--- product_id: 272493672 title: "Soseki Natsume's I Am A Cat: The Manga Edition: The tale of a cat with no name but great wisdom!" price: "24.89 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/272493672-soseki-natsumes-i-am-a-cat-the-manga-edition-tale store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Beautiful manga-style illustrations Cynical cat narrator with sharp wit Classic Japanese literature reimagined Soseki Natsume's I Am A Cat: The Manga Edition: The tale of a cat with no name but great wisdom! **Price:** 24.89 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐾 Unleash timeless wit with every page turn! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Soseki Natsume's I Am A Cat: The Manga Edition: The tale of a cat with no name but great wisdom! - **How much does it cost?** 24.89 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/272493672-soseki-natsumes-i-am-a-cat-the-manga-edition-tale) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Timeless Literary Satire:** Experience early 20th-century Tokyo’s upper-middle-class follies through a witty feline’s eyes. - • **Cultural & Historical Insight:** Explore Japan’s rapid modernization and societal shifts with every page turn. - • **Perfect Blend of Humor & Wisdom:** Savor sardonic commentary and subtle humor that resonate with discerning readers. - • **First-Ever English Manga Edition:** Dive into Japan’s beloved classic in a fresh, visually immersive graphic novel format. - • **Stunning Artwork by Chiroru Kobato:** Enjoy exquisite, expressive illustrations that bring the cat’s adventures vividly to life. ## Overview Soseki Natsume’s 'I Am A Cat: The Manga Edition' transforms a century-old Japanese literary classic into a captivating manga, featuring sharp social satire narrated by a cynical stray cat. Beautifully illustrated by Chiroru Kobato, this first English manga edition offers a unique cultural glimpse into early 20th-century Tokyo, blending humor, history, and art for a sophisticated, immersive reading experience. ## Description Japan's beloved literary masterpiece brought to life in manga form! Soseki Natsume's comic masterpiece, I Am a Cat , satirizes the foolishness of upper-middle-class Japanese society in early 20th century Tokyo. Written with biting wit and sardonic perspective, it follows the whimsical adventures of a rather cynical stray kitten. He finds his way into the home of an English teacher, where his running commentary on the follies and foibles of the people around him has been making readers laugh for more than a century. This is the very first manga edition in English of this classic piece of Japanese literature. The story lends itself well to a graphic novel format, allowing readers to pick up on the more subtle cues of the expressive cat, while also being immersed in the world of his perceptive narration. It is true to classic manga form, and is read back to front. Beautifully illustrated by Japanese artist Chiroru Kobato, this edition provides a visual, entertaining look at a unique period in Japan's history--filled with cultural and societal changes, rapid modernization and a feeling of limitless possibility--through the eyes of an unlikely narrator. Review: Beautiful Illustrations Of The Cat - I Am A Cat: The Manga Edition by Soseki Natsume is a beautifully illustrated version of a Japanese classic, the original being written over a hundred years ago. The book contains pearls of Japanese wisdom as a cat walks among the people of Tokyo. The whole book is beautifully illustrated by Chiroru Kobato. The cats are stunning. I did not always follow the story but I loved all the illustrations of the cat. I imagine it is best to read the original first and this edition afterwards as then the story may be easier to follow, but I loved the cat pictures. Review: I would not have read “I am a Cat” if it were not in comic form - Although “I am a cat” is a famous and popular piece by Soseki Natsume, the way the book is written in Japanese seemed not approachable, which put me off Soseki’s book. I decided to give it a go only after I saw the cute illustrations of a cat and approachable English translation. I was flabbergasted and dumbfounded at the end that the cat drowned after sipping beer. ## Features - Item Trademark: TUTTLE PUBLISHING - manufacturer: Tuttle Publishing - Item Weight: grams, pounds, 0.68784225744, 312. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #277,505 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #469 in Asian Literature #5,616 in Manga Comics & Graphic Novels #9,084 in Comics & Graphic Novels for Young Adults | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 58 Reviews | ## Images ![Soseki Natsume's I Am A Cat: The Manga Edition: The tale of a cat with no name but great wisdom! - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91fKgRkNEcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful Illustrations Of The Cat *by J***N on 11 January 2025* I Am A Cat: The Manga Edition by Soseki Natsume is a beautifully illustrated version of a Japanese classic, the original being written over a hundred years ago. The book contains pearls of Japanese wisdom as a cat walks among the people of Tokyo. The whole book is beautifully illustrated by Chiroru Kobato. The cats are stunning. I did not always follow the story but I loved all the illustrations of the cat. I imagine it is best to read the original first and this edition afterwards as then the story may be easier to follow, but I loved the cat pictures. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I would not have read “I am a Cat” if it were not in comic form *by 9***9 on 5 October 2022* Although “I am a cat” is a famous and popular piece by Soseki Natsume, the way the book is written in Japanese seemed not approachable, which put me off Soseki’s book. I decided to give it a go only after I saw the cute illustrations of a cat and approachable English translation. I was flabbergasted and dumbfounded at the end that the cat drowned after sipping beer. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a great book. *by E***. on 13 May 2026* I bought this just to see. But loved it just a few pages in . My daughter and her friends also love this book with its manga style. A great read, with a interesting, cute story --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/272493672-soseki-natsumes-i-am-a-cat-the-manga-edition-tale](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/272493672-soseki-natsumes-i-am-a-cat-the-manga-edition-tale) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-11-14*