Reprint Announced! 'Tama-san's Shelter Cats 2' – The Heartfelt Rescue Cat Comic Essay That Moved Readers to Tears. SNS Giveaway Campaign Launched as a Token of Gratitude

‘Tama-san's Shelter Cats 2’ (authored by tamtam), released by Seikaibunka on January 28, 2026, has now gone into reprint due to popular demand.

This latest installment in the popular comic essay series portrays the daily lives with shelter cats and the real challenges of foster volunteer work. Since its release, it has received countless heartfelt responses such as 'I couldn’t read it without crying,' 'It made me reflect on the value of life,' and 'Everyone, not just cat lovers, should read this,' with reader empathy spreading through word of mouth.

To celebrate the reprint, a special SNS giveaway campaign is being held to express gratitude to readers. The campaign aims to continue inspiring reflection on the sanctity of life and animal welfare through the stories of shelter cats.

★ Reprint Commemoration: SNS Giveaway Campaign

To celebrate the reprint of ‘Tama-san's Shelter Cats 2’ (authored by tamtam), we are launching an SNS giveaway campaign to thank our readers. (Participation requires following and posting on Instagram.) This time, with the cooperation of Ichirin Pet—a brand dedicated to supporting the health of dogs and cats—we are offering popular items that enhance life with pets. Additionally, every winner will receive a personalized portrait drawn by the author tamtam! Portraits can feature people, beloved dogs, cats, or other animals. For details, please visit the official Instagram accounts of 'LaLa Begin (@lalabegin_offi)' or 'tamtam (@tamtam__111)' and submit your entry along with your thoughts on the book.

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Author Profile: tamtam

After working at a nonprofit animal protection organization, tamtam has quietly continued serving as a foster volunteer, temporarily housing dogs and cats from animal shelters and helping find them adoptive homes. Since 2018, she has shared her experiences through comics posted on Instagram, gaining widespread attention. She has previously published 'Tama-san's Shelter Dogs,' 'Tama-san's Shelter Cats,' and 'Tama-san's Shelter Dogs 2' (all by Seikaibunka).

■ Instagram: @tamtam__111

■ YouTube: @tamtam__111

■ X: @tamtam__111

Publication Overview

‘Tama-san's Shelter Cats 2’

■ Author: tamtam
■ Release Date: January 28, 2026 (Wednesday)
■ Price: ¥1,540 (tax included)

■ Format: A5, 144 pages
■ Publisher: Seikaibunka Publishing Co., Ltd.

https://books.sekaibunka.com/book/b10154765.html
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Highly Acclaimed! 'Tama-san's Shelter Dogs & Shelter Cats' Series

‘Tama-san's Shelter Dogs’

What you need to know: A story of life and love.

A popular comic essay depicting life with rescued dogs

■ Author: tamtam
■ Release Date: October 28, 2022 (Friday)
■ Price: ¥1,540 (tax included)
■ Publisher: Seikaibunka Publishing Co., Ltd.

https://books.sekaibunka.com/book/b10103580.html

‘Tama-san's Shelter Cats’

'Living in the moment'—a story of small, precious lives.

An unforgettable account of daily life with six beloved shelter cats

■ Author: tamtam
■ Release Date: October 25, 2023 (Wednesday)
■ Price: ¥1,540 (tax included)
■ Publisher: Seikaibunka Publishing Co., Ltd.

https://books.sekaibunka.com/book/b10103311.html

‘Tama-san's Shelter Dogs 2’

The much-anticipated third volume of the popular rescue activity comic essay!

A miraculous story of shelter dogs that you can’t read without tears

■ Author: tamtam
■ Release Date: February 28, 2025 (Friday)
■ Price: ¥1,540 (tax included)
■ Publisher: Seikaibunka Publishing Co., Ltd.

https://books.sekaibunka.com/book/b10131173.html