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拾われ子猫と元ヤクザ #1
Ex-Yakuza and Stray Kitten Vol. 1
After being abandoned in the cold rain, tiny kitten Sabu should have been grateful to find a new home. But when he's rescued by Jin, whose every atom screams "yakuza," Sabu suspects he's out of the frying pan and into the fire! Yet Jin's scarred hands and face hide a sweet man beneath... a man who pampers kitties with bath and bottle-feedings!
164 pages, Paperback
First published April 9, 2021
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December 17, 2022
This was SOOOOOO cute!
Absolutely loved it! Not sure what else to say about it except that I am SUCH a fun of a "bad boy" loving animals and taking care of them! Brings out all the warm fuzzy feelings! <3
Definitely recommend if you love fluffy stories, yakuza turned "good" (but gives off alllll the "questionable" vibes to surrounding people LOL), and of course, cats! Very much looking forward to the next volume because I didn't know where this story was going to go, but the more I read, the more I want of this! So so so cute!
Absolutely loved it! Not sure what else to say about it except that I am SUCH a fun of a "bad boy" loving animals and taking care of them! Brings out all the warm fuzzy feelings! <3
Definitely recommend if you love fluffy stories, yakuza turned "good" (but gives off alllll the "questionable" vibes to surrounding people LOL), and of course, cats! Very much looking forward to the next volume because I didn't know where this story was going to go, but the more I read, the more I want of this! So so so cute!
November 21, 2022
Absolutely adorable 10/10. Carries a similar vibe as the way of the househusband while still maintaining a uniqueness.
July 25, 2023
This was a fun manga about an ex-Yakuza adopting a small stray kitten he found left outside in the cold. This ex-Yakuza now runs a cat cafe (I approve of this job choice), and our kitten friend Sabu is now one of his "employees". Lots of gags involving how dangerous Jin looks to Sabu.
I liked it, but I feel like it hits the same notes as Way of the House Husband. I like that the cat is the viewpoint here though, and there's enough differences to make it mostly interesting to me.
I liked it, but I feel like it hits the same notes as Way of the House Husband. I like that the cat is the viewpoint here though, and there's enough differences to make it mostly interesting to me.
December 24, 2022
Cute concept, but overdone and tedious.
August 7, 2025
sabu is the cutest kitten, the fluffiest furball there is 🥺
February 23, 2025
I wasn't expecting this to be from the cats POV. A stray abandoned kitten is found by a former yakuza that has an pet cafe. We follow the yakuza guy (Jin) nursing the kitten back to health before letting him loose in the cafe. Mostly guy tries to care for kitten and kitten is scared but then gives in as they find out it is not so bad. It was just okay.
December 29, 2022
Manga humoristique ayant pour but de casser certains clichés. Pour le moment je n'arrive pas vraiment à dégager l'objectif à atteindre dans cette histoire. A voir la suite
July 25, 2023
Good drawings, very cute, fun idea.
September 14, 2025
Omg so sweet. The art style is so great and the way the characters are acting is so amazing.
And I have to say Sabu is such a Cutie Patootie😍
And I have to say Sabu is such a Cutie Patootie😍
November 1, 2025
You can never go wrong with a story that has cats!!
This was an entertaining read following tiny kitten Sabu who was abandoned on a rainy day. Sabu fortunately gets picked up by ex-Yakuza, Jin. Thus, follows their journey at getting to know each other alongside new friends and family!
The story is told primarily from Sabu’s perspective with his thoughts as the narration. Sabu is an animated kitty both facially and in his thoughts. He’s quick to make judgements which makes the story enjoyable and comedic with his constant misunderstandings. Sabu is also just a little kitty and many times his kitty instincts take over from his thoughts and determination!
Jin is an ex-Yakuza and an animal lover. I loved how he retained his scary Yakuza look and feel although he was noticeably very gentle and caring towards animals. He handled Sabu with gentleness and care throughout. Jin respects his boss and visits him and his Yakuza brothers, who are all animal lovers. They each have different pets, although we haven’t met them yet.
The story itself is told in short episodic chapters that are dependent on each other. Each chapter is entertaining and focused on getting Sabu healed, checked, and acquainted with his new environment. I loved how this was depicted because it was important and realistic. That said, I felt like there were too many characters introduced for one volume. Sabu doesn’t interact directly with all of them but there is a character summary page after the chapter, which helps a bit. I’ll likely have to review it a few times for future volumes.
The artwork is simple yet soft. The Yakuza don’t look dark and scary, it’s more Sabu’s interpretation of Jin’s expressions. Overall the artwork is expressive and cute. The animals, especially Sabu, are all expressive and cute! They are primarily drawn round which adds to their cuteness. The volume also has descriptive backgrounds but they are mainly simplistic with enough details to support the foreground. This volume also uses iconography and a lot of shading to add a more engaging experience.
Overall this was an enjoyable and unique read! I loved Sabu’s expressive thoughts and facial expressions because it was engaging. I also enjoyed Jin’s attentive care for Sabu and his scary expressions that led to many comedic misunderstandings. I’m definitely looking forward to the next volume and Sabu’s new job!
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This was an entertaining read following tiny kitten Sabu who was abandoned on a rainy day. Sabu fortunately gets picked up by ex-Yakuza, Jin. Thus, follows their journey at getting to know each other alongside new friends and family!
The story is told primarily from Sabu’s perspective with his thoughts as the narration. Sabu is an animated kitty both facially and in his thoughts. He’s quick to make judgements which makes the story enjoyable and comedic with his constant misunderstandings. Sabu is also just a little kitty and many times his kitty instincts take over from his thoughts and determination!
Jin is an ex-Yakuza and an animal lover. I loved how he retained his scary Yakuza look and feel although he was noticeably very gentle and caring towards animals. He handled Sabu with gentleness and care throughout. Jin respects his boss and visits him and his Yakuza brothers, who are all animal lovers. They each have different pets, although we haven’t met them yet.
The story itself is told in short episodic chapters that are dependent on each other. Each chapter is entertaining and focused on getting Sabu healed, checked, and acquainted with his new environment. I loved how this was depicted because it was important and realistic. That said, I felt like there were too many characters introduced for one volume. Sabu doesn’t interact directly with all of them but there is a character summary page after the chapter, which helps a bit. I’ll likely have to review it a few times for future volumes.
The artwork is simple yet soft. The Yakuza don’t look dark and scary, it’s more Sabu’s interpretation of Jin’s expressions. Overall the artwork is expressive and cute. The animals, especially Sabu, are all expressive and cute! They are primarily drawn round which adds to their cuteness. The volume also has descriptive backgrounds but they are mainly simplistic with enough details to support the foreground. This volume also uses iconography and a lot of shading to add a more engaging experience.
Overall this was an enjoyable and unique read! I loved Sabu’s expressive thoughts and facial expressions because it was engaging. I also enjoyed Jin’s attentive care for Sabu and his scary expressions that led to many comedic misunderstandings. I’m definitely looking forward to the next volume and Sabu’s new job!
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May 5, 2022
Très drôle et mignon, du point de vu d'un chaton sauvé de la rue par un jeune homme au premier abord effrayant 😊
December 23, 2022
Cute. A lot like Way of the Househusband except with animals.
April 20, 2025
2.75/5
It was okay. Shades of Way of the Househusband-esque humour, but I like it better when we are not having our attention called to how scary the character is more. I like it better when the story plays out we just see them do wholesome things in funny ways. Framing it with the scared kitten trying to escape got a bit redundant from chapter to chapter when it becomes clear he’s not actually trying to be scary or mean.
If the follow up volumes have the kitten settling into his new position and spending time with the other animals I might like that more.
It was okay. Shades of Way of the Househusband-esque humour, but I like it better when we are not having our attention called to how scary the character is more. I like it better when the story plays out we just see them do wholesome things in funny ways. Framing it with the scared kitten trying to escape got a bit redundant from chapter to chapter when it becomes clear he’s not actually trying to be scary or mean.
If the follow up volumes have the kitten settling into his new position and spending time with the other animals I might like that more.
May 18, 2024
Amb una premissa molt semblant a Gokushufudo: Yakuza amo de casa, volumen 1, un jove yakuza rescata animals abandonats per cuidar-los en el seu cafè/refugi. En aquest cas, seguim la història del Sabu, un gatet de només un mes i mig força recelós del seu nou amo. Lectura entretinguda i tendra ♥
June 5, 2023
Cute crime comedy that’s kind of Househusband in reverse. A very paranoid and feisty kitten (who spends a lot of time sweating, which is kinda odd) keeps thinking that the bad Yakuza is going to abuse him… but the bad Yakuza is a big animal softie with a cafe full of cats and dogs. Funny, and the cat’s frantic determination to escape is hilarious
July 17, 2022
Très rigolo et mignon 🥺
December 15, 2022
very cute and heartwarming!!
i really trust jin,,,, and i’m looking forward to knowing more about his pet cafe 🥺🥺
score: 3/5
read 15/12/22
i really trust jin,,,, and i’m looking forward to knowing more about his pet cafe 🥺🥺
score: 3/5
read 15/12/22
January 25, 2023
For my full thoughts on this series, check out this video!
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January 28, 2023
I am really weak for these soft-hearted yakuza men.
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July 22, 2023The sweetest thing ever! so silly and adorable.
January 9, 2024
a re-read for me but i love this manga. it's so cute.
April 6, 2024
This was adorable! An ex-Yakuza gangster adopts a stray kitten and welcomes it into the rescue cat and dog cafe that he runs. I’ll be reading the rest of the series.
June 26, 2024
this is very cute!!! i could see this getting potentially repetitive but i love the dynamics between jin and sabu so far….. very sweet 🫶🏻
December 11, 2024
This is one of the cutest kitty manga I've ever read... yes I will continue it!
July 12, 2025
A fantastically sweet slice-of-life manga about an ex-Yakuza boss that runs an animal cafe
It’s like a cozy game in manga form!
It’s like a cozy game in manga form!
November 6, 2025
Nothing groundbreaking, but a cute, light read with lots of fun due to the juxtaposition of a wee kitten under the “employ” of gangsters. 😅
March 1, 2024
Adorable
June 13, 2024
Cats ♥
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