Pupposites Attract, Vol. 1

Gr 7 Up–Kiyotaka and his tiny Pomeranian Monjuro keep running into fellow dog owner Chiharu and her large Rottweiler Tsubu-chan while out in their neighborhood. All of their personalities appear to contrast one another at first, but the more chance encounters this quartet have together, the more their feelings begin to change. As its title suggests, this is an enormously cute manga. With incredibly drawn, adorable animals engaged in innocent scenarios, there is no shortage of charm throughout. It also features a slow-burn romance where the attention isn’t so much focused on the budding relationship between its adult human leads, but more on their relationships with their respective pets. With many animal-centered manga aimed at a juvenile age group these days, the adult romance angle (though it must be stressed that it’s not this title’s prominent feature) keeps this title in YA sections at a minimum. The plot isn’t the most cutting edge, and probably won’t appeal to readers who aren’t into either animals or cuteness. But for those seeking a fluffy read, look no further.