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I'm the Catlords' Manservant #1
I'm the Catlords' Manservant, Vol. 1
AT THE MERCY OF THE FELINE MASTER
Yukiharu Izumi just wants one thing—to be a normal high school student. But homeless, penniless, and with nobody else to rely on, he finds himself begging on his knees in front of…shape-shifting cats? They’re willing to take him in—but only if he waits on their every whim. And so start his chaotic days as the catlords’ manservant!
Yukiharu Izumi just wants one thing—to be a normal high school student. But homeless, penniless, and with nobody else to rely on, he finds himself begging on his knees in front of…shape-shifting cats? They’re willing to take him in—but only if he waits on their every whim. And so start his chaotic days as the catlords’ manservant!
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First published April 27, 2020
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May 4, 2021
This was an interesting read! It was different then I expected in that it felt more like a slice-of-life but in a SCHOOL setting (which is something I wasn't expecting). I expected more shenanigans at the house and while I felt a little disappointed in that regard, this is a great starting volume!
The mangaka does a really good job of introducing the reader to each of the cats and seeing their personalities shine. Susumu is by far my favorite and would say Miyako would be a close second. Akira has something fishy about him, especially given things that happen near the end. And speaking of…
That last chapter REALLY had me invested in this story! I was fairly surprised at how loving Yukihara is towards everyone given the circumstances, but I think that is probably why he is a hero you find yourself drawn to because despite that he's NOT happy about his circumstances, he still wants everyone to be happy. Though poor Yukihara definitely doesn't have it easy and felt bad for him more then once.
I was unsure if I would want to continue this series, but I feel this is a good one to continue now that we've gotten to know everyone. The ending is a chilly cliffhanger that had me glued to the page and wishing volume two was already available.
Recommended to cat lovers, those who like shenanigans, and a potential yokai twist!
*(I received an ARC from the publisher. All thoughts expressed are my own.)*
The mangaka does a really good job of introducing the reader to each of the cats and seeing their personalities shine. Susumu is by far my favorite and would say Miyako would be a close second. Akira has something fishy about him, especially given things that happen near the end. And speaking of…
That last chapter REALLY had me invested in this story! I was fairly surprised at how loving Yukihara is towards everyone given the circumstances, but I think that is probably why he is a hero you find yourself drawn to because despite that he's NOT happy about his circumstances, he still wants everyone to be happy. Though poor Yukihara definitely doesn't have it easy and felt bad for him more then once.
I was unsure if I would want to continue this series, but I feel this is a good one to continue now that we've gotten to know everyone. The ending is a chilly cliffhanger that had me glued to the page and wishing volume two was already available.
Recommended to cat lovers, those who like shenanigans, and a potential yokai twist!
*(I received an ARC from the publisher. All thoughts expressed are my own.)*
May 1, 2021
Cat lovers, rejoice! A manga exists that has cute cat boys/ men AND is an accurate representation of living with cats! Woo-hoo, I never thought this day would come!
Joking aside, this was a really cute and fun manga. I've been looking for cutesy, funny, slice-of-life series to lighten up the cold, shriveled up mass I call my heart, and this definitely did the trick. The story is simple, the characters (while admittedly one-dimensional) are fun, and the artwork/ art style is vibrant and adorable. Miyako is hands down my favorite Catlord, not that that's surprising. Russian blues are one of my favorite breeds and I LOVE anime men with glasses.
Not much else to say, this was a super enjoyable read. It's short, fun, and cute as fuck. Definitely give it a shot if you're looking for a goofy, slice-of-life series with a supernatural twist.
Joking aside, this was a really cute and fun manga. I've been looking for cutesy, funny, slice-of-life series to lighten up the cold, shriveled up mass I call my heart, and this definitely did the trick. The story is simple, the characters (while admittedly one-dimensional) are fun, and the artwork/ art style is vibrant and adorable. Miyako is hands down my favorite Catlord, not that that's surprising. Russian blues are one of my favorite breeds and I LOVE anime men with glasses.
Not much else to say, this was a super enjoyable read. It's short, fun, and cute as fuck. Definitely give it a shot if you're looking for a goofy, slice-of-life series with a supernatural twist.
July 10, 2021
This review will be for the whole series; read at your own risk.
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This was an interesting start to the series. The art is nice and the cats are cute but I didn’t like anyone’s personalities. Well, other than Susumu. He’s a sweetie. Everyone else either hasn’t had a chance for a backstory yet or just kinda sucks. I will read more when they get published though.
Read 1 volume
This was an interesting start to the series. The art is nice and the cats are cute but I didn’t like anyone’s personalities. Well, other than Susumu. He’s a sweetie. Everyone else either hasn’t had a chance for a backstory yet or just kinda sucks. I will read more when they get published though.
May 1, 2021
Izumi is cursed with yet another deadbeat, debt-ridden, manga dad and his legacy to Izumi turns out to be a house full of cat-boys. Well, technically they’re shape-shifting spirits, but the premise is the same. And if you thought cats in general were jerks, wait until you see what they do in human form...
Hoo boy, well, this is a lark and change. I love the way this tweaks the Debt Dad manga trope and shows that Izumi’s dad actually had a huge, huge heart. Just not for his actual family, so it doesn’t mean much to our broke and homeless protagonist. I mean, the cats are fairly adorable, so can you blame the guy?
But as anybody who owns a cat knows, fairly adorable doesn’t cover the rest of the time when they’re being mischievous little bastards. So cue Izumi indentured and forced to serve his four-legged masters as they generally make his life hell, both at home and abroad.
The book is off to the races from the first chapter, although there’s a bit too much pile-on for our hapless hero in the middle for my liking, but it recovers and starts to really sing in the last half, as usually happens as stories get themselves sorted.
For me this is largely because of the newest cat in the menagerie, who can’t quite manage a complete human transformation and has strong feelings towards strays (and a yellow streak a mile wide as it turns out), having been one himself.
The story of what he’s been hiding from the group is a pure cute bomb and really sweet, cutting through some, though not all, of the piling on poor Izumi (most of which is pretty great, honestly, it just tends to excess).
But then we get to the final story about the (alleged) house phantom and I haven’t barked harder at anything this week than I have the one shot of spilt salt as the boys try to purify the house. It was a full cackle and the art is absolutely amazing in the moment (and oh lord the follow-up). If this is the book finding its footing then it will be pure gold going forward.
I like how different the cats we meet are and, yes, when they are in cat form it is too cute for words (dear lord the basket scene). They are miserable to Izumi, but everybody’s learning and they don’t just dump on him without getting pushback and, in one case, an apology. I appreciate that, seriously. There’s a real solid framework to build something spectacular from.
3.5 stars and the back half of this book, particularly that bowl of salt, get it the bump to a full 4. This book captures feline behaviour to a frightening degree and combined with some enjoyable gags and great art you have a perfectly solid little read.
Hoo boy, well, this is a lark and change. I love the way this tweaks the Debt Dad manga trope and shows that Izumi’s dad actually had a huge, huge heart. Just not for his actual family, so it doesn’t mean much to our broke and homeless protagonist. I mean, the cats are fairly adorable, so can you blame the guy?
But as anybody who owns a cat knows, fairly adorable doesn’t cover the rest of the time when they’re being mischievous little bastards. So cue Izumi indentured and forced to serve his four-legged masters as they generally make his life hell, both at home and abroad.
The book is off to the races from the first chapter, although there’s a bit too much pile-on for our hapless hero in the middle for my liking, but it recovers and starts to really sing in the last half, as usually happens as stories get themselves sorted.
For me this is largely because of the newest cat in the menagerie, who can’t quite manage a complete human transformation and has strong feelings towards strays (and a yellow streak a mile wide as it turns out), having been one himself.
The story of what he’s been hiding from the group is a pure cute bomb and really sweet, cutting through some, though not all, of the piling on poor Izumi (most of which is pretty great, honestly, it just tends to excess).
But then we get to the final story about the (alleged) house phantom and I haven’t barked harder at anything this week than I have the one shot of spilt salt as the boys try to purify the house. It was a full cackle and the art is absolutely amazing in the moment (and oh lord the follow-up). If this is the book finding its footing then it will be pure gold going forward.
I like how different the cats we meet are and, yes, when they are in cat form it is too cute for words (dear lord the basket scene). They are miserable to Izumi, but everybody’s learning and they don’t just dump on him without getting pushback and, in one case, an apology. I appreciate that, seriously. There’s a real solid framework to build something spectacular from.
3.5 stars and the back half of this book, particularly that bowl of salt, get it the bump to a full 4. This book captures feline behaviour to a frightening degree and combined with some enjoyable gags and great art you have a perfectly solid little read.
September 22, 2024
As an cat themed manga addict I went into this blind. And oh my god, 10/10. This was so good and fun! I really feel like the mangaka knows his cats and their personality.
August 17, 2021
This manga is perfect for readers who like cats and hot dudes being adorable.
The setup is typical anime/manga ridiculousness - the main character finds himself homeless after the sudden death of his parents, only to discover that his father owned a second home that he bought just for ... a bunch of cats who also happen to be shapeshifting bakeneko - so if you don't find that instantly hilarious, it might not be a manga for you. The chapters within range from amusing to heartwarming and are worth a read if you enjoy this sort of comic. Plus, most importantly, the cats are drawn so cuddily that I wanted to hug them all through the entire course of the book.
Overall, a cute read!
The setup is typical anime/manga ridiculousness - the main character finds himself homeless after the sudden death of his parents, only to discover that his father owned a second home that he bought just for ... a bunch of cats who also happen to be shapeshifting bakeneko - so if you don't find that instantly hilarious, it might not be a manga for you. The chapters within range from amusing to heartwarming and are worth a read if you enjoy this sort of comic. Plus, most importantly, the cats are drawn so cuddily that I wanted to hug them all through the entire course of the book.
Overall, a cute read!
April 19, 2021
Yes, this is an accurate depiction of life with cats. (Supernatural or otherwise.) I also find it a little harder to be upset with Yukiharu's (dead) Debt Dad because he went into debt caring for the bakeneko. I mean, I can't say I wouldn't have done the same...?
May 14, 2021
This was fun, but I preferred the scenes when the characters were in their cat forms to the scenes when they were human. Hopefully we get more of the former in the next volume.
September 14, 2021
i love cats
December 22, 2022
AAHHHH 猫は人間の形をしていてもかわいい。
June 18, 2025
Very cute art! Loved how realistically the cats were portrayed. It was a bit hard to keep track of the cat characters and the writing was repetitive at times. Overall, it was a fun read.
May 7, 2021
Another manga featuring adorable catboys! Keep them coming please!
You follow Yukiharu, a high schooler who has been experiencing a wave of bad luck. First both of his parents die and then he loses the place he was living. After being kicked to the streets he’s given a note that was left by his father that points him toward an address to go to if he ever finds himself in trouble. Once he gets there he finds out his father was so obsessed with cats that he’s been living a double life where he has a whole other house to take care of the five bakeneko (cats that can shapeshift into humans) he’s taken in. These five bakeneko at first have no interest in helping Yukiharu but agree to do so if he becomes their servant. Since it’s between that and living on the streets he agrees to do it and thus begins his life as the catlords’ manservant.
Like the first volume of most manga this one focuses more on setting up the characters than the plot. After Yukiharu moves in he’s allowed to go back to being a student and finds out that two of his classmates are the tabby cat and black cat he takes care of. He gets thrown into many shenanigans because of them and they grow closer as a result. While there was no large overarching plot I still enjoyed seeing Yukiharu grow closer to the bakeneko through these lighthearted scenarios. The hilarity that ensues in these stories when cats are just as fickle and mischievous in their human form will never get old for me. I’m eager to see Yukiharu getting dragged into even more of these situations but with how this volume ends I wouldn’t be surprised if a bigger plot reveals itself in the next volume.
Yukiharu is your typical average manga protagonist who people come to like despite his lack of presence. I came to like him pretty quickly myself because he’s a total pushover. He claims that he doesn’t like cats yet continuously falls for their charms. Watching him interact with the others in their cat form is just adorable because it’s clear he’s quite smitten with them. He puts his all into his responsibilities even if he hates them. He has some unresolved negative feelings about his deadbeat father that I’m interested to see evolve. Overall he was a great character made even greater because of how he interacted with the bakeneko.
There are five bakeneko Yukiharu meets at the beginning of the manga, though he only interacts with four of them throughout. You don’t really learn much about any of them but you do get a feel of each one’s personality. There’s the Russian Blue named Miyako who seems to be the caretaker of all of them and is quite stern. There is the arrogant host Kyou whose cat form is a Ragdoll (one of my favorite types of cat). Then there is Akira the black cat who manages to be that perfect blend of ditzy, creepy, and surprisingly perceptive. The last one we get introduced to is Susumu who is a tabby cat that looks like a delinquent but gets scared super easily. There is one other cat you see in the first chapter that looks like a Scottish Fold but Yukiharu has yet to interact with them one on one. I thought I would have a favorite but so far I like them all fairly equally. They’re all just so lovable. I can’t wait to dive deeper into their characters.
The art style leans more toward the cutesy style seen in shoujo manga, which works since this is meant to be a fun read. The cats were appropriately adorable and the mangaka did a great job making their human counterpart design reflect their cat form. I’ve never seen a manga focusing on specific cat breeds so it was cool to see the mangaka was able to find what makes each breed stand out when making their character designs. I loved their human versions but I might be biased because I tend to love all catboys.
I’m the Catlords’ Manservant is a fun manga to read if you’re a cat lover. You get a ton of cats causing trouble for their caretaker in both their cat form and human form. What’s not to love about that?
You follow Yukiharu, a high schooler who has been experiencing a wave of bad luck. First both of his parents die and then he loses the place he was living. After being kicked to the streets he’s given a note that was left by his father that points him toward an address to go to if he ever finds himself in trouble. Once he gets there he finds out his father was so obsessed with cats that he’s been living a double life where he has a whole other house to take care of the five bakeneko (cats that can shapeshift into humans) he’s taken in. These five bakeneko at first have no interest in helping Yukiharu but agree to do so if he becomes their servant. Since it’s between that and living on the streets he agrees to do it and thus begins his life as the catlords’ manservant.
Like the first volume of most manga this one focuses more on setting up the characters than the plot. After Yukiharu moves in he’s allowed to go back to being a student and finds out that two of his classmates are the tabby cat and black cat he takes care of. He gets thrown into many shenanigans because of them and they grow closer as a result. While there was no large overarching plot I still enjoyed seeing Yukiharu grow closer to the bakeneko through these lighthearted scenarios. The hilarity that ensues in these stories when cats are just as fickle and mischievous in their human form will never get old for me. I’m eager to see Yukiharu getting dragged into even more of these situations but with how this volume ends I wouldn’t be surprised if a bigger plot reveals itself in the next volume.
Yukiharu is your typical average manga protagonist who people come to like despite his lack of presence. I came to like him pretty quickly myself because he’s a total pushover. He claims that he doesn’t like cats yet continuously falls for their charms. Watching him interact with the others in their cat form is just adorable because it’s clear he’s quite smitten with them. He puts his all into his responsibilities even if he hates them. He has some unresolved negative feelings about his deadbeat father that I’m interested to see evolve. Overall he was a great character made even greater because of how he interacted with the bakeneko.
There are five bakeneko Yukiharu meets at the beginning of the manga, though he only interacts with four of them throughout. You don’t really learn much about any of them but you do get a feel of each one’s personality. There’s the Russian Blue named Miyako who seems to be the caretaker of all of them and is quite stern. There is the arrogant host Kyou whose cat form is a Ragdoll (one of my favorite types of cat). Then there is Akira the black cat who manages to be that perfect blend of ditzy, creepy, and surprisingly perceptive. The last one we get introduced to is Susumu who is a tabby cat that looks like a delinquent but gets scared super easily. There is one other cat you see in the first chapter that looks like a Scottish Fold but Yukiharu has yet to interact with them one on one. I thought I would have a favorite but so far I like them all fairly equally. They’re all just so lovable. I can’t wait to dive deeper into their characters.
The art style leans more toward the cutesy style seen in shoujo manga, which works since this is meant to be a fun read. The cats were appropriately adorable and the mangaka did a great job making their human counterpart design reflect their cat form. I’ve never seen a manga focusing on specific cat breeds so it was cool to see the mangaka was able to find what makes each breed stand out when making their character designs. I loved their human versions but I might be biased because I tend to love all catboys.
I’m the Catlords’ Manservant is a fun manga to read if you’re a cat lover. You get a ton of cats causing trouble for their caretaker in both their cat form and human form. What’s not to love about that?
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January 8, 2025 I took this book because someone was getting rid of it. I figured I would read it and then be done, but now I want to read more.
I felt the pace was a little fast. I didn’t want to endure a whole beginning section where the main characters parents were alive and learn the relationship, so I was glad that it started off with him seeking out the other house full of bakeneko. But after he met them and they hired him, it zoomed through him doing a bunch of work and encountering and having trouble with several of them, and I couldn’t tell if that was all in the same day or over time, because it seemed pretty rapid. But it’s kinda necessary in stories told through drawings because that would be asking too much to take up so much extra work to draw unnecessary things. So it felt fast paced, but it was necessary.
I liked the black cat immediately, because he was designed to be the cute, sweet one, and the dark, scary aspect made it more fun. I imagine that will be delved into more. But the ending made me doubt him and be very confused, so I looked at reviews for the 2nd book to find out if I should be worried, and apparently not because that part wasn’t even mentioned, and the storyline that made me worried was only mentioned because people said it wasn’t that interesting, so I assume it isn’t important for him.
The teacher cat … This story had a lot of joking, over-working MC stuff for comedy, but I couldn’t not wonder if he would be able to finish everything and appease all the different demands. It was meant to be something where it assigns too work much and then doesn’t show more or focus on that, but I thought too literally about it. And I think I would be able to not be bothered by the teacher cat if he would deliver some of his scenes in cat form.
The angriest cat who worked at a host club was fun. He was grumpy as a person, but in cat form he knew how to behave as a cat to earn people’s adoration, and he was actually so cuddly and dependent, probably because he was asleep. I really liked that little section in the morning where everyone was eating breakfast as people, but he just crawled in as a cat and had to be picked up. Teacher cat said not to bother because it was wasted labor, but the MC didn’t mind and petted him. Then the cat fell asleep in his food. MC had cat moments with the others, but that just felt the sweetest and most catful to me.
I want to read more, although I’m not sure that I need to. Hmm.
I felt the pace was a little fast. I didn’t want to endure a whole beginning section where the main characters parents were alive and learn the relationship, so I was glad that it started off with him seeking out the other house full of bakeneko. But after he met them and they hired him, it zoomed through him doing a bunch of work and encountering and having trouble with several of them, and I couldn’t tell if that was all in the same day or over time, because it seemed pretty rapid. But it’s kinda necessary in stories told through drawings because that would be asking too much to take up so much extra work to draw unnecessary things. So it felt fast paced, but it was necessary.
I liked the black cat immediately, because he was designed to be the cute, sweet one, and the dark, scary aspect made it more fun. I imagine that will be delved into more. But the ending made me doubt him and be very confused, so I looked at reviews for the 2nd book to find out if I should be worried, and apparently not because that part wasn’t even mentioned, and the storyline that made me worried was only mentioned because people said it wasn’t that interesting, so I assume it isn’t important for him.
The teacher cat … This story had a lot of joking, over-working MC stuff for comedy, but I couldn’t not wonder if he would be able to finish everything and appease all the different demands. It was meant to be something where it assigns too work much and then doesn’t show more or focus on that, but I thought too literally about it. And I think I would be able to not be bothered by the teacher cat if he would deliver some of his scenes in cat form.
The angriest cat who worked at a host club was fun. He was grumpy as a person, but in cat form he knew how to behave as a cat to earn people’s adoration, and he was actually so cuddly and dependent, probably because he was asleep. I really liked that little section in the morning where everyone was eating breakfast as people, but he just crawled in as a cat and had to be picked up. Teacher cat said not to bother because it was wasted labor, but the MC didn’t mind and petted him. Then the cat fell asleep in his food. MC had cat moments with the others, but that just felt the sweetest and most catful to me.
I want to read more, although I’m not sure that I need to. Hmm.
July 30, 2023
Yukiharu Izumi is a high school student whose parents just died in a car crash, and his house was torn down. His father left a key and address and said to go there if the worst happens. Yukiharu shows and finds it is a house full of his father's pet bakenekos, cats that can shape-shift into humans. They basically blackmail him into being their servant in exchange for room and board. But these cats are crazy, and some of them are even his teachers and fellow students at school so he can't even get away from them.
I thought this would be funnier. I think it would have been funnier if the cats were just talking cats rather than bakeneko. As it was it was ok, and had moments that were amusing (like one of the cats trying to give him gifts at school...of rats or birds). And the "ghost" stealing food from the fridge at home was entirely believable. I can't even imagine the trouble cats would get into if they had thumbs whenever they wanted! They'd all probably be 30 lbs and unable to move. Anyway, this was ok (2.5, round up to 3 stars) but the cats all swear a bit much for my taste.
Notes on content: I think it was 16 minor swears. No sexual content. No violence (except against mice and birds), but some of the cats are mean to Yukiharu and he gets locked in a closet. One of the cats smokes.
I thought this would be funnier. I think it would have been funnier if the cats were just talking cats rather than bakeneko. As it was it was ok, and had moments that were amusing (like one of the cats trying to give him gifts at school...of rats or birds). And the "ghost" stealing food from the fridge at home was entirely believable. I can't even imagine the trouble cats would get into if they had thumbs whenever they wanted! They'd all probably be 30 lbs and unable to move. Anyway, this was ok (2.5, round up to 3 stars) but the cats all swear a bit much for my taste.
Notes on content: I think it was 16 minor swears. No sexual content. No violence (except against mice and birds), but some of the cats are mean to Yukiharu and he gets locked in a closet. One of the cats smokes.
June 25, 2023
After the tragic and sudden death of his parents, Izumi Yukiharu finds himself—with a HUGE debt.
Apparently, Izumi’s father racked up quite the debt—and now Izumi is stuck with it.
Alone and destitute, things are looking pretty bad for Izumi.
But, just when it looks like all is lost, Izumi learns of a secondary residence his father kept. With no other options, Izumi decides to check the place out. Upon arriving, though, he discovers that the home isn’t empty—it’s occupied by a slew of cats!
More, these aren’t just any cats. They’re bakoneko—cat yokai that can turn into humans.
With Izumi’s father gone, these cats are looking for a new manservant.
With no other options and a crushing debt weighing over him, Izumi can only accept the offer…but, is he cut out for taking care of five very needy bakoneko?
This is SO SILLY and SO CUTE—I LOVE IT!
There’s nothing I love more than a ridiculously adorable little story about cats and this series is perfect. We’ve got a sympathetic lead, a fun bunch of secondary characters, and an endless stream of nonsense mixed with some wholesome moments in between.
If you are a cat-loving reader looking for a lovely, sweet little series to lose yourself in for a bit, I definitely recommend checking this one out~
Apparently, Izumi’s father racked up quite the debt—and now Izumi is stuck with it.
Alone and destitute, things are looking pretty bad for Izumi.
But, just when it looks like all is lost, Izumi learns of a secondary residence his father kept. With no other options, Izumi decides to check the place out. Upon arriving, though, he discovers that the home isn’t empty—it’s occupied by a slew of cats!
More, these aren’t just any cats. They’re bakoneko—cat yokai that can turn into humans.
With Izumi’s father gone, these cats are looking for a new manservant.
With no other options and a crushing debt weighing over him, Izumi can only accept the offer…but, is he cut out for taking care of five very needy bakoneko?
This is SO SILLY and SO CUTE—I LOVE IT!
There’s nothing I love more than a ridiculously adorable little story about cats and this series is perfect. We’ve got a sympathetic lead, a fun bunch of secondary characters, and an endless stream of nonsense mixed with some wholesome moments in between.
If you are a cat-loving reader looking for a lovely, sweet little series to lose yourself in for a bit, I definitely recommend checking this one out~
May 8, 2021
Absolutely loved this book! It was a great light hearted comedy and I enjoy mangas that are like that.
A normal high school boy is having bad luck rained down upon him when he receives a key. Believing that his luck has finally turned a corner he follows the address written on the key chain. Stumbling into a house full of men he soon realizes maybe his luck hasn't changed. These men are actually cats that can turn into men, you have to read the book for the details.
He unwillingly becomes their servant and the chaos ensues from there.
If you love cats, handsome men, crazy personalities, and a high school boy just trying to live a normal life, you need this book !If you also like Ouran Academy Host Club and the antics from Fruits Basket, you need to read this! And like all great mangas, it ends on a cliff hanger! I am very ready for Volume 2 to be released in English so I can continue this funny journey.
A normal high school boy is having bad luck rained down upon him when he receives a key. Believing that his luck has finally turned a corner he follows the address written on the key chain. Stumbling into a house full of men he soon realizes maybe his luck hasn't changed. These men are actually cats that can turn into men, you have to read the book for the details.
He unwillingly becomes their servant and the chaos ensues from there.
If you love cats, handsome men, crazy personalities, and a high school boy just trying to live a normal life, you need this book !If you also like Ouran Academy Host Club and the antics from Fruits Basket, you need to read this! And like all great mangas, it ends on a cliff hanger! I am very ready for Volume 2 to be released in English so I can continue this funny journey.
May 10, 2021
'I'm the Catlords' Manservant' is an interesting idea for a manga - newly orphaned high schooler agrees to become the servant of a clowder of shapeshifting cats to pay off the family debts (someone really should have told him (and the rest of manga) that debt doesn't work like that - you are not, in fact, financially responsible for your money your father spent buying a huge mansion for all of these cats); so far he's just getting to introduce himself and start to help them with their problems, and gradually work through his own grief/daddy issues. I'm just vaguely disappointed because what I wanted was a story about suddenly having a bunch of cats who occasionally become human... and this is a story about a bunch of handsome men who occasionally become cats. I'll read the next volume just to see where it goes, but also I'm really tempted to start writing my own version of this fic instead.
May 10, 2021
I LOVE IT SO MUCH!
I'm not a huge cat person but I still love them, and this manga I instantly fell in love with all the characters. My favorite is definitely Kyou and Susumu. The MC is also so funny as well. I love the interactions the MC has with each of the cats.
Him and Susumu have the best moments in my opinion. I also love the moments between the MC and Kyou. I laugh every time Koyou calls the MC a rat. Overall though I really love all of them. Although I also noticed we weren't introduced to one of the cats in this volume. We only saw them in the beginning and then they basically disappeared the rest of the book. I'm hoping we get to see them more next volume since they looked really interesting.
I'm excited to get the next volume, although I can't seem to find it. Once I do I'm going to read it right when i get it.
I'm not a huge cat person but I still love them, and this manga I instantly fell in love with all the characters. My favorite is definitely Kyou and Susumu. The MC is also so funny as well. I love the interactions the MC has with each of the cats.
Him and Susumu have the best moments in my opinion. I also love the moments between the MC and Kyou. I laugh every time Koyou calls the MC a rat. Overall though I really love all of them. Although I also noticed we weren't introduced to one of the cats in this volume. We only saw them in the beginning and then they basically disappeared the rest of the book. I'm hoping we get to see them more next volume since they looked really interesting.
I'm excited to get the next volume, although I can't seem to find it. Once I do I'm going to read it right when i get it.
June 6, 2025
Yukiharu’s parents die and all they leave him is a huge debt and a mysterious housekey with an address. Out of options, he goes there, only to learn the house’s inhabited with shapeshifting cats. Yukiharu’s dad had was their protector and had bought them the house, hence the debt.
The cats aren’t eager to help him, but they give him a chance—and promise to pay his debt—if he agrees to be their house servant. On top of that, he has to continue school where some of the cats are his fellow students, and the oldest of them is his teacher.
Cats are cats, whichever form they’re in, causing Yukiharu a lot of trouble at school and at home. But they’re cute like cats too, and he can’t stay mad at them. This was a funny and cute start to a series. I had some troube telling the cats apart, but the humans were very different. It has a bit of a cliffhanger ending so I’ll definitely read more.
The cats aren’t eager to help him, but they give him a chance—and promise to pay his debt—if he agrees to be their house servant. On top of that, he has to continue school where some of the cats are his fellow students, and the oldest of them is his teacher.
Cats are cats, whichever form they’re in, causing Yukiharu a lot of trouble at school and at home. But they’re cute like cats too, and he can’t stay mad at them. This was a funny and cute start to a series. I had some troube telling the cats apart, but the humans were very different. It has a bit of a cliffhanger ending so I’ll definitely read more.
March 2, 2022
surprisingly cute, wholesome, and funny. this is a slice-of-life about izumi, a boy who finds himself homeless and needing to pay off his deceased dad's debts. well, it turns out he was in debt due to building a house and caring for bakeneko, who are basically supernatural shapeshifter cats. to pay of said debts, izumi decides to live with the bakeneko and takes on a contract to be their caretaker.
there's a couple of different settings here, as the chapters span from in the house to at school (some of the bakeneko are younger and actually go to Izumi's school). while the premise is a bit silly, the art is great and the characters so far are interesting, especially susumu (the former stray). also, the cats are very accurately (and hilariously) portrayed!
there's a couple of different settings here, as the chapters span from in the house to at school (some of the bakeneko are younger and actually go to Izumi's school). while the premise is a bit silly, the art is great and the characters so far are interesting, especially susumu (the former stray). also, the cats are very accurately (and hilariously) portrayed!
August 1, 2023
There is a lot of chaos and confusion in this one. The characters are difficult to keep track of, especially as they keep changing from human to cat and back again, so you never seem to get a good look at who is who in the group with a total count to keep track of. Yukiharu has his hands full after his parents pass away. His father left him with a pile of debt after purchasing a home for a group of nekos, not that anyone else in the family was aware of this until he passed away and Yukiharu was sent to the house after losing their previous home. Now he must work for the house of cats and bow to their very demanding whims to keep a roof over his head and pay off his father's debt.
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July 23, 2022
Manservant of cats?
I wasn't sure I would like this but I loved it! I especially loved Kyou and Yukiharu together and there antics. Yukiharu gets help from cats to pay his Dad's debt. If he becomes their servant. And he does everything. Kyou is the cat who is still having trouble adjusting to others but he was saved. Yukiharu and he seem to bond first over his "pet mouse", then over a ghost who they don't even know if they saw. Looking forward to Volume 2!
I wasn't sure I would like this but I loved it! I especially loved Kyou and Yukiharu together and there antics. Yukiharu gets help from cats to pay his Dad's debt. If he becomes their servant. And he does everything. Kyou is the cat who is still having trouble adjusting to others but he was saved. Yukiharu and he seem to bond first over his "pet mouse", then over a ghost who they don't even know if they saw. Looking forward to Volume 2!
August 28, 2023
1.5/5
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I read this book in one sitting. Because it was good? No. Because I was certain that if i put it down when i picked it back up i’d have no idea wtf was going on? Yes. This book was so random and all over the place and what happened to that one cat from the beginning? He got completely forgotten. Anyways this book felt like a trip and I’ve already forgotten it even tho i literally just put it down.
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I read this book in one sitting. Because it was good? No. Because I was certain that if i put it down when i picked it back up i’d have no idea wtf was going on? Yes. This book was so random and all over the place and what happened to that one cat from the beginning? He got completely forgotten. Anyways this book felt like a trip and I’ve already forgotten it even tho i literally just put it down.
August 28, 2025
I like the art style, the premise could be ok, but it’s just basically a vehicle for boys being crazy and dumb. Yep, I get it, if cats were people, maybe that’s how they’d act, but maybe it’s an argument against overly anthropomorphizing some cats. There were one or two vulgar words, but it was overall just a yo-yo ride between crazy melodrama and then everyone acting like everything’s ok. No wonder Yukiharu is losing his mind.
May 5, 2021
The art is cute, but I’m not really liking any of the characters yet. The story is JUST starting and isn’t truly grabbing my attention enough to continue with the series at this time (not even sure if there are more books out yet). There was even a character who completely disappeared for a while without a reason given and everyone just acted like he didn’t exist - I’m not even sure if the character has told his name to Yukiharu yet. Some of the characters seem to be pretty mean to the original main character, and since I’m not into bullying tropes, that’s a definite point against the book series.
May 14, 2021
This was a cute and fun book. Pretty silly, but considering the concept, not surprising. I expect if you’re a big cat lover you’d really enjoy the cat-like behavior of the various tenants. Not a whole lot happens, plot wise, here, until the end, but it’s a nice thing to read in between heavier/more demanding things.
May 30, 2021
Definitely a joke-y sort of manga. I can't take anything seriously because there are a bunch of bakeneko (supernatural cat-like creatures from Japanese folklore) running around. The end hinted that the next book would have more drama, but this first one was just a rush of hurried character introductions.
July 26, 2021
When his father dies, leaving behind massive debts, Izumi is alone in the world. Or so he thinks. Paperwork leads to a posh house that his father maintained for four cats. Four shape-shifting cats. Who decide with entirely feline aloofness that Izumi is now their servant.
Amusing. In a good way. (Hey, come on. I happen to like shifters.)
Amusing. In a good way. (Hey, come on. I happen to like shifters.)
August 14, 2023
More like a 3.5 out of 5 stars for me. The concept behind this is super cute honestly. Even though the Bakeneko are really cute in their cat forms. I am a big cat person so I had to get this to read and while I feel bad for Yukiharu, I am jealous that he gets to spend time with all the Bakeneko when in their cat forms.
May 10, 2021
More of a 3.5.
I'm not a manga reader, but I realize I shouldn't ignore it as much as I have. So this was recommended by I Read Comic Books podcast. It was good. Much better than I thought it was going to be. I might rate it higher if I knew more about manga. Or lower. Who knows.
I'm not a manga reader, but I realize I shouldn't ignore it as much as I have. So this was recommended by I Read Comic Books podcast. It was good. Much better than I thought it was going to be. I might rate it higher if I knew more about manga. Or lower. Who knows.
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