A Cat from Our World and the Forgotten Witch Vol. 1

by Hiro Kashiwaba

Overview

A sweet tale starring a gigantic cat who's summoned to a fantasy world by a lonely, elderly witch.

In her youth, Jeanne was a powerful witch who vanquished the evil Demon King and saved the world—but over time, the people she rescued have forgotten her. Now she is a lonely old woman living in a secluded forest...until she accidentally summons a cat from Earth to her home! The former city kitty is now gigantic and must acclimate to this new world. Can a cat from another world soothe the loneliness of the forgotten witch?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798888432594
Publisher:	Seven Seas Entertainment
Publication date:	01/02/2024
Series:	A Cat From Our World and the Forgotten Witch , #1
Pages:	168
Sales rank:	97,450
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Hiro Kashiwaba is a creator of Japanese-language manga, best known for Samurai High School and A Cat From Our World and the Forgotten Witch.

Editorial Reviews

01/29/2024

This endearing isekai with a furry twist, the English-language debut from Kashiwaba, launches a slice-of-fantasy-life series. Madam Jeanne was once a powerful sorceress who helped a dashing hero defeat a Demon King in the Kingdom of Grifford. But saving her world was only rewarded by fearful townspeople deeming her magic dangerous and “sealing it away.” Decades later, she’s shunned as a grumpy loner who’s “always in a foul mood prone to complaining.” Enter Torata, a cat from the “real world,” who’s hit by a truck and instead of dying, gets transported into Jeanne’s realm—and tripled in size—when the sorceress summons a Guardian Beast. Humor and mischief ensue as the oversize feline gets used to her new home and cranky companion (in their opening scene, Torata balks at a meal Jeanne’s cooked, demanding “my usual crunchies”), while more dramatic backstory fills in how Jeanne lost her glory. Pairing crisp visuals and an adorable, larger-than-life mascot, this will remind readers of Frieren and A Man and His Cat. While the premise isn’t unique, the developing bond between Jeanne and Torta tugs on the heart strings. Cat fanciers will be curious to see what this duo gets up to next. (Jan.)

Publishers Weekly

04/01/2024

Gr 7 Up—One world was saved, and in another, a cat died. Now, an elderly witch named Jeanne from the surviving universe summons the late cat as a guardian beast, only to get something she didn't quite expect: In true feline fashion, the cat Mew isn't exactly compliant. There is, however, one shared trait that grounds their developing bond—they are both lonely after loss. Madam Jeanne, once savior to the world, now lives as the isolated witch in the Forest of No Return. She watches as people hero-worship her youth while simultaneously ostracizing her current, unrecognizable self as a "creepy old woman." Between this and timely, interwoven flashbacks, readers come to understand her personality immediately. Mew also has their motivations solidly established. While it looks like current events will force the characters to confront their pasts, Kashiwaba also sets up a story of finding comfort in others once again. Her art sincerely portrays each moment's emotional beat through character expression, framing, and pacing. This includes the childlike actions of the tabby to the gruff woman's desperate summoning. Overall, this first volume has a good balance of warmth, regrets, and humor. VERDICT For those who enjoyed the series "Frieren: Beyond Journey's End" and are looking for something less bittersweet, this healing isekai manga of unlikely friendship is one to recommend.—Rachel Forbes

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