My Roommate is a Cat

My Roommate is a Cat is a slice-of-life comedy about an introverted mystery novelist. One day, while struggling with writer's block, he comes across a stray cat, and inspiration strikes. He takes her home as his muse, but the two develop a strong relationship. The story is told not only from the perspective of the MC, Subaru Mikazuki, but also from the perspective of his cat, Haru. Because this story is told from multiple perspectives, you get to see the events through various lenses. This adds to the levity of the story as well as the emotional context.

Reading My Roommate is a Cat is very cathartic, thanks in part to the fact that it's an Iyashikei manga but also because you can see the characters grow and heal over the course of the chapters through their interactions with one another. There are many heartwarming moments in this series, but there are also some that are melancholy. It's similar to Barakamon in that it makes you laugh and feel all warm and fuzzy inside, but it also makes you cry. So, if you're looking for a manga with depth and a good balance of serious and comedic moments, My Roommate is a Cat is an excellent choice.

Author: Minatsuki
Original run: June 2015 – present
Volumes: 8
Status: Ongoing
Buy here: https://www.amazon.com/My-Roommate-Cat/s?k=My+Roommate+is+a+Cat