My Cat's Aura is Strong Today Vol. 1

by Utako Uguisu

Ever get the feeling your cat thinks they’re more akin to royalty rather than being your cuddle buddy? See how two prickly kitties rule their humans and home in this purrfect, full-color series!

Aloof tabby cat Kijineko doesn’t really understand humans, especially his “owners,” a man and woman who, for some reason, think everything he does is “cute.” Kijineko’s sharp inner monologue reveals the true inner turmoil of the common house cat, a divine creature who is simultaneously worshipped by humans and subjected to their cruel torture tactics, such as being forcibly sniffed. Will he—and equally aloof former stray Kuroneko—ever figure out the humans’ goal? Or will something more important, like a piece of pork cutlet or a low-flying cicada, demand their immediate attention?

Genres: Manga, Humor, Young Adult, Graphic Novels, Japan, Animals

160 pages, Paperback

Published May 26, 2026

Reviews

[Bibliothecat]

Rating to be adjusted once series is complete.

This is essentially a cat biography of Kijineko and Kuroneko - two very different personalties and their human servents. Kijineko-sama is a tabby who knows his worth, he puts up with humans but largely makes sure he gets his due. Kuroneko-sama is a former stray who was recently rescued off the streets - yet the humans are not to be trusted and must first be observed and vetted!

This is very simple cat slide of life with little more than page long scenes. They're all little elements of a cat's life and I have no doubt that any cat lover will see their own cat reflected in this one way or another. The art is much closer to photorealistic which makes for a nice change, it also has a bit of a traditional touch.

[Tiffany Tantrum]

Adorable

[Nikolis Asimakis]

A really cute and funny manga volume filled with a lot of shorts of two cats and the couple that has them. Really charming and funny, especially if you've been around cats and you can connect the various behaviours to the experiences with your own cats.

[Jill booksandescape]

My Cat’s Aura is Strong Today by Utako Uguisu is a manga about two cats, Kijineko and Kuroneko. It follows both cats’ individual everyday lives, including interactions with their humans.

This manga was very quick and cute. I really liked the art. It perfectly captured the personality of cats.

[Rebecca]

This book gets cats and living with two specific cat personalities like nothing else. The full-color art is an absolute treat, too.

[Amanda K]

Utterly adorable, completely full of cats 🐾

[Feltedkitty]

the sweetest and silliest little book ever i’m so excited for the next one in December!!!!!!!! :3

[Lizvette]

"Nah, I don't think I'll continue with the series. The artwork is fantastic, but the story doesn't really feel cohesive or sequential enough to keep me invested."

[fritz]

4.25/5 stars. i hope to read more of this (series, hopefully?) in the future!

[Kyrie]

Cute stories about the cat's a couple owns. Or maybe some cats who own a couple humans?

[Cassidy Lesire]

simple and fun read very cute cat drawings