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スーと鯛ちゃん [Sue & Tai-chan] #2
Sue & Tai-chan, Vol. 2
Sue is finally getting used to Tai-chan romping around her territory, but still wishes he would learn some manners—especially with neighborhood cats dropping by! Using her wealth of feline wisdom, Sue is determined to teach Tai-chan what it takes to be a cool grown-up. After all, how hard can it be...?
128 pages, Paperback
First published July 13, 2018
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About the author
Kanata Konami
149 books289 followersKonami Kanata (jp. こなみかなた), is a Japanese cartoonist best known for her cat characters Chi's Sweet Home. Her works revolves around the daily life of house cats.
She went to Futaba-Kōtō Academy in Suwa, Nagano Perfecture. Her first published manga as a profesional manga-ka was the short story Puchi Neko Jamu Jamu in Nakayoshi Manga Magazine in 1982. The magazine is a part of Kodansha Publishing, in which she published her works ever since her first debut.
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She went to Futaba-Kōtō Academy in Suwa, Nagano Perfecture. Her first published manga as a profesional manga-ka was the short story Puchi Neko Jamu Jamu in Nakayoshi Manga Magazine in 1982. The magazine is a part of Kodansha Publishing, in which she published her works ever since her first debut.
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March 9, 2021
I would die for Sue & Tai-Chan
July 24, 2022
Now that Sue is finally getting used to Tai-chan, it’s time to teach him how to be a cat. Tai-chan takes a crash course and learns about cat territory, manners, and how you should respond to humans. He’s all about following Sue around, especially when it’s time to play and eat. As Sue teaches this new cat all about cat life, she discovers that she’s now bonding with this adorable new kitten!
Like the first volume, this is such a cute and heartwarming story that’s simple enough for kids while telling a story that’s great for family reading. This time around, we follow Sue and Tai-chan around as Sue teaches her new kitten friend how to be a cat. Tai-chan takes these lessons very seriously and is ready to be a cool senior cat just like Sue. One of my favorite parts of the book is when Tai-chan figures out how to get on the kitchen counter while ignoring Sue’s warnings that they aren’t allowed up there. In true cat form, Tai-chan ignores the warnings and finds himself in a bit of a pickle when Natsuki comes home. I was cracking up over Tai-chan’s chosen hiding place. It was so cute and silly. What a little poof ball!
We also get to meet some of the neighborhood cats as Tai-chan learns about cat territory. All is okay if the cats announce that they’re coming through, but he misses the point and announces he’s coming through all around the house. It’s so cute to see the two of them bond, much to Sue’s surprise. All that wild kitten energy gets to her and poops her straight out.
This series is so cute and takes me back to how much fun all the crazy kitten energy was when my cats were still kittens. I also love that there was a contest held for the book and the winning cats were featured in their own chapter! It was even more exciting to see pictures of the winning cats along with notable mentions at the end of the book. I wouldn’t be surprised if there will be more real cats making it into the book after this.
Like the first volume, this is such a cute and heartwarming story that’s simple enough for kids while telling a story that’s great for family reading. This time around, we follow Sue and Tai-chan around as Sue teaches her new kitten friend how to be a cat. Tai-chan takes these lessons very seriously and is ready to be a cool senior cat just like Sue. One of my favorite parts of the book is when Tai-chan figures out how to get on the kitchen counter while ignoring Sue’s warnings that they aren’t allowed up there. In true cat form, Tai-chan ignores the warnings and finds himself in a bit of a pickle when Natsuki comes home. I was cracking up over Tai-chan’s chosen hiding place. It was so cute and silly. What a little poof ball!
We also get to meet some of the neighborhood cats as Tai-chan learns about cat territory. All is okay if the cats announce that they’re coming through, but he misses the point and announces he’s coming through all around the house. It’s so cute to see the two of them bond, much to Sue’s surprise. All that wild kitten energy gets to her and poops her straight out.
This series is so cute and takes me back to how much fun all the crazy kitten energy was when my cats were still kittens. I also love that there was a contest held for the book and the winning cats were featured in their own chapter! It was even more exciting to see pictures of the winning cats along with notable mentions at the end of the book. I wouldn’t be surprised if there will be more real cats making it into the book after this.
October 27, 2020
Adorable cat shenanigans again! I love the dynamic of Sue and Tai-chan. They teach each other so much, and it's wrapped up in a cute cat package!
September 17, 2021
Some more adorable mischief by Sue and Tai-Chan. This time we get to meet some neighborhood cats too! The funniest scene for me was when Tai-Chan was trying his hardest to make a scary face, but was just too cute! It's okay Tai-Chan, no one takes me seriously either for similar reasons ;)
I also thought it was very cool how the author had a contest, so readers can have their cats featured. I wonder is she will feature real kitties for future volumes. I'm enjoying this series thus far, and it is a nice, cute fall read for cat lovers. I hope to find volumes 3&4 the next time I venture into Barns & Noble.
I also thought it was very cool how the author had a contest, so readers can have their cats featured. I wonder is she will feature real kitties for future volumes. I'm enjoying this series thus far, and it is a nice, cute fall read for cat lovers. I hope to find volumes 3&4 the next time I venture into Barns & Noble.
December 8, 2024
Tai-chan is just so cute. And in the volume Sue seems to be more tolerant of Tai-chan. His little teary face when Sue was on the bed and his angry face. Adorable. Love this series.
June 19, 2024
While this is another adorable cat manga, I didn't like it as much as volume one because it felt more episodic and less like there was a plot. (Though it's still very cute, don't get me wrong.) I definitely plan to continue with the series.
April 18, 2022
Lucu banget ini Sue sama Tai
April 12, 2022
Kleine Katzenkinder müssen vor allem eines: noch ganz schön viel lernen... Mit ihrem neuen Mitbewohner hat die 17-jährige Hauskatze Sue auf jeden Fall alle Pfötchen voll zutun. Aber es wäre doch langweilig, wenn nicht auch Groß von Klein eine ganze Menge Schönes mitnehmen könnte!
In kleinen Episoden begleiten wir unsere flauschigen Protagonisten durch ihren Alltag - das alles (wie auch schon in Band 1) in Vollfarbe! Der Manga von Konami Kanata wird in westlicher Leserichtung gelesen und ist in sehr unkomplizierte Panels unterteilt. So eignet er sich perfekt für Leser*innen aller Altersgruppen, insbesondere auch schon für Kinder, die vielleicht ihre ersten Manga-Erfahrungen machen möchten. Natürlich kommt aber auch jeder andere Katzenfan absolut auf seine Kosten. Immer wieder kommt es zwischen Tai und Sue zu sehr lustigen oder niedlichen Situationen, die mir als Katzenbesitzerin oftmals bekannt vorkamen! Diese alltäglichen Marotten mal aus Katzensicht zu erleben ist wirklich charmant und sehr unterhaltsam. In Band 2 hat mir besonders gut gefallen, dass Tai auch zum ersten mal ganz fremde Katzen kennenlernt und sich an den unausgesprochenen Regeln der Katzenwelt versuchen muss.
Ich freue mich auf jeden Fall sehr, dass die Reihe bald schon weitergeht. Für mich sind Tai und Sue der Gute-Laune-Tipp schlechthin, daher bekommen sie natürlich 5 🌟😊
In kleinen Episoden begleiten wir unsere flauschigen Protagonisten durch ihren Alltag - das alles (wie auch schon in Band 1) in Vollfarbe! Der Manga von Konami Kanata wird in westlicher Leserichtung gelesen und ist in sehr unkomplizierte Panels unterteilt. So eignet er sich perfekt für Leser*innen aller Altersgruppen, insbesondere auch schon für Kinder, die vielleicht ihre ersten Manga-Erfahrungen machen möchten. Natürlich kommt aber auch jeder andere Katzenfan absolut auf seine Kosten. Immer wieder kommt es zwischen Tai und Sue zu sehr lustigen oder niedlichen Situationen, die mir als Katzenbesitzerin oftmals bekannt vorkamen! Diese alltäglichen Marotten mal aus Katzensicht zu erleben ist wirklich charmant und sehr unterhaltsam. In Band 2 hat mir besonders gut gefallen, dass Tai auch zum ersten mal ganz fremde Katzen kennenlernt und sich an den unausgesprochenen Regeln der Katzenwelt versuchen muss.
Ich freue mich auf jeden Fall sehr, dass die Reihe bald schon weitergeht. Für mich sind Tai und Sue der Gute-Laune-Tipp schlechthin, daher bekommen sie natürlich 5 🌟😊
May 16, 2022
A collection of short vignettes in graphic novel/manga style featuring elderly cat Sue showing the visiting kitten Tai-chan how to be a cat (and dealing with his boundless energy).
I think my favorites in this collection are the ones with Tai-chan meeting neighbor cats and Tai-chan trying to find hiding spots for toys. Very cute cat antics that will be just as popular as the author's Chi's Sweet Home in our library I'm sure.
No content issues.
I think my favorites in this collection are the ones with Tai-chan meeting neighbor cats and Tai-chan trying to find hiding spots for toys. Very cute cat antics that will be just as popular as the author's Chi's Sweet Home in our library I'm sure.
No content issues.
November 18, 2020
This is going to be one of those series that's difficult to rate simply because it's so consistently quality. The art is cute, the characters are charming, the gags get a smile from me and full on belly laughs from the little one. What more can I say? If you like cute cat comics, you'll enjoy this. If you don't, I don't expect that this will convert you.
February 23, 2022
Read with Lennox, age 8.
This book is so cute. I think the little stories are pretty original. It's fun to view life through the perspective of a kitten. Having Sue, an old cat, to react against perfectly balances the stories.
This book is so cute. I think the little stories are pretty original. It's fun to view life through the perspective of a kitten. Having Sue, an old cat, to react against perfectly balances the stories.
March 18, 2022
Still cute, particularly when we meet some of the neighbor cats, or when Tai-chan tries to be an adult by mimicking Sue. They try to hide toys - or themselves - from their owner, and Tai-chan isn’t always as innocent as he looks. A quick read, but light-hearted and fun.
June 23, 2024
Just as cute as #1, but maybe with deeper themes, such as learning to grow up. But even the grown ups are sometimes ready to do mischiefs with the younger ones!
In this series, all the cats are so cool, as well as the humans.
In this series, all the cats are so cool, as well as the humans.
July 13, 2024
This volume was better than the first one! I felt a bit more invested and Sue and Tai-chan felt like they had more distinct personalities. I might pick up more of this series the next time I'm in the library, but it's not a super high priority for me.
October 31, 2020
This series is so cute and light. I love the different cats and how they all interact with each other. It reminds me of all my kitties.
January 16, 2021
How can you not love these short little cat tails ;-)
February 18, 2021
Just as cute as volume 1!
March 28, 2021
Listen I just love cats. These comics are so cute & fun. They’re funny, they’re heart filled & they’re great for anyone to read.
March 28, 2021
The cutest thing ever!
March 30, 2021
How many ways can age and youth collide or get along? Sue and Tai-chan discover common ground. Cute tales.
April 16, 2021
As cute as ever. Goes down smooth.
May 30, 2021
Too stinking cute!!! Just what I needed when I was feeling stressed & worn out!
October 16, 2021
Thoroughly fun, excellent drawings, complete delight.
November 21, 2021
Adorable.
November 29, 2021
Smiled the whole darn time I read this .
December 26, 2021
Cute cat stories, set in Japan
December 31, 2021
Adorable
January 26, 2022
I love it. Tai chan settles down in his new home. Sue has to teach him a lot.
February 4, 2022
Again, so cute. I really enjoy this cat manga series
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