Maruru și Hachi Vol.1: Pisicile hoinare

ツレ猫 マルルとハチ [Tsureneko - Maruru to Hachi] #1

by Yuri Sonoda, Malina Cosan (Translator)

Printr-o întâmplare nefericită, Maruru ajunge să trăiască pe stradă, după ce pleacă de acasă și nu mai găsește drumul înapoi. Lumea de afară se dovedește mult mai dură și mai complicată decât își imagina. Așa îl întâlnește pe Hachi, un motan cu o privire tăioasă, cu care își petrece timpul.Însă lucrurile nu sunt așa simple cum par...

Povestea a două pisici fără stăpân care înfruntă împreună provocările unei lumi necruțătoare.

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

176 pages, Paperback

First published February 4, 2021

Reviews

[Andreea (booksstopia) · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5

La suprafață este o poveste wholesome, adorabilă și funny. TOTUSI dincolo de aparențe, cartea abordează adevăruri dure și emoționante despre viața animalelor fără adăpost. Pune în lumină realitățile cu care se confruntă such as - pericolele constante, iernile grele și, din păcate, faptul că nu fiecare pisicuță reușește să supraviețuiască (mai ales cele mai fragile). Aceste momente te pot întrista, mai ales dacă ai îngrijit sau salvat un animal fără stăpân sau pur și simplu iubești animalele.

Voi face întotdeauna tot ce îmi stă în putere pentru a ajuta orice animal aflat în nevoie fie că e vorba de hrană (hrănesc pisicuțele din cartier când și cum pot) sau doar un gest de bunătate. Cea mai mare dorință a mea este ca fiecare suflet fără stăpân să găsească o casă permanentă, plină de căldură, siguranță și iubire, iar pentru cei care nu vor avea această șansă, sper măcar să aibă parte de o viață cât mai bună, cu grijă, confort și demnitate.

Cât despre acei indivizi care fac rău animalelor... n-aș putea spune aici exact ce gândesc, dar vă puteți imagina foarte bine. I hate them.

Această carte a reușit să surprindă toate aceste lucruri într-un mod incredibil de frumos, iar eu abia aștept să continui seria și să citesc volumele următoare.

[Lauraconte l'histoire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Je partais avec de grandes attentes en ouvrant Chats des rues : avec un titre pareil, je savais que ça allait me plaire. Les chats, c’est mon petit point faible, et je m’attendais à quelque chose de mignon, tendre, voire un peu léger… Mais je n’étais pas prête.

Ce manga est bien plus qu’une simple histoire de félins errants. C’est un récit profondément touchant, poignant, qui met en lumière la dure réalité des chats des rues : perçus comme nuisibles, chassés, maltraités, ils doivent sans cesse se battre pour survivre dans un monde qui ne leur laisse pas de place. Chaque chapitre m’a frappée en plein cœur. Mon empathie a pris un sacré coup.

Je n’ai pas arrêté de pleurer pendant ma lecture. C’est beau, c’est fort, c’est nécessaire… mais c’est aussi très dur. Je ne pense pas poursuivre la série pour le moment. Peut-être plus tard, quand j’aurai le cœur un peu plus solide.

À celles et ceux qui aiment les animaux : préparez vos mouchoirs. Ce manga vous touchera bien plus que vous ne l’imaginez.

[Kelli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another endearing cat manga that makes me cry my eyes out? Yes, please!

This is such a thoughtful, little story.

In this first volume, we’re introduced to Maruru, Hachi, and the gang of stray cats who call Third Street home. Maruru is a former house cat who got lost one day and is now trying to make it on the streets. Hachi is the top cat around Third Street who takes Maruru under his paw (so to speak) after Maruru helps him out of a tough spot. Along with the rest of the strays on Third Street, Maruru and Hachi try to survive what each new day brings.

Though ostensibly being about stay cats, this story touches upon a lot of different topics.

For example, grief and abandonment are key themes this story explores. We see that acutely with each of the cat’s stories concerning how they ended up on the street. But, this story also touches upon other important issue like that of aging—we see that with the story of the old lady who feeds the strays until she has to be sent away to a care home.

There’s also a lot of implicit commentary about community and what it means to grow in concert with all elements of one’s neighborhood.

Anyway.

I’m really digging this story so far.

Definitely looking forward to reading more of this series. If you are a fan of cat manga like me or if you enjoy a thoughtful slice-of-life series, I’d definitely recommend picking up this manga. This is a great choice for readers who enjoyed other manga like “A Story of Seven Lives” or “She and Her Cat”~

[Anni K. Mars · Rating 4 out of 5]

Witzig, rührend und kurzweilig 💖

[Ioana · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.7 ✨ Am plâns 😭🫠

[Pata · Rating 5 out of 5]

Me ha encantado y lo he odiado a partes iguales. Es una monada, el dibujo, precioso y los gatos perfectos... pero es tan realista (en casi todo) que me he pasado todo el tomo llorando. No creo que la siga porque no me gusta estar triste porque unos gatitos lo pasan mal :(

[Koda · Rating 5 out of 5]

En principio no iba a empezar este manga, pero no he podido evitarlo. Me ha sorprendido que mezcle momentos divertidos y emotivos. Es imposible no terminar adorando esta historia. Tengo ganas de seguir con las aventuras de Hachi y Maruru! La edición es muy linda :3

[Asterope · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven't read a manga of this style (black and white art) and wasn't sure if I'd enjoy it. While I think I'd prefer color, I found the black and white style didn't put me off. After a few pages I was sucked into the lives of the cats and wondering what would come of them! Maruru was adjusting to a new life on the streets when he encounters Hachi, a seasoned stray. I was glad they teamed up because it was sad to see Maruru struggling alone. It's a hard life for the street cats, where they never know if they can get food, water and shelter. Though their life is hard, I saw nice moments between cats and the bond forming with the pair. You can see how they come to care for each other over time and become friends. The only cat I felt (extra) concern for was Scruffy (Kedama), with the mouth sores and matted fur. I hope Yasuo can get her to the vet soon!

Some reviewers said it's a sad, depressing story. I understand that POV, but I saw it as realistic. Stray and feral cats do worry about food, water, shelter, territory and health issues. I actually appreciated that the story did not gloss over these struggles, because then it'd seem too unrealistic. The story also serves as a way to educate people on the life of a stay - those who might not realize the dangers and hardships they have to deal with. Not everyone thinks of these things when they get a cat and let it roam or encounter a neighborhood stay.

I am definitely curious about how the lives of the cats will progress, so will be on the lookout for the next book! How will the cats get food with the old lady gone? Will they keep living on the streets?

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I was reading this in the Edelweiss web reader and assumed, because the book was in English, that page 1 would be the beginning. It wasn't! I realized I needed to go to the last page and move backwards to read it correctly. 😂

I was provided access to this title via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.

It's my first time, so REALLY hoping to did everything correctly on Edelweiss re: my review!

[Laurelas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Encore un manga avec des chats ? Et oui, mais on adore les chats, alors on se laisse toujours prendre au jeu.

Ici on suit les aventures de deux chats des rues, l'un aguerri et l'autre tout juste arrivé par hasard dans cette vie. C'est mignon comme tout (j'aime beaucoup le trait des dessins tout en rondeurs) mais aussi assez réaliste, avec comme une menace qui plane plus ou moins au dessus des têtes de ces chats qui doivent quand même survivre à tout un tas de dangers.

À voir comment la série évolue, mais c'est un chouette divertissement à découvrir !

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

ADORABLE !!!!!!

[Bine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ich hab bei allen Kapiteln bis auf eins geheult. Warum muss das so schön und traurig sein? Omg 😭😭😭

[Alejandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Muy cute, me ha gustado mucho.
Los dibujos son adorables, y la historia mucho más profunda de lo que pueda parecer. Es muy realista, y si obviamente humanizan a los personajes para hacer una buena narración de los hechos y en algunos casos (muy pocos) uno de los personajes tiene más ingenio de lo que un gato estándar debería, es comprensible.
Capta muy bien la personalidad de los gatos y sus comportamientos. Hace reflexionar sobre las dificultades a las que se enfrentan los animales callejeros en una sociedad en la que están mal vistos e incluso maltratados y parece que no hay sitio para ellos. No es un libro muy recomendable para personas muy sensibles, porque hay pasajes duros y el relato se ciñe a la realidad, no endulza las cosas, si bien no sucede ninguna gran tragedia (algo que agradezco bastante).
En definitiva me reafirmo en mi idea de convertir mi futura casa en un zoológico y centro de acogida para que ningún animal tenga que sufrir ni abandonos, maltratos o penurias nunca más.

[Sandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ich kann einfach die Finger nicht von Mangas mit katzen lassen.
Dieser hier ist sehr süß gezeichnet, die Katzen erinnern mich total an A man and his cat, weil die auch so dick sind. Es ist sehr kindlich gezeichnet (Empfehlung laut Verlag ab 11) und die Thematik wird hier auch sehr kindgerechet dargestellt, wie Streuner leben - es werden auch einige etwas "schlimmere" Themen schon angesprochen, eben das die im Winter sterben können, was bei Revierkämpfen passiert, was mit kleinen Kätzchen passiert etc. Aber es ist alles im Rahmen - dazu kam in diesem Band eine demente Oma, die die Katzen gefüttert hat, und das tat mir dann doch leid ;W; *sniff*
Alles in allem, sehr süß, man muss etwas schmunezln, der Zeichenstil ist wirklich niedlich, die Themen sind breit gefächert und gut gemacht.
(Und jahaaa, ich kann die zwei Kater shippen, blabla xD)

[Helena (helinabooks) · Rating 5 out of 5]

HE LLORADO MUCHÍSIMO Y EN CUANTO HE TERMINADO HE PROCEDIDO A ENGANCHAR A MI GATA Y LLENARLA DE BESOS

NECESITO EL SIGUIENTE TOMO Y NECESITO SABER QUE HACHI Y MARURU SOBREVIVEN MUCHOS INVIERNOS Y ENCUENTRAN UN HOGAR Y SON FELICES, POR FAVOR

[Solly_Livrons_nous_ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lisez le.

[Luminor Iluminador · Rating 5 out of 5]

voy a llorar

[PushpaAigle · Rating 5 out of 5]

J'ai adoré 🥹 Émouvant, et instructif.
Je recommande ❤️‍🔥

[Daria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wie süß, ich sterbe!!!

[little free lib-rei-ry (•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑ · Rating 5 out of 5]

two boys snuggling

[Kati Schmidt]

Cutest little story about the life of two cats that befriend over being street cats. There is one overall plot, that contains several small stories of their adventures. Just lovely and funny to read.

[Nieves Herrán López · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable, con algunas situaciones muy duras que viven los gatitos de la calle pero también divertido. Estoy deseando que salga la segunda parte.

[Artemissia G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quand j’ai reçu ce manga, je me suis dit, d’accord un nouveau titre sur les chats… Je suis partie dans cette lecture m’attendant à quelque chose de mignon, et peut-être même d’un peu ennuyeux, mais finalement pas du tout !

J’ai adoré ce premier tome. Les aventures de Maruru et de Hachi m’ont beaucoup touchée. Maruru était un chat de maison, hélas, l’appel de la nature et de la chasse a été plus fort que tout et il a fini par se perdre et ne plus pouvoir rentrer chez lui. N’ayant jamais vécu dans la rue, c’est loin d’être évident pour lui et sa première rencontre avec Hachi ne se passe bien. Mais après un épisode compliqué pour Hachi, Maruru va réussir à se trouver une place au côté de ce chat errant.

Par certains aspects, ce manga m’a rappelé un peu les aventures de Chi. Sauf que Maruru vit réellement dans la rue et la nuit, il n’a aucun maître pour s’occuper de lui. Je me suis très vite attachée à Maruru et Hachi qui, sous des dehors de gros durs est un chat qui a le cœur sur la patte. On les suit à tenter de survivre du mieux qu’ils le peuvent et parfois, ça ne se passe pas forcément bien.

Dans l’ensemble, ce premier tome me donne carrément envie de découvrir les suivants. En plus de nos chats des rues, il y a quelques humains également comme cette vieille dame atteinte de la maladie d’Alzheimer qui vient nourrir les chats quand elle y pense ou ce jeune homme qui ramasse les chats errants pour les emmener chez le vétérinaire. Il est craint par Hachi qui le voit comme un méchant humain voulant faire du mal à ses congénères.

Ce début d’histoire est très bien amené avec son lot de rebondissements et d’ascenseurs émotionnels. J’ai eu le cœur serré lors d’un épisode très triste pour Maruru… Bref, j’ai vraiment aimé ce manga et moi qui suit plutôt chien que chat, j’ai vraiment envie de continuer cette belle aventure pleine de réalisme et de chamaraderie. Pour ne rien gâcher, les dessins sont vraiment top ! Je vous le conseille vivement si vous voulez vivre de beaux moments avec nos amis les chats !

[Estibaliz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Better than I was expecting, I appreciated how this focused more on Maruru and Hachi's relationship and life as stray cats, than the usual interactions between humans and cats.

Of course, it feels a bit more realistic than other cat mangas, in the fact the feline characters took center stage and a lot of humane traits are given to them, in the form of dialogue and thoughts. But, as a said, pretty enjoyable and endearing.

I will probably continue this series to know what's going to happen with the cats, now that things are majorly changing in their turf.

[Hélo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm OBSESSED

[Dxdnelion · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi is a touching, relaxing slice of life that takes us deep into the world of stray cats, exploring their struggles for survival in a harsh, uncaring world. The story focused around Maruru, a former house cat who finds himself lost and unable to find his way back home. Alone and vulnerable, Maruru crosses paths with Hachi, a grumpy but wise street-smart cat who rules Third Street. Though Hachi has little patience for Maruru at first, he takes him under his wing, showing him the ropes of surviving as a stray. As their bond deepens, Maruru learns the importance of survival skills, companionship, and how to protect those who matter most.

At first glance, Cat Companions may seem like a lighthearted, whimsical tale about cats and their silly moments. But beneath the surface, the story delves into deep, heart-wrenching themes like grief, abandonment, aging and survival. A story from a cat's perspective will never fail to make me cry, especially in the story depicting a stray cat's life (from when they were adopted to where the owner is getting rid of them) and how the cat is trying to find food everywhere as long as they can survive. While the Third Street stray cats have their food sources from the old lady, it is also devastating to see both perspectives where the old lady is getting much older and seldom forgets to feed them.

The details of the journey of Maruru and Hachi with their growing friendship, the quiet acts of kindness shared between them and the other stray cats—make you want to cuddle them and wonder what would happen next. It's a hard life as they never know if they can get food, water and shelter especially when they go through each season. I also love how we get a lot of heartwarming moments between Maruru, Hachi and the other cats as well. You can see how they come to care for each other over time and become friends.

While it is easy to see it as a depressing and emotional story, Maruru and Hachi journey was also filled with warmth and wholesome moments. Sure, their lives are hard, but the beauty of the story lies in how it doesn't shy away from the stray cats reality, and it does not sugarcoat things. The hardship they faced through is hard to read but an eye opener; it makes you reflect on the difficulties stray animals face in a world where they are frowned upon, abused, starving, and there's almost no welcoming place for them. It is heartbreaking to see stray cats searching desperately for food and shelter, and this should serves as a reminder of the struggles that many animals face when they are left to fend for themselves.

Overall, Cat Companions Maruru and Hachi is a beautiful reminder of the resilience of animals, the quiet dignity in their survival, and the unspoken bonds that form even in the toughest of times. It’s a story that leaves mixed feelings and perhaps makes us a little more aware of the challenges faced by stray animals in our world. I'm looking forward to reading more of Maruru and Hachi's journey! Giving this 5 ⭐️ Thank you Edelweiss for providing me this cute review copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Ioana · Rating 4 out of 5]

A apărut la @nezumi_bynemira cartea perfectă pentru orice iubitor de feline cu gheruțe 🐈😍 "Maruru și Hachi - pisicile hoinare", vol. 1 de Yuri Sonoda (trad. Mălina Coşan) este o lectură ce toarce blând pentru orice cititor ce îi mângâie paginile 🐱
Primul volum al seriei ne povestește despre cum s-au împrietenit Maruru și Hachi pe strada nr. 3 🐈‍⬛ Cei doi motani nu și-au împărțit laptele din prima, ci au avut nevoie de o stropitoare buclucașă pentru a-i apropia 😹 Mai multe despre carte am scris într-un articol publicat pe blog ✍️

https://ciobanuldeazi.home.blog/2025/...

[Gabrhee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first saw this series at a huge manga bookstore here in Belgium. The manga here is called Chats Des Rue (street cats) but after browsing through it in store, I knew I had to get it in the English version. The story follows Maruru & Hachi- an unlikely but adorable duo just trying to survive the streets while they try to evade danger. It’s a hard knock life in the streets for the cats. ToT

The manga is insanely cute but a little heart breaking at times. My rescue cat was a street cat himself for a while but he’s just the sweetest thing ever. I thought about him and the trials he must have had before he was rescued. I just know I’m about to binge on this Manga series and that’s exciting because I haven’t read a manga in years. Cats are little gods that roam amongst us. I love them so much.

[Paige Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable. So funny, not just for kids w/ the ball spaying humor. Made me so sad at points. Lots of shorts so not just a story about a naïve lost house pet meeting a “mafia boss” like stray and surviving the winter. I especially love the super fluffy, dirty, drooly black cat that reminds me of my own.

[Noniu2 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Maruru es un gato de casa que se pierde. Conoce a Hachi en la calle, el cual le ayuda a sobrevivir en el día a día. Juntos forjan una bonita amistad y se enfrentan a las duras condiciones de vida de ser un gato callejero.
Una historia tierna, divertida y emotiva sobre los gatos.
Imprescindible para amantes gatunos.

[Élise Soulard · Rating 5 out of 5]

C'est si doux et adorable (même si ça fait de la peine pour les chats), et le dessin est beaucoup trop mignon, tout en rondeur, j'adore !