Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu 01

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Ito is a strong enough writer to make this sort of story stand on its own. His ability to manipulate reader’s emotions is by no means limited to inducing terror. He’s also able to play with feelings of love and affection, succinctly conveying the rapid change and growth in his feelings for the titular Yon and Mu. And as good as all of that is, it honestly isn’t where the magic in this story comes from. a b c Ito, Junji (2015). "Question 6". Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu. Kodansha Comics USA. p.90. ISBN 978-1-63236-197-4.

a b Marie, April (3 June 2016). "Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu (Manga)". Dread Central. Archived from the original on 29 July 2019 . Retrieved 9 November 2019. Ito, Junji (2015). "Bonus Manga". Junji Ito's Cat Diary: Yon & Mu. Kodansha Comics USA. pp.115–121. ISBN 978-1-63236-197-4.

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Is there anything spookier than a silent feline, eyes glinting, stalking you in the night…IN YOUR OWN HOME?? Master of horror Junji Ito turns his twisted eye on his own life in this comedic graphic memoir about becoming a cat owner, now reissued in a deluxe hardcover featuring an exclusive interivew with Ito and a NEW cover illustration by the author that GLOWS IN THE DARK! The perfect gift for the slightly-twisted cat lover in your life. Junji Ito's Cat Diary". Kodansha USA. Archived from the original on 29 July 2019 . Retrieved 2 August 2019. relate to – trying to get the cat’s affections, when cats do weird things, when cats run away. The cats themselves definitely have their own personalities and honestly, I think Junji wasn’t entirely serious on doing this manga in the first place. It says what it is right on the tin: a cat diary. Art-Style Dissonance: Played for Laughs, since Ito still uses his trademark scary art techniques despite this manga being a Slice of Life story about cats rather than his typical horror fare.

Yon and Mu are not only recognizable in the images of them, but also in the way Ito portrays their personalities. If you've ever had a cat who clearly felt that you co-habitated but did not own him, you will recognize Yon – the cranky, holier-than-thou attitude comes through in the stories as well as the body language. Chapter five, “ Yon is a Weird Cat,” is not only one of the funnier sections, but also captures the essence of living with a cat with a mind of his own as an over-tired and overworked Ito has a late night encounter with the feline and comes away utterly creeped out. It is made very clear over the course of the volume that there is no one “cat personality,” with Mu being far more easy going and the author's encounter with Goro, the shy formerly feral cat who lives with A-ko's parents.

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The individual chapters detail different episodes of dealing with cats, from their adoption to them curling up on a bed to one escaping and being caught. It's entertaining enough for cat lovers and owners, but one obviously shouldn't expect Ito's usual creativity. It is, after all, a cat diary. Ito was smart enough to end it after 10 chapters, before the cat's antics became repetitive, and the charm of the horror-style presentation faded away. In "Mu's Castration," the couple takes Mu to the veterinarian to be neutered. Despite a brief medical scare, Mu survives. Junji Ito’s Cat Diary: Yon & Mu” is a collection of strips chronicling the artist’s first experiences living with feline friends. Readers witness Ito’s anxiety over his fiancé’s desire to bring two cats into their home, which is only compounded by the ‘cat proofing’ that precedes their arrival. From there, anxiety gives way to acceptance and, eventually, a deep bond between the artist and his new companions. We Are as Mayflies: Junji Ito made one final strip following Yon's death of heart failure, the story being included in the collected version. Then played straight in the final strip in the collected edition where Junji Ito explains Yon's deteriorating health and finally his death due to heart failure.

Happily Married: Despite the fact that J-kun wasn't keen to have a cat and A-to teases her fiancée about how he wants Yon's affections, they have healthy chemistry. It's shown they work as a team on house renovations. A: She got mad at me. It seems that she doesn't like the haircut, either. I've also been instructed to remove unnecessary lines from her cheeks in a number of panels. Additionally, she pointed out that A-ko's trademark striped pants are nowhere to be found in her personal wardrobe. Aside from these minor issues, my wife does not seem particularly displeased with this manga. Mu Appears" opens with J-kun's move to a new home with A-ko. While J-kun wrestles with his apprehension over living with Yon, A-ko adopts a kitten to keep Yon company. She names the kitten Mu, since he will be the sixth cat her family has kept, with her mother's cat, Goro, being the fifth. J-kun is eventually won over by Mu. Cuteness Proximity: With a healthy dose of Nightmare Face. J-kun immediately falls for Mu when seeing his reaction to getting kisses. He learns things that people like him would learn about cats and how people are with them. I don’t have much to say about it because it’s really cute and it’s really funny. Within the manga, there’s also some questions some fans would ask him and he’d earnestly answers them!The Gadfly: While they are Happily Married, A-to can't help but tease her fiancée that Yon likes her more. She does, however, show him how to play with the cat toys properly.