Cat + Gamer

In this gentle, slice-of-life manga series published by Dark Horse from 2022 to 2025, Wataru Nadatani (also the primary artist) and translator Zack Davisson follow a solitary, game-obsessed office worker whose quiet routine is upended when she adopts a stray kitten. Spanning eight issues, the story balances the protagonist's love of video games with the messy, unpredictable joys of cat ownership, capturing small, heartfelt moments of learning and companionship. It matters as a warm, relatable entry in the "pet manga" genre, showcasing how even the most dedicated gamer can find a new kind of adventure in real-life caregiving.