance of little Ritsu’s antics and over-zealous love is humorous.

Notes on content:
Language: None
Sexual content: None
Violence: None
Ethnic diversity: Japanese
LGBTQ+ content: None specified.
Other: Dangerous levels of cuteness.

[Hayeley Norris · Rating 5 out of 5]

for the tiny kitties!

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5✨

[Jiro Dreams of Suchy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the palm sized cat, so cute and I love that they have an attitude. This is such a sweet and magical little story, I read and see so much darkness and this is just so NICE. I want to smell a palm sized cat!

[Kelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series is adorable.

[Jen Appell · Rating 5 out of 5]

SO CUTE

[winnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75⭐️

[Katie❄️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could read an endless story of these.

[Mara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fairy Cat is finished at two volumes, delivering a short, sweet story of a tiny cat and a teenage boy who rediscovers music. I liked the cuteness of the fairy cat, but the rest of the story felt plain.

[Bibliothecat · Rating 5 out of 5]

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.

[Sarah AK · Rating 4 out of 5]

Real dumb and cute. I would love to have a palm-sized cat (can you imagine how easy litter boxes would be?!), but I guess I'll have to settle for the fatass demon cat currently laying on top of me, trying to lick my face, which I know will soon turn into biting me if I'm not careful. His bites wouldn't hurt nearly as much if he were palm sized! Thankfully I have a good boy too... that one would be perfect at any size.

[Matt Glaviano · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the sense that this series is exactly what it advertises itself as being - magical palm sized cats - it's perfect.

Apparently these cats are also muses for musicians? I have no notes.

The final chapter of this volume is titled something like "Concluding" chapter. I hope that means of the volume and that this is not the end of Fairy Cats.

This is the most fought over manga series in my house since Dinosaur Sanctuary.

[Cassandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

This type of story telling , very short chapters with minimal conflict , is not always my favorite but this story is really just so cute. The art is lovely the bond between the brothers is sweet. The music aspect cute. If you want to bask in sugary overload, this is for you. It really is just a feel good short story that flies by.

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, charming, and heartfelt. A nice cozy read.

[Aurora · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s sweet, but there’s not much substance? It also feels like it was canceled prematurely, which is unfortunate; maybe the story could’ve gone for something deeper if it had been given the time.

[Linda]

Such a sweet cat tale. Wished it was a bit longer, I liked cat’s reaction to the ribbon bookmark.

[Jacqueline · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[Babs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just lovely. Tiny cat and musical bonding.

[Kelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

what could be better than one palm-sized fairy cat??? two, of course—one for each hand~

[flame03fire · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHY DO I READ THIS WHEN I CANT GET A CAT YET AAAAA

[Leila Murphy · Rating 4 out of 5]

story is building. the artwork is great

[Noniu2 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nube con los dos hermanos y su pasión por la música, continúan en este volumen final. Imposible resistirse a esta pequeña belleza.

[Juli Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

The cat's name encapsulates the series: Fluffy.

[Koda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Qué tomo tan bonito y cuuuuuqui! Me ha encantado uwu