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Nekojiru Udon
Title

Nekojiru Udon

Also known as: ねこぢるうどん, Cat Soup, kitty court drama

by Nekojiru, Hajime Yamano

Score from AniList: 74/100finished3 volumes34 chapters
ComedyPsychological

Everything would have been perfect in the best of possible worlds if Death had not decided to come and pick up the hero's little sister. Despite being a kitten, he does not intend to let himself be carried away by this sinister character. Between fascination for the absurd, and immoderate taste for a sweet wickedness, Nekojiru stages Nyato and Nyata, who under their airs of cute little kittens, will set fire to the whole planet. (Source: IMHO, translated) Note: -Originally serialized in Monthly Manga Garo for 31 chapters, starting with the 1990-06 and ending with the 1995-10 issue. -Incomplete 2-volume tankoubon (23 chs) published by Seirindo in 1992 and 1995. -Complete 3-volume tankoubon published by Bungeishunjuu in 1998 and 1999. This tankoubon collects all chapters with the exception of "□nugoroshi no Maki" (□ぬごろしの巻). It additionally includes 3 newly drawn chapters (one in each volume) as well as the One Shot "Nyango-tan" (にゃんごたん) by Nekojiru-y, originally published in COMIC Gon No. 3 (November 1998). -The tankoubon releases change the order of the chapters. The credits on this entry are according to this ordering. -The chapter "Neko Saiban no Maki" (ねこさいばんの巻) was published in English as "kitty court drama" in the anthology "Sake Jock" by Fantagraphics Books.

Chapters available
34
Type
Manga
Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A quirky, dark comedy in which Death comes to collect a hero's little sister, and the cat-sized hero refuses to let it go quietly.

Pros

  • Odd, distinctive premise
  • Dry, offbeat humour

Cons

  • Plot is thin
  • Tone can feel uneven

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Everything would have been perfect in the best of possible worlds if Death had not decided to come and pick up the hero's little sister. Despite being a kitten, the hero does not intend to let that happen. The premise is an offbeat comedy about a small, determined protagonist who stands up to Death itself.The strength is the oddity. The idea of a kitten taking on Death is funny and unusual, and the dry humour lands well. The tone is distinctive for its era.The weaknesses are about the plot and tone. The story is thin, and the mood can feel uneven as it shifts between comedy and darkness. Readers wanting a clear narrative may find it scattered.Recommended for readers who enjoy quirky, dark comedies. Expect a short, offbeat read that is best enjoyed as a curiosity.

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